Ava was not known for the conversation Aiden had with Leonardo. She thought he might get angry with Leonardo due to his previous day's behaviour. Aiden was in the studio. He was arranging set-ups for the new shoot. He was shocked by Ava's voice he didn't expect her there at that time.
Ava… Aiden tried to justify himself she interrupted his words.
I know you are trying to protect me. It is going on since my childhood. But now we both are grown. We know ours good and bad. We can take our decisions by ourselves. We don't need to interfere in other matters. We can solve problems with words. Not with our blows, Ava said.
I... I... tried to save you from harm Ava, Aiden said
I know you are possessive about me. For the cause, you investigate everyone around me. But all things are not bad. It's easy to be prejudiced. I was also like this before but I know him now. He is not a bad guy. Lucas's uncle is not a bad guy. Each person has their own reasons in their life to be like they are. Everyone has their own past. Ava said
Ava, do you know what are you saying about that tyrant? Aiden asked
Exactly because of this. I am telling you to stop saying this. Stop your punches. He has changed a lot. Can you understand a person if you reach out your hands instead of blowing? Ava said
Are you in your senses? Who you are protecting now? Do you know that you are jumping in front of the bullets for whom? You are talking about this all the time about this guy. You are in front of me and protecting a tyrant? You don't see. You don't hear. Are you blind? Are you deaf? Or have you fallen in love with him? Huh!! Aiden shouted
Ava was surprised by his words and went into shock
"You don't know what you are saying"
Ava went out of the studio. She was unable to breathe there. She went into thoughts of Leonardo's time spent with her so closely. She went to the mansion. The sky got dark when Ava reached there. She slowly opened the front door and went upstairs. She couldn't forget Aiden's words
"Have you fallen in love with him?"
She stopped in shock. Leonardo was standing in front of her on the stairs. Ava couldn't look at him. She tried to escape from there but Leonardo stopped.
Is everything okay? Leonardo asked
Yes, okay. I am good. Ava said and step forward. Leonardo held her arm.
Look at me. Raise your head. Look at me. Leonardo said. Ava looked after a while.
You don't seem good. There is something wrong. Tell me. Leonardo asked
There is nothing wrong. I am really good. Ava released her arm and quickly went into her room. She was not known to Aiden's words that were catching her feelings. She was not known what was going on with her. She changed and went to Lucas's room. she listened to Lucas who was asking his uncle to tell him a story. She stopped at the door.
I am going to tell you about the giant who will not hit his enemies with his punches. Leonardo said
Why uncle? Lucas asked
Because sometimes to protect your loved ones you use your heart, not your blows. You fight with your enemies with your heart. So doing that now. Leonardo said
But how uncle? Lucas asked
By understanding and listening to the heart. Like giant listens to his heart. Leonardo said
Then tell me this story. It looks amazing. Lucas said
Leonardo told him the story. Ava was happy with the new change that Ava wanted most. Leonardo went into his room. He lay on the bed and lost in beauteous Ava. On other hand, Ava couldn't sleep due to new emotions and feelings in her heart. After an hour Ava fell asleep.
"Both were on a way they both were not known to that. Their heartbeat was unstable. Both went outside of their room. It was obvious both were standing in front of each other"
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So you couldn't sleep? Leonardo asked
No, I actually was going downstairs. My water glass was empty. Ava gave him a lame excuse.
But your hands are shivering and your face is blushing. Are you okay? Leonardo asked
I am good. Ava said.
Don't tell me a lie. Leonardo got closer to her and said by looking into her eyes.
I know why you are like this. Leonardo said
What are you trying to say? Ava asked
Your look, your body trembling in front of me, your face blushed. These are revealing you. Leonardo said
I don't know what you are saying. Ava said and moved
So let me tell you clearly. You are falling in love with me. Leonardo held her arm tightly and said. Ava's eyes opened. Thank God. It was just a dream. She started deep breaths.
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Leonardo went into the kitchen and made coffee. His mood was good so he sat there and started reading assignments at the kitchen table. Ava didn't feel that Leonardo was sitting there. She took eggs to make omelette for Lucas as she saw Leonardo she couldn't control her shiver and eggs fell down. Leonardo stood up to help her. She stopped him and started cleaning the floor with tissues. Leonardo looked at Ava's behaviour she was not looking confident. Ava was not able to breathe there properly. Lucas opened the first aid box.
Uncle, what is this? Lucas asked
This is called a pulse oximeter. We check our heartbeat with this. Leonardo replied
Can you check mine? Lucas asked
Yes, look your heartbeat is normal. Leonardo put it on his finger and said after the results showed.
Can you please check my aunt's as well? Little Lucas asked. He said what Ava didn't want as her heartbeat was not stable. After happening in her dream and Aiden's words affected her.
Yes, my beetroot. Leonardo said.
I am making breakfast Lucas dear. Ava excused
Can you please come for a bit? Lucas asked
Ava came and sit with him. Leonardo put it on her finger. Ava couldn't see him.
What does my aunt's pulse say? Lucas asked.
It is very high my beetroot. Leonardo said by looking at Ava.
Are you okay? Your pulse is so high. Leonardo asked
Means uncle? What happened to your pulse aunt? Lucas asked
Nothing dear. I am good. It happens to everyone it's normal. Ava tried to cover her inner imbalance strings.
You look restless. You didn't rest last night either. Leonardo said
It's probably because of hunger. I'm good. I will be normal soon. Ava said
Leonardo looked at Ava. She pour water into a glass and drank one sip. He suspect that there was something she was hiding from him.
Can we go outside as you are saying my aunt is not well? So we will have breakfast outside. Lucas asked
Why not dear? Let's go. Leonardo said and stood up. He held the hand of Lucas and went to the lawn. Ava followed them. They went to Mr Francis's hut.
Thank you for bringing Lucas here. He would be happy to see a new place. Ava said
He came here before with me. He is well-known to Uncle Francis. Leonardo said.
I heard the story you told Lucas last night. It was very good. Ava said
Just a story. Leonardo said
Not a story. It's valuable what you said. It really amazes me. Ava said
It was you who told me that there is no single way to solve problems.
Do you remember? Ava asked
I tried to explain to Lucas that there are other ways to troubleshoot the story I told. Leonardo said
Ava smiled. Leonardo also smiled. Lucas was also very happy. They had breakfast.
You know, you both are like mother and father to me. Lucas held their hands and said.
They both looked at each other. Ava was blushing again.
You are not looking well. Leonardo said.
Nothing I will come back. I am going to wash my face and hands. Ava said and quickly went to the wash basin site. She couldn't forget Aiden's words
"Have you fallen in love with him?"
Are you okay? Leonardo came there and asked
Ava turned and looked at him. She was unable to answer him. Leonardo got closer to her.
Are you getting sick? Leonardo asked
Yes!! Yes!! I am feeling a bit cold. Ava lied
Then we should go to the hospital first. Leonardo said
No, it is not necessary. I will go home and will take a rest. Then I will be fine. Ava tried to manage her lie without breaking the real shell. Ava said.
Okay, let's go then. We should not stay here anymore. Leonardo said.
I really appreciate you! Man said
For what? What do you want? Aiden asked
We have the same problem. Leonardo Benjamin. We both hate him. Am I right? Man asked
Then? Aiden said
You beat him well. That no one can do that. I am Cam. Did you ever listen to my name? Cam asked
What do you want from me? Aiden asked
I know you are in and out of the mansion often. I know you have information about Leonardo. You have to work for me to put him in jail. Who knows? We can set up a trap for him together. Cam said
Look at me. I have nothing to do with tricks and cheats. With a mob? Never! Now get out of here. Aiden said
Look, son, even a little hit to Leonardo, work for me. I listened to you and I am leaving for you now. But I know, we will meet again. How can I know? I know because you take his name in anger. See you soon. Cam said and went out.
Aiden sat on the chair. he reminded himself of Leonardo's protection ways for Ava. the way he got close to her and looked into her eyes. he couldn't bear the pain. meanwhile, he received Sophia's message.
"dear, you do nothing to get your love. don't regret it later. leonardo is getting closer to Ava more than you can think of that"
he stood up and ran out. he followed Cam's way. Cam stopped the car. Aiden agreed to work with him. he agreed with him to tell him the information to lead Leonardo directly to the police hands.
Ava went into Leonardo's room she served him his coffee
Thanks, the last one made me fresh. Can we talk a bit? Leonardo asked. Ava turned
What makes women happy? You for example? Leonardo asked
Ava couldn't reply to him for a while.
I don't know. Ava replied
A gift on the table, with good music in an elegant restaurant, makes you happy… Leonardo asked
I... I… Lucas is waiting for me. Let's talk later. Ava said and ran out of his room.
What did he mean? And why he asked me this? Why did he want to make me happy? Ava mumbled. The phone bell rang.
"Come to my room. We need to talk about something"
"Okay. Coming"
Why did you call me? Ava opened the door and asked
Can you come here? Leonardo asked
Look at these…. What do you prefer? Leonardo opened necklace boxes
What? Sorry? Ava asked with a rude tone and turned to go into her room.
Wait. Leonardo held her arm.
Let me explain to you before you go. That's why I asked you to come here. I wanted to hear your opinion since you are here. I bought this for my brothers and Sophia's anniversary. He doesn't know about shopping even the basics. So that is why I decided to ask you. Leonardo said
"So it was not for me. Silly Ava what was you thinking about"
Is that so? I didn't know that. Ava smiled and said. She quickly changed her expressions
So what do you think, which one is good for Sophia? Leonardo asked
This one. Can be other things. Ava said
What can be? Let's sit and talk about it. Leonardo said
So we will go to the island by yacht. We will go to one of these restaurants. We will stay there for a few days. Leonardo said
James doesn't like crowded places. Do you think he will be okay there?
It will be reserved for us only. So he will be fine.
What do you say about these cuisines? Leonardo showed her a folder.
I don't know about such. I just have seen it in movies. I never wanted them so I have no idea about it. Ava said
So what do you like? Leonardo asked
I don't know. I like… very tasty
"BAKED FISH"
Both said together.
With soya sauce and Greek salad? Leonardo asked
Ava got blushed. She nodded her head.
So let's take look at the restaurants which make delicious food. Leonardo said and sat close to her to decide from the tab screen.
Ava was unable to sit with him. She was unable to control her heartbeat. She excused herself and stood up and went into her room. She saw it in the mirror.
"Ava come back to your senses. What's wrong with you? Why you can't face him?" Ava tapped her head and sat on the bed. She didn't want herself to get in trouble because of her actions. On other hand, Leonardo was also curious about trembling and blushing Ava.