Mandy's pov.
I decided to see just a little bit of the book to quench my curiosity.
' At first she was just a colleague to me and I treated her just like I'd do with any new colleague out there. But over time as I started to know her I started respecting her as well'
' she is strong, unweilding and knows her worth and respect as a woman. She speaks against what she feels is wrong no matter the consequences and help those in need'
' we then became friends and I didn't know when that friendship turned into admiration, she was such a sweet and down to earth lady even thou very bossy'.
' as I spent more time with her, I began to respect her more and more and before I knew it that simple friendship had turned into love'.
' After learning about what happened to her my heart had the urgency to protect her and shield her from all the evil in the world'.
' But she told me she wanted revenge and am going to support her every step of the way till the end before going down on my knees and asking her to be mine'.
' I want to earn her love and trust and I would do absolutely everything to do that but never force her. And her daughter, Selena, she is the most beautiful and adorable girl I have ever seen'.
' I love her as I would love my own daughter and my heart has the strong desire to love and protect her as well, she is my little princess'.
' I feel so comfortable and welcomed with Arias family and I think it would be even more easier for me to gain their acceptance am sure they would be able to see my love for her'.
' I want to be her comfort zone, I want to be her safe place. I want her to feel loved and be the queen of my heart'.
' I have had a number of girlfriends but now I do realize I have never loved any of them as much as I love Aria because she is different and unique'.
' Maybe I never even loved them, maybe I was just attracted to them but with Aria I know and am sure it's love'.
' I would never be able to replace her in my heart or my life nor would I be able to love another other than her'.
' If she doesn't accept me or my love it's okay, but I will always treasure her and Selena like the rare diamonds they are in my life'.
' I wanted to propose to Aria three days ago but Selena got kidnapped by her biological father and now aria has agreed to move in with him'.
' I have realized that she only sees me as a friend and nothing else and now I don't have the courage to propose to her again'.
' Maybe she isn't destined to be mine but I pray to heavens that in our next life he makes her mine'.
' It's now two weeks since Aria had moved back to Kendall's after the drama with George donton and Selena's hospitalization'.
' Everything has been normal but in an awkward manner but I know I would never be able to propose her ever'
' Mandy has proposed me marriage and I have accepted. I have made a mental note to myself that I would never leave her alone since she chose me'.
' Even if Aria likes me now we can't be together because I promise loyalty to Mandy from now and forever unless she is the one to leave me ofcourse'.
' Now my love story would remain incomplete forever, and even thou I would never be able to love Mandy I will forever be loyal to her'.
Tears gushed my eyes after reading Stevens book. He is in love with Aria, but would give me his full loyalty, he is a real man.
I put back the book in the drawer and cleaned my eyes and went back to sit down. No sooner did I sit down Steven walked in with a tray.
They were some snacks and juice on the tray before he placed it next to me. " Here eat this while we talk would you" he said with a gentle smile.
" Sure why not, thank you" I said with a smile as I took a bite at the samosa. " Wow, delicious, you are a good chef, hope I would be able to eat more of your delicious food when we get married" I teased as I sipped down some juice.
" Why not, I would cook for my wife for sure. So what do you want to discuss?" Steven asked.
" I want to finalize some outfits for the engagement as well as the wedding and our home decor as well" I said.
" Okay then let me see" he said and I handed him over my tablet.
" But one more thing, after the engagement ceremony I want us to go back to Italy. With all due respect I want my wedding to be conducted at my birth place with my parents memories and I'd like it if we live there forever" I told him
" Okay then not a problem, I understand your concern, we shall go, I would get the private jet ready before then" Steven said calmly.
" You are so understanding, am lucky to have you. And I'd prefer we go by the normal plane, I would do the bookings, okay" I said.
" Sure, it's all good by me" he said with a shrug.
We went on to discuss more about the wedding preparations and the necessary arrangements. For the first time after we talked about our wedding we actually talked and had a good laugh, oh how am gonna miss this.
After we were done with everything I went downstairs and met Aria, we greeted eachother and I couldn't help remembering what I read after seeing her face.
I said good bye to her and Selena as well before heading back home.