Gran Karen stood from afar a few meters away from them, she looked shocked extremely surprised. Leonardo and she stood up from their formerly crouched position. Surely Gran Karen would know where Samantha is. She rushed to her, the other woman still looked flummoxed. "Alison dear is that you?" She asked, surprise lingering in her voice. Alison nodded, she stretched her hand holding Gran Karen's shoulders, trying not to let the tears fall again. "Gran Please tell me Samantha's is fine, has anything happened to my daughter? Gran! talk to me." She was desperate, every mother is desperate when it comes to their children. Her Gran engulfed her in a hug, soothingly caressing her head. After she attempted to calm her down, Alison felt a bit at peace. "She is fine Alison, she was just transferred to a general ward." "I want to see her, my heart would be at rest." She promoted eagerly, grateful at the fact Samantha was out of danger. " Oh... You would see her, she looks even health
The time rolled past quickly, Alison spent most of this time with Samantha.Heeding to her maternal deprivation this past few weeks.She cuddled up against Sam, and whispered sweet things to her ears, it felt good to be with her.Lily, at the first sight of her, was a bit scared by her sudden appearance. It shocked her that she appeared from nowhere.She had to explain to Lily that she took the fastest plane to come home, passing a knowing look to Leonardo while explaining.Lily was okay with that explanation if Lily reacted that way. She wondered how Sam would react, she would scream her head off in sheer shock.Resting her palm on Samantha's chest, the plain hospital gown felt chaffed in her hands but she ignored that feel.Gently, her chest rose and fell to each breath she took and exhaled. Her sleep was peaceful, underneath her gown, laying around her neck region was something.A metallic necklace, she recalled the locket she gifted Sam.Reaching underneath her gown, she brought
Alison walked into Samantha's room and is surprised to see Leonardo on a stool, his head resting on the bed and his fingers intertwined with Sam's little own.A smile grew on her lips, they looked adorable together, she brought out her phone and took a picture.This would come useful in the future.Swinging her arms forward she closed the door behind her.The slight creak of the hinges woke Leonardo up.He rose his head up, startled by her presence, "Alison!" He said a bit surprised.Coming closer she folded her arms across her chest, Samantha's fingers were still wrung around his."How was your sleep?" She asked wanting to tease him."I...um- I wasn't sleeping, I...erm was meditating.""Sure, Meditation can be pretty deep, right?"She was relentless, he thought, arguing with her was a predictable loss.She sat on an empty part of the bed, "To be sincere Leonardo, you look exhausted. You need to rest."He could see her concern, he felt exhausted to his bones. "You should go now, you
She wasn't allowed to eat certain foods anymore, Gran would probably help with the cooking but she wasn't in the best state of health, she would have to manage whichever way. Covering Samantha with a duvet, she closed the curtains to prevent the sun rays from disturbing Sam. She leaned closer, placing a kiss on her forehead, just then a doorbell rang. Who was it? she wondered. Closing the door behind her, she hurriedly went downstairs. Opening the door, she was met with the biggest surprise of her life. Leonardo, what is he doing here? How did he find her house? Different questions brewed in her head, questions she had no answer to. He had a dashing smile, and his hair was gelled with precision. He had worn sunglasses, adding to his gorgeousness, just the sight of him made her mouth dry. An item in his hands caught her eyes, he held a little bouquet.
"Leonardo! what are you doing here?" She said, a bit surprised at his arrival.He continued smiling confusing her more, "This here is for Samantha. How is she doing?"He gave her the bouquet, she was a bit disappointed he didn't buy her any flowers.Either way, she collected it, a smile on her face, "She is doing better, and would love this."She sniffed it, loving the smell of the bright sunflowers, and some other fancy flowers thrown subtly.The sweet scent was intoxicating, it was no surprise she lost herself to it for a moment."Can I come in?" That was the question that brought her back to earth, away from the land of beautiful floral scents.She managed a smile on her face embarrassed, and flustered.Just a visit from him and you are lost, she thoughtWhere was her manner?It was not all her fault though, he surprised her with his sudden visit from nowhere.Even though her mind is brewing with questions.It was best she let him come in first, away from the sun, as any good host
"So what are the meals, the doctor asked you to prepare," He asked settling on the kitchen counter with her."They are not the meal, they are the basic ingredients of the meal. Here," she brought out the rumpled paper, "The doctor wrote here, we should incorporate spinach in a meal, a fish meal. The new meal plan mostly incorporates proteins and vegetables, no carbohydrates or fats.""Samantha hates, protein and vegetables."Leonardo had some history with children and vegetables, his nephew had problems eating veggies too, and he created a new dish for him.Alison might find that simple to make, and Sam? He hopes she would like it."I can make a dish to hide the veggies, she would eat the vegetables without even knowing it. Children love something that looks different, unique, and colorful, so I would teach you how to make a vegetable filling wrap." He suggested."What about the proteins?""Hmm, my nephew loves the grilled chicken and mashed salmon I always make for him, also you shou
Before Alison could reply, Leonardo beat her to it. He crouched to the height of the little lady before him, she continued staring curiously at him, her eyes demanding a response. She looks bold and demanding."Ask me, Samantha, don't ask your mom," he said, earning a raised brown from him."Mommy, he knows my name?" she question a bit surprised, but still wary about him."How do you know my name?" She asked."Your mom told me," he responded, Alison also nodded in agreement with that."Hmm, Can... Sam also know your name?" Her hands toyed with her doll, she looked nervous."Of course, my name is Leonardo, you can call me Leo if you can't say it."She mouthed his name for a moment, "Leo, are you my mom's friend?"Alison marveled at the way Sam questioned Leonardo, she would let them work it out themselves.Though she wasn't very comfortable with the last question she asked, she wondered what response Leonardo would give."Yes, she is my friend."She left the duo alone to plate Samantha
Alison felt lighter, than air as Leonardo inched his mouth closer to her wiping out any remaining millimeters their faces had left, he kissed her thoroughly, his tongue intertwining with hers.She could hear the fast beating of her heart pounding hard on her chest, and she could feel his it pounded even harder.He finally stopped, giving her a moment to catch her breath, his gaze was so intense she was sure turning into a puddle would be her next option.Her lips tingled in ways she never expected, her body felt alive, extra alive.He made her alive, he breathed air into her dull lifeless form all she could see were bright colors lighting up the grey shades in her life.He gently rested his head on her, breathing hard.The kiss left them both breathless, lifting his eyelids open, he gently cupped the sides of her face staring into her eyes.All she could see were the indecipherable depth of pure, raw emotions, he felt so much for her.She has never seen a man that loved her this much.
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