Theodore POV “Ah, Mr De’leon, you are here, let’s go to the garden.” Mr Giovanni Romano welcomed us. “This is my aunt Salma and my cousin, Renee.” I introduced aunt Salma and Reneè. “You are all welcome.” Celine flashed a wide smile.My eyes involuntarily checked around the room for Aria, but she wasn’t present. “Honestly I have to say, this union will definitely be the best for our families.” Mr Romano exclaimed with a stupid grin. I mentally rolled my eyes wishing we would just get this over with . Aunt Salma cleared her throat and spoke up,“so where is our bride?”“Oh, Celine dear, please call her in.” He beckoned to his wife . The door opened, but it wasn’t Aria. It was Martina, their second daughter. My jaw clenched in anger, what does he think he’s trying to do?.“What is this Mr Romano?” I asked coldly. Aunt Salma and Renee stared at me in confusion.“This isn’t the daughter I chose, I chose Aria, your first daughter.” I gritted, trying to control the rage I was feeli
Aria POV I was doing the dishes in the kitchen when suddenly Becca rushed in screaming,“Girl!”“Ugh Becca!, your screams would eventually damage my poor eardrums one day.” Ma’am Serena groaned.“Sorry aunt Serena.” She giggled.“But you have to come to the Veranda now Aria, Mr De’Leon Relatives are here, his aunt Salma and cousin Renee. Oh my days, they came with a lot of gifts, they said it’s all from Theodore.” She exclaimed with an excited squeal.I tilted my head in confusion, “Really?” “Of course girl, I told you, he’s so into you.” She gushed dramatically.“Alright dear, you should go , don’t keep them waiting. I will prepare some snacks and bring them along.” Ma’am Serena offered with a smile.I muttered a thank you before Becca squealed again and took my hands, pulling me out of the kitchen.I got to the Veranda and Becca was right; there was a lot of gifts bags, wow!.“Hi Ma’am.” I greeted the older woman politely.“Call me aunt Salma dear.” She smiled at me, then turned to
Aria POV“You look so beautiful dear.” Ma’am Serena complimented.“Thank you.” I muttered with a smile.I was presently wearing one of the dresses Theodore bought.I ran my hands over the red dress , it was so beautiful, It was beaded and it hugged my curves well.“Red is definitely your color girl, Theodore is definitely going to drool when he sees you.” Becca gushed excitedly.“Oh Becca, come on let’s go, we have a lot to prepare.” Ma’am Serena playfully dragged her away to the kitchen.The engagement ceremony would be staring in a few hours.I stood in front of the mirror as I touched my hair, how am I even going to style it?I looked at the makeup kit on my bed, also bought by Theodore.I sighed and opened it up.“You can do this Aria.” I encouraged myself.I was nervous because I have never tried applying makeup before.I took out the powder brush, suddenly the door opened.“Oh Aria.” Becca sang out with a wide smile.I turned around to see her standing by the door with two other
Aria POVThe day is finally here.I stroked my hands over the wedding dress and smiled.I sighed as I sat down. What will I give to have my mom here with me? I wondered sadly, blinking back the tears threatening to fall.I walked to the kitchen. “Good morning,” I smiled widely at Ma’am Serena and Becca. “Morning, dear,” Ma’am Serena smiled back. “Morning to the latest bride in town,” Becca squealed. I chuckled. “Is there anything I can help with?” I offered. “What nonsense, girl? Today is your wedding day, you are absolutely doing nothing but looking beautiful,” Ma’am Serena refuted.“But I…” She cut me off. “No, dear, this is your special day, a day every girl dreams of from the day she was born,” she argued, then flashed me a warm smile.Instinctively, I leaned in to hug her. “Thank you so much for everything,” I whispered, my voice breaking down at the end. She rubbed my back soothingly.“Now let’s get you ready, the makeup artists are here already,” Becca chirped excitedly,
Simon POV“No, Aria!" I yelled as I saw them drive away.I pushed him away, grabbed my gun, and shot it in the air,"Don't try to stop me, I'll hurt you," I warned him as I headed to my car.Everyone came out now, probably because of the loud gunshot."What's happening, Simon?" Uncle shouted, walking towards me."Don't stop me, Uncle. I'm going to get her," I argued.Then a loud shriek came out, diverting us from our talk."No!""Paola, please open your eyes, please," Martina cried.We all rushed to where she was. Paola sprawled out on the floor, blood coming out from the side of her head."Paola!" Aunt Celine wailed, pulling Paola’s little unconscious body into her arms.I stepped back in shock as I tugged at my hair. What have I done?."Call the ambulance!" Uncle shouted, snatching the gun from me."What have you done, Simon? Just pray nothing happens to her, pray!"The ambulance came, and we all rushed to the hospital.The nurses put her on a stretcher and wheeled her to the operati
Aria's POVI sensed Theo's anger as he tightly gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles turning white."Theo?" I called out gently."He declared his love for you, Aria," he gritted through his teeth."Th...""How dare he claim what is mine!" He growled, hitting the steering wheel.I flinched at his outburst of anger, he noticed and turned to me, his angry eyes softening."I'm sorry," he apologized, kissing my knuckles softly.I placed my hands on his, "he was drunk, obviously he didn't know what he was saying.""He didn't look drunk. If I wasn't there, he would have taken you," he insisted."But you were there," I retorted, feeling upset."What if I wasn't, Aria!" He yelled slightly "But you were! Simon is like my brother, he won't do anything to hurt me," I yelled back, huffing and facing the window.Suddenly, the car stopped."What happened?" I asked worriedly."I don't know. I will check," he got out of the car and opened the hood.“Nothing is a wrong here!.” He informed and then
Theodore POVI gulped down my drink and ran my hands through my hair.“You are still thinking of Aria?” Pancho Walked in.“I’m not.” I lied.I couldn’t stop thinking about her , I have this pain in my heart that wouldn’t go away.It has been there since that morning I left , it’s been 3days .Three days since Noni (grandmother) took her away from the cottage.
Theodore POVI walked out of the dungeon , I could still hear her sobs .I gulped bitterly , my hands itched to hold her, to stroke her hair , to feel her soft skin.I ran a hand over my hair , I was frustrated.I walked into the kitchen and met mother Elsa.I sighed and sat down, she turned around to face me with a smile on her face , she walked closer and stroked my hair .I closed my eyes and enjoyed it.