The doctor reached his clinic after giving a prescription to Nathan."That rich brat thinks he owns the world." The doctor forcefully kicked the door closed with his foot and sighed at himself in an attempt to calm down.He can't cure patients with temper.Inhaling deeply, he takes a cup of green tea and relaxes on his chair. He opened his phone. His phone is flooded with notifications. Sighing, he was reading each one and clearing.Until he saw a familiar face in a news article claiming to be dead. He narrowed his eyes and clicked on it.As soon as he read the complete heading as 'A man burnt to death.'"It's the same man. He isn't dead. Why is he declared dead when I just saw him an hour ago?" He strolls around his cabin."Should I call Nathan sir and ask what happened?" He nodded his head. "He'll never pick up my call." He sits back on his chair.He stood up straight. "What if he doesn't know about this? How about I inform this and get a reward?"The doctor grinned to himself and stepped out of the room while reading the article and couldn't find the address. He searched for Dean's name and found videos standing in front of the hospital."Mirya, please reschedule my appointment for the afternoon. I have urgent work to finish."The doctor didn't wait for a reply and walked past the lady.He drove towards the hospital to unlock this mystery.⋇⋆✦⋆⋇Have you ever wondered why we can see and focus on our physical appearance, rather than what is happening inside of us? It is strange to think about, considering that so many vital functions and processes, such as our heartbeat, emotions, and feelings, are all taking place within our bodies.Yet, these inner workings are not visible to the naked eye and do not manifest themselves in the same way that our outer selves do. It is a fascinating aspect of human biology that leaves one pondering the mysteries of the human body and mind.Imagine the beauty of being able to visualize our inner selves and find healing where we need it most.Roman blinks his eyes while the Rayden family takes a body with them which he still doesn't believe belongs to Dean.Despite putting up a brave front, it's evident that the pain he's experiencing is taking quite a toll on him. It's as if a sharp blade is slowly slicing through his heart, leaving behind a gaping wound that refuses to heal.The intensity of the pain is so overwhelming that it's flooding his mind, making it difficult for him to focus on anything else. It's clear that he's going through a really tough time, and could use some support and understanding during this difficult period.Have you ever experienced the pain of losing someone who had become an integral part of your life? Someone who had seen you at your most vulnerable, someone who had been there with you through thick and thin, someone who had shared in your joys and sorrows? Someone who has comforted you with warm hugs, someone who has helped you cherish every moment and live in the present?The loss of such a person can feel like a gaping hole in your life, leaving you with memories of the times you spent together, the laughter you shared, and the love you felt for each other. Every little thing reminds you of them, every place you went together, every moment you spent together.You feel their absence in every breath you take, and it's hard to imagine how life will ever be the same again.How does someone become so important to you in a short time?"Something is wrong here. Dean never told me about being hated by anyone." He sighs. "He is not a gossiper and for sure he'll never say someone is bad."Roman sighed and looked around. "How will I say this to Ayan?"He turns around to reach the parking lot. There he saw Nathan's secretary. He narrowed his eyes not understanding why he was here."Did he fall sick or something?" Roman walks towards the man who is talking to someone on the phone.I should ask about his health and well-being."Thank goodness."Roman stops his steps and looks at the man stepping out of his car without parking it properly. He watched the man running towards Alfie."Is he admitted here?" The man asked Alfie.Alfie looks at the doctor with confusion. "Who?""That man who I am treating. This morning I gave them medicine to reduce his fever. After reaching the hospital, I read news of him being burnt to death?" The doctor spoke with confusion. "I'm not understanding how and why this happened. I saw him in the morning and now—""Hush," Alfie looks around and remembers the Rayden family is already out of the hospital. He looks back at the doctor. "Talk softly." He took a step back."Dean is completely fine. It's something personal. I can't explain it to you." He took his phone. "Your phone number is linked to your bank account, right?"The doctor nodded and watched Alfie typing something on his phone."I have transferred money to your account. Enjoy them and keep your mouth shut." Alfie looks around again. "Now, go back to your hospital and pretend you never saw him and me."The doctor nodded and turned around to leave. He gets inside his car.Roman fastened his helmet. Changing the gear with eyes waiting for the doctor's car to pass by.I knew it. Something is wrong.Roman stands in the parking lot, his hand gripping the accelerator handle of his bike tightly. His chest feels heavy, and he doesn't know why his heart is aching. A car drives by, and he watches it pass with a blank expression.After waiting for three seconds, he finally lets go of the handle and quickly pulls out of the lot, trying to shake off the inexplicable sadness that lingers within him.Alfie unaware of ears heard him, casually sat in his car believing everything was resolved. He sends a message to Nathan.Everything is done. Rayden accepted the body as Dean and probably reached home for the funeral.⋇⋆✦⋆⋇Dean snaps his fingers and feels his wrists are less painful. He stretched his arms checking for pain in his legs. Sighing to himself Dean stood near the window. His hair casts a shadow over his forehead. He knows he looks like a mess without any hygiene.He yawns with eyes following three security guards below his window. He smirks and ducks his head down to see any other guards. Surely two more are standing in each corner of the building. He watched the clock reading at 12:36."Hmm, nineteen more minutes," Dean mumbled and stepped towards the bathroom to freshen up. With the dilemma, Dean took a shirt and pants from the closet.Scrubbing himself, Dean counts the seconds in his head. With deep sighs, Dean finished cleaning himself thoroughly.He combs his hair after wiping it with tissue. He sighs closing his eyes.He has to return to his family. They must be waiting for him even though everything sounds like he's not in this world.I will not give up. I will return home within the night, by hook or by crook. I won't accept this life.I know. Don't give up, Dean.Dean opens his eyes and sees Roman smiling at him. His chest heaves as tears fill his eyes.I'm waiting for your hug.Dean nodded unable to whisper 'Me too.' He wipes his tears and sees Roman is gone."Gosh, I'm missing you so much." Dean chuckled and looked at the clock reading, 12:53."My baby is missing me?" Nathan asked to step inside the room and take a deep breath noticing the fragrance of body wash.Dean stood up and looked at the clock again.He was supposed to be in his office, right?"You came back?" Dean asked forcing himself to smile.Watching Dean smile, Nathan felt giddy inside. His eyes gleamed with happiness as he placed his file aside and swiftly held Dean's wrist pulling him closer."I'm so glad that you are back. Your smile is back." He cups Dean's face. "You are missing my absence and talking to the mirror now?" Nathan chuckled. "You look so cute in my shirt."Dean nods his head while smiling.Now, how will I run in his presence? I can't act like I'm in love with him. It will create doubt in his mind. He has become cunning as he can manipulate the world now."How is your fever?" Nathan placed his fingers on Dean's forehead. "I'm sorry, I couldn't ask earlier. I was upset with you."Dean blinks his eyes. He doesn't know how to talk with him now. Talking with him back then was easy because he loved him and it didn't matter what he was saying. Now, this man is different.I have to imagine someone I know and talk calmly without getting suspicious.My brother will be the best."Why were you upset?" Dean pushes Nathan away and sits on the bed while crossing his arms. "I should be the one being upset and angry here."Nathan kneels in front of him. "Why angel? What did I do?"Dean looks away pretending to be upset. "You still didn't apologize properly for leaving me alone."Nathan swiftly held Dean's hand. "I'm sorry, angel. I apologize. I tried my best to reach you. However, somehow Dad will know it and I can't do anything." He looks at Dean. "This time, my brother is with me."Dean looks at Nathan with confusion. "Brother?"Nathan slaps his forehead and chuckles. "I'm sorry, angel. I didn't tell you that I have a very good brother."Nathan's phone starts ringing. "Speak of the devil."He placed the phone on his ear. "Hello?"[Nathan. Everything will be fine, ok? Don't do anything rubbish.]"What are you saying, brother?"[Nathan. I saw the news saying Dean Rayden was burned and found in the forest.]"Brother, that's—"[We'll find the culprit. I'll help you. Don't take any hasty steps and ruin your life. Wherever his soul is, let it-—]"Brother, my angel is with me." Nathan kissed Dean's finger, who tried to pull his hand back.[WHAT!! What nonsense!]"He's smiling at me, brother."[He...is he really with you?]"Yes, he is looking so pretty. My pretty angel."[He is fine staying with you? I mean, didn't he object or something? His family is shedding tears and—]"Brother, he is with me and that's all that matters for me. I don't care what's happening in the outer world. It's none of my business."Nathan ends the call and throws it over the bed."You'll stay with me, right?" Nathan asked zeroing eyes with Dean, who nodded his head."My brother worries too much." Nathan chuckled and kept his head on Dean's thighs. Whereas Dean blinks watching the time crossing 12:45."Nathan, can you do me one favor?"Nathan quickly nodded his head. "Anything to see you smile.""Can you visit Mom personally and console her? My brother won't be able to handle everything alone."⋇⋆✦⋆⋇Roman's bike followed the car cutting through the wind. He kept a safe distance from the car while riding it.The car drives inside another hospital as Roman speeds up. He parks his bike hastily and runs towards the other end where is parking lot is for staff only.As soon as the doctor steps out of the car, Roman taps his shoulder. The doctor looks back with confusion."Doc, I want to know about Dean."The doctor widens his eyes and turns to run away. However, Roman locked his neck with his arms."Speak before I snap your neck.""Lo-look you cannot do this. There are CCTV cameras here. You won't be able to escape." The doctor warns of earning a chuckle from Roman."Even I have a recording of a doctor taking money for hiding the truth from a rich personality. Let the officers check your phone and you give the reason for the amount."The doctor widens his eyes and tries to pry Roman's hand from his neck. However, feeling breathless."Ok, ok. I'll speak." The doctor pats Roman's hand.Roman loosened his arms however didn't let go of his neck."Start speaking," Roman said and opened the recording on his phone."I am treating Dean. He got a fever in the morning too." The doctor said as Roman gritted his teeth and tightened his hold."Speak clearly with every detail. How did you know about Dean?""I-I... I am the one who gave an injection to Mr. Nathan to kidnap Dean. Dean is with him." The doctor spoke truthfully.Roman pushed the doctor away with shocked eyes. "Mr. Nathan? You mean, Nathan Raynott."The doctor coughs nodding his head."This conversation stays within us or else the recording goes to the police station and you will be delineated," Roman spoke and ended the recording."Tell me the location."⋇⋆✦⋆⋇Today Roma feels very happy. She stirs the curry creating a hurricane of veggies in the vessel."Roma, I want to talk with you." Mr. Carter said while taking a seat on the chair.Roma knows what her husband wants to talk about. "I'm busy cooking.""Fine. Listen to my words then.""I said, I'm busy." She quickly said while taking a cutting board."And, I said, I want to talk with you." Mr. Carter's voice held clarity.Roma whispers, "We can do this later.""It's about my son and I ain't delaying it any further.""Fine! Speak." She threw the knife on the cutting board."Whatever you are doing is—""Is not right! I shouldn't be helping my son to move on, right?"Neil Carter heaves a sigh. "Roma. Our son can handle his life very well."Roma shook her head. "No, my son is still a child. He will never grow up for me. He's still my little boy."Neil looks away. "What if Roman gets to know what you're doing? Do you think, Roman will agree to marry her?"Roma smiles. "I know the best. Because I'm his mom. I know my son needs a partner and Freya is perfect."Neil shook his head and said aloud. "You can't make someone understand who is not ready to understand." By slamming his hand on the table."If you think, Roman will listen to you because he loves his son. Don't forget, his son loves him too. That boy cares for his father more than you can assume. If his father says to stay away from Freya. Mind you, the boy will not take a second to walk miles away from her. And, that girl is nowhere near Amelia."Neil stood up and turned around. However, he paused and turned to look at Roma. "Ayan can't feel the motherly love from her. A bond that you have with your son can't be built by someone who never played with kids, never hugged them, or found them as angels."Roma parts her lips to protect. But, bites her lips when Neil glares at her."You are the best person in my life after my parents. I wish Roman would feel the same seeing his parents." Neil lets out hoping his wife gets his point.How much more explanation does she need to let him live his life?Roma looks at her husband leaving her alone with her thoughts."I just want to protect my son. He is too innocent for this world. He has such a pure heart that he easily thinks that everyone is nice in this world." She blinks her tears and crosses her arms."He is so kind-hearted that he forgave the driver who took Amelia from him. Can you imagine it?" She shook her head when her husband sat on the same chair."Who does that? Who has forgiveness in this world now, huh? Everyone is after revenge and if not, claiming to leave it on karma." She looks back at her husband."I saw and still see him being broken. He smiles only for Ayan to be happy." She stood up carefully."We both want our son to be happy. It's just that our paths are different."⋇⋆✦⋆⋇Roman looks at the familiar apartment. He quickly parks his bike on the side and calls Ethan. However, the call was disconnected.His eyes followed the crowd going in a certain direction. He looked at his office suit and ran towards the crowd.They're present in a large community hall where a coffin is placed.Roman's eyes glanced around the area. He saw Ethan taking care of the visitors. His father takes people's condolences with a nod. His mother sits near the coffin while sobbing behind a kerchief. Her face looked pale.Looking around, Roman took a water bottle and marched towards the lady."Ma'am," Roman calls and unlocks the cap.Mrs. Rayden looks at the person with a sniff. She turns back to the brown casket. Her eyes brimmed with tears yet again.Roman bites his lips understanding her feelings very well."Ma'am, if I tell you something, will you believe me?" Roman asked kneeling in front of the mother.Mrs. Rayden glanced at the man and went back to her son. She doesn't feel like talking with anyone. Can't she mourn for her beloved son? Can't she spend these passing minutes with her son? How she wanted to see him being married and happy.She closed her eyes as tears glided down her cheeks.Roman closed his eyes. "Dean is—"It's better if Dean stands in front of her rather than me saying this. She might think I'm speaking out of pity or lying."Dean is with us," Roman spoke as he noticed the lady looking at him expecting him to continue speaking.Mrs. Rayden gave a small nod and sniffs again watching the coffin."Ma'am, drink some water. Dean loves you very much. He'll never like to see you this way."Mrs. Rayden snaps her gaze to Roman as her lips wobble. "Do you think I would like to see him this way?" She wiped her eyes harshly. "If he doesn't listen to me, why should I listen to him?"Roman scrunched his nose, unable to form words. He wasn't good with words in the first place.Mrs. Rayden narrowed her eyes. "Who are you?""I'm Dean's good friend. Also, the senior of Ethan. We work together in the same company. And—""You must be Roman." Mrs. Rayden whispered and raised her hand to pat his head. "Whenever Dean talked about the trip. He always mentioned you." She gave a tiny smile. "Mostly about Ayan first."Looking at the candle, she added, "He adored the boy very much."Roman nodded, pushing the bottle to her hand. "Ma'am, please take a sip at least."She nods taking the bottle from his hand. Memories filled eyes watching the coffin."Mrs. Rayden, my condolences. Dean was such a good person." A lady the same age as Mrs. Rayden sat next to her.Roman took the cue to leave her. He looked through the crowd and saw Ethan. He marched towards the man and smiled formally to another while urging the man to get to the side."Sir?""Ethan, listen to me very carefully."Ethan blinks his eyes and nodded."Ethan, Dean is alive and he's—""What! What are you—" Roman pressed his palm over his lips."Shut up and don't drag attention to yourself. We have to tell the officer everything and reach Mr. Raynott's farmhouse." Roman explained expecting the man to nod."I don't want to. But, if you want. We can tell them first."