Lucas is always silent; he doesn't explain anything about himself. It was because he felt that he did not need to explain his attitude towards women. He is realistic about going through whatever he is going through now, not about the past. "I'm hungry, let's have dinner now! After that you should call your father!” Aria felt annoyed; that wasn't the kind of answer she wanted. He wanted Lucas to explain about women, or at least pictures of women. But Aria couldn't ask any further. He's too proud of himself. Lucas released his hug from Aria; he stepped towards the door without looking back. That reaction made Aria even more irritated. He followed Lucas' footsteps from behind, still with an elegant posture. "I'm curious, did you also bring the women to sleep in your room? Like you did to me? Do you guys have a bond? I heard from the maid here that you have never had a lover, then what about all those women?” Aria kept talking; she didn't care about Lucas' reaction to their chat. She
Aria did not remember what the storyline of the film was. The tense atmosphere in the movie didn't succeed in attracting her attention. Instead she felt more tense because she was beside Lucas until she fell asleep. "Good morning!" suddenly, the voice sounded very soft. It was a new thing that felt strange to Aria. She had never had a morning like this before. Even if she woke up next to Lucas, the man would just shut up and get ready to go to work. “Wow, I recognize this voice!” Aria sighed heavily; she opened her eyes slowly. It was an odd sight, but it was refreshing. The drowsiness that Aria felt just disappeared. Her life was whole instantly as soon as she woke up from her sleep. Lucas was beside her; the man made a support for her head with his right hand. They were still on the same bed, and the distance was narrow. Even Lucas' scent in the morning gave off a sensual fragrance that bothered Aria. "Why haven't you gone to work sir?" "I was waiting for you to wake up! I thou
The atmosphere in the room had not changed at all. It was fun, the coziest house she ever had. She was just uncomfortable in several ways, including her father pushing her. "Oh dear, I miss you!" Her father approached her. They hug to release the longing between them. Aria missed her father, but she always tried to hold back. She became a less expressive girl in front of her father. The best way for her to show how she feels is through her sometimes rebellious attitude towards her father. “I have prepared many things for you, have you seen them?” Aria nodded her head. This house has a special room nicely decorated to welcome the new year. There will be lots of gift boxes neatly arranged on the floor. It was not only a gift from her father but also from her father's acquaintances. "I'm tired, I need a warm bath and rest!" she said Fantino sighed heavily; he could indeed hug his daughter. Only Aria had never been so open to him. From long ago, Aria was closer to her mother than her
Karina was wearing an elegant red dress. Her flowing hair covered her long neck, but there was a necklace that made it beautiful. She was a model for a well-known agency, and her heart was so happy that Lucas agreed to have dinner with her. The atmosphere of the new year is still felt, but it's only a matter of time before everything passes, and tomorrow's month will be a new beginning. A lot happens yearly, but Lucas's life seems to hang in place. Lucas felt it all before Aria came into his life. After Aria's arrival, things were different. "What's wrong with your phone?" Karina's voice broke Lucas' reverie. "There isn't any!" he said “Is there any important work? I mean, you haven't stopped looking at your phone since earlier." Lucas sighed; he wanted to stop to stare at his phone. If possible, he didn't want to think about anything for now. The thing was, his mind couldn't stop thinking about Aria. "Forget it! I heard you got an offer to shoot a movie, why did you turn it dow
Lucas and Aria had been separated for more than two weeks. The new month that Lucas had just passed suddenly felt even more empty than usual. He tries to stay strong, but it turns out that he always encounters times that are so fragile. “Today you can't get drunk anymore! What's wrong with you sir? You've missed important meetings three times. I'm sorry that I always indulged you in going to that bar,” Alex protested. Lucas sighed heavily; he didn't expect Alex to take him to a rooftop restaurant. According to Alex, his boss has to eat food, so he doesn't think about alcohol anymore, "You don't understand this!" Lucas protested “Which part did I not understand? I don't see any serious problem you're having. You run the company well. Those thugs didn't cause any trouble either, your underlings at the academy are fine too, so what else?" Alex had always been silent; he was interested in provoking a one-on-one chat with Lucas, but this time, it was enough. Lucas was completely out of
Aria recalled the two days before she returned to Manhattan. Her father still had not given up. She returned with a 27-year-old man. His name is Carlos; he is a jewelry entrepreneur. He also has boutiques in various regions. It was the youngest of the others, introduced by his father. Aria gave up momentarily, so she and Carlos complied with his father's wish to have dinner. During dinner, the chatter between them was decent. Aria still wasn't interested in looking at Carlos as a man; she had explained that she just wanted to be friends, but Carlos refused elegantly. Carlos is calm; he likes playing the guitar and is not in a hurry. Aria's rejection only made him curious, so he didn't give up. He even promised to visit Aria in Manhattan. “That's the story. I think he's a nice guy, his way of speaking is polite, he's friendly too, but…” Aria couldn't continue what she was saying. Lucas pulled his hand to get out of the bathtub. He took Aria under the shower. "I don't like it when y
Lucas and Aria had a small argument because Aria didn't want to be too restrained. She wanted freedom, which he needed most in her life. "I'll be fine, let me and Megan enjoy some free time even if it's for a bit, OK?" Aria reassured Lucas. He didn't get out of his car before Lucas agreed with his words. He had let Lucas accompany him, but not by making Lucas follow in his footsteps. Lucas glanced out the car window; he saw Megan waiting for Aria at the coffee shop. There was no one there besides Megan. The atmosphere was not what Lucas had imagined. It was just a hunch, which made him guard Aria even more tightly. “Alright!” Lucas relented Aria showed a happy smile; she got out of the car without feeling the suffocation she felt. Lucas just stared at Aria from a distance and let her enjoy her time. "Aria has grown up, she understands your worry!" said Alex. It took patience for him to explain many things, to his boss who acted like a child, when he thought of a woman. Is it possi
Alex secretly investigates a man named Carlos. Based on the information he got, he also confirmed that the man in question had interacted with Fantino in Sicily. Carlos is quite influential because of his jewelry business; he also has acquaintances in the business community there. Even though Alex had gotten all the information he needed, he hadn't reported anything to Lucas yet because no movement would threaten Carlos. For a moment, everything went smoothly. Alex intends to return to his room; it's time for him to rest and forget the world's problems for a moment. He gasped to see from a distance that Lucas was on the second floor's balcony. Lucas' face looked very tired. Moreover, he was enjoying the evening breeze with a glass of cocktail. "Are you enjoying the quiet alone, sir?" Alex exchanged pleasantries Lucas just smiled faintly; he allowed Alex to stand beside him. So far, the bond of friendship for Lucas does not guarantee that one day he will not be lonely. Lucas unders