[ Aitana ]The revelation about Maximus's true identity had stuck me like a thunderbolt during a massive storm and the night hours felt like eternity as sleep didn't kiss my burning eyes even for a second until Alessandro said sweet nothings and caressed my hairs.The next day, I woke up to an empty next spot, the solar brightness inside the room indicated that it was around noon and Alessandro had gone to his work place.My prediction was right, the digital watch on my bedside table showed eleven forty in the morning. I slept for good hours, thanks to my caring husband. I felt my head lighter than the last night.Lazily slipping out of the bed, I grabbed my clothes and rushed to the bathroom for a quick shower. I didn't had a mood to go for work. The place holds so many memories with Maximus and going there would only do worse with my mental state.I also skipped work out and promised another hour for the next day for today.By the time, I made my way to the kitchen to grab a strong g
[ Aitana ]The evening rolled in, Alessandro texted me to be ready by seven so he could send someone to pick me up from his way to the venue my brother and he decided on. They kept it a surprise for me knowing how I despise surprises as I am not good at keeping the curiosity poking my guts.I picked a sleeveless champagne red gown with sweetheart neck and a slit on the thigh. The back was also very hollow revealing almost my waist. I was going to receive a good lecture from Alessandro on choosing this dress for a dinner at a public place and I love to tease him. I tied my hairs into a French bun and completed my look with natural make up and pearl jewelries.A knock on the door indicated that he had sent someone to pick me up."Aitana, your carrier is here." Rita's voice came from the other side of the door."Coming in a minute."I replied.With a last glance at my reflection just to ensure I looked fine, I collected my clutch and phone before heading out of my room."You're looking li
[ Aitana ]"Chase?" I narrowed my eyes at my brother for a better explanation, he grinned coyly and looked at his right side where the girl was standing with a perfect smile on her beautiful face."Good evening, Miss Grayson. I know you're wondering that we met before, so yes, your prediction is right. I am a practitioner doctor at the same hospital where you had been treated."She spoke confidently and stretched out her hand for a formal handshake."Dr. Everleigh Walker, am I right?"I shook her hand."Absolutely right and I am your brother's girlfriend."She blinked her eyes but it surprised me while the two men stood there unaffected."So, I am the last person who is introduced to my brother's girlfriend?"I glared at Alessandro."Don't look at me like this, mio bella. Your own brother wanted to introduce his girlfriend to you in person. This double date was his idea so you should better confront him."Alessandro pointed his finger at Chase who looked everywhere but at me."I'll deal wi
[ Alessandro De Niro ]"I am sorry, mio amore. The evening didn't turn out like we planned it for all of us." I held her knuckles and dropped an apology kiss there."I see it differently, my love."She kissed my hands one by one.Her hair locks were waving with the mild cold breeze in the midnight hour of the new year. We were on our most comfortable spot, our rooftop gazing at the firework in the sky.We just bade bye to other friends and tucked a heavily drunk Chase into the bed in our guestroom and now it was only two of us. We partied hard at the club for a couple of hours which helped my best friend to get his mind off from the girl he took seriously for the first time but she turned out to be a gold digger."You always look at the brighter side, Ana and it makes me fall more for you, you know that right?"I pulled her into my arms and laid us down on the cushioned mattress."I wish this new year will bring only happiness for us, Aless. I am tired of this life full of heartache, bet
[ Aitana ]"Seriously, Aless!" I screamed throwing the wet towel on my dressed husband.He was typing away on his phone when the towel landed directly on his face ruining a few locks of his combed hairs."What do I do, kitten?"He pretended to be clueless of what blunder he made last night."This, I am talking about this big blue mark on my cleavage, Mr. Horny, how am I supposed to hide it from the people's eyes, specially at my work place?"I jabbed my finger on the blue hickey which was mocking at me if challenging me to hide it that I found a very hard task to do.A playful smile crept on his sexy red lips. I hate it when I gave it to him."You don't need to hide it, looks looks good on you like the jewel upon the Princess's crown."He sang poetically tracing his thumb over the mark."Alessandro, I do not want to look like I hooked up for a one night stand or I had a wild night. A museum is a place for everyone, old and kids. Don't you think it will throw bad impact on children?"I sta
[ Aitana ]"Is everything fine with you, Ana? You seem off?" Alessandro's soft voice snapped me out of my reverie.I looked around myself and realized, I sat on the same spot when I entered in the diner and encountered with Maximus. My guts cringed from insides.I licked my lips hesitantly and rose on my numb feet."You're are thirty minutes late?"I glanced down at my watch, it showed around seven."Sorry, love I got stuck in the traffic that's why I am late.I texted you but I see you didn't read it, did you?"He ushered us out of the small diner to where he parked his car, I spotted his men in formal clothes standing everywhere."I am sorry, I..was..actually I met Maximus."I sighed and dared to look at him whose jaw clenched upon hearing this from me,"I went to the diner to grab a coffee and wait for you there when he came here, uninvited or may be he stalked me. His behavior wasn't unsual neither did I tell him what we know about him. I thought to discuss it with you first."I added.
[ Aitana ]"So, you're telling me that your father stole money from your share?"Alessandro asked me pouring ourselves whiskey in two glasses and handed one to me."Yes, he did and the amount is quite noticeable. The money was all white, nota single penny was earned from the illegal business and I wish to save it for the future of our children. Call me a hypocrate, but as much as I love to spend the money we make through our illegal trade, I do not wish to grow my kids by this dirty money that's what I would never change as long as things functions according to me."I sipped and let the bitter burning liquid soothe my aching head."What do you want me to do, retrieve the lost money in my own ways or save the remaining amount by involving law which means jeopardizing our own dirty secrets."He offered me two choices and it was most difficult decision to make."Honestly...I don't know what do to anymore, Aless. I am confused, I am tired and I want this all to end as soon as possible. I fee
[ Aitana ]"Ms. Aitana, you're implying that the will of your grandfather comes in effect on the day you turned twenty one, which means for last two years, you waited for nothing. You could have claimed it back why now when everything is running smoothly." One of the old board member with a dry expression on his wrinkled bony face said in a baritone."Isn't it obvious that sooner or later she must inherit her rights, Sir?" Alessandro dealt with the old hag as I had no trust on my anger."No, we're not saying this. Please don't twist our words. Our concern is mainly focused on her capabilities to run a successful company, which had been abandoned by Graysons since the death of Mr. Leonard Grayson, her grandfather. Unfortunately, her father, Mr. Liam Grayson showed no interest in running the company after his father and transferred all the accountable responsibilities on Mr. Jake Wilson."The old wreck, pointed his finger at Mr. Wilson who pretended his best to act neutral in the tensed