Alison sat on her couch stacking the boxes left by someone on her porch on the little table. It was wrapped with brown paper, the boxes are three in number. The third box was bigger than the other, so she set it up first. Who left this at her porch? She was apprehensive about opening it but she had to. Curiosity was eating her up, she can't also deny that she wanted to know who send this to her and they might be a clue. Her fingers scratched the scraps of the brown paper, tearing it open. After another scratch or so the big box was completely naked and had a deep shape of brown. It had a musty smell to it and looks old, some part smudged with white and grey patches. Why would so one send her an old box? She was apprehensive about opening the box, what is in it? She wondered, her mind becoming more curious by the second, with a flip the lid came off, she peered down into the open box and is surprised to see an old picture of Richard and herself in it. They stood under a tree,
"Baby tell me mummy which theme you would like for your birthday." Sam sat on her thighs as she pointed to the themes that might interest her.Royal themes were one, including dressing up like princes and princesses, queen and king, the birthday planners by her side also waiting for Sam decision.She pointed to another theme that seems to be the trend these days for children like Sam, the magical world. Fairies, elves, witches, Sam pursed her lips in hesitation and nod her head in disagreement. The last one was just a pool birthday party, if she knew her daughter well a pool party won't be as exciting for Sam she doesn't know how to swim and hates water.So that left the Royal theme birthday party, she met her mother eyes, "Mommy can I?" She asked politely."Of course Baby, go on tell them which you like.""I like the princess one mommy, Sam would like to have a castle for her birthday and Mommy would be the Queen, Leo the King, and Sam the princess," she chattered excitedly, her blu
With another right steer, Gran Karen little mansion came into view she rode right into the opening gate, but before she stopped something caught her attention.A few meters further to the road, Alison sighted a white little car. She felt odd it was here since Gran Karen hardly has neighbours living around her. The area she lived in was secluded from the public view a bit and her closest neighbours stayed about one kilometre away, the surroundings was mostly covered with shrubs and trees.Most time only she drives on this road, and she hardly has anyone following her behind, she brushed off any odd feeling when the car drove away that very moment.Unstrapping Sam from the belts, she ran eagerly to the door and waited for her to lock the car. Alison met Sam on the porch and rang the doorbell after a few minutes Lily opened the door."Nanny Lily!" Samantha squealed in excitement and engulfs Sam in her arms while exchanging pleasantries with her.Alison trudged in looking for Gran but was
Alison could not stop the restlessness boiling in hot in her, she tried Leonardo mobile number but he hardly responded in the past thirty minutes, she felt a hand on her shoulder and turned meeting Gran Karen soft expressive green orbs."Alison dear, what got you worried?" Her furrowed brow demanded a response, seeing her worried made her Gran worried too.She wore the light shade of the red dress Alison had made for her, it suited her tall frame too well if you ask her.She had her short jet black hair set in mild subtle waves, it sorted just above her shoulder, her puffy shoulder tops making it look like she was from the classical times when puffed shoulder tops were sort of a fashion trend."Honey, he is coming you don't have to worry yourself up, maybe he is stuck in the traffic, but he would come," she said trying to lift her mood, of course, she knew Leonardo would come but maybe she anticipated his visit do much she was losing herself to the nervousness, and anxiety, coupled wi
"Baby, come on, blow the candles off," Alison urged, the guests watched eagerly waiting for Sam to blow the five candles standing in the soft foundation of the cake."I am trying mommy." She sounded frustrated.She smoothed her hair backwards to her back and sucked in enough air to fill her lungs, she was getting red every second, she managed to blow off three candles but they all got lit by the other two since they were so close to one another.Maybe this time she would get it right, with one quick blow, if she doesn't Alison would have to step in and help if she gets out of breath it might trigger her asthma.This time around she blew them off, earning a loud cheer from the guests.Alison rushed forward, giving her a brief hug before pecking her face, she held her hand against the mini knife and they cut the cake, she gently cut a partition and fed some of it to Sam, who giggled when her mouth was filled.She was so happy with the outcome of this birthday party overall it has been a
Alison could not stop Leonardo from dragging her even if he wants to.Richard actions raised a lot of questions about the status of their relationship, and Leonardo was visibly annoyed. This is the first time she would see him angry.Or angry at her, she followed quickly trying not to trip on the stairs, her long dress not making it any easier."Leonardo please slow down, I might fall," she begged, but it seemed like her words entered through an ear and left through the other. He didn't register what she said, he refrained from talking to her, they finally reached the top of the stairs, he led her to a room to the right part of the aisle, she recognized it at first glance it was her old room the door leading to the balcony slightly open.The sound of the door closing behind with a thud drew her out of her thoughts and she faced Leonardo who stared at her in an unkind manner, "Leonardo, I know how angry you are right now?" "Don't..." She was cut off by the wave of his hand dismissing
Italy?Alison thought inwardly, going to Italy with Leonardo sounds fun but her worry remained with Samantha. What ifs? Clouding her thoughts with worries, the last time she felt like she abandoned her daughter and chooses work instead now she is just conflicted about her love life and her child.Is she making the right decision? Should she agree to go with Leonardo?She listened to the echoes from afar carrying the shrill noise of crickets and owls, the gentle breeze whipping her hair as she held the balcony rails for support.Gran promised to take care of Samantha, like the same but see what happened later on.A voice within told, she tried not to pay heed to it, Samantha didn't have an asthma attack because Gran cared less about Sam or Lily didn't do her work properly by giving Sam her medications, she was meant to have an asthma attack and there was nothing they could do but to sort professional medical care.Suddenly she felt a strong arm wrap around her waist from behind, the f
"Oh my God, you guys are going to Italy?"Paige shrill voice caught her by surprise excitement in her voice for their trip, she properly placed the phone between her shoulder and her left ear, looking for clothes to fit the trip, she selected a few free flowy dresses, and her favourites Chiffons pleated pants with matching tops folding it into her luggage."Yes, I told Gran yesterday and she was ecstatic about it,"she replied Paige "Wow, I have read Italy is a very romantic place, who knows what might happen there?" There was a teasing edge in her voice."Paige, you can never change," she said her head visibly shaking."I don't want to, so you know I am your biggest fan, I love you guys and hope this works. Hell, it would work, just take care, I need to go, have lots of work to do, say hi to Sam for me.""Sure I will, thank you for the lovely gift you gave her.""Stop! Sam is my baby, I am allowed to spoil her with gifts.""Goodbye Paige," she said a smile in her face, then she ended
Alison wondered where they are as the car they rode in drove around little streets away from the major roads. Leonardo busied himself with some magazine, while she sat unsettled by the change of environment. This was their fourth day in Italy he persuaded her to come out with him without giving a particular destination.She snatched the magazine he read drawing his attention towards her, "Where are we going to? "She peered out the dark window glasses looking at the streets the driver drove through.Every where was rowdy and loud with stalls around.Is this a market? She wondered.Suddenly the car came to a halt, "You will soon find out, "Leonardo said taking hold of her hands, trudging out of the car with her into the open streetsIt was loud here and smelled funky, with different items from flashy to dull displayed in the stalls that stood at the sides of the road.She looked at him expecting some kind of explanation "This is a market, " he explained."Figured, what are we doing in a
Back in the penthouse, Alison could not face Leonardo without turning a full shade of red, she can't believe how wild they were yesterday. They had sex under an open sky and in a glass house, all she could think about was how she shamelessly gave herself to him, no regrets though.But this is how shameless she has become, doing crazy things like having sex in a transparent house what if someone caught them on camera or saw them.Leonardo came out of the bathroom looking wet, his lower body tied in a towel, revealing his hard ridges made by lean muscles, the sight of him alone had her hormones dancing, she look away feeling shy for having such dirty thoughts."Don't look away my sweet Alison, you own all of me now, " he teased, capturing her lips in his.She felt his bulge forming on her stomach, "I am addicted to you, see even he has the same opinion." He gestured to his erection, her eyes widened to that effect and she slid away from him feeling shy, and a bit overwhelmed by their s
Warning: Mature scenesHe brought her to an open artificial lawn in the greenhouse on the floor was a blanket, he took her to it and instructed her to lie on her back with her eyes shut.She found the request weird but she did as she was told, wondering what the surprise was all about.Leonardo moved to the automatic roof button and pressed it, it slid to opposite directions as it opens up to a now darkened sky with stars littered like grains of sand on it.After waiting a few minutes, Alison felt some lying beside her, his hand slid into her as he grasped it tightly, "You can open your eyes now." His deep masculine broke through her piqued mind.She fluttered her eyes open meeting the most beautiful sky she has ever seen, the stars were bright and contrasted perfectly with the dark sky. "It is beautiful," she muttered."Not as beautiful as you though"You never stop flattering me, I feel slightly embarrassed when you do that, " she said feeling her cheeks getting hotter. He always
The grasp on her hand tightened as Leonardo led her to the vineyard pen. She felt apprehensive going there due to yesterday's incident, but Leonardo won't let her be, and he cancelled all his meetings just to be with her today.After yesterday's night incident and his plea for her to come back to the penthouse she agreed, hoping this time the trust surrounding their relationship would grow stronger and Leonardo was eagerly on track with her, ready to open himself up to her, she tried to explain she doesn't want the process of getting all his pain out of his chest to feel forced in any way or fir him to feel like he was being pressured. She wanted him to have the urge to tell her willingly and hopes he would when he feels ready. With a touch on the rusted Pen's door, it clicked open, the musky smell of the animals residing there hitting her on the nose. She followed him behind as he led the way, a familiar bark was directed to her as they walked, it was from the puppy from the other d
Alison dragged her feet to the porch, her skin dripping with rainwater parts of her hair smeared and smothered to her body while some clung to her face. She could hardly feel her skin or breathe properly, her body trembling at the same time and her lips could not stop quivering as she moved forward her steps faltering with every step. She moves an inch closer to the door using her last strength to push the bell and resigned to squat on the porch steps resting her head on the pillar, a sharp pain struck across the sides of her head, her eyes strained and weak under the rain, she fluttered them close hoping the aches all over her body might subside, instead, she felt weaker and slowly succumbed to the darkness billowing around her.Edward heard the doorbell from his study room and wondered if the lousy helpers has responded to it, it was raining heavily and the buzzer might not be audible enough.He stood heading to the front door and twisted it open surprised to see the last person hi
Leonardo could not contain the rage he felt inside, all the hurt he had to nurture in the past came rolling back to him, this time twice the force.He rolled his hand into a fist, and walked towards Alison, trying to keep his pain out of her view, before he could make half of the journey, Edward came closer to Alison and stretched out his hand to her hair removing a leaf from it.Alison smiled at him in gratitude, all he could see were images of that night he wants to erase forever in his head, falling in love with the wrong woman. The woman, who destroyed his capability to reason and delved him into depression.He closed his eyes once more, images of Alison being happy when she noticed that ring on her finger, the moment she raised her toes to kiss him to express how content he made her feel.Alison is not Felicity, he muttered to himself trying so hard to believe it. He trusts Alison with his life, she won't give him the pain that would be twice what he felt during his low times aft
Stirring her eyes wide open, she felt herself cradled in someone's chest, she fluttered her eyes open and is met with Leonardo's face. He looked so adorable when he slept, she drew lines on his face with her fingers and gently dug her hands into his hair raking it a bit.He stirred fluttering his eyes open to reveal his grey orbs staring at her. Feeling slightly embarrassed at being caught, she tried to move away but Leonardo was faster, he drew her back into his arm, she fell on him her finger holding on to his chest.His gaze was intense, and indecipherable using his left hand to hold her in place he gently tucked the hair falling on her face behind her ears. Slowly he said, "Don't you know you can't run from me."She felt a familiar heat rushing from the nook of her neck up to her face. She was blushing, this position was so intimate and he isn't ready to let her go."I wasn't running from you. I felt shy," she admitted truthfully.A slow grin appeared on his face, he leaned forw
All that resonated in Alison's head was the defeated glistening look in Aunt Rosalina eyes, Isabella losing all the cheerfulness she once possessed. As glum replaced the once cheerful feeling they all shared now ruined by the Adriano brothers.Leonardo dragged her still, his anger blinding the fact he was mishandling her. She could see the constraints in his jaw as he gritted them, his teeth clenching representing the degree of his anger. They are now in the open sky, the night fully on with the moon disappearing under the light night clouds.She was exhausted by today's event both emotionally and physically, it drained her off of all the reserved energy she has."Leonardo, you are rough with me, " she called out softly, and immediately he stops an apologetic look on his face, some part of his anger dissipating gradually. "I am sorry," he muttered still faced forward, while she stayed behind, hiding his face from her, hiding his emotions.She could hear the regrets his tone carried.
He was surprised by her scream and was taken aback when she jumped on him, hugging him like he was a lost toy or something like that. Alison could not help the frown forming at her face, or the jealousy burning deep within her bones.She is his cousin, a part of her justified, even so, cousins shouldn't be that close to her Leonardo.Possessive.She twitched her mouth to the side, disliking Isabella, with her hug being unnecessarily long.She finally drew away from him, "I missed you," she muttered, leading him to the dining area, totally ignoring she was present."You saw me in Spain, I spent time with you and went shopping at your request.""That was two months ago," she exclaimed, still maintaining her stance."I wish you would come back to Italy, you are the better brother. You know how Edward is like." she protested, a fake pout etching on her lips, but Alison can't deny her puppy eyes was good, almost as good as Sam's. She noticed the disinterested look on Leonardo's face at the