It's been two days already since Leniela rejected Cesare's gift. Leniela especially had already packed her bags while Emma had made a list of activities they would carry out to make their stay adventurous. Once her Amalia arrives and sge spends a day or teo with her, she would be setting off to Siena. "It's all done". Leniela said as she finished packaging the cake before handing it to the not so tall woman with black hair. The woman smiled and reached to take the box from her but Leniela's hands still had a strong hold on it. "Please allow me to carry the cake for you". She pouted and the lady chuckled. "I already told you you don't have to be sorry for what happened. It's my fault for not telling you guys earlier that the party had been postponed. That's why I'm paying for the damages". She softly informed and Leniela reluctantly led go of the box. "Still I'm sorry for ruining the cake Mrs Penson". She apologised inwardly cursing at the reckless driver who had been the root c
Leniela sluggishly pulled the door and walked in. Two pairs of eyes clashed with hers. One looked calm and the other really anxious, especially now that she had arrived. "For a moment I was going to check on you. Did you see what you were looking for?". Aldo asked as he took a glass of water. For a moment she was blank then sge recalled. It was a good thing he didn't go to her house. She waa sure Emma had a hand in stopping him. Oh, this friend of hers!. "Yeah..". She replied softly, taking the seat behind the cabinet to continue what she had been doing . Emma, who couldn't hold her curiosity any longer, excused herself and joined Leniela. "What happened girl? Did he do something to you?". She whispered looking directly into her eyes. Leniela wiggled her head slowly. "It's not safe talking about it now Emma". She whispered back and Emma threw a glance at Aldo who was not using his phone. "But Lenie, I'm dying of sus… "I'm back my lovely children!". A feminine voice filled w
"Great, right?". He asked with a little doubt. There wasn't enough light at this area besides but he was sure of the face. He couldn't be mistaken about this particular one. "I'm glad you still remember me". Greta smiled walking closer towards him to step two steps away. She was in a mid tight black sweetheart gown. This was the second time he was seeing her in very skimpy clothes. "What are you doing here?". He softly asked instead of replying to her. The party was only for intimate friends and relatives so what is her connection with the Penson's. "Leonardo and I have been friends even before he moved to England. I see nothing wrong with welcoming back an old friend besides, I am really surprised to see you here instead". She responded with a smirk. "We are friends with Mrs Penson. Didn't you see Leniela inside?". Greta shook her head. "I'll go look for her soon but in the meantime I think it was a blessing for us to meet each other here". She said, walking to the balcony befo
"Seriosely mom! You mean you were nominated for the upcoming competitive pastry award in Silesi?". Leniela from her seat."That's what I just said". Amalia replied unmoved. Picking up her phone from the table, she scrowled through it and handed it over to Leniela who was sitted beside her.Leniela viewed the email with widened eyes then rushed and gave her a tight embrass. "Congratulations mom!"."Congrats Boss". Aldo who was sitted on the opposite coach said and Amalia quietly nodded."You don't look happy mom, are you alright?". Leniela asked after noticing Amalia's coldness towards the good news which she had invited her and Aldo this morning to share.Amalia sighed." This was the news I received on my way back from Siena.I was excited at first but after some thoughts..I don't really know but I think this is a mistake or something. Don't you think it's weired that I got nominated?". She asked looking at the two.Leniela began giving it a thought. Her mom was right. This particular
Leniela wondered what was so urgent that Cesare couldn't wait to summon her the instant she entered the estate. Surprisingly Savina had been the one telling her to go immediately to avoid keeping him waiting. The men standing by the door quickly opened it upon seeing her and the messenger approached and Leniela walked in with a 'thank you'. It was the first time she'd entered his office and she couldn't deny how luxurious it looked. The marble floor, walls and the two opposite couches with a glass table at the center were all a mixture of black and red-typical of him. Her eyes moved from the light curtains on the glass window to the office desk which was a few meters away from where she stood and caught sight of him seated like a king. Without moving any further, she cleared her throat to get his attention but it looks like she already had it the moment she stepped in because he has been watching her silently. "You sent for me?" she politely asked. "Where you trying to tease my
"You can't imagine how happy I am to see you Lenie. Truth be told without you every single day was boring, you know that warmth was completely absent". Savina commented with a wide smile. The rest of the afternoon they had done nothing but chat on diverse topics as they waited in Savina's room for Nathalia to wakeup. "I think you added a little too much".Leniela wiggled with a laugh. "No I didn't, I for one was bored for the whole world worst of all was when Uncle Alfredo travelled. I only got to see the two boys in the mornings that's if I got up very early.I know they both have ot of responsibility especially Cesare whom i'm sure has been busy damaging Rocco". Savina concluded with sigh. Hearing the familiar name, Leniela's mood turned sour her smile faded in the process. Savina seemed to have noticed it. "Are you alright girl?". She observed worriedly. "Yeah, it's just you know he wants me back for the same reason he has always talked of". "You already stood your grounds rig
"Going somewhere?". Leniela grabbed her bag from the bed, turned to see Cesare walking inside the room with his hanfs tucked in his pocket before leaning on beside the door with his eyes fixed on her. "Yeah. I have to get going now".She replied with a soft smile. The entire morning she had spent it with Nathalia on girls talk,discussing about different books and so on that she hadn't realised she still had a job to attend to. "You can't leave". He informed in a calm marner. Leniela's jaws collapsed as a frown narrowed her forehead. "I don't understand, you said I could leave just yesterday night and you wouldn't cancel my mom's nomination so what are you talking about now?". She questioned as she tried not to raise her voice-well no one would blame her if she did. So much for thinking he could change and to think she showered praise on him yesterday makes her even more furrious. Cesare didn't react nor did he move from his spot as he looked at her. He could already tell the
"My!, I've never in a million years thought I'll see this day. This is the first time I'm seeing you being yourself to the point of admitting your mistakes". Leniela couldn't keep the words to herself. They were just too beautiful to be hidden. "Then you are just getting to know me because I'm not the type to blame others if I do something wrong". Cesare replied with a genuine smile. "Oh really" Leniela mocked with a scoff then Continued. "I would be a withness to that if that were true". "You are referring to the issue with Nathalia? If that is the case I'lld say you deserve some of those punishments". Cesare defended. "Really! Drowning me to death was a deserving punishment" Leniela asked in shock and amusement at his ego. "Yeah cause back then you were really nosy and sturborn". He replied. "But it's thanks to that sturboness and nosy attitude of mine that I discovered Nathalia. We wouldn't have been friends now if I had just decided to bend to your doings. Sometimes rules ar