Jerry_Grey

Brittany was such a lucky girl at 18 years old, she had loving parents, and a cute best friend she was harbouring feelings for when something happened, she got acquainted with Lucas the son of her mother’s employer. Naive, they became friends and had unprotected sex and Brittany had to have an abortion since Lucas's father and family members threatened to harm her if she proceeded with the pregnancy. This left Lucas, who is now 30, to join the Marines after obtaining a law degree as well as running away from a dominating father. In the military, he suffers a traumatic event which leaves him with PTSD, then has to go back to his father’s business where he is pressured to marry and produce an heir.
 
Later on, Brittany starts working on the Interior design of Lucas’s family mansion and they again meet each other. Lucas does not remember being with Brittany, but he later still feels the suffering caused by his family to her. Brittany and Lucas have a fake marriage to have control of the family business, but at the same time, Lucas fights with his PTSD and Brittany is devastated by the loss of her mother and betrayal by her family. They have to unmask Lucas’s cunning stepmother and demanding father to regain the title they both deserve and rediscover the bond they lost long ago.

A Fragile Reunion

…as promised, I was out in a minute and he was still standing by the door. There was no look of regret or guilt and so when he leaned to give me a quick kiss on the lips, I didn't object.

And when I held his shades in one hand and took my hand in the other, I didn't object either.

The only time I removed my hand from his was when we heard the sound of people and movement in the living room. We walked wordlessly to join them. One thing was sure.

The hearts of children are so pure that they do not see the mistakes of their friends like most adults do. Loyalty, honesty and genuine love are the elements that form the basis of most childhood friendships. However, the strength of the friendship would be put to test as they grow older and the result depends on the children involved.

The Price of Silence