Theodore POVI grabbed my suit Jacket and walked out of my room.Aria door was slightly open , I checked but she wasn’t in.“Theo?” I heard her soft voice , I turned around ... she held a cup of coffee in her hands.“Good morning.” I greeted with a smile.“Morning ... you are heading out?” She asked , seeing as I was dressed.I nodded , “yes , I have a meeting.” “Oh.” She mouthed.I walked closer to her and played with her hair .“Don’t miss me too much.” I teased.She glared playfully , I chuckled.Then Pancho approached us ,“Hey... leaving without me?” He whined.I groaned and facepalmed myself ,“God... I can’t believe you are just waking up.”He smiled sheepishly ,“I thought the meeting was in the afternoon.”I shook my head , “just meet me in the office.”I kissed Aria and left to my car.Noni walked towards me , “Theodore , you are leaving already?” I nodded.“Why don’t you take one or two men along? , since Pancho isn’t going with you.” She suggested worriedly.“There’s n
Alexandra POVI paced around angrily.I can’t believe my plan to implicate Hernando didn’t work.Well , there’s nothing that can be done.moreover , Theodore believes the Romano are responsible for the first attack on the house.It’s time to carry out my next move.“Rocco!” I called out.He ran over immediately.“Is Theodore home?” I asked .“No ma’am , he left with Pancho this morning.” He replied.“Good. Gather the men , we are going to attack the Romano mansion.”“But Ma’am , Theodore isn’t aware of this.” He argued.“If I give you an order , you do it ... don’t question me.” I barked.“Yes ma’am.” He hurried away.The men were ready with their guns.They all assembled before me at the Veranda.I stood up , “we are going to catch them off guard ... fire at the house from a distance to make it seem like an attack , am I clear?” I instructed.I turned around to see Mother Esma and Aria , they both looked confused at the scene.I smiled smugly at Aria ,“You didn’t really think i woul
Celine POVSerena Handed me a cup of water.“Try to relax ma’am.” She said.“How can I relax? , Giovanni almost got himself killed!.” I stressed.“I know , but it’s still important you calm down ... for your health and that of the baby.” She added.I touched my belly and smiled.When I discovered I was Pregnant , joy filled my soul.After i had Martina , We waited for a long time before we had Paola.I had series of miscarriage which made childbearing difficult , but we eventually had little Paolita.But I really want a male child because Giovanni is ready to make Simon the heir over everything and I can’t allow that.If I can give birth to a boy , I’m sure his mind would change.I rubbed my belly again and muttered,“I love you son.”Then Giovanni walked in looking all sober , he squatted in front of me and kissed my hands.“I’m sorry you were stressed today.” He apologised.“You were ready to die without even considering any of us.” I chided.“I’m really sorry.” He said again and t
Theodore POVIt's almost midnight now.I couldn’t sleep, I called the Police department to confirm if there was any progress with their search but still nothing.I ran my hands through my hair.Then Noni walked in.“Theodore?.” She called gently.I kept mute and turned the other way backing her.“Grandson, please let’s talk... I know you are angry with me, even though I don’t understand why.You have always planned to attack the Romanos and I tried to do that but you stopped me.” She grumbled.“Did you even consider they are innocent people in that house?.” I asked in disbelief.“You didn’t care about that before, Aria has really messed up with your mind.” She rolled her eyes.I sprang up angrily, “This isn’t about Aria!... It’s about you and what you are hiding from me.” “What are you talking about?” She eyed me.“What other enemies do we have apart from the Romano?... I keep asking but you always deny it.First I was attacked, now Aria was kidnapped!, who is behind all this!.” I ye
Alexandra POVAria keeps messing up my plans.Though I wonder who was behind her kidnap, is there another person plotting against me?I paced around in thoughts.But That isn’t my problem now, I don’t think I have the upper hand on Theodore anymore and it’s all because of Aria.If she’s gone, he would turn to me fully.I sat on my bed as I played with the rosary.That Simon was crazy in love with Aria, he still is.He can be useful in helping me get rid of her.Though it will be impossible for Aria to be with Simon but all I need to do is prove to Theodore that Aria is planning on leaving him.With enough proof, their relationship will be shaken.Theodore is a Possessive man, he doesn’t even want to see Simon around Aria, so the thought of her leaving would really provoke him.I walked outside my room and called out for Rocco.“Yes ma’am.” He approached me immediately.“Tell your men to confirm the location of Simon Romano.” I instructed.After few minutes, he returned with feedback.
Simon POVAfter meeting with Alexandra, I thought about what she said carefully.I would want nothing else than for Aria to come with me but it’s time for me to stop deceiving myself.It’s so evident that Aria loves Theodore with all her heart.I will always love her but the best I can do now is just protect her, especially from Alexandra.Alexandra thinks she’s got me on her side, and that’s exactly what I need.So I have decided to tell Theodore about his Grandmother’s plan.What I’m about to do is really hard for me, but for Aria’s sake.I stepped out of my car and walked over to him.He had the usual scowl on his face directed towards me.“Why did you request to meet?.” He asked coldly.I placed my hands in my pants pocket and stood uprightly,“I don’t care about you and as much as I detest you, Aria is someone we both care about and I intend to protect her anyway I can, that’s why you need to know what your grandmother is up to.” He cringed his forehead in confusion,“What are y
Theodore POVMe and Aria spent the night at one of my hotels, I didn’t want to go back to the mansion.Seeing Noni right now would just make everything hurt more.She already called several times and I refused to pick, Pancho called too and asked where I was, but I refused to let him know because he would definitely tell grandmother.For now I just want to be alone with the only woman who brings me Peace, Aria.The sun was up already, this is the longest I have slept in a while and it’s all because of her.Sleeping while next to her comes so easily, I don’t even need my sleeping pills.I looked at her, she was still sound asleep, yet looking so flawless and beautiful.I traced my fingers across her porcelain skin.I really don’t know what i did to deserve her love and trust.Even judging on how I treated her all in the name of revenge.I deeply regret what I did, but in a selfish way I’m happy, because I would never had met a wonderful woman such as her.I want to do things right from
Theodore POVWe arrived at the address Hernando gave to me.I know I shouldn’t be trusting him or anything he tells me, but I can’t just help but wonder if it may be true.The house was located in a town called Cefalu.It was a hour drive.After series of direction, we finally got there.We came out of the car and met with a small but cozy bungalow on a low hill.It was traditional but beautiful.I looked around the compound, it was really neat and had flowers surrounding it.‘Is this where my mom grew up? Would it feel like her here?, would I feel her presence maybe?.’ Different thoughts ran through my head.“Theodore?.” Aria called pulling me out of my thoughts.“Come on, we have to go in.” She smiled.We knocked at the door but no one answered, I tried knocking again but the door flew open.It seems it was unlock.We both looked at each other and shrugged, we entered inside quietly.The house wasn’t that Spacious, but it contained all it’s properties.I looked around and then saw