The moment they landed in New York City, Aaron was back to work. He didn't even come back home with her but went straight to the office while Bella alone came to his penthouse.
She would also join the office again but from tomorrow. She wanted to rest today, though they used a private plane which was like home in the air but nothing could match the comfort of a real home.Bella felt herself at ease in Aaron's room, it had his aura and scent, she felt as if He was with her. She was already missing him by her side and after what He told her last night in Venice she didn't know how to react to it.For him that conversation was normal but not for Bella. She didn't know how to act near him now, till yesterday, she was living in bliss but what now, she loves him but He didn't want her love. Surely enough she believed his words. He will be loyal and honest with her but loving her?He desires her body but not her heart. What should Bella do to her heart"You look worried. Is everything alright?" Aaron couldn't help but ask when she didn't give any response. Bella had been acting weirdly since He returned home from the office today and He didn't want a tense environment at home. "Bella…" Aaron called for her again, this time a little harshly to pull her out of her thoughts.She jerked and looked at him in question. "I am sorry what?""You look lost, what happened?""Nothing, I am…" She started but couldn't complete the sentence and sighed. Bella raised her eyes and stared at him with hesitation. She was scared since she had seen the gun in his closet and she couldn't stop herself from asking about it. "Aaron, I saw a gun in your closet." Aaron gave her a blank look, "So?""Why do you have a gun? What's the need?" She asked in a nervous tone and worried eyes. "I got scared seeing that Deadly weapon in your closet. What's the need for a gun, Aaron?" Her voice was a little shaky as she repeated. He sighed before levelling a look at h
"Why did you bother with all these gifts, Bella," Elena asked when Bella showed her all the gifts she bought for her and Sabrina from Italy. Bella rolled her eyes. "Aaron asked me to buy everything I like for you and Sabby, Granny. And don't talk so formally with me, please. I am still the same granddaughter who you used to scold for burning pancakes."Elena kissed her granddaughter’s cheek and smiled as she wrapped the beautiful shawl around her shoulders, Bella bought from Italy. "Is Venice still the same as I described it to you?" Ellena asked, looking lost in the memories of her younger days.Bella felt a deep tug in her heart seeing her grandmother as she imagined her young and happy walking around Venice with her husband, and now her being old and widowed too. She felt sad for her. "Do you miss your young-self, Grandma?"Elena smiled. "I have lived a beautiful life with my husband and children, Bella. I miss the people I lost, not my young-self," she sighed and kissed her again
"Bella?" Aaron called her as He watched Bella looking lost sitting on the Sofa with a magazine opened in her lap but her attention was not in it.Bella startled hearing Aaron's voice and turned her face to look at her husband. For a moment, She considered asking him to keep Asher away from Sabrina but restrained herself because she trusted her sister enough that she would break all her ties with Asher. And she didn't want to become the reason for the rift between the brothers. "Bella, what happened? You seem tense?"She stood up from the sofa and smiled at him. "No, I am not tense, actually, I was waiting for you. I cooked for us but you are late once again.""I was working," He said, resting his hand against her face softly. But his answer made her frown, "Working? But Aaron, I made your schedule, your meetings ended at five."Aaron sighed at her unending questions. "My office ended at five, Bella not my work. I am the boss, I decide when to wrap my work." Bella stiffened as she se
Bella watched the beautiful painting showcased on the wall, the vibrant colours on the canvas hypnotized her, she wanted to buy it for herself but she couldn't buy such an expensive piece of art. Twenty-five thousand dollars were way out of her league. Bella always loved art exhibitions and visited many during her college time before everything that happened to her, Alas! Life went on and her love for paintings got lost under the burden of responsibilities. Yesterday, when she was making Aaron's schedule she noticed this Painting exhibition and auction for underprivileged children in Africa and she wanted to join him for this event but didn't want to ask him. But Aaron was an observant man. He noticed the wistfulness in Bella's voice when she recited to him about this auction so He asked her to join him, Bella agreed immediately and here she was enjoying the beautiful art of various famous artists. But this one particular painting caught her eyes. "Nice work," Bella frowned, she h
Bella fluttered her eyes open as she watched Aaron sleeping beside her. He looked so handsome while sleeping that she only wanted to stare at his face.She smiled, recalling how caring He was when they returned home yesterday. He didn't leave her alone for the whole day and worked from home. He called one of the chefs from his mother's house to prepare dinner for them and then Bella slept the whole night in his arms, peacefully. She stretched her hand to touch his face but gave up on the idea and moved closer to his face. "Why are you so handsome, Mr. Machine," she whispered softly so that He wouldn't wake up but unaware of the fact that it was impossible for him to not wake up even at the slightest sound. He was hearing everything she was saying, "My beautiful Machine," she chuckled at his nickname and placed a soft kiss on his cheek before getting out of the bed silently and went to shower. After showering she donned a mid-length nightie as she decided to cook breakfast, she woul
"The Velenoso is asking for the CCTV footage of the art gallery, Master," Kim told Killian as she entered his room and sat on his lap. "Tell Joseph to give it to him. After all there is nothing in it."Kim nodded. "As per your instructions, a different footage has been provided to the art gallery's security team."Killian smirked, "I will enjoy this game in the long run, what do you say, how much time will it take The Velenoso to understand that I want his wife?" He asked, tracing the outline of her breast. His eyes were dark and full of intimidation. "You will be far ahead of him in achieving your purpose, Master," her answer pleased him and the smirk on his face widened. "You deserve a prize for your work, Kim. Ask for anything.""Anything, Master?" She asked. She wanted to make sure he would not punish her if he found her question infuriating. Killian sequenced his eyes. "Anything, Kim." He answered. "Will you stop fucking me after you get her?"Killian laughed at her insecur
When Aaron entered De Luca's restaurant, Flavio was already sitting there with his wife and the De Luca clan. He gritted his jaws in anger, seeing his second-in-command, Flavio who should be standing beside him not sitting with De Luca. Composing himself, He moved to them. "I thought it's a business meeting, not a family dinner, De Luca," Aaron commented when He reached the table they were sitting upon. "This is a family meeting, actually, Aaron." De Luca smiled standing up. Flavio stood up when he watched Aaron standing beside De Luca.Rosalina and Cara's father, Maximus followed De Luca's lead and stood up as well. Aaron watched them as they all stood up except for one and that was Cara. Flavio noticed Aaron's gaze on his wife, he grabbed her hand and made her stand on her feet. Cara winced in pain inwardly, her body aching from the beating he gave her after their lunch with Killian. This time he beat her like a mad animal. She was wearing a full-sleeved long dress to hide her br
"Aaron…" Flavio's voice stopped him from sitting in the car. He gestured to Marcus to close the door of the car and turned around to face his second in command. Flavio's wife was standing beside him, Aaron ignored her and fixed his gaze on Flavio, waiting for him to speak. "The things De Luca offered…" he started but Aaron didn't let him finish, He moved forward and stopped in his face. "First of all, I didn't interrupt you inside in front of outsiders but let me clear you one thing precisely. You will not call me by any name except Boss. And secondly, I don't discuss my business on roads, Flavio. You are my second-in-command, Velenoso’s second-in-command, so behave like one." He warned him. Flavio gritted his jaws but remained calm. Gone are the days when he used to call him ‘Aaron’ or ‘Cousin’. Now he was under him by rank. The only cons of being second in command. "I know I am your second-in-command and you didn't like that I was sitting with the De Luca clan rather than join