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OLD FACES NEW FEELINGS
Author: Victor Amos Regannez
last update2025-03-09 21:59:27

Marvin’s breath hitched as he locked eyes with Stella Orion.

For a moment, neither of them spoke.

Then, like a sudden burst of warmth, Stella’s face lit up with pure excitement.

Without hesitation, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him.

Marvin stiffened slightly, caught off guard by the sudden embrace, but the warmth of her body against his own made him relax.

“It’s really you,” she whispered, with a voice that was filled with relief. “After all this time.”

Marvin let out a small chuckle, patting her back before pulling away. “Yeah… it’s me.”

Stella’s silver-blonde tainted hair shimmered under the bright lights of the grand hall as she stepped back to take a good look at him. Her eyes, which were filled with admiration, traced every inch of his face as if making sure he was real.

“How have you been?” she asked, her voice was softer now.

Marvin smirked. “Well, I look good, so that means I’m fine.”

Stella’s lips curled into a smile, and before they knew it, they both burs
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    Stella’s eyes widened.She didn’t look at Jayden like a boss anymore.No.Now she looked at him like a woman with questions. With fear. With hope.Her lips parted, but no words came out yet.She placed a hand gently on her belly—as if to protect it. Or maybe… to connect with it.“Jayden,” she said softly, “what did you just say?”Jayden’s mouth opened slightly.But he didn’t speak.The air between them had changed. It wasn’t just work anymore. It wasn’t just manners.It was personal now.Stella’s heart was beating fast. Her throat felt dry.Jayden finally spoke, but his voice was soft—like a man trying to hide something behind a smile.“I didn’t say anything serious,” he replied, looking away for a moment. “It’s just an old poem. One I used to sing to my baby brother back in Neovalle.”He gave a small, quick laugh—but it was nervous.“‘Baby, baby, my baby,’” he added, trying to brush it off. “That’s all it was.”But Stella didn’t fully believe him.Still… she said nothing more about i

  • ECHOES OF SOMETHING MORE

    Stella blinked once—then sat up straighter in her chair. She quickly reached for a small control on her desk and dimmed the brightness of her screen. Her fingers brushed her collar lightly, it was an unconscious attempt to look composed. But her heart? It was pounding harder than usual.She wasn’t nervous. No, she couldn’t be. She was Stella Orion, and she was the boss here, the number one individual in the building.But still… Jayden Cole’s presence stirred something inside her.Dylan walked in casually, with hands behind his back, and stopped near the desk.“Hey, cousin,” he said, flashing a boyish grin. “Hope we’re not interrupting.”Stella gave a half-smile. “You never knock, do you?”“Why knock when I bring good company?” Dylan replied, stepping aside and waving toward Jayden. “You already know him.”Jayden stepped forward. “Miss Stella.”His voice was smooth and steady.Stella stood to her feet. Her posture was elegant, commanding—but there was a softness in her eyes now.“Jayd

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    Uncle Christopher adjusted his seat slightly and leaned forward, his eyes were now focused on Jayden.“Jayden,” he said clearly, “Before you walked in here, there were deliberations concerning the way forward for the Orion family and their franchise, but if you must know, there is tension in this room. The truth is—as it is now, we are stuck. The board is divided.”He pointed briefly toward the PowerPoint slides still glowing on the screen. “Some of us believe licensing the Orion's cosmic energy systems to external tech partners will help us scale faster. Others think it’s too risky and could expose their secrets.”Jayden nodded slowly.Uncle Christopher continued. “We’ve hit a wall, and the truth is—we’ve been here since Marvin died. No fresh ideas, no real progress. We need perspective. That’s why you’re here.”Jayden stepped forward gently, reached into his back pocket, and pulled out a small notepad. He clicked his pen and took brief notes while glancing at the slides being presen

  • SEND HIM IN

    Stella’s face lit up faintly for the first time in months.Her lips parted slightly, and her tired eyes shimmered with a sudden spark of curiosity.“Well then,” she said, her voice was steadier now. “What are we waiting for? Send him in.”Uncle Christopher gave a slow nod. He turned slightly to the young man standing behind him—his assistant—and signaled with a small wave of his hand.The assistant leaned in.Uncle Christopher whispered something quietly into his ear. The assistant listened, gave a respectful nod, and immediately turned around. He exited the boardroom quickly, his polished shoes were making light taps against the floor.The meeting continued. Board members went back to their discussions.“Licensing is a mistake,” one investor said firmly. “We’ll lose everything we worked for.”“But pushing too fast might cause system overloads in unknown regions!” a scientist warned. “We need field tests—months of them!”“The market is hot now!” another shouted. “If we don’t act, som

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    Three Months LaterIt had been three long months since Marvin’s burial.The pain didn’t leave. It only changed form. It sank deeper inside Stella Orion.She was now five months pregnant. Her belly had grown round and full. Her skin had stretched, and her steps had slowed. Her face looked tired—more pale than usual. The glow people often said pregnant women had was missing. Instead, her eyes carried deep sadness.Because of her intense grief, her health had weakened. The doctors had warned that the stress was too much. To help her stay stable, they inserted a special injection line into her wrist—an IV drip that gave her strength, vitamins, and kept her hydrated. It was always connected when she had to attend meetings or go out in public.Today was one of those days.She had a very important meeting with the board members and investors of her advanced cosmic energy franchise. They had all gathered to discuss the future of the company Marvin helped her build.Even though she was pregn

  • THE GRIEF OF ORION

    Right inside the great Orion Family Estate, a large number of people gathered in silence for the burial of Marvin Richmond. The sky was cloudy. The wind was gentle, yet it carried the weight of sorrow. Flowers were laid everywhere. Men in black suits stood quietly around. A white canopy covered the sitting area. Some people wore black, others deep blue, but everyone’s face showed pain.Inside the mansion, in a special hall designed for mourning, Stella Orion stood beside a long coffin. It was made of dark brown wood, polished until it shined. But it was not the beauty of the coffin that held her attention—it was who lay inside.Marvin.Her Marvin.Stella was on her knees, her hands were trembling as they rested on the edge of the coffin. Tears ran freely down her cheeks. Her eyes were red. Her nose was blocked from crying too much. She looked down at his peaceful face. He looked like he was only sleeping. But he wasn’t.He was gone.“No… no…” she whispered, shaking her head slowl

  • BLOOD ON THE TILES

    “Yes, my love,” Marvin replied gently, his voice was calm and warm. “I trust them.”But on the other end of the call, Stella’s voice trembled. Her doubt couldn’t be hidden.“Marvin… these people… they’re not like us. They play by different rules. One moment they’re your allies, and the next…” she paused, swallowing. “They stab you in the back. Please, don’t take chances. I beg you. Just say the word, let my men come and pick you from the airport instead of the Bowens.”Marvin stood still for a moment, her words were echoing in his mind. He stared into the distance, eyes were cold but thoughtful.“I understand how you feel,” he said softly. “I know you’re scared. I would be too if I were in your shoes. But you don’t have to be. I’ve prepared for this. Every step, every move—it's all planned out. Carl is part of that plan. I didn’t come here blindly, Stella. I know who to trust.”“But—” she tried to protest.“Shhh…” Marvin interrupted, his voice soothing, like a warm blanket on a cold n

  • ALLIES OR ASSASSINS

    Suddenly, Marvin’s phone vibrated in his pocket.His eyes opened slowly. He had forgotten to switch it to airplane mode.He reached into his coat and brought it out. The screen lit up. It was Uncle Christopher.He answered at once. “Hello, Uncle.”“Marvin,” the old man’s deep voice came through clearly. “How’s everything? Have you made it through the airport checks? You know this journey isn’t an ordinary one.”“I passed through the necessary protocols,” Marvin replied calmly. “I’m already on the plane. We’re about to take off. Next stop—Westwood.”There was a short pause before Uncle Christopher responded. “Okay. That’s fair.”Before Marvin could say more, the flight attendant approached. She leaned slightly toward him, speaking politely but firmly.“Sir, please end your call and switch your phone to airplane mode now.” the flight attendant requested.“It’s for your safety, sir,” she said gently. “Phones can interfere with aircraft navigation and communication systems during takeoff.

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