JEALOUSY

Welcome, Sir!

Emma and Sophia jerked with shock. Their eyes filled with tears due to aggression. Whereas James became happy to see them. Ava looked and them and tried to release her hand. Leonardo looked at her and held her hand tightly.

Leonardo, dear. What is happening? Sophia gathered her courage to ask him.

We are getting married. Leonardo said. Emma felt that someone threw her from a mountain cliff. Sophia shocked.

Are you sure? You are getting married. I already knew that you both are suitable for each other. Now you both are in love. Congratulations. James step forward and hugged both of them.

My dear congratulations. You really surprised us. It's a total surprise. Sophia didn't stop her fake behaviour.

Emma's hands were shivering. She was about to drink water when Ava and Leonardo entered. Glass slipped from her hand and cracked on the floor. Leonardo looked at Ava. Ava was surprised to see Emma's reaction.

My sweetheart are you okay? Sophia asked

I am. Emma said

Leave it. The servant will clean it. Sophia said.

Don't worry I gathered it. I am going to throw it in the bin. She went into the kitchen. She was holding glass pieces in her hand tightly. Her hand was bleeding.

Ms Emma. Your hand is bleeding. Give it to me. Mrs Rosa said

Do your work. Get lost. Emma said. Mrs Rosa was not known what happened in the lounge.

Leonardo, I know it is not to ask how beautiful this is. But why did you take this decision so suddenly? When has this relationship started? And how? Why didn't we know? Sophia asked

I don't need to explain. We decided we are suitable for each other. Leonardo said

Did you take the decision just because she is sensible?

You are right to surprise. You know how we didn't get along. I don't need to hide that from you. You were a witness to that. I was afraid of him but with time I saw a beautiful man there, with a rough appearance. I was also surprised to find that the boy I was afraid of before how to make me feel safe now and then, noticing my feelings has not happened suddenly. It happened slowly. Even I am also very surprised now. You are quite right to be surprised also. Ava said by looking at Leonardo and some time at Sophia.

There is no need to surprise. After all, a woman who can stand up to bullets confronted me. She was with me in my darkest moments. There was no sacrifice left she didn't make for Lucas. I had no difficulty while making this decision. Leonardo said

It is a very wonderful novelty. We will have an outdoor wedding in the summer. I'd better find the places now.

We don't wait for the summer Sophia, the wedding will be in a few days.

Darling, why are you in such a hurry? We need time for wedding preparations.

Don't worry sister. I will do everything wonderfully. We better go to Lucas's room. We need to talk to him. Leonardo said and went upstairs while holding hand of Ava.

Sophia couldn't bear the happiness in the mansion.

Mom, Do you know a perfect couple is going to marry? Mr Leonardo and Ms Ava. How beautiful. Millie entered the kitchen without noticing Emma was standing there. Her mother nodded her head. She looked at Emma and smiled. Emma looked at her with an angry face and went out.

Leonardo looked around and left Ava's hand when they reached Lucas's room. They looked at each other and were ready for the response from their nephew.

So are you happy my dear? Ava asked

Ah! I am so happy that you both going to be my father and mother. I am very very very happy. So when I will go to school, you will both go with me to pick up and drop me from my school. Right? Lucas asked

How did you ask this question now? Leonardo asked

I saw a movie. A boy went to school with his father and mother. I was afraid before as I don't have a father or mother. But now you both will be my parents. I don't need to worry about it. I won't be scared anymore. Because you both will be with me. Will you never leave me, will you? Lucas asked

Don't worry my beetroot. We will never leave you. Leonardo said. Ava was crying silently.

Lower your voice. Lower your voice someone will listen to you. Sophia said

I don't care. Let everyone. Emma shouted

I don't believe it as well. But calm down. We have to plan something. Sophia said

Get lost in your room. You will plan to make them together every time. Just get lost from here. Emma pulled Sophia outside her room. She locked the room and started cracking things due to anger.

Sophia tried her best. But she didn't listen. After a while, she took medicine and fell asleep. Everyone was happy to listen to the news. It was clear that Emma was not happy. Sophia was pretending to be happy only Watson knew that she wasn't happy. Emma also noticed both sisters were not happy. But she was confident about her decision. Ava was nervous inside. But she didn't let anyone know that. She broke down again and again. She didn't want to marry any man after that she went through a lot of troubles in her life due to men. But she did so for Lucas. Leonardo and Ava sat with Lucas for a long time. Lucas again started his bundle of wishes.

When you will get married we will go to a picnic okay? Lucas said

But dear we did it every time. Ava said

Not so. I never went on picnics with my mother and father. So it will be my first picnic with my parents. After a while, they made him fall asleep and went outside.

"Thank God"

Both said at the same time. And smiled looking at each other.

He reacted the opposite to our anxiety. Ava said

It looks like he was waiting for this news from us for a long time. Leonardo said.

Ava went into her room. Emma followed her back. She started squeezing her throat. Ava was feeling dizzy and started choking.

What did you think? You will snatch Leonardo. I will kill you with my bare hands. I will make you die. Die… slum girl die. Sophia reached in time. She pulled back Emma and slapped her face.

My dear Ava are you okay? Drink water, please. Take this. Sophia felt that the earth was removed under her feet. I am so sorry. Ava's breathing got unstable. She was coughing. Sophia switched on her oxygen and make her wear the mask after she drank water. I beg you, my dear. Don't tell anyone about this. I will come to know and I will explain everything to you. I am coming in a minute. She dragged Emma to her room.

Move stupid. Move … she slapped tightly on her face. Are you crazy? What are you going to do? Huh? How could you be so stupid?

I don't remember sister. I was lost when I saw both talking with smiles.

Behave yourself, Emma. Behave!! Is it easy? What do you think? What you were doing? What if I didn't come there? What if you killed her? What would happen next? Will you rot in prison? Sophia shouted

I am so sorry sitter. I don't realize what I did. I swear. I am not aware. I found it all there all of a sudden I don't know… I am not aware… Emma lost her mental stability.

Pray that Ava doesn't tell anything to Leonardo. Do you get me? Sit here Sophia was behaving angrily.

I am so sorry I don't know how I did that. I am so sorry... Emma was repeating her words. Sophia went into Ava's room.

Darling. I am so sorry. But let me explain. These things never happen again. I promise you. I am sorry on her behalf. Normally she is a good girl. Believe me. I don't understand how she can do so. I am very sorry. I promise you this will never happen.

Emma is in love with him? Am I right? She attacked me many times in recent days. After considering things that happen today I can't think of another reason. Does such a thing exist? Ava asked with a broken voice.

Dear, look! She is a very sensitive girl my dear. Especially if it's family, you can get lost like that. I know this is not an excuse for this behaviour I know it was horrible. We grew up in harsh conditions. We, sisters brought up poor. We were the girls for whom no one was concerned about us. People can be cruel so due to the worst conditions. Leonardo took us out of those conditions. That's why she was attached to Leonardo like an older brother. She kept talking for a half hour to convince her kindness not to share with anyone. Ava slightly listened to her. But she felt bad also due to her kind heart.

I understand. I will not tell anyone. Ava said. Ava felt that night so scared. She went to the terrace and started taking deep breaths. She couldn't get out of that scene. She cried her eyes fully red. She was staring sky.

Leonardo went downstairs. Millie informed him that Ava was on the terrace adjacent to Lounge. Leonardo asked her for two coffee and went towards Ava.

Why you didn't sleep? Leonardo asked

I couldn't so I came here to take some fresh air. Ava said

What happened? Your face is pale. Are you okay? Leonardo asked anxiously.

I am okay. Ava said. She hid the happening.

I am glad you didn't sleep. therefore I will be able to see you before a day. Leonardo said

Ava felt shied. Meanwhile, Millie came and served them coffee.

Showing such moments to people around you is important. Leonardo said

Ava nodded her head.

You are drinking something already. What is this? Leonardo asked

Herbal tea. I was suffering from stomach ache due to stress so Mrs Rosa made it for me. It helped me to heal my pain. Ava said. She lied to him. She was drinking due to pain in her chest and throat. She didn't let him know about the incident.

Never forget. You will never be alone on this path. We will walk together. I will always be here when you need support. Every time, in every condition. Leonardo said

Ava thought that Leonardo was pretending. Leonardo also didn't let her know that he was actually saying the truth from his heart.

Leonardo kept talking with her.

Sister, what will happen next? Emma asked anxiously.

She will not tell anything to him. Don't worry. I handled the situation.

Sister what should I do? I can't bear her around Leonardo. I don't know what happens to me when I see both together. Emma cried

I never let them. I have no one in this world except you. All I want is for you only. Until today, I did everything for you, my dear. One day everything that belongs to them will be ours only. Our and everything Benjamins have, we will get it one day. I have not come easily to this place. I crawled under my own power. We suffer too much. We had been too sad. They had denigrated us too much. But we never gave up. Now I will not let that garbage girl be a barrier in our path. I gave my life to this mansion. I will never make this possible that he can marry that garbage girl. As long as I breathe I will not let her take Benjamin's name. I will never let this happen. I am decisive in putting everything at risk. If necessary, she will leave this mansion getting rolled down as I did to her sister. But she will never be able to wear that wedding dress. Sophia hugged her and said her heartiest words.

The next day, Sophia thought that she should stop Leonardo by her tricks for the wedding as he used to listen to her words. So she went into his study room confidently while he was busy with his work.

Can we talk for a while? Are you available? Sophia asked

Yes, sister-in-law, come in. Leonardo said

As far as I know you. Please don't misunderstand what I am going to say. But there are some that are making me nervous. I know you well. This sudden marriage decision is not your way. I will ask you directly. Is it fake marriage? You are cheating social services, you can trust me. You already know me. Is it for Lucas's custody?

That marriage is not for Lucas's custody at all. I made this decision a long time before. Lucas's issue made this wedding happen earlier. Leonardo replied

But after all those things that happened in past with both of you. This makes everyone surprised with the most basic explanation. Am I not right?

You are not right at all. Those things that happened between me and Lucas's aunt were not just fighting and anger. Time didn't stop there. There is a past that includes trust and honesty. Leonardo said

After decades you finally trust a woman. Sophia said

Sister-in-law, if there is something important you want to talk about, I need to work. Leonardo said

Okay. I am going. Sophia said and went out.

Later, Leonardo called Watson to his room. He asked him for advice. Watson told him to spend maximum time close to Ava so that people will realize that the wedding isn't fake. Leonardo called Ava and asked her to get ready as they were going for lunch at a famous restaurant. A mixture of pretended feelings and acts with truths both went to the restaurant.