The Kidnapped Bride

At this point, Veronica's eyes drew in his direction as he was still driving on the road, "Hotel? Why are we staying at the hotel?"  her suspicion was raised where she could see Max was uncomfortable in sharing. 

Something did strike her, before the lines on her forehead even deepened, "Don't tell me you haven't talked with your father about us till yet.." 

She can't believe that he didn't. Then what was the reason for her to come here? Why has he called her, if he didn't even wish to introduce her to his parents? Won't that be considered simple cheating? 

Without even waiting for his answer, she rotated her head to look out of the window, with her heart shattering into pieces in his silence. 

The heaviness had started to linger around them. While Max could feel the sweat forming on his head, he had to tighten his grip around the steering wheel. Moreover, it got even harder for him to maintain the secret from his partner. Subconsciously, he peeked at her angry face from the owner of his eyes to feel the arrows touching his heart. 

"Veronica.... it is complicated. I can't explain this as simple as you want me to do that.." he told her with brutal honesty but it never mattered to her either, "You have been denying it for so long, Max. How much will I have to wait for now?" she can't help but ask, at her own pace. 

At this point, he remained silent, making her sit annoyed. Frustration was already at its peak where she found no reason but to get mad at this man. Chewing her nails, she tried her best to control the tears and fury that were already reaching up to her brain. 

On the other hand, Jack was sitting in the back seat and already noted that his mother was angry with his father. Their harsh words were heard by him, making his mood turn slightly out. They have met after so long and yet, now they all have, they are fighting? Was this even needed? 

But to ease everything, he had kept himself quiet. He has considered that his parents will talk themselves as friends, like how he gets upset with his friends.... 

But only if Jack knew that this was more than just being a friendship between the two. After reaching the hotel, Max helped her to settle there. Coming inside the room, they saw that it was a penthouse suite for them. 

On seeing such a large piece for him to play, Jack was over the moon. He had gone straight on the couch, to start jumping on it. As Veronica noted it, she strictly warned, "JACK! Be careful, don't end up falling!" 

"Yes, mommy!" Saying this, he did sit there but then, tried to touch everything that was present out in front of the table. Either it is the television, a kettle, or the remote of the television. 

His curious nature was already at its race which was noticed by both the parents. But they had their own misunderstandings which needed to be cleared very soon. 

Max's gaze traveled to see Veronica standing beside him, where he tried to keep his shoulder on hers. However, she had anticipated his actions beforehand, and Veronica immediately walked towards the attached small balcony that was provided to them. 

Following her lead, Max came out as well when he closed the glass door behind him, before he gazed back at her, "Veronica.."

"Tell me straight away, Max. What do you wish from me?'' She knew this man better than anyone else. Just from his body language, it wasn't any difficult for her to learn that he was keeping a secret from her. Moreover, his guilty expressions were the biggest evidence of the same. 

Whereas, Max was hesitant. Nervousness was crawling under his skin were had to take a deep breath to not let himself be affected by this. Keeping his eyelids lower, he answered, "I told you, V. It is difficult to say."

"But how complicated can it be?" turning around, she faced him with her furry eyes, "You will go to your father and he will reject me, won't that be the worst case?" 

Lifting his eyes, he met with her eager gaze where he opened his mouth, "More than that..." 

Hearing this, Veronica's lips parted but the words slipped out. She was more confused about what could be the worst situation that could happen after that? 

It made no sense to her at all. 

"W-what can be worse than that?" Veronica asked with the eagerness that resided in her heart, yet it was way more than she could even imagine about this man, whom she is in love with

Her state of sentiments was already a total mess and it was predicted by him. Coming closer to her, Max wrapped his hand around her shoulders to engulf her into his hug. 

At first, Veronica was reluctant due to the frustration that was going on. But on the second note, she finally wrapped her hands around his waist like any child, who was not ready to be separated from his parents. 

Planting a kiss on her forehead, Max subconsciously patted her back before he muttered, "You don't have to feel sad, my dear. I will find a solution to this very soon.." 

"Please do whatever it is... Because I don't know for how long I can manage with everything.." Veronica whispered with her lowered voice. 

But who would have believed that she will have to go through this burden for her entire life...

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The night came very soon and Jack was made to sleep in the adjoining room. Whereas, since Veronica had a flight and had to travel distance, they had retarded back to the bed very soon. 

But in the middle of the night, Veronica had gotten up to go to the washroom. 

After coming out, she saw Max sleeping peacefully. He had no idea about his surroundings and seeing his innocent face, also took her heart. 

A faint smile graced her lips as she mumbled, 'I love you, Max....' However, it was inaudible to him. As the entire room was covered with darkness, she could feel her heart calming a little.

Everything felt unreal and peaceful..

Just when she was ready to get inside the blanket herself, did she hear a notification sound from the other side. Max's phone's light lit up, gaining her attention. 'Who could be messaging at this time...?' 

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