The Kidnapped Bride

With her curiosity at its peak, Veronica's lips were formed into a  straight line before she got up from the bed and walked to the other side of the bed. 

Picking up Max's mobile phone, she unlocked it with her fingerprint and saw that there wasn't anyone but a total of ten messages!

It alarmed her, more than her wits. She couldn't imagine who would message him so late? Was this his father? 

Veronica had no intention to actually have a peak but her heart was already alarming her. With her shaky hands, Veronica managed to overcome her emotions before she opened the messages. 

What she came across was an unknown number. However, the messages had caught her eyes where she had to cover her mouth, 'WHO the hell is this person?' 

UNKNOWN- When are you coming back home? 

UNKNOWN- I'm waiting for you, will you not come tonight as well? 

UNKNOWN- Answer me MAX! 

The messages didn't make any sense but she could find that it must be done by any of his family members. Otherwise, why will they ask him to come back home? 

Subconsciously, her glance went to see Max sleeping peacefully, where he had no idea that his phone was under her command now. 

Biting her lower lip, Veronica controlled her eagerness but who would actually tame her mind? It was going through dozens of questions. She didn't ask for him but was he holding the same power? Veronica was doubtful about her own chances of action. 

Yet in the end, Veronica went straight out of the room to come into the drawing-room that was attached. Closing the door behind her swiftly, Veronica walked to the couch before she sat there and went again to scroll the messages from this unknown person. 

However, what she saw broke her heart. It wasn't the normal messages written, except his sweetness that was also involved in the same.  "But if this person is just a normal person... a family member then why is Max not replying to them?" 

All the messages were one-sided. Not even once did Max have replied to the other party. It raises her suspicion before Veronica saw the few messages that narrowed her eyes as her grip tightened around the phone. 

UNKNOWN- For how long will you be able to resist me? I'm yours, so are you mine. Don't forget that one day we'll be together. 

UNKNOWN- Forget about your love abroad, no one will accept her here, mind my words. 

'Foreign love?' Veronica had a series of sweat that was trickling from her forehead. Her lips had turned dry and suddenly, her heart was pounding in her chest. 

Dread and uneasiness started to trace her heart, where his mind had totally gone blank for now. 

"W-who...can this be? His? How can Max be someone else?" There was no understanding of the current situation. Was Max something really grave from her? It gave her insight into the same situation as Veronica realized that there was surely something that needed to be cleared out soon. 

But before that, Veronica's mind had already overthought the situation. As she lowered the phone and switched it off, Veronica's heartbeat was raging out. "Is there any girl in Max's life....?" There was no denying that they both haven't been in contact for the past month. 

What has exactly happened within the past one month that he got no time to call her? The lines on her forehead deepened. Her hand traveled to hold her neck tightly as the nerve made its way down to her bloodstream. Her eyes were covered with that of the mist where Veronica had already gone through once... 

No, she doesn't accept that Max will cheat on her! 

Under the dim light, Veronica closed her eyes before taking deep breaths, 'I will get all my answers tomorrow...' 

.....

The next morning arrived and breakfast was served to them in their personal space. While Jack was overjoyed to have breakfast with both of his parents together, Veronica had made her sullen mood. 

Max had long noted the same but he kept mum, in the hope it would not disturb Jack's mood. 

"Jack, what would you like to have? Butter or Jam?"Max asked where he took the bread in his hand and in another knife. "Um...Jam!" Jack answered in a happy tone, to which Max nodded his head and applied the Jam on the piece of the bread..

Lifting his eyes, he saw Veronica sitting in the daze before he spoke, "V, what happened? What are you thinking about?" 

On hearing his voice, Veronica lifted her eyes to gaze back at him to shake her head. "I was thinking...if we can have some talks after breakfast?" 

"As per your wish.' Max didn't take it much seriously and returned his attention to Jack, who was already in his enjoyable moments. Seeing their interaction, Veronica had sealed her lips already before she ate the rest of the breakfast in her daze. 

After the breakfast was already done, she brought Max into the room again, before he locked it behind. "What is the deal, Veronica? What are you so u-"

"Tell me straight away what is going on in your family.." Was the straight question she asked once Veronica wrapped both her hands near her chest and lifted her chin, "I want honest answers, Max. I don't care how complicated this is but tell me, what is going on?" 

Her crumbled expression and the sharp tone already gave Max the hint that now, it's a do-or-die situation. He can't hide it anymore from her face, with the thought that she might already have the idea about everything. 

'But am I eligible to tell her about this?' He can't even gather the courage to do so. In the end, the chances of losing his family..... are pretty much high. The fact that she might never really wish to see his face is enough to kill his soul. 

But keeping the stone over every thought, he finally blurted out, "Alright, if you wish to. But be ready to face the worst, Veronica and.....I'm sorry...." 

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