All Chapters of His Locked Soul: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Luc's POV“Make sure that all the board members are intimated of the changes. I need a detailed plan about the new research wing on my table by evening.” Mitchel is taking notes of my instructions. Lia and James are also with me.“Mr. Alastair, Mr. David wants to book a meeting to finalize the draft on contract with Aviation International.”Lia’s hand stops momentarily on her key pad, but she never looks up. I know she is listening keenly. I admire her stubbornness.“Very well Mitchel. Ask David to prepare the final draft. But I have to check on that before the discussion.”Mitchel utters her understanding and leaves the room after. I turn to look as James is trying to control his laughter. I raise an eyebrow at his actions.

Lia’s POVI just stare into the screen saver displaying Alastair Corporation’s logo. As if the monitor is tossing it across the space like a ball. Not that it is the interesting thing in the world to look at. But my thoughts are too jumbled to do any work. It is only two months since we got married. But it looks like years. What an interesting time frame.And I haven’t thought about the ball on this Saturday. I am not a person who buys a new dress for every occasion. I suppose it is normal to feel like that. Why to buy a dress for every new occasion. I will use one of my evening dresses in the wardrobe.I shake my head at the thoughts. Why am I thinking about the dress when we have more pressing matters in hand? We have a meeting planned with Stephanos and David on the contract at 11:00 am. We have planned to leak it to

Lia’s POVDays fly fast and it is Saturday morning now. The ball is on the evening and Kate insisted me to accompany her to a salon. I am not a spa person. I don’t understand how people feel refreshing after spending a day in spa. I feel dead tired and will sleep hours together. Hence why Kate and me are sitting on this pedicure chair, after a good facial.Kate was explaining what and why about the ball. I was surprised to hear that Kate was a foster child. She and Ricardo met in high school. Even though their start was rough, the spark was there soon and their love is growing deep till now. Based on what Kate said, the story is completely worth to be a plot for a good romantic movie.Even though Kate was blessed with good foster parents, who gave her a roof over the head and three meals a day, she had been looked down in sch

Lia’s POVI join Thea in the collection booth. The job is quite simple. We have to list the items donated, confirm the same with the person donating, with a sign below the list, put them on a bag and pin in with the number mentioned in the form. The cash donations are collected in a separate booth, which is handled directly by Emma and Kate.I see mom helping Kate, dad and Jax are talking with Ric. I should applaud Kate, Emma and Isabella. All the booths are working seamlessly. This is not a closed event and we have many common public attending the event. Even though there is no major issues aroused.I cannot help but glance at Lucian’s booth here and then. We are set nearby so I can clearly see the happenings there. To be true, it is the most crowded booth. I cannot stop the annoying feeling, in the way the females are falli

Lia’s POV“Thea told that you want to see me.”I look up hearing Luc. Seeing my confusion Luc asks me again. “You wanted to see me? Thea sent me here.”Why? That little...“No.. Yes.. Maybe...” I stop blabbering when Luc raises his eyebrow.I sit down with a sigh, not looking at him. After admiring my beautiful nails for a long time I look up as there is no movement from him. He is standing with his hands in pant pockets and looking aimlessly.“You want to talk?” I whisper question half hoping that he will not hear. But no, my prayers are not listened.He looks at me back. “Do you?” He answers my question with his.“What?”

Lia’s POVWhat? Haven’t he told that Jake and Diaz were in love with each other? How could he? I cannot hear any more of it. Even though it had happened in the past, my heart feels heavy hearing this. When I stand up to leave from there, Luc catches my wrist.“Lia, I asked you to listen with an open mind.”I shake my head not to hear anything further.“Whatever we hear doesn’t mean the same. I hope you will understand once I tell the story completely. But will you listen?”Do I want to? Yes. Would I? I donno. Considering the benefit of doubt for Lucian, I sit back. I look towards the forest not facing him. I know it is not fair on his part, but I am afraid. What if he too confess his love towards Diaz? Can I accept that? Definitely not. So I don&r

Lia’s POVIt has been three weeks since Luc has gone for the movie shoot. He didn’t come home last weekend as planned. Because of unexpected turn of events in the movie, they are shooting nonstop for another two weeks. The negotiations with Japan is directly handled by myself and James. After David, no one new is appointed for the position of Eurasian COO. David’s associate is looking after that under the direct supervision of myself and James. I don’t want to take the decision of appointing a new person without discussing with Luc.Even though we are constantly updating Luc on the major ongoing activities, I am still not getting used to his absence. Every time when I hear the door knocked in my office, I expect to see his face. Every morning when I enter the kitchen for breakfast, I expect to see him sitting in the island chairs, eating

Lia’s POVI ask Thea to drop me back to office immediately. I haven’t told her any news. In fact I don’t know any details to tell. James haven’t mentioned anything except Luc being in trouble. I just tell Thea that I have an urgent meeting scheduled and need to be in office immediately.I rush into the office. Seeing the surprised looks from the security, I understand that whatever the news is, it is not out. My hands are shaking to press the correct the button in elevator. I run out to see James waiting in front of my room.“What happened to Luc? Where is he?” words came stumbling out despite the catch in my throat.“Lia, relax. Luc is not hurt. He is fine.”I almost sunk to the floor hearing the words. But what is the trouble. I look at Ja

Luc’s POVWhat? No. Lia believes Diaz? A sense of dread spread inside me.“No. Lia, look at me.” I search for anger in her eyes, but all I find is disappointment. I am confused.“What is it Lia? I did not have any relationship with her. Believe me.”Thud. Thud. She starts hitting me with closed fists.“Why didn’t you called me? Did I not come into your mind to reach out? I thought... I thought..” She sobs as words have failed her.I freeze for a moment on her questions. Relief floods through me when I realize that Lia believes me. I hug her tightly.“Lia please, I never thought of avoiding you. I did not want you to be dragged in this mud sling.”“Wh

Lia’s POVIt’s Thanksgiving Eve. I and Lucian have come to the family feast along with Ric, Kate and Thea. James have gone to visit his sister. It is quite odd to have a family gathering without James. He has become a good support like Jax to me.It is fun to prepare for the feast as a whole family. Especially Thea, who is curious to do everything. Kate as usual organized an excellent feast. Fortunately, it is only a family dinner and hence we don’t have to face Diaz. Luc has told that he will take care of her, but I am becoming more restless after her latest stunt.We are happily chatting along with the lunch.“Thea, you are graduating next month. What is your plan? Are you ready to join the office?” Ric asks Thea.Thea is silent for a moment and looked back