She narrowed her eyes. "Did you get a call from your wife?"
"Not married." Why would April make this assumption?"Well, it seemed like her were the only two reasons I could think of why you would leave her like that." "
When Aquila picked up the pen and started to click, he swallowed. Should he tell April ? What if she told Atiya ? He swallowed as his resolve wavered under her watch. April sighed and opened his wallet. She took out her thermos and put it on his desk. After opening her lid, she poured coffee into it. She was eerily quiet. Aquila had never experienced anything like this with her. What should he say? "April ?"
She looked over the cup at him. When she finished drinking, she put it on the table. "I'm sorry," she said, pressing her lips lightly. "I need energy for the long day ahead."
"what are you talking about?"
She waved at him. "I'll stay here until you decide to tell me what's going on."
Aquila leaned back in her chair and watched her. Was she serious? "April , I don't think it's going to work." It doesn't matter if he really wanted it. She slammed her hands on the table. "Don't give it away. I saw you two together. You're perfect. What's stopping you from being together? Pout her in the store today." Judging by the way you were kissing, I'm sure your kiss was pretty spectacular," she raised her eyebrows. Memories of the previous night flooded my mind and my heart beat faster. She was right It was a breathtaking sight, like fireworks going off. He never had feelings like this for anyone. Everytime. "But it was my company that bankrupted her father's company in April ." The words echoed heavily in the air. April took another sip and seemed to ponder his declaration in her mind. "So?"
Aquila coughed. "I think that's pretty big for Atiya ."
"Tell me a story," April said, leaning back in her chair and pressing his fingertips together. "Alberto actually wanted to get married a year before we decided to date her. We had only known each other for half a year, but we knew we were meant to be together. "
She leaned forward and straightened her expression. "And yes, I believe in soulmates." After another sip, she put down her cup and looked up at him again. "I said no. For some stupid reason I had to make sure everything was okay. His mother hated me." About the fact that I am not pure Italian. I told Alberto that I would not marry her until she agreed. "
Tears welled up in her eyes as she rummaged through her purse. Finally she came out with a handkerchief. "Alberto didn't want to wait. He didn't waste the time we spent together waiting for his mother's approval. I was stubborn and postponed the wedding. Eventually he got his way and I agreed to go on a date," she patted herself in the eye. "And you know how it ended. I wasted precious time with the man I love because there was something I couldn't change. His mother never agreed." I guess. I could have had a happy marriage, but my fiancé passed away. "
She frowned. "Atiya doesn't know what she wants. She seems to think it would be a disgrace to her father to love you. Certainly, he doesn't want someone to come in and push her out." But I know for a fact that he never wanted her to put up with it."
Aquila stared at her. "Do you think it's better to continue? Never tell her?"
April shrugged her shoulders. "You can't change the past. Why think about it? Especially when Atiya uses it as a reason she's not happy."
Aquila picked up a pen from his desk and sat down. This thought did not feel good to him. But neither of them left Atiya . Perhaps he should keep this information to himself. At least until the right time. April sighed and tapped her finger on his desk. "What about this? Arrange a trip. Take her to Carlton Villa. It's a rundown mansion on 1,000 Islands. Her dream is to restore it and turn it into a bed and breakfast." Was."
Every summer her father would take her on a boat to explore the area. Let her ashes be scattered. If you still feel the need to tell her, be my guest." April wiped her nose and threw her tissue in the trash. "How are you going to get her to do that? Last night I told her we were from different worlds. '' He was sure she didn't want to talk to him now. Not after what he said last night. Will she forgive him? April waved at him. "I will cover that. Just build a road there and build a heated tent or something. The island will freeze. ' She got up and picked up her handbag. "But you're a millionaire. I'm sure you'll find something."
Aquila watched as she turned her back and walked towards the office door. "Ah, before I forget, thank you for transforming me. I have a lot of plans. "
"Of course."
She gave him a mischievous smile. "Oh, I should warn you. Atiya isn't too happy about that, but I'm sure it's not too much for you." She nodded and left his office. . Aquila leaned back in his chair, his head confused by what had just happened. Part of his heart was excited to meet Atiya . The rest of him was worried. What if she doesn't come? He staged everything just to get her to turn away. He shook his head, reached out his hand and pressed the intercom button. Better do it now before he loses his nerve. He owed Atiya to help her. After all, she helped him, didn't she? "Yes, Mr. Scott ?"
"Could you come in, Lennie? I need your help with a plan."