"Find out that girl Maria and bring her right here." I told my bodyguard.
"Okay, sir."All these years, I was not even aware of all the shit that happened behind my back. I couldn't figure out why Alina started avoiding me suddenly.I thought she must have figured out that I liked her and she wasn't comfortable about that fact. That's why she was ignoring me. Only if I would have mustered courage to confront her about that.I want to meet her, I should get going, probably. I probably don't know what I would do if she won't believe me, but I can't just let go of her just like that.I drove to her place and rang the bell."What are you doing here?" She asked."We need to talk ." I said ."I don't think there is anything to talk about." She replied coldly." Alina, believe me, I had nothing to do with Maria. She was lying to you." I tried to persuade her."I don't believe you anymore, Anton Rodriguez. " I growled."Alina, just give me a chance to explain. " I requested her." You had the chance yesterday, but you didn't explain. Now, what kind of story have you prepared to fool me again." She narrowed her eyes at me."Can you let me in first?" I asked."Can't you just tell me here?" She questioned back." Let's sit inside and talk." I suggested. When she didn't deny it, I took it as a yes and moved inside on my own."Now tell me ."" Alina, I didn't explain yesterday because I knew you won't trust my words. I didn't have any proof. But now I have proof. " I said." What proof?" She raised her brow."Maria. ""What?" She looked puzzled." I have sent my men to bring Maria. You can ask her the truth. If she denies, then you will believe me, right?" I said hopefully." I afraid she won't. " She stated back." She will. We can wait and watch." I said."Sure.""Won't you ask your guest for some coffee?" I said." No, I won't. " She replied." That's so rude of you. " I said.My phone was ringing, so I excused myself to pick up the call."Boss, we got her. We are outside Ms Martin's house." My bodyguard said ."Okay, bring her inside. " I instructed."She is here. " I told Alina. She was lying lazily on the sofa when she heard my statement, and she corrected her posture.My bodyguards came inside with Maria."Hello Maria." Alina greeted."Maria, we met again after so many years." I said."Hi Alina and Anton. It's nice to meet you again." She said.I looked at her from top to bottom, and my gaze was making her uncomfortable."Why are you looking at me that way?" She asked."Maria, you are just so damn gorgeous. It's hard to resist. " I ran my fingers on her arms. She was trying to back off.I grabbed her waist and pulled her closer to me."Anton, what are you doing?" Alina shouted."Stay out of it, Alina. It's between Maria and me." I said."Leave me, Anton." Maria struggled in my hold."Why, sweetheart? I missed you so much all these years. Won't you let me have a taste?" I said while rubbing my finger on her lips. Her eyes widened at my statement."What-t are Yo-u talking about?" She stuttered."I wanna spend a night with you. " I smirked."Anton. " Alina growled."Stay quiet, Alina." I roared."What nonsense are you saying? Just leave me." Maria tried to push me."Why? It's not like we are doing this for the first time . We did that before, right?" I said."You are so shameless. " Alina said."Alina, can I use your guest room? Maria and I have some personal business. " I asked."Just leave her Anton. You are so cheap." Alina shouted again." Let's go, sweetheart. " I was dragging Maria towards the room."Alina, please save me." Maria was screaming for help."Anton, stop it now." Alina blocked my way."What's wrong, Maria? You were my whore in college days. Why are you resisting now. You told Alina that we slept together and then what the issue is now." I said."I lied to Alina." She cried."What?" Alina was shocked."I lied to you that day. Anton was not in the tent that day. It was my boyfriend inside. " Maria said."Why did you lie?" Alina asked ."Natasha told me to lie. She offered me money for that. She wanted to create a misunderstanding between you and Anton." She told." I can't believe Natasha was always playing games with me, and I was falling for her lies again and again." Alina said." I'm sorry, Anton. Please leave me." She pleaded." I'm not going to hurt you, Maria. I was just trying to make you confess." I replied."Alina, I was so wrong. I shouldn't have lied to you." She cried." Maria, don't cry. You can go back. I don't have any grudge against you." Alina said."Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked when I found Alina staring at me."Anton, I'm really sorry. I misunderstood you. I should have tried to confront you before jumping on conclusions. Please forgive me. " She said." It's okay, Alina. You were not the only one wrong. I also didn't try to make you stay when you cut ties with me suddenly. " I said"So, are we friends again. " She asked with innocent eyes."Of course. " I hugged her tightly."I missed you so much, Alina. " I said." I missed you too. ""So, will you offer me a cup of tea now?" I teased her."Why don't you make it yourself." She replied"Okay, ma'am.""Make one cup for me as well." She ordered."Something else, your highness?" I asked."By the way, where were you that night? Why were you not in your tent." She asked me."That's a secret. "Happy New Year guys.
"What are you planning to do next?" Anton asked Alina. "Right now, my focus is to find evidence against them for killing my father." She balled her fist.On the other hand, Anton was shocked at this revelation," What? Did they kill your dad?" "Yes, they killed him because he got to see their real faces." She replied with gritted teeth. "I heard Uncle died because of cardiac arrest." He mumbled. "No, they poisoned his drink. I was the fool to believe them. Because of my foolishness, my father died. I failed to be a good daughter. " Her eyes moistened. "No, you didn't fail. You don't have to blame yourself for the deeds of others. " He hugged her and patted her back in a comforting manner."They will pay for what they did to my dad and my b..." She stopped herself when she realized that she was in the past right now. There is no existence of her marriage to lucas and her baby.Anton furrowed his brows, " Your what?"" I was about to say my bestie. They did wrong to you and tried to
"Can I really do this?" Alina was very nervous as she had an important business meeting. She has no experience in the business field, so she is not confident enough. "You can do it, Alina. I'm here with you." Anton tried to encourage her."But I don't know anything about business. After Lucas's betrayal, I decided to take over business without even realising that it's not my cup of tea to handle it." She said. " I can help you with this." Anton said confidently. "Really?" Her eyes lit up with hope."But I have one condition. " He said. "What?" "You won't shut down your art gallery. " He replied. "But I have to focus on business now." Alina said. "Alina, your real passion is art, and your dad would have never wanted you to give up on your passion, so please don't give up. I can help you manage the business as much as I can." Anton said. Alina hugged him tightly, " Thank you so much for supporting me. ""It's my pleasure. "Then Anton guided Alina about the business and how to h
"I have asked my men to keep close eye on them. Even their mobile phone and telephone lines are being tapped. We will find the evidence soon." Anton said."No many how many times I thank you, it's never enough. " Alina said with a gaze of admiration for him."Stop thanking me, Alina. I'm not doing this for you. I'm doing this for uncle. After getting his letter, I promised him to take care of you for the rest of my life." He said while squeezing her hand a little. Alina was deeply touched by his words. She felt guilty for misunderstanding him and hating him. She treated him badly. This made her a little sad."Why are you sad?" He asked. "Nothing, I treated you badly in the past." She admitted. "Your sad phase is not going to make it up. You should do something else instead. " He said. "What is it?""You should also make the promise to take care of me for the rest of your life." He winked at her.She lowered her head and smiled shyly. "You said that you liked me before. Do I still
"Thanks for dropping me home." Alina bid goodbye to Anton."Take care." Anton said. "Are you going to stand here?" She asked."I'll go after watching you entering the door safely. " Anton said. "Why are you being so sweet all of a sudden?" She chuckled. "I was born sweet. " he smirked. "Not again." She rolled her eyes and walked towards the door.When she was about to unlock the door, it was already unlocked. Anxiety rushed in her.She quickly stepped in, and her eyes widened in horror. She quickly stepped out and went to Anton. "What happened ? Are you missing me already?" he was teasing her, but her expressions made her worried. "What's wrong, Alina?" his voice softened. "There-there..." she was sobbing hard pointing towards her house. "Shhhhh, calm down. It's alright, don't cry." he hugged her."I'll just go inside and check on it." He said."No, you are not going. Don't leave me. Please." Seeing the pain in her eyes, his heart was aching. "Okay, fine. I'm not leaving you.
"This is Francis. She is head of the maids. If you need anything you should inform her." Anton was introducing me to the househelpers."Hello, Ms. Martin, it's a pleasure to meet you." Francis greeted. And I greeted her back."That is Barbara and Daisy. They are in charge of cooking. " He continued. "If you crave another anything, don't hesitate to inform us." Barbara said."For sure." I smiled."You had already met my assistant Zack and my bodyguard Jason . Other than that, meet my butler, Mr Parker. The middle-aged man bowed down, "Hello Ms Martin. ""Hello, Mr Parker. And I would appreciate it if you guys call me Alina instead of Ms. Martin. " I said, and they turned their heads towards Anton. "It's fine. Do as she says." Anton said. " I have prepared the room for you. Please let me know if you want any changes according to your comfort. " Francis said. "Sure. ""Come, I'll show your room." Anton said.I nodded in response and followed him upstairs."This is your room, and the
"Master seems to be in love with Alina." Barbara was whispering to the other maid, Lucy."Yes, his eyes always shine and hold so much affection when he looks at her." Lucy replied. "I wish to have a lover like that too." They were giggling together, unaware of the fact that Anton was listening to their conversation. "What's so interesting? Talking about your master behind his back is not good." He said with a cold gaze. Both their face ashen ."Master, we w-ere just." Barbara was stuttering."You better be aware of your surroundings. What if Alina heard all this? You wanna expose me to him." He left with that without waiting for their response. Both of them were left speechless. They didn't expect this. They were waiting for him for shouting at them, and Barbara even thought they would get fired."Am I dreaming? Can you pinch me?" Lucy said with her jaw dropped. Barbara pinched her, and she hissed in pain."It is not a dream. Master literally forgave us so easily." Barbara said .
Deep inside, I'm feeling happy that we got locked here. This way I can spend some time with her."We are stuck here. What should we do?" Alina sighed. "Let's do something to keep ourselves occupied. Why don't you make a portrait of mine? This way you won't feel bored."That's a good idea." She picked up the brush and paint palette. I gave a nice pose and stayed still."How long do I have to stay like this?" I asked after being tired of sitting in the same pose for god knows how long."Almost done, and by the way, there was no need to become a statue like that. I can paint your face even without that. Your image is crystal clear in my mind. " She said. "Then why didn't you say that before? It was so hard to sit still like a statue." I complained. "It was fun seeing you that way." She giggled. Her smile made me smile, too."Is it done now?" I asked impatiently. "Yes, come and have a look." She said excitedly. I went by her side to take a look at the masterpiece she created. I must
Aroma of pancakes filled my nostrils. I think Barbara has prepared pancakes today. As I opened the door to go downstairs to eat, I saw Anton standing in front of the door with a tray."Why are you here?" I gave him a bitter look."I know you are mad at me. Please forgive me, Alina. See, I made these pancakes for you." He said. I giggled internally. I was never mad at him, I'm just teasing him a little. "What if your pancakes are just like your painting. I don't wanna end up in the hospital for food poisoning. " I said bluntly."Okay, if you don't wanna eat them. Sorry, I won't bother you again." His face fell a little. I felt bad. Maybe I'm doing too much now. He turned around to go away."Anton, listen." He turned towards me. I stepped a little closer and pecked his cheek. He froze in place with wide eyes. Before he could react, I took the tray from his hand and ran inside after shutting the door close. I giggled."Alina, open the door." He said from the other side. "No, I won't