Elena anxiously dialed her mother's number, her heart pounding in her chest. After several rings, her mother finally answered the call, and Elena could hear the sadness in her voice."Hello?" her mother answered, her tone heavy with sorrow."Mom, it's me, Elena," she said, her voice quivering slightly."Oh, Elena, thank God you called," her mother replied, relief mixing with the grief in her voice. "I've been so worried about you. How are you holding up? Are you alright?"Tears welled up in Elena's eyes as she took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I'm okay, Mom," she assured her, her voice filled with a mix of pain and strength. "It's been tough, but I'm managing. You know how resilient Dad always said I was."There was a pause on the other end of the line, and Elena could imagine her mother nodding, tears streaming down her face. "Yes, you are strong, just like your father," her mother choked out. "But I miss you, Elena. I miss both of you so much, especially now that your
A few hours later, Andrea was still with her, comforting her and making sure that she didn't self harm. He had a feeling that this was the first major weeping she had done ever since her father died and it just seemed like she was waiting for him to come.''Are you hungry? Would you like to eat something?'' he asked.Elena, who had her head on his chest, rose up to look at him. She didn't expect him to say that but just hearing it from him now just proved to her that he really wanted to look after her.''No… i'm not hungry.'' she said, finally.Andrea took her hands in his, giving it a gentle squeeze as he silently assured her that everything was going to be alright.''You know… my father had big plans, plans he wanted to achieve. He told me some of them on the morning he got shot.'' she whispered.Even though her voice was really low, Andrea could still tell what she had said. He held her closer to him, pouring all of his love into the hug.''I'm sorry.'' That was the only thing he
Elena's heart raced as she got back to Andrea's mansion. The grand gates swung open, granting her access to the rich estate that had become her temporary house. She couldn't believe that she was back here despite the familiar surroundings, a sense of unease settled upon her shoulders, tugging at her every step. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong.As Elena stepped through the grand entrance, Andrea greeted her with a mix of relief and concern shining across his face. He had left her back in her house to prepare the house for her and had sent his jet back to pick her up. His piercing blue eyes locked onto hers, silently acknowledging the gravity of the situation. The tension in the air was palpable, and they both knew that their lives were about to change drastically."Welcome back, Elena," Andrea said, his voice tinged with worry. "I've been informed of a threat to your life and I know we have to take adequate measures. We need to take precautions."Elena'
In Andrea's large living room, Elena knew that she had to talk to Andrea about what was bothering her in mind. She needed him to understand what she had in mind since it was his house she was staying in.Sitting on a plush sofa, Elena nervously fidgeted with the hem of her dress as she spoke. "Andrea," she began softly, her eyes searching him for understanding, "I've been thinking a lot lately, and I really want to go see my mother."Andrea's expression changed, concerned with laced lines on his forehead. He leaned back against the armrest of his armchair, contemplating her words. "Elena," he replied gently, his voice tinged with caution, "I understand that you miss her, but you have to consider the dangers involved."Elena's eyes brimmed with a mixture of longing and determination. "I know it's risky, Andrea," she admitted, her voice quivering slightly. "But it's been so long since I've seen her, and I can't shake off this feeling that time is slipping away. I want to be there for he
Andrea's heart pounded against his chest as he searched the grand halls of his mansion, desperately searching for any sign of Elena. Anxiety passed through his veins, manifesting as beads of sweat on his furrowed brow. Elena was nowhere to be found, and Andrea's worry was escalating to the point of madness.''Where the hell is she?!'' he barked.He summoned his trusted men, his loyal servants who had served him faithfully for years. With a sense of urgency, he commanded them to comb through every room, every corridor, and every hidden alcove within the vast mansion. They responded promptly, their footsteps echoing through the hallways as they executed their master's orders.Hours passed with no trace of Elena, intensifying Andrea's distress. His mind raced with worst-case scenarios, imagining her entangled in danger or slipping away from his grasp forever. The thought that she had dared to leave the safety of his residence without his consent struck a nerve, stroking his frustration a
''Dinner at my place?'' Andrea asked.They were walking back to his convoy of cars that was parked just a few meters away from where he found them. Now that they were at least in a talking stage, he knew the best thing he could do was to host them for dinner, one in which they would never forget.''About that…'' Elena sighed.Alarm bells rang in Andrea's mind and he really hoped that he wasn't the cause of the distress on her face.''What's wrong?'' he asked, holding her hands.''Oh damn! You are really a sucker for love.'' Syria laughed.Even though they were on talking terms, that still didn't stop her from taking a jibe at him when the opportunity presented itself.They both ignored her because they knew there wasn't any heat in what she said. They had gotten to the car now and Elena knew that if she got in, her mother would never forgive her for as long as she lived.''I need to go see my mother… i've been putting it off for a really long time and Andrea, if i don't see her now, s
Later on, after Syria and Andrea left for their respective homes, Elena sat down with her mom in the cozy living room, the scent of freshly brewed tea lingering in the air. It had been a long day, and Elena had something on her mind that she needed to share with her and what she didn't know yet was if her mother would accept what she had in mind. Her heart raced as she took a deep breath and began, "Mom, I've been thinking a lot about Andrea's house, and I really want to go back."Her mother looked at Elena with concern etched on her face. "Elena, I understand why you feel that way, but you need to be careful," she replied gently, her voice filled with caution. "Remember what happened the last time you were there. It was a dangerous situation, and we don't want you to get hurt."Elena nodded, acknowledging her mother's worry, but a determined spark flickered in her eyes. "I know, Mom. I remember what happened, but things are different now. Andrea and I have talked about it, and we bel
It was a warm evening, and Andrea sat with Elena in their sprawling penthouse overlooking the city skyline. As they sipped their glasses of fine wine, Andrea's face lit up with a mix of excitement and concern."Elena, I've been thinking about something," Andrea said, his voice tinged with a touch of nervousness. "Vanessa's birthday is coming up, and I thought it would be a great idea to host a party for her. After everything she went through with the kidnap episode, it's time to celebrate her recovery and bring back some joy into her life."Elena listened intently, her brow furrowing slightly. While she understood Andrea's intentions and the importance of Vanessa's recovery, she couldn't shake off her concerns about her safety. The thought of exposing Vanessa to potential risks weighed heavily on her mind."Andrea, I understand how important it is to celebrate Vanessa's recovery," Elena replied, her voice gentle yet firm. "But considering what she went through, I can't help but worry