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Chapter 1

DISCLAIMER: All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.
PROLOGUE 1
Caroline's POV
"..... .. this, this, this one and this. Oh yeah! Even the royal blue, red and purple dress I already showed you." I said pointedly at the saleslady.
You’re right. Yes! I am shopping at 11 in the morning. Sooo fun! Well that's the only fun thing I can do when you have a degree but you have such sweet parents who don't want to see you working.
Just then, I saw my cell vibrating. 'Mom? Why would she call me now?' I thought. Anyways I picked her call."Hey Mom, why you-" I
wasn’t able to complete my sentence as I heard Mom's worried voice "Carol come to the hospital soon. Now!"
"What?! Why?! Mom what's going on? What happened?" I asked.
"Just get here to the hospital. I don't have time to explain things to you!" She almost screamed at me and cut the call.
Okaaay.... That was something! After I reached the
hospital I called mom and she told me to come to the second floor. When I saw mom, I had never seen her soo stressed. I also saw my dad's lawyer standing there holding my younger brother, Dylan.
Dread filled me. "Mom, where's dad?" I asked.
She started trembling and burst into tears and fell to the floor before I could catch her. She then pointed out towards the door in front of us.
I stood up to reach the door. And what I saw inside was what I feared the most. I saw my father lying lifeless on the hospital bed.
I went near him and sat on the bed. I tried to shake his shoulders. But he wouldn’t wake up.I didn’t know what to do....
*****
1 week later
It was my father's funeral today. Now I was trying to get my mom to sleep.
Somehow after 2 hours I gave her sleeping pills and tucked her into bed.
Just as I was going to my room I heard a sob coming from Dylan's room. There I saw Dylan crying his eyes out, I went and hugged him trying to console him.
The question he asked next got me thinking. "What happens now?"
I don't know when but he was already asleep. So I switched off the lights and closed his door.
In my room, I sat in front of the mirror looking at myself. I felt something warm fall on my hands. That's when I realised I was crying. I didn’t cry when I saw my father in the hospital that day. Not even during his funeral.
But I wanted to be strong for my family. Mamma is already in the worst state she could ever be in. And Dylan is too young to be having such experiences in his life. Too young to lose his father. It’s on me to take care of them now. But what's haunting me was Dylan's question. 'What happens now?'
*****
Another few weeks later
I was sitting in the lawyer's office. He informed me that the person who was responsible for the accident was drunk and has managed to escape out of the country. But I already have lost my father. Would I get him back if that drunkard is found. I was totally uninterested about that. Even Mamma said the same.
Then he read out the will for me. Dad had written all his property and everything in the name of Mamma and me. And for Dylan but only after he turns 18.
Same day, in the evening I was sitting in a cafe thinking about what I can and how I will take care of mom and Dylan. I might have a degree in Business but I never worked, not even a simple job. How will I run a company all by myself?!
I called Katie and asked her to meet me at the cafe. She was my best friend since childhood. I needed help, advice. Well I needed Katie now!
She was here within 15 minutes. She promised to help me with the company. But you know what?! She is worse than me! How was I going to manage.
Just then I saw a handsome hunk walking into the cafe. So tall, maybe about 6 feet I guessed. His grey eyes which a had a bluish glint which made me fall deep into them. I think he was British or maybe even American? I don't know..... I smiled. I smiled after weeks because of him.
'Oh my God! What am I even thinking'Just then I looked at Katie who was giving me the knowing look! I just shrugged. Then she suddenly started squealing looking at something. When I looked at what made her squeal, it was the same guy I was staring at who was now looking at me with a smirk as he left the cafe!!
I dropped Katie at her home and left to reach mine.When I stepped into the
house I mean more like a mansion I was shocked! It was completely clean. I mean who did it?
Then I saw Mamma walking out of the kitchen with a smile.'Have I come to the wrong house or am I
dreaming....?'
Mom came near me and sat me down on the sofa "Carol dear, I know it’s been many weeks since everything happened and I am soo sorry I forgot about you and Dylan in my own sorrow." She looked down seeming sad.
"It’s ok mamma, it’s been only 2 weeks. You know am a big girl now. Whenever dad used to go out for business, he'd make me promise to take care of you and Dylan. And now it’s me who'll have to take care of you both. You don't worry Ma. I'll make it alright. Dad would always want us to be happy and that’s what we'll do now ok!?" I said and we hugged each other crying our hearts out.
*****
It has now been a month and a half since Dad's death and I have finally found the courage to walk into his office. Till now it was Uncle Anthony, dad's brother who was managing the company. He is almost 50 and still unmarried and a sweetheart. He usually stayed at our house almost all the time. He let me take my time to take over the company.
I stood there looking around until Uncle Anthony entered the cabin."Hey uncle, how are you?"
"Am absolutely fine baby girl. But I really need to speak to you about a few things related to the company."
I was confused, "But I hardly know anything about this company. Oh you want to teach me things?! Yes please! I'm ready." I said smiling.
But a worried look crossed his face. Now I was really really confused. 'Was it something I said?' I thought.
"Baby girl, there's a serious problem and I don't think it's good to hide it from you."
"I think whatever it is I can handle just fine. I've already lost my father. What more worse can it be?"
"Okay. Baby girl.... Roger had taken a lot of loan for a project. But now that he is not there all the shareholders have backed off thinking it's not a good idea to put their money into the project. We tried convincing them but they won't agree. And now..... n-now.."
"And now?" I urged him to tell me.
"Now we m-might have t-to be f-facing bankruptcy" He said and continued "we are going to be losing everything baby girl, even the house!"
That's it! And I fell into the chair behind me.
*****
"Carol... please open the door" Katie started banging again.
"I don't want to speak to anyone. Go away" I said.
"Carol c'mon. It’s been 3 days and you've locked yourself up. And I spoke to your mom just now. She thinks that you go to the office every day and your here in my house because its near to your office?! I mean seriously?! Your mom could have bought it but not me! Open the door now Caroline and tell me what happened!" Katie screamed through the door.
"Ok ok. I'll open." I said and went to open the door and came back to sit on the bed.
Katie folded her arms and stood in front of me and said "Explain!"
So I told her everything Uncle Anthony said about the company. With every word I spoke her eyes widened even more.
"Oh my god! Oh my god! What to do now." She panicked trying to take deep breaths
"Oh god! Will you just sit and calm down?! Even I didn’t freak out as much as you" I said.
"Oh really? Then who was it that locked herself up for 3 days, only coming out for food! I know that it was definitely not me" She said in an angry tone.
"Ok ok fine. Now tell me what to do" I pleaded.
"First thing, you better go tell your mom yourself before she gets to know by someone else and gets a heart attack" she said.
"Yeah! Your right. I'm leaving. I’ll call you later at night and tell you what happens?" I said.
"Yeah better" We said our goodbyes and I soon went to my house straight to mamma's room.

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Chapter 2

Daniel's POV
"Hey dad! How are you?" I asked my dad as I entered their house.
"Well I'm good son. A lot better now that my son has finally decided to show up here after months. Anyways where have you been all these days huh?" He replied.
"Oh nothing, I was just caught up with work" I lied. You think I'd tell him about the holiday with my friends with lots of one night stands? Nah!
"Oh sweetheart you work too much. You know you need to take care of yourself. Or much better! Why don't you get married?" Mom said excitedly as she entered the living room.
"Mom please! Not again! And how is taking care of myself related anywhere near to my marriage?!" I asked.
"Yes Darcy, leave the boy alone. He just arrived. Otherwise he wouldn't dare to visit again. And I'm sure you wouldn't want that. Right darling." He said to mom.
Mom scowled at dad and replied "Mr. William Rochester I think it is also your responsibility to bring your playboy son back to his track and not to encourage him with his ways."
Well looking at mom's anger level she'll be giving the silent treatment to dad at least for 2 weeks. And he'll be begging for her to forgiveness. I chuckled to myself thinking about their "Love" for each other.
I don't believe in love! I mean how can a person stick to one women! I've never experienced love nor do I have any such wish to.
Love makes you weak. It destroys you with hurt. I've had the same opinion about love since ever.
"Dan!! Get in here! Lunch is ready." Mom's voice brought me out of my thoughts.
After having lunch with my parents I left to meet with my friends Nicholas Perkins and Alexander Rodriguez who is also my cousin.We've been together since the day I was born. Well Nick and Alex met in nursery and that's how I met him too. We clicked as soon as we saw each other.
I met up with them at Nick's house. We left to the cafe from there. And since both the idiots didn’t want to get out of the car I decided to get inside the cafe.
I felt as if someone was watching me. From the corner of my eyes I saw a girl practically drooling at me. That was common for me. But there'ssomething in that girl. I don't know
what but I decided to ignore it.
I got to the counter, bought everything we wanted. While leaving I tried to sneak a glance at the girl once again.. her green eyes hiding something behind them, and her brownish blonde hair was shining under the sun. Such a beauty I thought.
But my idea of sneaking was being spoilt and caught by her friend in front of her who was already squealing! I smiled to myself shaking my head and headed towards the car.
"What's got you smiling like a fool?" Nick asked.
"Nothing! The girl in the cafe was-" I was going to say but soon cut off by Nick's scream.
"-the fuck man! Have you lost your mind! Wasn’t it our rule not to fall in that bloody love. It’s not our thing and-" This time I cut him off.
"Will you just shut it Nick?! I wanted to say that the girl in the cafe was openly ogling at me not that I fell in love with her. You dumbass!" I shoved the espresso into his hand.
"Ok ok now guys. It's fine let’s leave already."
Alex was the most mature one amongst all three of us. Any issue, any fight! We go to him! It's as though he is the solution book.
These are the people who complete my life.
Next day
"Guys! Wake up wake up!!" I heard Nick's voice. I groaned and turned my head the other side.
"Just fu*k off Nick" I screamed at him.
"Oh just wake up man! We'll have to go back to look after our companies from the coming week Monday. We hardly have what? Three days?" Nick annoying voice shouted into my ear.
I shoved him to the side and woke up.We hardly slept
yesterday night as we were busy drinking. For us, fun is nothing but party, alcohol and girls.
I went to the breakfast table. Mrs. Taylor had prepared pancakes, bacons and eggs with coffee. After having breakfast I went up to get ready.
Yes! That's Nick's house. But we all almost live together. We do have our own separate penthouse. But when we feel like it we go to each other's house or if we find any free time from work!
Anyways on Sunday, we are planning to go out for a club. Looking forward to it. I have a good feeling about it.We'll have a nice night!! Maybe that's why I love this bachelor life.

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Chapter 3

Caroline's POV
I just came back from Kate's house. It's Thursday morning. Thought I'd be ready to handle dad's company from Monday. Well.. here I am. It's Thursday already and I've reached nowhere.
"MOM.." I called for her.
"I'm upstairs sweetie.. in your room" she replied.
I got a nice look of my house while going up the stairs. You never know, it may be the last time I might see this house.
When I reached the room, mom was cleaning! Weird! I don't know mom has got a bonding towards cleaning these days.
I can't hide it anymore from her. I have to say this out loud. I went near her sat her down on my bed and told her everything uncle Anthony had told me and that I was at Kate's home since 3days.
When I looked up at her face, she held no expression.
Finally she stood up, it was as though she was in deep thought.
"Mom, are you fine? I'll get you some water?" I asked.
"No no I'm fine. How much have we lost? I mean what are we left with?" She asked.
"Ummhhh.... aaahh... actually we are left w-with n-no.... nothing. Not even this house Mom" I finally said it out loud and turned my back towards her.
I heard a loud thud. I turned back to see that mom had collapsed on the floor. I called out for her. I shook her. But she didn’t wake up. I sprinkled water on her face, but nothing happened. She didn’t even move a finger.
'Oh my god! Not again! I've already lost my father, I can't lose my mother too' I thought.
I felt like crying. I was almost on the verge of crying when I went near her, put my finger below her nose. Thank god she is breathing. I calmed down a bit but I still need to know that she is fine!
I called Kate to help me take mom to the hospital. Dylan was at school.
We reached the hospital and the doctor checked her. I was completely freaked until he said "She is fine, just that her BP level is too low and a lot of mental stress led her to faint. See to it that she doesn't undergo any kind of stress. I think she should be conscious by now. She'll wake up anytime now. There's no need to worry."
I sighed out of relief. By afternoon, I sent Kate to bring Dylan back home.I called
uncle Anthony but he didn't pick up the call. I don't know what's wrong he never ignores our call.
Mom had woken up and the doctor gave the green signal to go home and he said that everything was fine and that there's nothing to worry about. Well I had no money, Kate paid the hospital bill. And I'm sooo thankful to her for that.
Mom stayed silent throughout our journey to home. She went up to her room as soon as we reached home.
I was sitting in the living room when Dylan brought a letter to me. That was already opened so Dylan might have read it.
When I saw that I didn’t feel any kind of emotion because I had expected this.
It was our notice to leave the house by Thursday. So we have one more week. I sighed.
I forgot that Dylan was standing in front of me. I pulled him to me and hugged him tight.
"It's ok Dylan. Everything will be fine." I said to him.
That was until Kate shook me and said that mom was calling out for me.
I went up to her room with Kate following behind.
Mom saw me and patted on the bed next to her. I sat there facing her. Kate stood behind me holding my shoulder.
"Tell me what are we going to do now Carol?" She asked.
Well I was not ready for that topic. But I know that I have to be within one week. So I said "Mom I think you should rest, you're not ready for this"
"Doesn’t matter. We'll have to be. Last time I was shocked but now I think I'll be just fine. I think you should find a job honey. And with your degree I think you'll be able get a better one. I think even I should work. What do you think?" Said mom.
I don't want Mamma to work. And obviously not in the condition she is in right now. I looked back at Kate and started "Mom...-" before Kate cut me off.
"Sophia you don't have to worry or work" she smiled and continued."I don't think Carol told you the entire story. She got a job as you told because of her awesome degree. And you know the company she'll be working for is going to provide an apartment and a car" Kate said to mom.
'O.. M.. G..' I was shocked beyond belief.
Mom got up into a sitting position out of excitement and asked "Really Carol...?"
And before I could say anything Kate pushed me towards Mom so that I could hug her. As she knows I'm not good at lying. When I looked up at Kate with disbelief she gave me a look that said 'shut up and keep your lips zipped'. So I did exactly that.
'Oh God! Now how am I going to handle this lie?'
*****

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