"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
Early the next morning, Aurora had woken up late despite setting the alarm as early as six. She knew that Luca would leave for work that early and she wanted it to seem like she'd bumped into him. She wanted to speak to him however it was impossible now.The waist trainers she had worn caused her a lot of pain and inconvenienced the kids. Still, she had sauntered to Luca's room hoping that by some miracle he would be around. However, that was not the case. Sighing, she turned on her heels but did not expect Sandra to be behind her. The latter laughed."What are you doing here?" she asked Aurora "You snitch! Aren't you standing before me in that big belly?? What did you use to hide it, huh? Why didn't you tell everyone the truth?! Just like me, you love the wealth and luxurious life that comes with being married to Luca. Yet you stood against me when I have every right to be married to Leo. I am with his child! But you're carrying a bastard!""I'm not like you," Aurora replied calmly "
Sandra was not satisfied. She had her nose stuck everywhere. The moment she saw Aurora leaving the mansion, she had followed suit and was now seated few meters away with a man she had paid to take photos.She thought Aurora had come to see Matteo, her lover but was disappointed when she saw that it was only a friend. She decided to wait a little while but was getting fed up. However, left with little patience she was prepared to leave when the person she had been waiting for showed up. Excited, she got the henchman to be at alert and take photos which she would send to Luca and Leo at the office.On the other hand, Matteo had waited all night for Aurora's response but there was none. By sheer luck, he'd overhead Amber asking if it is the ice cream shop. He'd come by a little later and was glad Aurora was there.Amber got up on her feet, "Are you crazy?! How dare you follow me here!Aurora also stood up and held Amber back."Don't create a scene, people are watching" Aurora whispered "
At the office, Leo finally found an avenue to speak to Luca. Walking in with a folder in his hands, he shut the door behind him.Seeing the documents in hand, Luca said nothing.Leo dropped the files on his desk and noticed that Aurora's picture that had replaced Rachel's was face down on the desk. It was a warning not to broach the topic but still Leo wouldn't leave without accomplishing his goal."These are the files you requested from your secretary," Leo broke the silence.Without looking up, Luca said "I requested the secretary to bring them to my office, why are you here?"He added sarcastically, "Since when did you turn to my secretary?""I..I happened to be passing by when you placed the order from the intercom. I saw that she was busy so I helped her with it. It's not bad to help is it?""Don't play smart with me, Leo." Luca still had his head focused on his laptop, "Were you just passing by or were you in fact with my secretary?""What??""You already have a marriage prepar
Aurora absentmindedly shut her room door behind her and flopped on the bed. Things were becoming tough day by day and she didn't know what to do.She only knew that when the truth eventually surfaces, she would have to leave the house and maybe Luca's life. She would be alone with absolutely no one.She thought of getting a job but it was already too late. Her pregnancy is slowly coming to light at three months and no one would employ a pregnant woman.What to do then? Return to Matteo? They're his kids anyway but Aurora ruled out this option. Perhaps she would have to seek a menial job anyway. Something to get her and her kids in good condition.Amidst these thoughts, she slept off but not for long. Still sleepy, she was startled awake when her door flung hard against the wall. The impact created a loud thud that made her sit up on the bed.She was surprised to find Luca in her room. She swiftly jumped out of the bed and continued to stare at him.Although she had been looking for a
The night was tough for all of them.For Luca because he blamed himself for everything and believed that Aurora was only getting back at him for the times he'd hurt her. Sitting by the side of his window, he drank to stupor.He wished that she had just forgiven him and let him show her how much he was sincere of his actions. "But it's fine," he mumbled incoherently.For Leo, he was in a confused and frustrated state. He began to wonder if his decision to let Andrea go and remain with Sandra was the right decision. He became even more frustrated when he got to a dead end. The dead end was a reminder that his unborn child is completely innocent of his mother's sins.Unable to stop thinking, he grabbed a bottle of Scotch and found solace in it.Sandra did not expect that things would backfire and cause her pain. All the years she'd known Leo, he'd never laid his hand on her say less of raising his voice on her. That aside, he rarely got mad at her. Her feelings were hurt by his choice o