Heartbeat

Covid-19

I would suggest you read the previous chapter first, for this chapter to make sense. Because who am I kidding? I, myself don't remember the last time I updated.

Veronica's POV

If someone asked me what I would choose between being present here, in this situation and being stranded on a deserted island without any necessities, I would choose the latter any day.

I always feel like trying to embarrass me is unnecessary because I can do it to myself just fine, but this? THIS? I wanna change my name, catch a flight and fly off to anywhere but here.

"Long time no see, son"

From Local newspapers and magazines to all over the internet, his name and face is known and worshipped far and wide. Him standing right in front of me all of a sudden had my heart racing at a speed I couldn't keep up with, the 'cherry on top' factor was him ambushing us in a circumstance no parent would wanna experience. He is believed to be strict, stoic and stern, basically just a superior version of Atlas, who has never been seen smiling. If it weren't for Atlas and his threatening gaze, I wouldn't be so unwelcoming, disrespectful and non vocal.

Atlas literally tugged and pulled me behind his large back, his hand abducted and a protective hand held my waist, comforting me. I have never felt this petite, but I was glad he completely concealed me because I don't think i'll ever be able to face his dad. I'm pretty sure my face is still red after the kiss we just shared and my hair! oh my god, I don't even wanna feel the texture of it because I'm pretty sure I'll sob if I do.

I quickly pressed my cold palms to my red hot cheeks, to decrease the pooling of blood and patted my hair so that they at least look like they're a product of keratin and not wires and sticks.

I was so busy in 'cleaning' myself up, I completely failed to notice the inverse relationship between temperature and intensity the two men shared. As intensity increased, I could feel Atlas's back going back to rock cold, making the temperature immediately fall. I'm pretty sure his eyes are ice by now. I slightly swinged my body to take a little peep and lord, the tension I sensed had me quivering and going back to my original position.

It was at this moment, I discovered who Atlas was shared his genes with because I'm pretty sure I saw the same dangerous look and the smug smirk on his dad's face. Other than qualities, he inherited his dad's looks too because boy did his dad look attractive! and not old, again, no offence. The same blue eyes, but they're not that shiny and deep no offence, his grey pepper hair were short, neatly parted on the side and slick, unlike his son he had an all white beard and was dressed in a blue three piece.

"What.are.you.doing.here" Atlas hissed in rage

Hey!

That's no way one should greet his dad, I would have definitely protested if I weren't in this embarrassing situation. So I did what any normal person would do, I pinched his strong and hard trapezius muscle, well I tried to and guess what, he didn't even flinch. He simply gave me a side view of his chiselled face and I knew he is not to messed with at the moment.

"I have been looking for you for days, I'm sure your aunt must have mentioned it. But since you didn't do anything about it, someone has to so here I am." He had a hint of italian accent.

So many thoughts started roaming around my mind.

How did he even get inhere? how did he know atlas was gonna be here at this time? and most importantly does he know me?

Well I hope he does because I don't want tarnish the 5% of image I have left in me, in front of him.

"I am well aware of the summon but you must also realise that is not an office hour, I will see you at the office tomorrow, 9 am sharp."

WHAT!

DID HE? DID HE JUST?

HE DID NOT JUST DISMISS HIS DAD LIKE THAT! AAAHHH my ears are crying!

"I will see you at the house tomorrow, for dinner at 7 p.m sharp, you are well aware of the consequences aren't you? well I'll get going, I don't want your so called personal space"

YAASSSS YOU GO SIR! THAT'S THE SPIRIT!

"Oh and bring the young lady too"

Wait what? Did I hear it right?

Before I could comprehend anything, the two men stormed off in opposite directions. Atlas to this room, and his dad towards the main door. This all seemed like a scene from a thriller movie, the difference is I was not just a spectator.

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He had his back faced to me, hands tucked in his pocket and head held high, just like Atlas. He was waiting for the elevator. Phew!

"S-Sir!"

He turned and stared dead at me

Every footstep seemed like I was approaching a lion's den. To say I was frightened,nervous, panicky and terrified was an underestimate.

"You left your phone in there" I handed the phone over to him with shaky hands and I don't know what came over me, I had an urge to defend myself.

"Um, about what happened earlier, I swear this was the first time it happened and we did nothing beyond that. Not that you will believe me because everyone says that when they're caught but you must be knowing your son better than me, he's so non-verbal, stern and mean. The girls that approach him because of his alluring looks, run away faster than flash by his one glare"

"So you mean to say, my son is scary and he can never get a girl?"

"no no no, oh my god no, I mean he is very sweet and kind and attractive and sometimes, cute too. He's secretive sometimes, people say he's heartless but he's the opposite actually, full of all kinds of emotions. umm sorry, back to the point, what I mean to say is whatever happened earlier was all of a sudden and I'm sorry you had to see that, it won't happen again. I also apologise for Atlas's behaviour towards you, I pinched him as soon as i hea- no no no I didn't pinch your son, I say silly stuff sometimes haha. What I mean is he is always like this, can you imagine, he literally growled at a poor woman when we went grocery shopping? that is also not the point. I'm sorry, yes, thats the point, I apologise" I took a deep breath after how much I blabbered without giving it a thought.

Congratulations! you topped your personal level of embarrassment!

i wanna cry.

Should I curtsy? will it be too forma-

His dad busted out laughing as hard as he could, I could see tears ready to stream out off his eyes. He wiped them off and tried to compose himself but failed miserably and had another fit of laughter.

I looked around me to find the source of his entertainment because I was both shocked and curious. what the hell made a man like him laugh his eyes off?!

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I'm pretty sure you all know what Covid-19 is so I'm not going to describe it, but what I meant by it in this chapter, is:

It is scary, agreed. It freaks the fuck out of you, it reminds you of all the good and bad times because you never know, you may never be able to cherish them ever again.

BUT, it is not as scary as you think it is, yes I'm serious. By just doing basic stuff like staying hygienic, using sanitisers, wearing masks and maintaining distance, it'll become your friend, instead of an enemy.

Hope you liked this chapter, I'LL try to update the next chapter as soon as possible.

so stay tuned

And to the peeps who are still here, after I Literally disappeared, I really appreciate you and your support means a lot to me. You're the best.

Thank you❤️

Have a great day/night ✨
stay safe 💫
keep smiling❤️