" Ehmmm. Did I disturb something?" Mr. Mariano said. Lucas removed his hand and stood up fastly. Sofia laughed seeing that.
" Dad? How are you?"
" Fine. How about you dear?"
" Not so good I guess." Antonia said chuckling.
Mr. Mariano looked at Lucas and said, " May I know who are you young man?"
Lucas coughed. " Sorry Sir. I'm Lucas Rossi. Nice to meet you." saying that he shook hands with Mr. Mariano.
" Nice to meet you too. So you two are close?" Mr. Mariano asked looking at Lucas then Antonia. Both started coughing hearing that.
" Yeah uncle. Can't you say?" Sofia said smirking. Antonia glared at her.
" Good good. Looks like you three have managed three handsome men in my absence."
" No dad. Nothing like that. She is just blabbering." Antonia said.
" I think I should go now. See you later Antonia and Welcome back Sir." saying that Lucas ran out of the room. Antonia sighed and Mr. Mariano, Sofia laughed.
" I like him." Mr. Mariano said.
" Uncle you guys talk. I'm going." Sofia went out saying that.
Mr. Mariano sat beside Antonia on the bed. " Where is she?" Antonia asked.
" In the main base."
" She is still angry right?"
" Yeah. She has said she will not allow you in any mission or war anymore."
Antonia became shocked hearing that. " Why? This is a huge punishment dad. Why didn't you say anything?"
" I have tried. But she is not going to listen Antonia."
" But what could I do in that situation? Should I let my sister take that bullet?"
" She is not your sister in the war Antonia. She is your leader. You have to obey her order."
" I am sorry dad. But I can't let her go through the same pain again and again."
" But the pain you have caused her? What about that dear? You know how stubborn she is. She is blaming herself for your condition. She is torturing herself in the base I'm sure of that. What are you going to do about that? The faith she has in you, you have broken that. Do you think she will let you go in any mission?"
Antonia felt silent hearing that. She didn't think it like that. How dumb she is! What will she do now? That poor girl is torturing herself just for her wrong move.
" What should I do now dad?"
" Keep waiting dear. I don't know if she will forgive you or not. She loves you but her ego and stubbornness will have a part in this matter. I don't have any suggestion to give."
Antonia lowered her head. " I'm a failure dad. I can't even do a job properly. I have brought you shame. I'm sorry."
" Look at me Antonia!" Mr. Mariano said strictly. Antonia looked at him.
" I'm proud of you my child. You have saved your sister. You have not brought any shame dear. Don't think like that. You know her right? She has a complicated mind. Don't feel guilty about that. You have done what a sister should do."
Antonia hugged her dad. He smiled at that. " She will come back tomorrow with that bustard. I want you to see how badly he suffers. Your sister will show him hell tomorrow."
" I know that. She will take out all her frustration on him. I want to see that too."
" Take rest dear. I want you to get well fastly. I don't like those bandages at all." Mr. Mariano said making a disgusted face.
" Me too dad. They are really annoying." Antonia said. Then they both started laughing.
" You should get freshed dad. You must be tired."
" Yeah dear. I'm going. Take rest." saying that Mr. Mariano was about to go out but he turned around and said, " By the way dear, nice choice." saying that he winked at her.
" Dad! Stop!" Antonia said becoming red.
Mr. Mariano got out while laughing. Antonia sighed and closed her eyes.
It was already 1am. Aurora was still working on some files when she heard a knock.
" Venom, the shipments are here."
" Take them in after the security check. I'm coming."
"Okay."
Aurora sighed and got up from her chair. She was still in dilemma. Somehow her stupid heart was craving for a certain boy. It was screaming for him. The feeling is like she will get peace if she goes to him. Why is that? There is something in him that always makes her feel safe and peace. Something in his presence soothes her heart and whole existence. She shrugged those thoughts and went to check the shipments.
The shipments are very important for the group as they are going to help and join fee wars in some days. She checked them all. Ordered some of the members to put them in hidden place and again went back to her cabin.
Linda came to her cabin. " Venom, your dinner."
" Yeah. Put it on the table."
" Sorry to argue Venom. The emperor has ordered to make sure you have taken your dinner."
Aurora looked at Linda with a intense gaze. She doesn't know why but every single thing was pissing her off. But she controlled herself not to burst out at the girl. She is amazed herself seeing her this level of controlling. Linda lowered her head seeing that dangerous gaze.
" Come in one hour to make sure of that."
" Sure Venom." Linda bowed and left the room.
After one hour she came and Aurora was done taking her dinner. " Inform your Emperor that I have eaten."
" Okay Venom. Are you staying the night?"
" Yeah."
"Okay. I am in night duty today. Call me if you want anything."
" Okay. Give me a coffee now."
Linda bowed and went out to get the coffee. She served the coffee and went to do her own work. Aurora again concentrated on the files.
Charlie was lying on his bed but sleep wasn't visiting him. He sighed and got up. He looked at his phone and thought if he should call her. After struggling with himself he didn't call thinking she must be busy as Mr. Mariano said she had some works there.
" Looks like I have gotten insomnia like you princess." Charlie mumbled to himself.
He got out his room and went to a balcony at the end of the floor. He kept looking outside.
The mansion is really beautifully specially in the dark exactly like its queen. He smiled thinking that. How much he has changed. He has never thought he will crave for any girl this much without even having any physical attachment. How much this girl has changed him. He never thought he would care for anyone except his family and friends. When will this stubble girl understand his love? He was thinking all of this when another person stood beside him.