~ SAND CASTLE ~
Tightening his hold on Camila, Mariano walk down the hall that led to her room.
As soon as he got to her room, he made her seat on the bed and took off her shoes.
Camila sat still without saying anything, he move towards her and did his best to rearrange her disarray hair.
“Do you want me to get you anything?” Mariano asked.
“Can I just be left alone” She said slowly.
“Sure, get some rest. I will be back” he added and left the room.
*****
Luna sat alone at the garden waiting for Matteo to show up.
In the past, he has always been late whenever they made an appointment for something and stupid her always forgive him for it.
She had been blinded by love for him then but not anymore.
“Sorry love, I was caught up with the gossip and forgot for a while. You must have heard about what Bianca and Lenora did to the boss fiancee, it’s a hot topic everywhere” Matteo said as he came to sit beside her.
When she said nothing, he took hold of her hand wanting to kiss it but she pulled away.
“Are you angry, I said am sorry” he said laughingly and tried to kiss her on the lips but she pushed him away.
“You disgust me!” Luna half yelled.
“What did you just say?”
“You heard me. You disgust me Matteo and I want nothing to do with you again!” She said and tried to leave but he obstruct her path.
“Are you breaking up with me? Just because I came late? But I already apologise and….”
“I saw everything last night. I saw you making out with Lenora, you pig” She yelled and that got him quiet.
“It’s not what you think, babe. I can explain if you… ”
“What do you have to say? I saw you kissing her, I heard everything you said about me last night. You’ve never loved me whereas I gave my all to you”
“I wish you goodluck with Lenora, I want nothing to do with you again” Luna added hotly.
“But you love me…can’t you overlook this and forgive….” He didn’t get to complete his sentence because, Luna gave him a slap.
“Bastard” she spat and walk around him but he grasp her arm roughly.
“Did you just call me bastard? Have been too lenient with you, right? Pretending to be in love with you, taking all the Sh|t you throw at me during s*x. If you were with someone else, you would have been dump already but I accepted all your Sh|t and stayed by your side, shouldn’t you be happy?”
“No other guy apart from me will ever find you attractive. I am the only one who will ever tolerate you, so forget about us breaking up cause it won’t ever happen!” He yelled at her.
Tears were pouring down Luna’s cheek as she pulled away from him.
She turn to leave and was once again stopped by Matteo but this time she fought back.
She lifted him over her shoulder and threw him on the floor.
“You make me sick! I never want to have anything to do with you again” She said to Matteo who was still groaning on the grass.
She left the garden, trying to control her tears but then she saw Enzo.
He walk towards her and help her wipe off her tears.
“It’s done now, you are finally rid of him” said Enzo soothingly.
“But it’s not enough. I want him to suffer as much as I did, I want him to regret every little thing he did to me. Is there a way for me to do that?” Luna said in between tears.
“There is and I will help you achieve it. I will make sure Matteo regrets every thing he did to you” Enzo promise and gave her a hug.
*****
~ BIANCA’S ROOM ~
“What are you going to do? The boss was angry, if he comes for you then….”
“Shut up Lenora. Am trying to think of a way out. Isn’t this your fault? You brought the idiotic plan which has put me in trouble” Bianca yelled at her.
“You didn’t think it as idiotic when I first brought the plan ” Lenora replied, feeling offended.
“Wh@tëver. I just have to think of how I can get out of….” The door to her room open suddenly and a angry Mariano walked in.
“Ma…Mariano I can explain” Bianca said quickly but Mariano was in no mood to listen.
As soon as he got to where she stood, he held her throat and began to squeeze the life out of it.
“Who asked you touch her! What gave you the right to lay your hands on my fiancee”
“I…you….she….” Bianca choke out as his hand tighten more.
“You are going to kill her boss!” Lenora said from behind.
“Do I look like I care!” Mariano yelled back at Lenora.
“Bianca is innocent boss, you should be squeezing the life out of Genova since she is the one who accuse your fiancee” Lenora said and that made Mariano let go of Bianca.
“Care to elaborate on that?”
“Remember we told you yesterday that Genova was the one who poisoned Bianca drink. We got her confession this morning and she said told us that your fiancee was the one who gave her the order”
“Since you weren’t around, Bianca took charge of things. She was only following what Genova said ” Lenora added shakingly.
“From now on, you stay out of this case, I will handle it myself” Mariano said before leaving the room.
“Are you okay?” Lenora asked a sobbing Bianca.
“He was going to kill me for her? I can’t believe he changed for a girl like that” she said In tears.
“This isn’t the time for you to cry or talk about love! I lied against Bianca just to save your skin and if boss gets to her first and she tells him the truth, it will be death for the both of us ” Lenora told her.
“Where’s Bianca?”
“I told her to stay a hotel in the city, she left last night ” Lenora replied.
“Find me two good men who can get rid of her before the end of tonight” Bianca said to Lenora who left to do her bidding.
******
~KITCHEN ~
“The maids present during that moment said boss was very angry, he had her pine against the wall, choking the life out of her” Stephan told Selena as they made way to the kitchen.
“Seems like the little affection boss had left for her has completely been destroyed by her action. Serves her right, how dare she mess with Camila” Selena said feeling more please than ever.
They got to the kitchen to see only to see Lucas there with the maids talking care of him.
“If it isn’t little Mr handsome” a smiling said, as she went to join them.
“Hello aunt Selena” Lucas greeted ignoring Stephan presence.
“What are you up to?” Selena asked.
“I wanted to play with Mom but I wasn’t allowed to. They said she needed some rest and so, have decided to write to my school sweetheart” Lucas replied.
“Gosh! Can’t believe you little boy already have a sweetheart, does your father know about this?” Stephan asked.
“Ana have been my sweetheart for a long time, I won’t let her go even if Papa tells me to” Lucas replied.
“Awwn…Ana should really be proud to have you as her sweetheart” Selena said, laughing out.
And once again, Stephan was drawn to the beautiful smile on Selena’s face.
“Have used up my ink, can I get another pen from you, sweet aunt Selena” Lucas said, activating to his cute mode.
“Of course, let me get it for you” Selena said as she left the kitchen.
“Hey kid. I need you to do something for me” Stephan said, coming to stand close to him.
“Before you came, Selena rarely laughs but you’ve been making her laugh often which I want you to keep on doing” Stephan said to him.
“Why?”
“I love seeing her laughter” Stephan said dreamily.
“Do you want to make aunt Selena your sweetheart too?” Lucas asked.
“Me and Selena? No way, we are best left as friends than sweethearts” Stephan said quickly.
“Fine, I can help you but then …” Lucas stop, turning his palm to him.
“You cheeky devil. Can’t you help uncle Stephan without wanting something in return ?” Stephan asked.
“Nothing comes for free. If you want me to help then you’ve got to pay” Lucas replied and reluctantly, Stephan handed him a few euros.
“So it’s a deal?” Stephan asked.
“It is” Lucas replied, giving him a wink.
******
~CAMILA’S ROOM ~
Camila was trying to get some sleep when her door open.
“Are you okay?” On hearing Cesare’s voice, she sat up.
“Did I frighten you? Am sorry. I heard about what Bianca did and came to see you….you still remember me right?” Cesare asked.
“I do. You frequented the restaurant I worked at ten years ago” Camila replied.
“Let me ask you one thing. Are you happy here?” Cesare asked.
Camila was quiet but when tears glisten her eyes, Cesare quickly move towards her.
Kneeling in front of the bed to take hold of her hand.
“Do you want me to help you?” He asked.
“How?”
“By helping you escape. I can help you and Lucas leave this place without Mariano knowing”
TBC💚
