L O R E N Z OAfter Nicholas left, I went back to doing some paperwork.It wasn't until hours later that Avelina's sweet voice interrupted my thoughts. "Are you busy?" I looked up and my eyes found hers.She was leaning against the doorway, looking absolutely breathtaking. She was dressed in a short, white dress, and her hair was pulled back in a ponytail.She always managed to take my breath away, even when she wasn't trying. I immediately composed myself and cleared my throat."What are you doing here?" I asked, surprised to see her at the company. She batted her eyelashes and said, "Is it a crime to come see my own husband at work? I brought you lunch." She held up a plastic bag.I was hungry, but the fact that she showed up was enough to satisfy me. "Come," I said, and motioned for her to come inside. "Lock the door."She raised an eyebrow at me. "What are you planning, sir?"I grinned and stood up from my chair. I walked towards her, and stopped when I was right in front of her.
L O R E N Z OAvelina's expression moved from shock to horror in a split second. She shook her head and started walking towards the door."I can't believe you," she muttered under her breath."Avelina.""What the hell? Why are you just telling me this now? Don't I deserve a heads-up?""I'm sorry, but it's not something I can control.""You didn't even warn me, Lorenzo.""And, what would that have changed?" I asked, genuinely curious.She stared at me and then shook her head. "Whatever. I don't have time for this. I need to prepare.""You don't have to worry about anything. The only thing you need to do is act. You're going to act like the perfect wife and we'll make her believe all of this is real. Never give her the impression.""Of course. Why wouldn't I be able to? It's not like this is a big deal." She sarcastically said."Just behave. She won't stay long." I assured her."Whatever," she mumbled. "I need to go." She grabbed her purse and rushed to go out.Before she could go out t
A V E L I N AI sat down anxiously on the couch in the living room. I looked at the clock, in a few minutes they'd be here. Valerie should be at the airport now, waiting for her. Lorenzo's mother.Was I ready to meet her? No.Did I have a choice? No.It would have helped if Maggie at least spoke about her, but according to her, Lorenzo's dad and mom had separated a long time ago and that was all the details I got. I knew there was something more, but I didn't want to intrude in their family matters.No one speaks about their parents and no matter how hard I tried to fish for answers from Lorenzo, he gave me none.My anxiety was literally over the roof. Knowing I have to keep a fake facade of being the good little perfect wife. What if I mess it all up? What if she sees through everything?I couldn't afford that.It was going to ruin Lorenzo's high reputations. And I didn't want to be the reason why his private business would be on the media. Not for his sake, but for Maggie's sake.S
A V E L I N AI quickly rushed down the stairs, and saw Lorenzo standing at the entrance, talking to someone.I slowed down and stood there. My hands were shaking and my legs felt wobbly."Avelina," Lorenzo's voice broke me out of my thoughts, and I looked at him."You're here." I awkwardly said."Aren't you going to say hello to our guest." He questioned, raising his eyebrow."Ah, yes. Sorry." I cleared my throat and smiled nervously. I finally turned and met his mother. My jaw literally almost dropped to the floor. She didn't look a day over fifty. She had shoulder-length hair and a slim body. Her skin was smooth and tanned.She had light brown eyes and looked a little over 5'4 in height. She was wearing a black dress, which showed off her perfect curves. She looked nothing like her sons. Though, I could see a bit of resemblance with Valerie and Giovanni. The brute looks just like his mom. Serafina Salvatore. Mother of the Salvatore sons. I suddenly felt a rush of insecurity as sh
A V E L I N AMy palms started to sweat, and I didn't realize when my grip tightened on the fork. I swallowed the lump in my throat, and took a deep breath.Lorenzo cleared his throat and started talking."We met at a party, and we've been seeing each other for a year now.""Really?" She said, her eyes squinting, and her lips pressed into a thin line."Yes." I replied, giving her a small smile."Interesting. How come I haven't heard about her before?""Mother, we are married. What more do you want? You were invited to the wedding, you chose not to attend."He invited her? "I had a very important client meeting that day. You knew about it, Lorenzo." She said, her voice stern."So, you didn't go to your son's wedding because of work. That's pretty sad, mom." Valerie said, rolling her eyes."Shut it, Valerie." Serafina said, narrowing her eyes at her daughter."How long have you been dating my son for, Avelina?""A year.""Interesting.""Mother, stop interrogating my wife." Lorenzo's vo
A V E L I N A It was a gentle kiss. Like he was testing the waters. His tongue slipped in my mouth and he slowly sucked on my bottom lip. His hand moved down my waist and he cupped my ass, squeezing it. I moaned into his mouth. My hands went around his neck, pulling him closer. He deepened the kiss and pushed me back onto the bed, his body on top of mine. He slipped his hand inside my pants, and cupped my pussy. "I bet you're dripping wet, baby. Let's find out, shall we?" He slid his fingers between my folds, and I was a goner. He smirked against my lips, "Just as I expected." His finger circled around my clit, and I was in heaven. He rubbed my clit in fast strokes and I moaned loudly, arching my back. "Enzo... Fuck." I breathed out, arching my back off the bed. "Mhm. Just like that." He groaned and kissed me deeply. I felt like I was on fire. He brought his hand to the tiny strap of my nightie and pulled it down. My boobs popped out, and his eyes darkened. He squeezed one
A V E L I N AEnzo flipped us over, until I was sitting on his lap, straddling him. I could feel his throbbing cock under me, and I was dripping wet.He tore a pack of condom and wore it on his erect shaft. "Ride me, princess. Make me cum.""I can't." "You can and you will. Don't be a tease, baby. I'm dying to feel that tight pussy on my cock. Take what's yours."He was teasing me, and he was doing it on purpose. He wanted me to take him in."I'm nervous." I admitted, biting my lip."I'm not going to judge you. Let go, and just let your body feel." He whispered, bringing his mouth to mine."Enzo." I moaned, as his hand slipped between us. He started stroking his cock and rubbing my clit with the tip of it."Do you want me inside you, baby?""Yes.""Say please.""Please." I begged."Fuck. I can't wait any longer."I slowly lifted my hips, and positioned him at my entrance. I looked into his eyes, and slowly slid down his length.He was too big, and I felt so stretched. "Faster." He u
A V E L I N A He grabbed my ass and lifted me up, and I wrapped my legs around his waist. "Let's make it unforgettable, baby." He pushed me against the bathroom wall, and his mouth came crashing down on mine. "Unforgettable." I whispered, and he smirked. "Don't forget. Only I get to do this. Only I get to fuck you. You're mine. Mine to touch, mine to kiss and mine to fuck." "Yes." I moaned, as his tongue licked my nipple. "I'm the only one who gets to fuck this tight pussy. Got it?" "Mhm." He grabbed his shaft and aligned it at my entrance, and he slowly thrusted. I moaned and threw my head back. "So good. Ahh." "You feel so fucking good." He grunted, his thrusts getting faster. He pushed his cock deep inside me, and I was seeing stars. "Yes. Fuck." "Say it, Avelina. Who owns this pussy?" "Y-you. You do." "Good girl." "Ahh." He fucked me hard against the wall, and my nails were digging into his shoulder. "I'm close. Don't stop." "You're going to cum on my cock. Now." He
A V E L I N AONE YEAR LATER..The huge doors slid open and suddenly the bright light in the hall fell on me. The entire crowd gasped as I slowly walked the aisle.My wedding gown flowed behind me. It was made by my favorite designer of all time. She was the best designer in the whole world and it was an honor to finally wear something made by her hands. I'd always wanted a wedding gown from her right from my childhood, and this truly felt like a dream come true.The details on the dress were so exquisite, and the material was so light, but elegant.It was a long dress with a train. I'd wanted a traditional wedding, and a long dress would suit the occasion perfectly.My dress was white and it was a mermaid style. It hugged my body, and the lace covered the dress, creating a beautiful pattern. The straps were laced as well. It was a strapless dress.My hair was styled in a bun, and there were some loose strands. There were also little white flowers on my head.I wore a long veil, which
A V E L I N AA gasp slipped past my lips as I realized we had arrived at our destination.We were at the beach.The place was lit up with fairy lights, and there was a table for two in the middle, right by the shore. The view was incredible. It was a full moon and the light bounced off the sea, making it sparkle."Wow, babe. This is incredible.""I'm glad you like it." He took my hands and brought me down from the car. "I'm happy I could pull this off and get you here without ruining the surprise. It wouldn't have been the same if we weren't alone.""I'm so happy.""Happy birthday, baby. Let's go eat."He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and we walked to the table. The set up was romantic, with the white and gold decorations, and the candles."Lo, this is beautiful. You didn't have to go all out.""But I wanted to. Only the best for my wife.""I'm really blessed to have you.""You're worth every little effort, and the moon and the stars. I'd give them to you if I could. You've made
A V E L I N AI burped my baby as I walked back and forth in the closet with my make up half done. She has woken up and gotten hungry while I was dressing up and I let everyone immediately to attend to her.After suckling for ten minutes, she has refused to sleep as she kept staring at my face. Her mouth formed into a toothless smile and I melted right there.Her grey eyes just like her father's own lightened up as I kissed her all over her face. I was told that her real eye color might come out but they were accentuating even more.Lorenzo's literal carbon copy.She grabbed my hair with her fist as she kicked her feet, I winced, gently pulling my hair from her strong little fist.The door opened and Carina came in. "Don't tell me you aren't ready yet." She said in horror looking at my unready state."Raine got hungry, I had to feed her. And I can't get anything done until she falls asleep.""Well, not while I'm here." She carried Raine from my hands and smiled. "My little sweetie pie,
A V E L I N A"Happy birthday Mummy!" I heard a shout followed by bodies landing on my bed. I slowly opened my eyes, to find Zion and Autumn looking down at me."Oh, thank you." I said and they wrapped their arms around me."I have a present for you, Mummy." Autumn said and gave me a paper. I smiled as I unfolded the paper, to find a picture she drew."I drew you."I pulled her into my arms. "Thank you baby. It's beautiful.""Zion, did you get anything for Mummy?"He shook his head. "Nope."I laughed and poked his cheek, "Oh come on. There's got to be something you got for me.""Nope." He said, cheekily. I knew he was definitely hiding something. "Are you sure?"Then he brought his hands from behind him and handed me a little box. Curious to know what was inside, I opened it and gasped.It was a beautiful alphabetical beaded bracelet. And it had the words 'Best Mom' in the middle."Where did you get this, Zion? It's so beautiful.""I made it for you, Mommy. Our teacher told us to mak
L O R E N Z OI arrived at the court house just in time with my lawyer and Nicholas. The first person my eyes met were Natalia's and she didn't look a tad bit remorseful.Her clothes were tattered and dirty and she looked thinner but held so much rage and enmity in her eyes. Seeing her rose lots of pent up anger in me."Order. Order. Will the jury please rise." The judge said and they all stood up."Today is the final court hearing. Has the jury come to a conclusion?""Yes, we have.""Read it out."The lady nodded her head and started to speak. "In the case of the people versus Natalia Serrano, we find her guilty. Evidences and footages have proven that she had conspired with a man to kill her boyfriend, and frame Lorenzo Salvatore for the crime."Natalia's face dropped, and the rage in her eyes burned harder than ever. The glare she gave me was something that could have killed me instantly if it had the ability."Is this true, Miss. Serrano?""No. They're lying. I didn't do anything.
A V E L I N AMy eyes slowly opened to a very blinding white ceiling and a nauseating hospital smell. I tried to adjust to the brightness and then tried to remember what had happened.Where am I?What happened?How did I get here?What was I doing before I got here?Then it hit me, I had a baby. Lorenzo was arrested. Anthonio is dead.I forced my eyes open again and this time, they didn't hurt. I turned and saw Lorenzo asleep in a chair, and the twins were on the bed, sleeping.I tried to call out his name, but I couldn't, I felt weak, my throat was dry, and I could barely move.Lorenzo started moving around and slowly woke up. He looked around the room and then his eyes met mine."Avelina, thank God you're awake." He said, rushing to my side and placing a kiss on my lips. "Oh my God, thank God. I thought I lost you, baby. Please don't ever do that to me again. I thought you died.""Water..." I said in a hoarse voice.He nodded his head and hurriedly got me a glass of water. "You hav
L O R E N Z OAs expected, the courts decided to throw me in jail until they proved me guilty or innocent. The evidence was too strong and the Mancini's were pushing it.It was finally the day of the trial, and I had been locked up for two days, and the worst thing was, I didn't get to hear from Avelina, I didn't know how she was doing. I was desperate and wanted to hear her voice, but no one was willing to listen to me. My lawyer finally arrived and we were to go to the court, and that's where I would get a verdict.I looked at Dorian and he gave me a reassuring nod. I decided to trust him. The court was packed with people and everyone was looking at me like I was a criminal. It made me feel uneasy and angry.I was escorted inside the room and I looked at the judge. The same one who ruled over my father's case."Mr. Lorenzo Salvatore. Do you understand the charges against you?""Yes.""Do you admit to killing Mr. Anthonio Mancini?""No, your honor.""Do you know of a gun which was
L O R E N Z OHe looked like he was going to attack me and I would have punched him in the face, but Dorian stepped in front of me and held his hand out."We have no business with each other. My client has done nothing and he's innocent until proven guilty.""I'll get you. Even if I have to do it myself. Mark my words, Lorenzo Salvatore. I'm going to get you.""Is that a threat, sir? Because I'll sue you so hard, your entire family will be homeless by the end of the week. My client is innocent until proven guilty. There's no reason to threaten him.""Get him out of here. I don't want to see him or any of the Salvatores in my face. You have one day. That's the only warning I'm giving you. Stay away from me and mine.""One day, and my client will come after you." Dorian responded. "You can't touch him, and I will prove him innocent. One way or another, you will see the true colors of the Mancini family."I was escorted back into the room. "Let's go.""Wait." The investigator stopped me.
A V E L I N AA sob ripped throught my lips as they cuffed my husband's hands, and dragged him out of the room while I tried to rock our newly born baby.The doctors rushed into the room after, followed by Valerie and Lorenzo's family. My heart rate increased drastically as they began to ask me a lot of questions."You're losing a lot of blood.""We have to take the baby.""Give me something for the pain.""Mrs Salvatore, please, calm down. You have to let us do our jobs."My brain couldn't function at the moment, and I was feeling a bit lightheaded."What's going on?" I asked weakly, looking around the room as they took my daughter. My head was spinning and my eyes were heavy, but I wanted to see my baby."Mrs Salvatore, try your best to relax.""Valerie." I called her weakly, my vision blurry. "Tell me... what's going on.""Everything will be fine, Avelina. Lorenzo will be back soon enough." She tried to assure but I wasn't having it. "No." I said, tears falling down my cheeks. "Do