She did not waste a second staring at his face and he was too dumbstruck to say anything. He watched her leave and wondered what changed about her. He felt hurt at her choice of words and even he couldn't deny that in the course of his deceiving her, he grew feelings for her no matter how small.He wished that time had better timing for both of them, things would have surely taken another turn.Aurora returned to what used to be her office and stared at it for a minute after closing the door behind her. After dropping out from school, this became where she could hide her pain. A place where she would run to whenever the frustration became too much.Her eyes fell on the desk and then to the couch. The spots where Matteo and her made up countless times. Despite being deceived by him she agreed that the relationship was a rollercoaster of sizzling romance and hot passion. He just couldn't stand up for her when her father gave her off. But this isn't worth thinking now, she thought, Luca
"What?!" he got up on his feet in rage."Listen," Leo began "It's not what you think." However, Luca had circled around his desk and given him a resounding slap. He grabbed his collar."How could you do that? What about Andrea?! Are you crazy?!""Luca.. Luca" Leo tried to explain but Luca didn't let him speak. In rage, he punched him to the ground and nearly didn't stop."It wasn't recently!" Leo yelled out and Luca stopped and got off him. Leo helped himself up on his feet and wondered what had gotten into his brother.On the other hand, Luca had seen an outlet to empty his grieving heart. Aurora pushing him away didn't sit right with him."It's been seven months now, Luca." Leo said "It was the result of our making up...months ago. I..I didn't expect that she'd get pregnant."Luca asked only one thing, "Where's Andrea?""I..I don't know. It's what I came here to ask for help for. She left and has not returned.""How could she return?" Luca turned to his brother "You hurt her badly,
Mrs Genovese angrily took a step forward."Why are you here anyway? And what is all this?" she pointed at the boxes."These..these are my things from the office." Aurora explained "I won't be working there anymore.""Why not?? How would you pay back Luca's debt then? Or have you forgotten about that?""I and Luca had a little discussion, you don't need to worry Mrs Genovese.""I will not listen to anything! Your father owed more than a hundred thousand dollars. You must have bewitched my son and made him forget about your debt.""Mrs Genovese-" Aurora began however Sandra cut in."Is that important now?" she questioned "I'm still deadpan on my decision. If Leo doesn't sign those divorce papers I will kill this child here and now!""What?!" Aurora was aghast. The maids helped with the boxes and she couldn't believe what she just heard. She took the papers lying on the table and then shot Leo a look."You're divorcing Andrea??""That's not true-" Leo began to explain."What's it to you?
Andrea was woken up with water splashed all over her. Panting, she stared at her surroundings. Yes, she remembered that she collapsed in the rain but she didn't remember finding her way to where she is right now.The room wasn't large and there were two fierce looking men guarding the door. More than scared, Andrea thought that they must have kidnapped the wrong person."Hello, Andrea." someone was speaking from behind her. Since she was tied to a chair she couldn't see who it was but the voice was familiar.The person eventually came and stood in front of her.He smirked, "Remember me?""A-alex." she called "What..what are you doing here?? Aren't you supposed to be in jail?!""Seriously??" Alex grinned "Not even a hi or something?? You really did not miss me?""Don't play around with me. Why am I tied up? Let me go!"He picked up his gun and Andrea paused for a moment. The day before she had begged the universe to take her life but right now, she preferred to live. "Don't raise you
Leo was shocked to see the divorce papers in her hand. He was heartbroken. He knew this was all his fault but he never expected that Andrea would take such a decision.Aurora stepped forward."Andrea, we've been worried about you," she glanced at Leo and back at Andrea "Leo's been worried sick.""Why?" she snapped and then smiled viciously "Didn't he cause all of this??"Everyone was surprised. No one had ever seen Andrea mad. She stared at them."What? Were you expecting me to remain quiet like always?" she smirked and tossed the paper at Leo "All you have to do is sign it and you'd be free to marry the mother of your child.""Andrea no!" Aurora stepped forward and held her hand "You can't do this. What's gotten into you??"Andrea jerked her hand out of her grip and then glared at her."You wouldn't understand would you? It's true that Luca doesn't treat you right but he's never made you feel like trash, has he? Even in the midst of his possessiveness he has never failed to protect y
"Luca, where are you taking me?" Aurora asked when the car pulled to a stop at a beach. She stared at him "The tension at home isn't favorable. You shouldn't have brought us here."Without a word, Luca got out of the car and opened the door at her end. He helped her out and entwined his hand with hers. They began to stroll around the beach."Why's no one here?" Aurora asked absentmindedly and then she turned to him, "You sent everyone away?"Luca wasn't going to answer so she immediately added,"Aren't you going to speak?"Luca sighed, "You're my peace, Aurora. The tension at home is tearing me out." he locked eyes with her "That is the reason I brought you here."Her cheeks turned red and she quickly looked away and avoided any more eye contact. Seeing this, he pulled her into his chest and hugged her for a few seconds.She wrapped her hands around him and relaxed in his arms. "You have never asked me for anything," Luca said as they sat on the sand and watched the sunset. "I won't
Sandra felt at home.Mrs Genovese was upstairs with her friends in the study room chit chatting and drinking while she roamed about the house, enjoying herself.She stopped by Luca and Aurora's room, turned sideways before opening it and stepping in. To her surprise, it was pretty dark and carried a very eerie feeling. She hurriedly walked out and slammed the door shut."Gosh," she shook her head and began to walk down the stairs "So scary! How does she even cope with him?!" Downstairs, she walked to the kitchen and got herself an apple. She stared at the whole house."I can't believe it," she grinned from ear to ear "I'll soon be married to Leo! I will bear the Genovese's their first child! Only then will I demand for what I want!" she giggled with excitement as she flopped on the couch and munched her apple."I just need to get rid of that brat, Aurora" she planned "She's so annoying! Lucky her, I don't know anything about her. Else I-" at that moment the door bell rang and interru
The family was having dinner few minutes after Luca and Aurora came back. The atmosphere was tense and only Sandra was smiling while everyone else kept a straight face."Mrs Genovese," Sandra began "You probably have no idea that Andrea stopped by earlier today.""Really??" she stared at Leo "Why am I not aware?"The latter did not give a response but just continued with his dinner."She dropped a divorce paper, mom. So it's official. Although Leo is yet to sign it I believe we wouldn't have a problem since she also doesn't want anything to do with Leo anymore."Mrs Genovese smiled in agreement."That's great. I will begin preparations for the wedding then."Giggling excitedly, Sandra added "I want it red-themed mother. My wedding gown should be the last thing prepared. Since I'm pregnant, it wouldn't look nice on me. In a month time, I'll deliver and get my sexy figure back. I'll be the most beautiful bride!""That is not a problem, Sandra" Mrs Genovese approved of the suggestion "On