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The Connected Souls

[Completed] WHEN TWO SOULS FALL IN LOVE....... There is nothing else but the yearning to be close to one another. The presence is felt through a held hand, a voice heard and the sight of a smile. Even through a simple touch. Souls do not have calenders or clocks nor do they understand the notion of time or distance. They only know it feels right to be with one another. This is the reason why you miss someone so much when they are not around. Your soul feels their absence and doesn't realize that the separation is temporary. Because love finds its way....... Death can set apart the bodies but not soul. Anastasia Prescott (23 years) A charming, young and innocent girl who lost her love, Ashton Watson three years back in a tragic incident which left her soul shattered into pieces which is beyond repair. She dedicates her life to WATSON CORPORATION, the dream of her beloved Ashton and make it big, just as he dreamed it to be. But while doing so she lost herself as she never overcome from his loss in her miserable life. She was a lifeless body without a soul who was adamant for ripping apart her every being in his memories. Ashton Watson (26 years) The young lad and the heir of Watson Corporation who was keen to pursue his dream of taking his father's empire to new heights. He fell head over heels for Anna and her innocence. He was determined about his future with her. But least did he know that he would not be able to keep his promises that he made to her. He knew that he was her everything and that is why he uttered the last words on his deathbed, "Live for me Anna. Don't ever give up on yourself. I love you and I will always be with you. You may not find me near you but I will always be around you." Regan Knight (29 years) A debanoir, one of the most dashing bachelor and the most successful entrepreneur of his generation. He is conceited and ruthless when it comes to business. Love is not a part of his lifestyle. But things change when he sets his eyes on Anna who beholds him in a trance from which he never wants to come out. He gradually understand the meaning of love and...... pain. He know he would never be able to replace him in her heart but after realizing his love for her, he is ready to accept this fact as his fate. He thinks his own love would be more than enough for both of them to spend rest of their lives together. All he wants is a chance from her, for her, for them. Will Anna move on? Will Regan be able to mend her? Will Regan and Anna have any chance of a future together? Join the emotional journey of Anastasia and Regan in search of love. The journey which throbs with emotions you never experienced, the agony and finally the blitheness which leaves you with nothing but bliss and contentment to love and to be loved by your precious. --- Excerpt --- "I love you Anna." He finally confessed. His heartfelt confession moved a string in her dead heart as if awakening her soul from a deep sleep. Those three simple words that were barely above a whisper held the utmost conviction of his every promise that he had silently made to her. She didn't expect something like that. Her eyes widened in shock and she muttered unbelievingly. "You love me?" She shook her head still not believing what she heard from him and gulped. "You love me. As….as a friend…..friend, right? As a….." The edges of his lips curled up slightly. Out of all the reactions, it was the most unexpected from her. She was still not ready to believe what she heard and he was determined to make her believe every word he said. He cut her off to speak further and repeated again. "I love you......as a man loves a woman Anastasia."

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The caring Regan

It was time for the board meeting. Regan was warmly welcomed by all and could clearly feel the positive wibes emanating from all the people surrounding him. He was a man who always liked to keep his emotions at bay on the professional front. Somehow, it was quiet overwhelming for him to be around the people who acted more like a family with each other at such a place. He could feel their admiration towards Anna who was once again drawing the undivided attention of all. The girl who looked all childish and adorable in the morning was replaced by a determined woman who oozed confidence and charm. Somehow he could not get enough of her. Nevertheless, he gathered himself up and accepted their welcome with all the humbleness in him. However, no one present there could deny his intimidating aura which still made him unapproachable. He could clearly figure out the difference in the working environment of both the business houses but was eager to experience it as something new to cherish for a change that was completely different from his world.

"Anna we completely believe in your instincts as you have never let us down. Go ahead with this. You have our back. And working with the mighty Mr. Knight... of course we can't doubt his Midas touch in business." Mr. John Dawson who was one of the shareholder in Watson Corporation said.

However Regan didn't seem to be wavered with his flattery and said, "Well thank you for your kind words Mr. Dawson but I must say that I don't like tardiness and inefficiency when it comes to business. I would like to have all of yours abutment to successfully accomplish this project on time. Also, me and Miss Prescott have already decided to start it right from tomorrow. So let's see the further progress in the next meeting."

"Of course Mr. Knight." Mr. Dawson retorted. Then he turned to Anna and asked her, "So Anna..... how about a welcome party from Mr. Knight.....by us? It's such a great news. I know you are not into such things and he needs no introduction to the world but still it would be good for the project as well as us, as you see there is already an uproar in the business world due to our merger and people are anticipating so many things. Why don't we spill some beans and take it as an opportunity of promotion as well?"

Anna looked at Richard and sighed. She shifted her gaze towards the old man and said, "Mr. Dawson..... that's an amazing idea but we don't need a promotional strategy like this as I definitely have some better ideas for that. And about the party... I don't mind it but it would be a welcome party for Reg..... I mean Mr. Knight instead of a promotional party."

"Anastasia it's really not needed. You are still recovering and I don't want you to stress yourself over these unnecessary arrangements." Regan immediately replied as he was not ready to let her suffer from the bizarre afflictions which could further deteriorate her health. However, he forgot that he was still in the board room surrounded by many eyes which instantly shot towards him as soon as these words slipped from his mouth.

Anna smiled and said, "Don't worry about it Regan as you see I would be only looking after the arrangements, and the groundwork will be done by the assigned team."

Regan was still not convinced with it and was looking at her when he heard someone clearing his throat. It was Richard this time.

"No worries Regan..... It's not a big deal and I assure you she wouldn't stress herself out. So it's decided...Watson Corporation will be holding a party to formally introduce our new business partner Mr. Regan Knight to New York."

He nodded his head in agreement. Having said that, the meeting was concluded but it was something unexpected as the people got to see the gentle side of the crude Regan Knight towards Anna.

After the meeting, Richard went home whereas Regan and Anna got busy with their respective work. However, it was more hectic for Anna to catch up with the pending work due to her absence in the past days for which she even skipped her lunch.

Soon it was dark and she was still swamped in her files when she heard a faint knock on her office door. She replied a 'come in' without looking upward. She thought that it would be Mia as no one other than her would stay back this late. She was waiting for her to speak to know the purpose for her arrival. Even after a few minutes when she heard nothing, she glanced upwards and was caught off guard as it was Regan standing across her table. His hands were tucked in his pockets and he was intensely looking at her.

She immediately stood up and asked, "Regan? What are you doing here? Do you need something? It's late and....."

"It's late and you should have headed home by now." He cut off her in between and replied. "But I think you are burning the midnight lamp."

"Yeah. I have a lot to catch up so I just thought to finish as much as possible."

"Anastasia I thought you to be a responsible person but I was so wrong." His words baffled her as she could not understand anything. His voice was calm and slow but she could feel the rage in it.

"Ummm... Did I do something wrong..... that you don't like or someone else? Were you uncomfortable due to anything? You can tell me I'll fix it out."

He helplessly shook his head and moved towards her. He reached to her in few long strides which startled her. Without waiting for her reaction, he grabbed her hand and led her towards his cabin.

"Regan what are you doing? Please leave my hand. Atleast tell me where are we going Regan?" It was too much for her. Her eyes welled up with tears as she could not figure out what was going around with him. She was so into him holding her hand that she didn't even realized when they reached his office. Although his grip was tight, he made sure to not hurt her. He stopped once they entered his cabin and finally left her hand. He immediately missed the cozy warmth that radiated from her tiny hands.

"Regan what are you?" She said but couldn't speak further as her gaze landed on the coffee table which was filled with some appetizing dishes. She looked at the table then at him. He saw her expressions and chuckled lightly.

"Anastasia I don't mind if you want to toil away but it shouldn't be at the cost of your health, especially your meals. I heard it from Mia that you skipped your lunch and it's not new for you as you do it often."

"Ummm..... No,No. I did take something for my lunch Regan. May be she didn't know about it. Don't be anxious over such preposterous things."

She said and lowered her gaze as she was an awful liar and didn't want to get caught by him. Although she was taken aback by his sweet gesture of bringing her dinner, one thing that caught her attention was that it was again Mia who spilled the beans about her and that too to Regan. She was utterly embarrassed and turned scarlet. She was frowning and thinking about it when she heard him again, "I know what you are thinking. Now don't get furious on her as I was the one who asked her about you."

She looked up and asked, "How do you know..... what I was thinking?"

He took few steps towards her and spoke gently, "Because you are an open book Anastasia. Your eyes speak a lot especially when you want to hide something or lie..... and you know what? You are an extremely bad liar."

"Huh?"

"Now come on... Before the food gets cold, let's fill your little tummy with it and then if you want you can continue with your work." He gently held her hand again and took her to the table. He himself served her the soup and the Cobb salad as he knew she was still not healed and would prefer a light meal.

"Regan..... all this. Why? I mean you don't need to do this for me. I..... I am fine really. It's all so overwhelming..... I don't know how to thank you."

"You want to thank me?"

She nodded her head in a 'yes'.

He warmly smiled and replied playfully, "Then eat Anastasia. I am already well known as a ruthless businessman and if you would faint someday due to your improper meals..... People would defame me for being extremely crude to you and I won't get any suitable match then."

Anna could not help but smile on it. Initially with all his actions, she was confused and then enraged as he unknowingly invaded her personal space. But she could see that all he wanted was her well being without any self-centeredness which melted her heart. How could his gesture not touch her heart?

"Is that so? Then you can ease your worries because I would never allow anyone to defame you. And about your match? She would be the luckiest girl to hold your hand and be with you. You are such a gentleman..... No one is ever gonna say no to you. You just have to ask."

'How I wish that girl could be you Anastasia.' He thought. They smiled at each other and ate together. He noticed that she had a very low appetite which agonized him more as she looked quite frail especially after the illness. Time and again he filled her plate which she unwillingly ate by making weird faces. He could not help but laughed in his head at the sight.

He was about to fill her plate again when she swiftly held his hand to stop him. "No Regan. I am stuffed beyond limit. I can't eat anymore please." She then retracted her hand and resumed eating to complete her plate. However, Regan was glazed for a moment as soon as their skin came into contact with each other. He felt a spark which filled his heart with ecstasy. He could see that gradually she was becoming comfortable around him which put his heart at ease. He was no more hesitant to accept that his decision to shift to New York was correct and he no more needed to hold back his heart or feelings for her as it was easier that way rather than to suppress them all the time.