" You have gotten everything of her Aurora. I'm really proud of you too. You are saving people, treating the betrayers families just like your own. You are just so kind like your mom. Thanks dear."
" I'm not kind like her aunty. I have bad sides too. You haven't see them."
" Your mom had them too. I have seen them all dear. She had one time tested me by killing a man mercilessly in front of me to see that if I will be her best friend even after seeing her psycho side. I have seen her bad sides too. But that didn't stop me being her friend because I knew all of her good sides too." She said smiling.
" Oh my god aunty you won't believe Queen has done that too with me and Sofia." Antonia said. Lara's mom chuckled.
" You are just another version of her." Harry said.
" Do you know their love story aunty? Dad doesn't tell me much about it."
" I have seen their whole journey dear but sadly I wasn't able to be present in their wedding as I was in Russia."
" Mom was really sad about it then."
" Yeah she was. She didn't talk to me for days."
" How did you break contact aunty?" Sofia asked.
" That's the saddest part dear. Lara's father and I got into an accident. He died and all became a mess. That's how we lost contact. I know she tried to find me but as Russia was dangerous for them maybe they weren't able to look for me properly." Aurora nodded.
" Yeah. Russian mafias were really horrible that time. Though we are now in a alliance." Antonia said.
" That was really a hard time dear." Lara's mom sighed.
" I'm sorry on behalf of mom aunty. I know she wanted to be by your side at that time but wasn't able to. But I'll be by your side from now on no matter what." Aurora said hugging her.
Lara's mom smiled. " You have done that already dear. You have saved our lives. My daughter is a dumb to accept that kind of offer. You have brought her in right path. Thank you Aurora."
" Don't thank me aunty. I have done what I think is right at that time." Aurora said breaking the hug.
" Aunty you are forgetting something." Lucas said.
" Yeah aunty. We want to know the love story of the famous emperor and empress." Charlie said.
" Alessandra had a very cold personality for outsiders. Even if the emperor was her brothers best friend she used to maintain a good distance from him. Maybe she realised that too that the emperor was in love with her. She never wanted to be in love as she used to think there is nothing called true love. But your father was stubborn too. He kept trying. He was a newbie to your mom in mafia world. Your mom helped him in various ways as their families were friends too. Your dad has learnt everything from your mom and he was proud of it that his empress has trained him. He used to proudly say it to others." Laras mom said with a smile.
" How did they get together.? Did you set up something?" Antonia asked with excitement. Aurora gave her a side eye knowing very well what she was up to. But Antonia ignored her.
" Yeah. I set them up on various dates. But as Alessandra was stubborn she was not ready to accept the fact that she has fallen in love. But in one mission the emperor got hurt. Alessandra was devastated for that. She almost burned that group which hurt the emperor. After that she confessed her love to him."
" So I have to hurt myself too?" Charlie mumbled but Aurora heard it.
" Don't even think about it." Aurora said to him shooting a glare. Charlie chuckled nervously. Everyone laughed at him.
" What do you think aunty? Who loves another more among them?" Sofia asked.
"They were both crazy for each other. You can say the emperor fell first but Alessandra fell harder. Alessandra never let emperor went on missions alone. She used to say if he gets hurt she won't be in her sanity. Emperor was more of a calm and composed person. But the madness he had showed for Alessandra was mind blowing. Like he won't be able to breath if Alessandra won't fall in love with him."
" I miss mom. I wish I would see her, touch her, hug her." Aurora said sadly smiling. Charlie felt a pang in his heart.
Lara's mom hugged her. " I know no one can fill up her space Aurora. But you are a strong girl I must say. She must be very proud of you. Don't be sad otherwise she will feel bad too right?"
" Yeah aunty. I'll be strong for her. I'll complete every work what she has left here."
" That's the spirit dear. It's almost lunch time. You guys must be hungry. Let's go for lunch okay?"
" Yeah Let's go." Aurora said. They again came back to the hall.
" Venom, can I ask you for something? Will you give me?" Lara's mom asked.
Aurora smiled hearing her calling Venom. She actually understood mafia world well. " Sure. Anything for you."
" After having lunch they have prepared for a small function to show you gratitude. Can you sing a song then? I used to demand for a song to your mom every time I felt sad. Today I'm happy that I have found you but also sad that she is not here. I'm missing her. Am I asking for much? Can you sing please?"
Antonia felt bad as she knew Aurora won't sing. She doesn't sing for anyone. She felt bad for Lara's mom as she will be rejected too.
Aurora was in great dilemma. She hasn't sing for anyone except her dad that was also one time. She only sings when she feels like it. But her heart wasn't permitting her to say no to her moms best friend. What should she do? Why her heart is giving decisions these days? It used to be silent past few years after that betrayal. What made it alive again?
Charlie somehow felt the uneasiness on Auroras face. He came forward and hold Aurora by her arms and turned her to his side. " You are signing for your mother think it like that princess. She has asked with high hopes. Don't break her expectations please?"
" If you don't want to it's okay Venom. Yoh don't have to force yourself. I can understand. "
Aurora fastly turned to her side, " I'll sing. Any special song you want to listen?"
Antonia and Sofia became surprised. Lara, her mom and the four boys smiled at her. "Your moms favorite one. I know you know it too."
Aurora nodded with glistening eyes.