Canada seemed like a synonym for perfection. The people, the streets, the weather, and the atmosphere were so pleasant that Aurora was seriously at risk of never wanting to leave that place again.On her last day, she joined some coworkers for a boat ride. Seraphina was feeling seasick, and Luna chose to rest in the hotel room.Aurora spotted Klaus at the edge of the boat, leaning on the safety railing."How's my new star?" she asked."Darling, I've always been a star," Klaus joked, tilting his nose with a smile on his lips, his hair floating in the cold wind.She laughed, enjoying the banter."I'm proud of you. After insisting so much, you got a contract with the agency you wanted."Klaus reflected for a moment before responding. "Life itself is a game of luck."Aurora raised an eyebrow. "Are you quoting Titanic to me?"Klaus replied, a mischievous sparkle in his eyes. "We're on a boat, isn't it the perfect moment for it? Here's another one: 'life is a gift, and I don't intend to was
Luna's smile brightened as she spotted the two little humans settled in the back seat. She had already been informed that they would spend the afternoon in the apartment, and this didn't bother her in the slightest. On the contrary, she saw this as an opportunity to accumulate experiences with children.As they reached the elevator, Luna noticed that the little ones were remarkably quiet. The little girl seemed content with the enormous lollipop she held, while the little boy was completely engrossed in a game on his cellphone.Suddenly, Alex placed his hand on his forehead, letting out a sigh of regret."What happened?" Luna inquired."I left my cellphone in the car." The elevator doors opened. "Go ahead, I'll be back in a minute."The three exited the elevator, but when they turned around, the doors had already closed."What do you have in your hand?" the boy asked Luna, who responded with a sweet smile."The apartment key.""It looks like a credit card.""It really does." She laugh
Aurora was enjoying a rare break granted by the agency. The early morning sun no longer dictated her schedule, and as a result, the mornings no longer connected her with Tristan, who would have already left for work when she woke up.On that day, she decided not to let the morning slip away while confined within the imposing mansion, surrendered to idleness. Instead, she felt the urge to go out and seek an activity. Her journey led her to Adelaide and Kai's residence, where she was greeted by a lively atmosphere. Her sister's joy radiated, fueled by her engagement to a successful doctor and a true gentleman. Moreover, Kai's tormenting crises had subsided, an indication that the chemotherapy was taking effect.The course of the day took an unexpected turn with Alex's sudden arrival at Adelaide's apartment. Alex's presence, versatile as a Swiss army knife, had been requisitioned to fix a problem with the kitchen sink pipe. The previous plumber had charged a fortune for a brief inspectio
The couple wandered without a clear destination, following the rhythm of the city until the sun set and the sky was painted with warm and vivid hues. Aurora couldn't resist, capturing numerous tourist spots through her camera, sometimes even catching Tristan in unguarded moments."Could you take a picture of me?" the redhead asked the businessman, handing him the camera before even receiving an answer. With a touch of spontaneity, she struck a pose for the camera.Aurora found it adorable to see him somewhat flustered with the equipment, but in a short time, he seemed to grasp how the machine worked, and the photo was captured.At the restaurant, after they had taken off their coats, they settled at the table. When the waiter began to pour champagne, Tristan intervened before the glass could be filled."I won't be drinking today."She didn't fully understand, but she didn't pay much attention either. The night in Paris was incredible, and she was determined to savor every moment. Know
POV - (Point of View) Aurora Navarro"Please, Kai Walker's room!""One moment," echoed the calm voice of the hospital receptionist as her fingers danced over the keyboard. "He's on the second floor, room 58."I hurriedly ran to the next floor, feeling Tristan's footsteps close behind me. His gaze conveyed a silent understanding that I wouldn't rest until I had news of Kai. My mind had been a turmoil of nerves throughout the flight back to New York. He tried to calm me, persuading me to close my eyes and rest, but worry and anxiety stubbornly kept my eyes wide open.I spotted Adelaide in conversation with Griffin in one of the corridors. My heart tightened as I remembered her call, her words broken by crying, revealing the crisis Kai had faced in the early hours."Adelaide!" My trembling voice caught her attention, and our eyes met. Her dark eyes were teary, reflecting the sorrow she carried.Adelaide didn't hesitate and, with quick steps, she launched herself into my arms."Thank God
POV - (Point of View) Aurora NavarroI could never have foreseen how strange it would feel to sleep in my old room. A space that once was my refuge, a bubble where I hid from the world, now presented itself only as a familiar environment.With the sunrise, I put on a sweatshirt set that I found in the wardrobe. In the move, I avoided taking all of my clothes, aware that I would buy new ones. I headed to the kitchen, where my sister was enjoying her coffee at the counter. Her smile widened when she saw me."Good morning," Adelaide greeted."Good morning," I replied, leaning on the doorframe. "When did you get here?""A few hours ago," she explained, watching me closely. "I noticed your shoes by the entrance. Is everything okay?"I scratched my face, exhausted. "The reception lady told you, didn't she?""In part," Adelaide replied. "She just mentioned that he left here like a raging bull."I sighed, fatigued. "It was a misunderstanding. I'll talk to him later.""And Josh?" Her voice car
POV - (Point of View) Aurora NavarroKlaus and Frederick must have had about five drinks by now. The new couple is dancing enthusiastically on the dance floor. I stayed at the bar, savoring my drink without haste."Aurora!”I turned my head and saw my boss, with a radiant smile."Luna!" I hugged her. "Congratulations, the show is a success!""Not just the show, you're becoming quite famous too.""Me?""Come, there are some people who want to meet you." She took my hand and pulled me into a group of people.I got nervous as some of them bombarded me with questions. I tried to be friendly and answer everyone. I also tried to be funny, which worked quite well. Luna discreetly gave a thumbs up, indicating that I was doing well.I spent a while talking to those people I barely knew. When I realized, Luna wasn't in the group anymore. I excused myself and stepped away. I was heading back to the bar, but on my way, I found my boss in a corner, talking on the phone."I don't care about age or
Aurora was arguing with the nurse who wouldn't let her get out of bed."You can't keep me here!" she exclaimed."You've just had an accident; you need to rest," the nurse tried to explain."But I'm perfectly fine!" Aurora retorted. She had scraped both her arms and had a wound near her eyebrow, which was now covered by a band-aid. The accident hadn't caused any serious harm, but her concern was for Josh.Adelaide intervened, sitting in the chair beside the bed. "Aurora, listen to the nurse."Aurora persisted, "I just want to know if Josh is okay."The nurse's response was uncertain, "I have no news about Mr. Black's condition."Adelaide confirmed, "He was still being evaluated the last time I asked."Loud commotion outside interrupted the conversation. Many voices were speaking at once, but Aurora managed to distinguish Griffin's voice among them."You can't go in there!" Griffin exclaimed.The door was abruptly opened. Tristan entered without ceremony, accompanied by Griffin and a fe
Six years later...Tristan, Aurora, and Adelaide now formed a close-knit family, brimming with love and joy. The room with the world map wallpaper looked a bit different, adorned with soft colors and children's toys, reflecting the happiness that had filled that space. However, the image of the map still adorned the wall because the little girl had a deep fondness for that decoration.Adelaide, now six years old, lay on the bed with her Corgi dog, Toby, by her side. She was engrossed in a book of pony stories, her latest passion. Tristan approached and gently stroked his daughter's red hair as she read."Still in love with ponies, my dear?" he asked with a smile.Adelaide nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, Daddy! They're so cute and magical!"Tristan smiled, reminiscing about the time she used to call him 'pony.' "Maybe one day, when you grow a bit more, you can ride a real one."Adelaide's eyes lit up at the idea. "That would be amazing, Daddy!"Meanwhile, Aurora stood in the doorway, wa
Five years later...Aurora felt every heartbeat quicken as the contractions intensified. Her breath was deep and irregular, and her hand was firmly clasped in her husband Tristan's, who remained by her side, providing strength and support. The delivery room was immersed in a silence heavy with anxiety and anticipation.The soft candlelight spread throughout the room, creating a warm and tranquil atmosphere. The scent of lavender hung in the air, mixed with the electric tension that enveloped the couple. The walls were lined with white tiles, reflecting the serenity of the moment that was about to unfold.The obstetrician, Rose, moved with a comforting calmness as she prepared for the baby's arrival. She smiled, instilling confidence in Aurora, whose eyes welled up with tears. Aurora knew that she would soon cradle the fruit of her love with Tristan in her arms.The contractions now came with an almost rhythmic regularity, causing Aurora to focus even more on her breathing. She took de
It took only a matter of weeks for Xavier to gain full custody of Christian, following Genevieve's sentencing to decades in prison. Soon after, he announced Amelie's pregnancy and their engagement.It wasn't easy for Violet to cope with what had happened to her older sister. Despite always finding Genevieve's behavior towards Tristan and Aurora strange, she never imagined that her uncontrollable way of loving would lead her to that point. Aurora stayed by her side in the first few days until Violet decided to spend some time at her parents' house in another city. However, she promised to return for her friend's wedding.And she kept her promise.Aurora sneaked out of the room where she was getting ready, and since she already knew the way - the ceremony was taking place at Mr. Callahan's mansion, which he had lent for the event - she hid behind a wall where she could observe the beautifully decorated hall. She saw Violet among the guests, looking stunning in her purple dress, talking
A suffocating panic crawled through Aurora's body as she was pushed through the corridors of the mansion, not knowing exactly where she was going; where Genevieve wanted to take her."Move faster!" Genevieve ordered, pressing the barrel of the gun against her head.Aurora swallowed hard and quickened her pace. She was terrified, her chest felt tight, and her mouth bitter, but she tried to think of a way to change things. She wouldn't surrender, let alone die there."Here. Go in," Genevieve indicated a door, and even though Aurora was confused, she obeyed. It was Tristan's office."Genevieve..." Aurora spoke softly, even though she was in complete agony at the sight of the brunette pointing a gun at her with an empty expression. "Please, think carefully about what you're about to do...""I should have done this a long time ago! It's the only way this hell will end," Genevieve replied."No, it won't." Aurora shook her head. "Genevieve, killing me won't make Tristan love you...""I don't
If news reached Thomas's ears, it would take only a few days for him to share it with the entire United States. Aurora called Klaus, who wasn't even in America at that moment, wanting to tell him before someone else did, but it was too late. He already knew, thanks to Thomas, of course. Klaus still made her swear over the phone that she wouldn't plan anything related to the ceremony until he and Frederick returned from their honeymoon.Tristan planned to tell his father when they visited him on Sunday. Mr. Callahan wasn't very connected to gossip, so it was quite likely that he didn't know the news yet. And even if he did find out, he wouldn't be the type of person to care about such things.Despite the immense joy, Aurora's heart ached every time she imagined her sister helping her with the wedding details. She imagined that Adelaide would cry all the time, from the first dress fitting to the end of the party.Aurora continued with her treatment and medications. She still woke up in
Many hours later, they were still on the couch, holding hands. Aurora rested her head on Tristan's shoulder, and he also rested his head on hers."I had an idea," she said."Here it comes," Tristan replied with a smile."Hey!" Aurora pulled away from him, indignant. "My ideas are always brilliant.""And what's this one?""Well..." Aurora moved to sit on his lap, with one leg on each side of his body and her hands on his broad shoulders. "I thought we could invite our friends and have a non-traditional ceremony. It could happen here, or maybe in a hall. You would wear a suit, and I'd wear a beautiful dress... and some sexy lingerie for later."He watched her closely."Aurora, are you asking me to marry you?" Tristan asked.She blushed but managed to nod."Have you ever noticed that every time we go in opposite directions, and that's been happening since the day we met, we end up finding each other again without intending to?" Aurora began to explain. "I don't want to rely on luck again
"What are you doing here?" Tristan's question burst into that tension-filled space, unleashing a torrent of long-held emotions."I came to lay it all on the line!" the redhead declared, adjusting her tone to convey determination. "And just so you know, no, I'm not drunk, and I'm fully aware of what I'm about to say, so pay close attention." Tristan, relaxed with his arms crossed and leaning against the door frame, kept his gaze focused as he listened attentively. "This whole 'being friends' thing isn't going to work. Sure, I agreed to it at first, but I also said we should let our hearts go where they wanted. And that's the point. My heart only goes to you... even if you are a Mr. Arrogant, cheeky, proud, masochistic, and thick-headed jerk!"A glimmer of amusement appeared in Tristan's eyes as he commented, "That was the longest one yet."Aurora scolded him, "Don't interrupt me, or I'll lose my train of thought."Tristan, with a touch of sarcasm, teased, "Are you sure you haven't had
Aurora decided to go to Luna's house."Sorry for showing up without giving you a heads up, Luna."Luna laughed and replied, "I appreciate it, actually! The men in the house are all out right now, and when that happens, I'm stuck here, bored out of my mind." Observing the younger woman's distressed face, she realized something was wrong. "What's going on? You seem nervous."Aurora explained, "I need to talk to you."Luna nodded, concerned, and promptly settled down on the living room couch with the young woman."Go ahead, speak.""After I went to New York, did Tristan... did he say anything to you? I mean, did he ask about me?"Luna chuckled, but her mood faded when she saw Aurora's worried expression. "Seriously? Oh yes, he asked about you all the time."Aurora's heart raced, a good feeling she hadn't experienced in a while."Really?""Klaus told me that you two got back together at his wedding. I thought he had already told you."Aurora laughed at her friend's gossip, but then her ex
An hour of comfortable silence stretched, during which Aurora briefly dozed off, and Tristan contemplated his life while gently caressing her hand."Whose room is this?" Aurora asked, noticing the miniature cartoon character figurines on top of a dresser on the other side."Mine. Well, it used to be mine," Tristan replied."Really?" Aurora got up, full of curiosity, and went to the other side of the room to examine closely."My father said he didn't touch anything after I left, except for the clothes I left behind," explained Tristan."What happened to them?""They were donated. Besides that, everything's the same."Aurora noticed that the miniatures were the only decoration with a personal touch. There was nothing else. No photos or CDs of any bands he used to like. Since childhood, he had a rather minimalist taste."Your father must have missed you," she commented, hearing his incredulous grunt. "Seriously. After all, you're still his son. I can't think of any other reason he wouldn