Theodore POVAfter making sure Aria was okay , I called Pancho and told him what happened.He insisted that he was coming over with some men to pick us up , I agreed ... it would be better to just return to the mansion , at least for now.I looked at Aria , she was still shaking , she must have had a fright.I squatted in front of her and took her hands in mine.“Hey , it’s okay ... we are okay.” I reassured and kissed her knuckles.“Can ... we ... go back to the mansion?” She asked shakily.I nodded.Pancho and the men arrived , with their guns fully loaded , Incase of another attack.We arrived at the mansion , it was late midnight already but Noni and everyone else were still awake , I guess they are worried , Pancho must have told them.“Nipote!” Noni cried out immediately she saw me and ran to embrace me.“Are you okay , are you hurt?” She asked worriedly.“I’m fine Noni , we are fine.” I replied soothingly in order to calm her down.“I knew you shouldn’t have left , it’s too ris

Aria POV I woke up to the scent of flowers.I slowly opened my eyes to see Theo with a bouquet of fresh roses .“Good morning Beautiful.” He greeted with a smile handing me the flowers.I blushed and collected them.“To what do I owe this lovely gesture?” I smiled.“Beautiful flowers like this belongs to a beautiful woman like you.” He commented staring intensely at me.I blushed deeper , I can’t help it.“I fear You are becoming too soft Mr Galterio .” I joked.“Well , I’m only like this to you . you are very lucky you get to see this side of me Pumpkin.” He teased.I laughed , “Pumpkin?.” He scratched his beard nervously , “too cheesy?.”I smiled , “I love anything you call me.”He leaned and gave a peck on my lips .“Aren’t you angry about yesterday ... because of Simon?..” I asked as I played with the hem of my gown.He raised my face up with his index finger , “it’s quite the opposite Princess , I’m exhilarated ... you declared your feelings for me in front of everyone , I was

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

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

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