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BE STILL MY BEATING HEART

Alayah wants to be a chef, and she also wants to learn Japanese cuisine so she may open her restaurant. She is hired to serve as Mr. Aaron's personal chef even though she has never met him. Due to a series of coincidences, Aaron and Alayah become close and open the door for unexpected love. However, there are several obstacles, some of these strengthen their bond, while others merely break it.

Maryam_Mayo · สมจริง
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45 Chs

NO ONE CAN REPLACE ALAYAH

AT AARON'S OFFICE (NEXT MORNING):

"Mrs. George, I want you to find out who stole that document, who dared to click a picture, we were about to win the case, but just because of that one rubbish document we lost", Aaron said.

"Sure sir, I am already trying, we will surely find a clue", Mrs. George said.

"Thank you, Mrs. George, you can leave now", Aaron said and she left. Aaron took his coat off and hung it on a hanger stand.

Erik was just sitting there, and was observing him, "Want some drink?" he asked.

"I am good", Aaron replied without looking at him.

"Man, I know it is not easy but you can't take Harry back like this, I mean you need to be relaxed first, I know how much you love Harry, but I assure you that Harry will be with us, Let's go somewhere", Erik said.

"Not today, please", Aaron said in a low tone.

"Okay, you can go, but I will video call you after an hour to see if you are at home or not, if you didn't pick that, I will come to your place, and if you feel like missing me, you can come to me", Erik said and stood up to leave, he walked near the door, held it handle to open but then walked back towards Aaron, put a hand on his shoulder and said, "Don't worry brother, we will definitely find who stole that document".

"Do you know, once I found out who did this cheap thing, I will make life unbearable for him", Aaron said with hate.

In the evening Aaron decided to go home, he was feeling so tired, and the thoughts were making him sick.

AT AARON'S HOUSE (AT NIGHT):

He was feeling so down, he entered the living room, the silence was killing him, he was used to this silence but Harry brought life to this house, which was no more.

Aaron played his favorite sad music, to make himself sadder, then he went into the kitchen, pour some wine into a glass, and started roaming in his own house, he walked towards the pool, and remembered how he used to float the boat with Harry.

Then his sister's memories started haunting him, the way she used to kiss him, he took a sip from the glass. "We have to take care of this rascal", he heard Henry's voice, Henry said that for Denzel. "Mom, let's go to Uncle Denzel's house, he plays songs for me", it was Harry's sound.

He felt helpless, he threw the glass with anger and cried while looking at the sky.

AT ALAYAH'S HOUSE (NIGHT):

"Oh, Luna you bought such an expensive dress for me, from where did you get the money?" Elin asked.

"Just enjoy, don't care about the money", Luna said.

"Luna, did you win any lottery or something?" Alayah asked.

"Yes, you can say that, I went to a park, that was famous for horse racing, so I get a coupon and said that this particular horse will win, and can you believe? That horse won", Luna said.

"You are kidding", Alayah said.

"I swear, I got a jackpot", Luna said confidently.

"So, you starting gambling, I am impressed, when else you have decided to do to make my life miserable? Can't you take breaks from such evil plans? Sometimes I just can't believe that we grew up in the same house, you do such things, I have even not heard about, did not you remember what our father used to say? He used to say that forcing a horse to run is a sin, and you are saying it is a jackpot? I swear I will get crazy now", Alayah said.

"Stop it, sister, stop being so dramatic, I am not a gambler, it was just my luck, I bought gifts for you but still you are not happy", Luna said in a low tone.

"I think she is really lucky", Elin added.

"I am sorry, I forgot who am I talking to", Alayah said to both of them.

"Luna, honestly this dress looks so beautiful, I am going to try this", Elin said and left.

"Look, how happy she is, I wish to see your happy too", Luna said.

"Promise me that you will not do such things again", Alayah said.

"Oh, come on Alayah, she did something good, look at me, how do I look like?" Elin asked soon after entering the room.

"You are looking like a princess", Alayah said with a smile, suddenly the smile disappeared, she stood up and went towards the balcony.

"What happened to her?" Elin looked at Luna, and they both followed Alayah.

She was weeping while standing at the balcony. "Hey, what happened to you?" Elin asked worriedly.

"We are laughing here, who knows what Harry is doing?" Alayah said.

"What happened to him?" Luna asked.

"Harry's aunt took him from Aaron", Elin said.

"He was very upset, I just can't forget his face, he was trying to hide his emotions, he was trying not to weep, do you know why? because he calls himself a grownup", Alayah said and tried to smile, "I just don't know what he might be doing, I am so worried about him, his uncle used to take care of every little thing, he used to fulfill every demand of Harry, and now…", Alayah started weeping again.

"What a pity", Elin said.

"Oh my gosh, the nightmares, my baby", Alayah said while weeping, "He was going to stay with Aaron, but the document! I don't know what was written in that document but, after looking at the document the court decided to give Harry to Mr. Grendel", she said.

"The person who did that thing might be born with a stone heart, how heartless a person can be, he played with the psyche of a child", Elin said and she was about to cry.

"May the person who did such a thing never see light in his life", Alayah said with hate.

"I am with you", Elin added. Luna who was just listening to them got emotional and started crying.

"Luna? What happened to you? Alayah asked and Luna started crying.

"Hey, please don't! what happened", Alayah asked.

"I am… I am just worried about Harry", Luna said, Alayah hugged her immediately, "My love, don't, don't cry like this, it hurts, don't be upset, Aaron is trying his best to take Harry back, just calm down", Alayah said.

"She is not living with her parents maybe that is why she is putting herself in Harry's place", Elin said to Alayah.

"Luna has feelings too, I mean, unbelievable", Alayah teased her.

"Sister, Mrs. Grendel is his aunt, she will love him too, right?" Luna asked.

"Of course, she will, of course", Alayah said.

"He will be fine, don't worry Luna, now go and wash your face", Elin said and Luna left.

"Look, my sister has a good heart, but she doesn't show it", Alayah said with a smile.

"I am going to make tea, we will take tea before going to bed", Elin said.

"Sure", Alayah said.

AT GRENDEL'S HOUSE:

Mrs. Grendel came into Harry's room with three other ladies. "How are you feeling dear?" Mrs. Grendel asked, and Harry didn't bother to reply.

"Harry, she is Emma, your new assistant, it's her first day here, just like you", Mrs. Grendel said with a smile.

"It means you take her from court too?" Harry asked. Mrs. Grendel felt embarrassed in front of the ladies, and tried to maintain her smile and said, "Dear Harry, we didn't take her from the court and even you didn't come from the court, you are my nephew".

"So, she is your niece?" Harry asked with innocence.

"Oh, no, she is… yes, she is just like your sister Alayah, consider her your sister", Mrs. Grendel said.

"No, first of all, Alayah is not my sister, she is my friend, so you can't be like her", Harry said rudely.

"Okay she is not your sister but just Emma, is it fine now?" Mrs. Grendel asked.

"Answer my question, do you go to attend cooking classes like my Alayah?" Harry asked and Emma who was standing so arrogantly looked at Mrs. Grendel.

"No, my dear, she is not the cook, the cook is Ms. Martha, Emma is just an assistant", Mrs. Grendel said.

"If she cannot cook like Alayah, she cannot replace Alayah, sorry from my side, call Ms. Martha, maybe she can become my friend", Harry said.

Mrs. Grendel stood up, and whispered, "My mind will blast. Please ask Ms. Martha to make me a salad".

"Alright ma'am", one of the ladies said and left. Mrs. Grendel sat with Harry again and said, "My dear Harry, I have to go to sleep now, and from now on, she is the person who will take care of your sleeping schedule, her name is Ms. Helen, do let me know if you want anything", Mrs. Grendel said.

"Where is my TV?" Harry asked rudely.

"Can we allow a kid to have a TV in his room?" Mrs. Grendel asked Helen.

"No", she replied.

"Did you hear that?" Mrs. Grendel said to Harry.

"I said I want a TV, and a game console under it. In my own house I got my personal TV in my room, and you have seen it in my uncle's house too, even my other uncle also owns a TV, they don't stop me, and even here I will play as much as I want", Harry shouted.

"Calm down, calm down", Mrs. Grendel said.

"This place is just like a prison", Harry shouted and he was about to cry.

"Okay, okay don't cry, I will buy a brand new TV for you, and whatever you want I will give you", Mrs. Grendel said and stood up. "Ms. Emma, I am going to arrange for a TV for his room, but please limit the daily usage time", Mrs. Grendel said and left.

Once Harry realized that she is gone, he looked at the assistant with a smile as if he was saying that he won.

"Give me a pen and paper, I will write the name of the games I want", Harry ordered.