Megan waited for his mother to leave before she swung around to face Leo. "Why would you treat your mother that way?""What way?" His voice was calm."You know the way I am talking about." "Well sorry to burst your bubbles, I don't know what way you are referring to, my dear Megan." His voice held no hint of remorse and it provoked her.She took a deep breath, silently asking for patience and control. "Why are you treating your mother like she is not meant to come here and she is disturbing your peace.""Because she is. She knows fully well that she is not meant to come here. My family knows that this is my private area, my resting place away from the world and business." "I did not realize that but it was still no way to treat her. You also lied to her.""When did I lie?" She put her hand on her waist, staring at him like he was not serious. "What?" When he saw how she was looking at him."You lied that we have plans but the truth is that we don't have plans for this night or did y
"Let's head inside so we can move on to our dinner." She led her further into the house. Megan could not help but admire the beautiful masterpiece. "Do you like it?" Delphine asked"Yes. It's beautiful." The expansive living room is dominated by a soaring, double-height ceiling, adorned with ornate, intricate moldings and a stunning crystal chandelier that casts a warm, welcoming glow over the area. The walls are paneled in a neutral, creamy tone giving it a cool nice vibe. Plush, oversized sofas and armchairs in a soft, muted gray palette are arranged in a conversational grouping. Emphasizing the seating area are gleaming, polished side tables and coffee tables with sleek, modern lines. To finish it all, lush, verdant potted plants and artfully arranged floral displays added a touch of natural beauty and vibrancy to the space."Thank you," Delphine replied.They moved to the dining table where the food was arranged. The dining room was bathed in a warm, inviting glow, with the roari
By the time they started to eat, the storm had fully begun. It was raining heavily like Alfonso said it would. The dining table was filled with all sorts of delicacies, ranging from lobster, chicken scarpariello, Risotto alla Milanese, Braciole, and so on. Some that she did not know what their name was. They ate while having small discussions. The dinner felt intimate and warm. She realized that she loved gatherings like this. Maybe it was because she did not do stuff like that most time when she was younger. "So when is your wedding?" Delphine questioned abruptly.Megan choked on her food, and Leo patted her back while she coughed out. Again. What was with her sudden questions? A heads-up will be needed sometimes."Here have some." He handed her a glass of water and she drank it. She swallowed and dropped the cup on the large dining table. "Are you okay?" Leo asked, his dark eyes staring into her eyes."Yes. I'm fine.""Oh, darling. Did I startle you with my question, I am sorry."
"Yes, you heard me well. I will have to schedule your surgery sooner than expected.""But why?" "When we did your test right before you traveled, I did not notice a major issue in your heart condition but I suddenly saw it today when I was reviewing your test results today. I apologize for not noticing it sooner. I will advise that you take things easy for now till your surgery, when you get back from your trip, I will brief you on the remaining things. Also, I would advise they you inform a family member who would be able to sign your approval for the surgery. That is all.""Thanks, doctor, I will make sure that I visit you when I get back from my trip." "Please make sure you do." He reminded then cut the call.Megan stood there for a while staring at the lawn as rain fell on the green grass. She wrapped her hand around her body, the wind howled and the rain pattered against the floor, the sound of an approaching thunder could be heard."What are you doing out here?"Megan whirled
Hearing those words was like a balm to her soul. She wrapped her arms around him and showered his face with kisses. Leo chuckled when she drew back."You don't know how long I have waited for those words. I love you, Leonardo. Tell me you love me again.""I love you, Cara.""Will you say it again, my love? I want to hear it again." She asked."What will I get in return?" He cocked his head to the side, his eyes were heavy and hot on her.You already have all of me. I don't know what else I am to give you.""Kiss me. I want to taste your lips once more."Megan wrapped her hand around his neck and stood on her toes and kissed him on his soft lips, he immediately responded by wrapping his hand around her waist and deepening the kiss, he was exploring her mouth, his hand moved from her waist to her hips and he rubbed himself against her. He was already getting hard."This is what you are doing to me?" His voice was hoarse. "Let's go upstairs to my room." He said, his head rested on her fo
Leo disappeared into what seemed like a closet and when he came out, he was holding a cloth. "You can manage this one for now. It is an old cloth. It should fit you." He said. She checked the clothes out and it was a maroon-colored T-shirt and the polka dot shorts seemed like they would fall off her waist the moment she wore it. "I don't have your size. This would be able to fit you since I last wore it when I was young." Megan giggled. "What is with the shorts? I cannot imagine you wearing it. The image is kinda stuck in my head." "If you don't want it, you can hand it back or would you prefer sleeping naked, not that I am opposed to the idea." He said with a shrug. Megan glared at him. "Pervert." She muttered. "I heard you." "Not that I care." She retorted sardonically. "I am off to bath." She said heading towards the bathroom. "Ok." She glanced at him over her shoulder. "You can join me, perv." Leo scoffed in amusement. "I think I would like to be a pervert for you." He
"Is this because of my mother?" He asked looking into her green eyes. "Far from it. I want to marry you not for anyone or anyone's reason but for myself and my reason, I want to spend the rest of my life with the man I love and that is you. I want to marry you for real, I want whatever is between us to be one hundred percent real. What do you say, Leo?" He untangled himself from her and sat upright. "You are making me ashamed, Megan." She sat upright too. "How? That was not my intent if you feel offended by it." "No. That is not what I meant." He let out a small laugh. "Why do you have to be the one to say everything first? I am supposed to ask you that question, not you asking me. How am I going to hold my head high." She chuckled amusedly. "It doesn't matter. I will tell everyone that you were the one who proposed. No one has to know, it will just be between you and me. I cannot wait any more, you already have me a ring and the world thinks that we are already engaged. Even you
"This calls for a celebration," Delphine announced. "Which window should I open?" She pondered to herself."We are sorry but we need to head back to London today. We were supposed to go back yesterday. We apologize but work calls. I also have an important meeting to attend." Leo revealed."That's okay. We can come over to London instead. I would like to help in the wedding preparations, is that okay with you Megan?" She queried kindly.Megan nodded. "Of course, you can. I don't mind." She did not know how to plan a wedding and she has no idea how to plan one. She will need all the help she can get and she was very grateful that Leo's mother is willing to help her. She would even prefer her more than anyone else."I can't still believe that you are going to be my daughter-in-law very soon. It feels surreal. I can finally call you my daughter. I will be able to brag to my friends now." She said proudly."Don't exaggerate mom, I know you can believe it," Leo said drily and took a bite fr