Ten years ago, an incident involving three best friends tragically tore them apart. Now ten years later, the three of them meet for the first time since then.
Will the incident that separated them ten years ago, and secrets resurface to make matters worst? Find out in… Sins Of The Past.

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Passions that right belongs to James E. Reilly. However I do own the rights of the characters that I made up in this story.
Also I would to say that the idea of this story came from this Japanese Anime (cartoons) movie I saw called Macross Plus. So I hope you all in joy it. :)

ACT ONE – CHAPTER ONE

“Emily, I need the Emerson Report as soon as possible.”

“Right away Mr. Crane.”

Julian sat behind his desk reading a book and taking down notes. This was the biggest project he had ever worked on and he wanted it to be perfect. Taking a few seconds to run a hand through his brown locks of hair and fix his reading glasses, he was just about to turn to the next page of his book when Emily, his secretary buzzed in on the intercom.

“Uh Mr. Crane, Mr. Thompson would like to see you.”

“Now?! I’m not done with my notes.” Julian buzzed back.

“He said it was urgent.”

“Damn it! Alright.” Julian scoffed. Taking off his glasses and putting them in his desk drawer, he stood up, grabbed his jacket off the chair behind him and put it on before heading out of his office towards his boss’s office.

To any one who had eyes, (mainly females), 27 year old Julian Crane was the most eligible and sexiest man alive, a real playboy. Standing at about 6’1’ 220, with his devilishly handsome face, sexy brown eyes, gorgeous brown hair and killer smile, Julian was the epitome of what a god should look like. (What more could a girl ask for?!) He dated many women, usually just for sex and that was it, a real playboy indeed.

Walking past a few gorgeous women, he flashed them that ever so sexy smile then continued on his way, leaving behind a few flushed faces. Upon reaching his boss’s door, he straightened his tie, and smoothed over his suit before knocking on the door.

“Come in Crane.” His boss said through the closed door. Julian opened the door and walked in towards the seat that his boss was pointing to.

“Sit down.”

“Yes sir.” Julian said then sat down.

“Julian, you’ve been at Thompson Corp. for five years now and you’ve done some really excellent work too. I’m proud to have found such a hard worker in you son.”

“Thank you sir.” Julian smirked. Working here at a corporation like Thompson Corp. was a dream come true for Julian and he was happy that his boss appreciated his work.

“The only thing I’m not proud of is your attitude and your work conduct during some of the projects that you’ve handled.”

‘Oh no.’ Julian thought as a frown instantly appeared on his face. That did not sound good.

“And it’s with my sincerest and deepest regret that I’m gonna have to transfer you somewhere else effective immediately.” Mr. Thompson said.

“What?! But why?!” Julian shouted.

“Recently your attitude has gotten completely out of hand and your work conduct around the office is getting ridiculous.” Mr. Thompson said in a serious voice.

Julian was now fuming at the way things had just turned. The way he was looking at Mr. Thompson right now, if looks could kill, Mr. Thompson would’ve dropped dead on the spot. Julian was opening and closing his fist while grinding his teeth together. ‘Who the hell does he think he is?!’ Julian cursed in his mind.

“You should be glad you’re being transferred. Shoot son, with the suspensions and write ups you’ve had over the years, you’re lucky that you haven’t been fired!” He said raising his voice while keeping a close eye on Julian.

“So where to sir?” Julian scoffed as he finished.

“You’re being transferred to the Donaldson Division in Harmony.”

“Harmony huh?” Julian sighed and dropped his head.

“Where you’ll oversea all of the most important projects as CEO of the division.”

Julian looked up with confusion written all over his face, but that suddenly changed to absolute excitement. “CEO? Really?”

Mr. Thompson nodded.

Julian then hopped up from his chair in front of the desk and grabbed hold of Mr. Thompson’s hands, shaking them crazily.

“Oh thank you sir, you will not regret this!” Julian said with a bright smile on his face.

“Crane, show the proper decorum.” Mr. Thompson shouted at Julian while forcing him to release his hands.

“Yes sir, Julian Crane ready for transfer.”

A week later, walking out of the terminal of Harmony International Airport, Julian flagged down a taxi and gave the driver the address to where he was going to be staying, then told him to wait because he needed to be somewhere else.

Ten minutes later, Julian was back in the taxi heading over to the Donaldson Division of Thompson Corp. Arriving in front of the tall skyscraper known as the Donaldson Building, Julian paid the driver for his service, and then headed inside of his new building.

Walking inside of a building like this was a whole new experience for Julian. He wasn’t one of the normal workers anymore, he was now the head person in charge and he wanted to savor everything about this moment. To his left, many people in their business attire were walking around trying to get the next place and to his right was the receptionist desk. He walked over to the desk and flashed his sexy smile to the receptionist.

“Excuse me, I’m Julian Crane and I need to know where the conference room is.”

The receptionist blushed at the way Julian smiled at her. She smiled back and then gave him directions to the conference room. He smiled at her once more before following the directions that she gave. Five minutes later, Julian was standing in front of the conference room. A huge grin suddenly appeared on his face. This was it, this the moment that he had waited for his whole life. He reached his hand out and turned the knob to the door.

As soon as he stepped foot through the door, everyone in the room turned towards the door and now all eyes were on him. He took a deep breath, and then walked to the front of the whole group. He looked them over once more before speaking.

“Good morning everyone, my name is Julian Crane and I’m the new CEO of the Davidson Division of Thompson Corp.” He smiled.

A gentleman in his early forty’s, was the first to stand up and introduce himself.

“It’s nice to finally meet you Mr. Crane. My name is Jeff Milton.”

“Nice to meet you too Mr. Milton.” Julian said then proceeded to go one by one until he knew everyone’s name.

After he introducing himself to this one man, the next person he came across was this beautiful blonde haired woman. She had a pair of beautiful blue eyes and her outfit hugged her in all the right places. He flashed his sexy smile once again and then took her by the hand.

“Hey there, I’m Julian Crane and you are?”

“My name is Ivy Winthrop and it’s a pleasure to meet you Mr. Crane.” She said as she licked her lips.

“What a beautiful name you have, Ivy.” He said then smirked at her.

“Could you please not do that in front me, geez Ivy.” The person next to Ivy whined then rolled his eyes.

Julian then turned his head and raised an eyebrow at the person who interrupted his flirting session with the lovely Ivy.

“I’m sorry if I seem so blunt but, who the hell are you?” Julian asked.

“Well that’s no way to talk to your employee.” The person sighed. “And if you must know, I’m Daniel Moore. I’m the lead field analyst of the Davidson Division.” He said proudly.

“But you’re just a kid.” Julian said, as he looked Daniel up and down.

“Age, sex and race are truly meaningless in this matter.”

“Well, sorrrry.” Julian scoffed, then rolled eyes.

“Sorry I’m late everyone, the traffic here was just unbelievable.” The person walking into the conference room said.

The moment Julian heard that voice, he turned towards the door and his breath hitched in his throat. The same could be said about the person Julian was looking at, as he stared at Julian a little longer then headed over towards the other side of the room.

Julian never imagined that he’d ever see that person again. The last time he saw that person was ten years ago. Obviously, ten years wasn’t long enough.

“Mr. Crane, I’d like you to meet Thornton Chandler Russell. TC here is the biggest client that we have here in Harmony. TC, this is Mr. Julian Crane, the new CEO of the company.” Jeff said.

TC nodded.

“So you’re biggest client huh?” Julian said in a thoughtful voice.

“I don’t see why Mr. Thompson let someone like you run his division here in Harmony.” TC stated.

“What?! Say that again!” Julian shouted.

“A person with the kind of temper and attitude you have, can only fail to a run a division like this.”

“Who the hell are you talking about?!” Julian shouted and punched the table in front of him. What gave TC the right to judge him like that?!

“I think you just answered your own question.” TC smirked evilly.

Julian was taken back a bit. ‘What the hell just happened?!’ He thought, then his face became flushed and full of anger. He was fuming now, as he turned walked over towards the window.

“I hoped you haven’t unpacked yet because the sooner you leave, the better.” TC said to Julian and watched as Julian squeezed his left hand tightly.

Ivy and Daniel looked between Julian and TC and wondered what was going on.

“I wonder if they know each other?” Ivy said in a curious voice.

“They look like best friends.” Daniel snickered.

“Daniel, don’t be ridiculous.” Ivy rolled her eyes and waved her hand at him. Afterwards, the rest of the meeting went by non-eventful.