All Chapters of His Locked Soul: Chapter 31 - Chapter 38

Lia’s POVIt’s Christmas Eve. Luc, I and James are here in our little hide out. Yes, the same beach house. He has excused us from the family dinner, citing the shoot. We are travelling to Japan in couple of days and planning to visit both our parents after New Year’s Eve. I know it is because he don’t want to face Diaz soon. He is still contemplating on the idea on how to avoid Diaz, without the family’s knowledge. He is afraid that his actions towards her will make the details of Jake’s death known to everyone.I am sure that his parents and Thea will understand Luc, but he is still afraid of their reaction. I think he doesn’t want to take a risk of getting rejected and so distancing himself from them. I am sad to hear this, because I know Kate, Ric and Thea are even more worried about Luc because of this. I hope Lucian

Lia’s POVWe board the jet to Japan. Tomorrow is the final signing of merger. One closer step to Luc’s dreams. My heart elates at this thought. James and Patrick is accompanying us along with Scarlet, Regina, Mitch and unfortunately Cindy. I need to endure her stare for another 12 hours. I let an involuntary sigh at this thought. Luc raises an eyebrow at my reaction. I blush shaking my head.We have settled inside the seats. There is a big living lounge and for everyone to settle down. The seats are comfy enough for a small nap. The crew is available in kitchen cabinet in case of any need for refreshments and food.James and Patrick are seated next to us. Luc is involved in his laptop. I start browsing the documents to do a final check.***Luc’s POVI see Lia browsi

Lia’s POV “Thank you Scarlet. Keep us updated on the progress.” I close the call with Scarlet. The operations have started in full form in Japan. But there are some glitches beyond our anticipation. Some of the senior board are slightly unresponsive as they are afraid of their jobs. But nothing too complicated to handle. In fact Scarlet is doing a great job there.Making a mental note to inform these to Luc, I bid bye to James before leaving for lunch. I am meeting Mitch and Als today. I haven’t spoken to them since my birthday. Patrick is driving me to the restaurant. Luc is still obsessive on my security.***I wait in our regular booth for Als and Mitch. I am browsing the menu, deciding on the order by the time.&ldq

Lia’s POVI feel heavy over my head and try to shift in my sleep. I am stiff, like I am tied up. I pry open my eyes wondering what is happening. My eyes slowly get used to the light and find myself in an unfamiliar room. I try to rub my eyes, but cannot lift my hands. I look down to see my hands tied up in the arm rest. My neck is stiff and paining at the side. Possibly my head is in a wrong angle. But Where am I?Slowly memories flood back. Someone got his on the head, I got sprayed. Panic surges through me and I try my best to keep calm to assess the situation. Who did this? Why do they want me?I hear footsteps nearing and look up to see Diaz walking inside.“You?” I ask in a surprise.“Yes me.”I don’t answer back. And she c

Luc’s POVDad listens to everything and shocks me saying that he already have suspected something like that.“How?” I ask him.“Lucian, I am your dad. Just because I am not with you in your daily life, doesn’t mean that I don’t know my children. Did you think, that I never noticed the change in your behaviour? Or the way you started treating Diaz and Bella differently? And, I am talking on behalf of your mom too.”I am speechless. How can I think so less of my family? A streak of guilt passes in along with my other emotions. Let me deal with that later. Right now, Lia is my priority. Dad says that he will be getting all the help he can, starting from the cops in that locality. I close the call and realize that we were almost near.James park the c

Luc’s POVI sit stoical in the hospital chair. The surgeons are performing the operation for Lia right now. I could see James talking to the cops. Dad has gone to complete the formalities in the reception. Mom is sitting next to me holding my hand. I am observing everything, but detached from everything at the same.My eyes often drift to the doors of the operation theatre. I could not forget the way Lia fell down with the gushing of blood. My heart will be scarred with that forever. I have failed to save Lia. I have failed my promises to her.Mom never says a word, but sits next to me. That is all I want now. She understands that I cannot talk or listen anything, but need someone for me. How have I got blessed with such understanding parents? Why have I thought that they will blame me for Jake’s death? I remember how Lia was

Lia’s POVI wake from my deep slumber and turn to see Luc lying head down. He is asleep sitting next to me holding my hand. I try to release my hands, key word try. Once I move my hand, he grips even more tight and jerks up. He looks at me first as if to believe that I am really awake. Then he smiles slowly.“Hi” I say not knowing what to say.He chuckles at me.“Hi yourself.”“How are you feeling? Any pain?” He asks me looking at my mid-section. I shake my head at his question.“No. Just thirsty.”He gets up to bring a glass of water with a straw. I slowly sip the water to cherish the cool feeling slowly spreading inside. He takes the glass and keeps it on the side table. He sits back

Lia’s POVI laugh seeing Luc’s discomfort on the way the females are falling on him. It is again the annual ball for the foster children. I could not believe it is a year since last ball. Time is flying like anything.After the disastrous incident, Diaz, her mom and Mitchel were arrested by cops. Poor Diaz killed herself in prison. Bella could not bear the shock of her daughter’s death and became mentally depressed. She is currently in the psychiatric division of state prison. Mitchel is still behind the bars and have 6 more years to serve.Even though Hal was also behind the conspiracy, having Mary and kids in mind, Luc did not press charges against him. But Luc totally cut ties with him and Hal is no more in media industry.Luc is still in media industry but more on production. He is taking up