Isabella thanked Leonardo for bringing her up in the business industry, making her name, and holding her finger as an elder brother and a father. Ava didn't know the truth. She cried and went back to her room. After Isabella went to her home. Leonardo asked Watson to send Ava to his study room. Ava refused to come as she told him she was busy somewhere. Leonardo went into her room.
You didn't come? I called you. Leonardo said
Can you see I am busy? Ava said without looking at him.
We have to set up the company work. So I wanted you to come there. Leonardo said
Company work? You work well. I don't mind you can do it by yourself. Ava said
I needed you to help out. Leonardo said
Oh! I see. Isabella is a good girl. She can help you better. I said, Isabella. You may ask her. Please. Now with your permission, I need to work. Ava said
Leonardo looked at her with wonder. He went into the balcony of his room. He was not known even the problem could be Isabella's presence and misunderstanding. As he never understood women's problems as he thought it difficult to understand. He was unable to solve the tangled problem in his mind.
What is bothering her that she isn't sharing with me? But I know she is bothering something important to her. Leonardo said to himself. Watson asked about his condition as he felt worried about something. Leonardo shared about Ava's behaviour.
She doesn't need a doctor. She needs to get relax probably she is under the stress of marriage as it's a big responsibility whether it's real or fake. Smiling is the cure for stress. Smile… Watson said
The next day, she went out of the mansion without taking her car. She didn't get a taxi from the way and kept walking towards Mrs Jasmine's home. Leonardo checked her room he didn't find Ava there. He went downstairs, Millie informed him that she didn't go out in her car or taxi. Leonardo quickly rushes his car. He saw walking Ava. He stopped his car near her.
I told you to inform me when you go out. You didn't take the car. Why you are walking in this cold? Leonardo asked
I wanted to walk. I needed fresh air. Ava said
With this luggage bag? Give it to me. Leonardo said
I can go by myself. Ava said
Sit in the car. I said. Leonardo took the luggage bag and nodded his head. Ava looked at him and sat in the car. Leonardo drove towards the seaside.
I was going to Mrs Jasmine. Ava said
We will go somewhere first then towards aunt. Leonardo said
Where? Ava asked. Leonardo looked at her and didn't reply. They reached the seaside. Leonardo brought two croissants and two coffee items and sat with Ava.
I am not hungry. Why did you bother me? Ava asked
We both know what happens when you don't have breakfast. Leonardo tried to gather her attention to him.
Ava looked at smiling Leonardo who took both croissants and started measuring them. Ava smiled to see him. But instantly she was reminded of Isabella hugging him. He looked away. And took a croissant from his hand. Leonardo tried to relax Ava. He told her a story. Ava smiled as she felt Leonardo forcibly smiling. Leonardo also got relaxed. Meanwhile, Isabella called him. Ava read her name on the screen. Her mood again turned off. Ava looked at him and quickly went towards the car. Leonardo dropped her at Mrs Jasmine's home. He again went to the seaside. Vanessa arrived on time. Ava opened the luggage bag and opened her wedding dress.
Actually, I thought I should show my half mother who is now my all. Also, my bestie could see it as well. Lucas's uncle insisted me set it up from the tailor but I wanted my mother to do this fitting. Ava said
Lucas's uncle. Sweetie when will you take his name? You are going to marry love birds… Vanessa humoured.
Don't tease me, Vanessa. Ava said
Go my girl wear it. I will see. Mrs Jasmine said
Vanessa, can you please come in? I can't fasten it. Ava called her to the room
Oh my God. Damn pretty, my princess. Leonardo will die after looking at my Cinderella. Vanessa said
If it is done then tell. Ava said
Yes, come out. It's done. Ava went into the lounge.
Oh, you look like a real Cinderella. Mrs Jasmine said
Aunt… is it so? Please don't … Ava said
Come here. I hug you. Mrs Jasmine stood up and hugged her. Meanwhile, the doorbell rang.
I will check. Vanessa said
Aiden! You? Vanessa opened the door.
You left your laptop bag in the studio while leaving in hurry. So I thought I should give you. Aiden said. Aiden's eyes stopped on beauteous Ava who turned around as she was showing her dress to Mrs Jasmine. His eyes filled with tears.
Come inside. Vanessa said
No. I have jobs to do. Bye. Aiden said and went studio in anger. Vanessa didn't know why he behaved strangely at his own house. She went inside and started looking at her dress fittings. The doorbell rang again.
I will check. You keep working. Mrs Jasmine said
Hi son. Welcome. She said
Thank you. How are you Jasmine's mother? I came here to pick her up. Leonardo said
I am good. Thank you. She is working on her dress. Come inside I will serve you coffee. Mrs Jasmine said
I don't want to bother you. Leonardo said
Ah! Come in. you call me mother Jasmine and asking not to bother. Come in. she said
Leonardo went to the lounge. He went frozen after looking at Ava in a wedding dress.
Welcome, Mr Leonardo. Vanessa said. Leonardo was like as if he didn't listen to her.
I will change my dress now. Ava said and quickly went into the room
Vanessa's grandmother entered the house.
Oh! Wow! How tall boy. Leonardo Benjamin? Mrs Elizabeth asked
Leonardo nodded his heart. Both old women sat left and right to him. Leonardo sat quite
So you look brave, and well-built boy. How is your business, my big boy? She asked
Well. Leonardo answered
What kind of trade is that? She asked
You can say it Import-Export. Leonardo replied
What are you buying and selling? She asked
Electricity, electronics, transportation, wood, and property. Leonardo replied with a calm mood. Vanessa and Mrs Jasmine got anxious.
How many employees do you have? She asked
Round about five thousand. Leonardo replied
Oh my god. What are you saying? If you gather them you will fill the city probably. You don't show yourself rich. But you are rich as I had a friend when I was young. Look how a young boy became a boss. Mrs Elizabeth tapped his shoulder tightly. She took his interview in a moment. Vanessa and Mrs Jasmine kept silent as they knew Leonardo was a harsh man.
I am ready. Thank you, everyone. Please, I am a sorry aunt for disturbing you. Ava said
Ava brings Leonardo to my home next time. Okay? Mrs Elizabeth again tapped his shoulder tightly.
Sure aunt. I will. Ava said
Both went out. Leonardo again started smiling. Ava looked at him but kept her mood serious. They went to the mansion.
Why did you arrive earlier? Ava asked
Totally opposite. I arrived late. I have been late here. Leonardo came out of the car and raised his hand.
Ava smiled and held his hand. They entered the mansion.
Leonardo, I was waiting for you for half hour. Are you available? As you promised so Can we work? Isabella asked
Sure. Would you like to have coffee with us? Leonardo asked Ava
No! No! Ava behaved as if she didn't want Isabella in the mansion.
I mean I have work and I have to see Lucas. So you guys carry on. Ava said and went upstairs.
What was that? What happens to her suddenly? Something went wrong.
I am coming. You sit in the lounge. Leonardo said to Isabella and followed Ava. He went upstairs and held the hand of Ava and quickly went into his room.
Tell me now. What happened to you? Why your facial expressions changed when you enter in the mansion? Leonardo asked
Nothing is happening I told you I have work to do. Ava said
It's not about work. Tell me what is bothering you? What about these childish behaviours? Leonardo asked
Childish?!! Ava raised her tone
Yes. Childish. Leonardo replied
What could be bothering me? Isabella! Is it appropriate for a committed man to behave like this? Ava said
What behaviour?
Just the same as a moment before. Since she came you both have unnecessary sincerity. Face to face. Someone who sees you may think that you are still… though it's a fake marriage we are getting married in real. We are making others believe in our marriage. Aren't we? Is it okay to behave like this? Behaviours like hugging, closeness or something like that. Also, she is your ex-girlfriend. Ava threw a bundle of questions. Leonardo looked at her with mixed feelings and smiled.
Who said she is my ex? She has never been my girlfriend or something. She is a legacy of my late business partner. Nothing else. No one else could be. Leonardo said
Oh. I was thinking…. Ava mumbled
If someone saw you like that, they would think that you are jealous. Leonardo came closer and said in her ear.
I …. We are trying to make people believe. I mean this can cause misunderstandings. We are engaged…. For this reason…. For this reason… Ava said and ran into her room. Leonardo smiled.
She is jealous of me! Leonardo mumbled
He is thinking that I am jealous of him! Oh my god. What I have done. Ava mumbled
If she is jealous of me. It means she loves me. Leonardo mumbled.
He found out everything. How foolish I am. He thinks that I am jealous of him but…. I am not jealous of him. What should I do? Ava asked herself. She came out of her room.
This girl is thinking unnecessarily but it is interesting that she felt jealous. Leonardo mumbled
After Isabella finished her work. She came downstairs with Leonardo.
Isabella is going. Leonardo said to Ava. She turned around.
Okay. I will see off her to the door. Ava said. Isabella started walking with her towards the door. Leonardo looked at Ava and followed both of them.
You were too much busy with your work. So we couldn't get to know each other well. I hope we can meet often from now on. Ava said
Leonardo is so lucky to have a fiancé like you. I am so happy for both of you. It is obvious that you love him. A women's eyes shine when she is in love. I wish you both happiness. Isabella said. Ava looked around.
I wish I could attend your wedding but I have to go to Italy for business workouts. So I will be back as soon as possible so we will become good friends. Isabella said
You are always welcome. Nice to meet you. Ava said. She managed her emotions and feelings. Leonardo looked at her with surprise. After Ava closed the door. Ava couldn't turn towards Leonardo. Later she encouraged herself and turned around.
Are you sure? Leonardo asked
What? Ava raised her eyebrows
Do you really want Isabella to come here again? Leonardo asked
Why wouldn't I want to? Ava asked
Hmm…
She is really good girl. Ava said. She tried to escape from Leonardo's eyes. She quickly went upstairs.
Leonardo smiled. And followed her. He went upstairs. He thought something and went into his room.
"If you think that I am jealous of you. Then you are wrong. Still, we have to show people an impression of a committed couple. I behaved as situations needed so. Ah. I did good practice. These are good words to make him clear" Ava said to her in front of the mirror then she went into Leonardo's room.
We need to talk. Ava said
Leonardo raised his head.
I want to say… I… wanted…
Yes. You tell me, I am listening. Leonardo said
It is about Isabella. You misunderstood me. I …. Ava said and stopped
In fact, you pretended to people to be jealous of me. All things considered, it is a fake marriage. We need to make everyone believe in us. So you reacted as normal girlfriends do. Right?
Hmm… yes. Ava nodded her head.
You played your part well. You succeed. Leonardo said
I... I better go now… Ava said
Wait. I didn't say my part. Leonardo said. Ava got frozen in her place.
We have to be real. Right? Leonardo asked and smiled
Yes. Then? Ava asked
Nothing for now. You can go. Leonardo said
The next day, Leonardo went into Lucas's room. Ava and Lucas were talking with each other.
Good morning beetroot! Leonardo said
Let's do breakfast and then we three will go for mine and your dress for the wedding.
O yeah! Lucas shouted with happiness.
Aunt will you do the rehearsal or will go with us? Lucas asked
Which rehearsal my sweetheart? Ava asked and hid her eyes from Leonardo
That you told me last night that you have to rehearse before the speech. So will you? Lucas asked
Come, dear. We are getting late for breakfast. Ava looked at Leonardo with shyness and went downstairs with Lucas.
So she did rehearsal before talking to me!! Leonardo mumbled with a huge smile and went downstairs.
Why did you call me? Sophia asked
I don't want to lose Ava. Tell me what I should do. Aiden asked
Are you sure? I warn you from the start to make your hands dirty to not to lose her. You took the best decision. You can be sure that you will not regret it. I will tell you everything. You will be provided with huge money as well. Wait for my call now. Sophia said
Sister, it was like I fell into the fire and I came out. When I went into Ava's room. First I couldn't find her phone. I checked her room and then found her under the blanket. I opened her bank account I needed to log in I couldn't find her passcode. I tried Lucas's birthday in a different manner but failed. Later I found a picture in her diary. In that, there is a date mentioned with the caption "the first time I met Lucas". I used that and I got successful. I transferred the amount you said. But when the proceeding was about to finish. Rosa reached there. As she put her hand on the door I felt my body get paralyzed. And that moment Ava's phone dropped. I was afraid that she may open the door. Meanwhile, Millie called her to Lucas's room. She went there. Thank god. I escaped. Otherwise, I could be in danger due to that woman. Emma was huffing.
Calm down, my girl. Well-done. It was also quite difficult for me also to stop Ava downstairs with the event organizers. she ten times stood up to take her phone. as she started walking towards the stairs my breath also went down in that moments. but thanks to the organizer who made Leonardo busy in asking Ava's favourites and he was replying and making Ava surprised there. You solved the puzzle. Let's see Ava's meeting with Aiden. We will get our material after their meeting. Aiden is the root of our plan's success. Let's pray he works well for that. Sophia hugged Emma.
Ava and Leonardo were getting closer to each other day by day. Whereas Emma and Sophia were successfully planning to separate both of them by enrooting hate in both of them.