RAYS OF SHOCK

If you will not get out of his life to whom I love. I will send you to a destination from where you can never come back. I will not regret it. I will not make this possible. Emma looked at the bottle of liquid poison and mumbled. She rushed towards the mansion to reach before everyone.

You were so little when your father gave you. He loved me for being your foster mother. Now, a little girl who has little hands turned into a woman who is starting a family. When I had a son, I wanted a girl too. And now I felt my wish fulfilled. I got you as my daughter. You have a precious heart my girl. Mrs Jasmine cried while hugging her to see her off.

Don't cry. I am getting upset. Ava said while her eyes were filled with tears. Ava said

These are flowing with happiness. Always be happy. This is my only wish. I also know my girl is in good hands. She will be safe. Mrs Jasmine said. Ava hugged her and thanked her for everything. Leonardo made her sit in the car. Meanwhile, Adam came out.

She is like my blood runs in my veins. Take care of my sister. Adam said with tearful eyes.

Don't worry. I will try my best. Leonardo said and sat in the car and drove towards the mansion.

Sophia felt Emma's unnecessary greetings to Leonardo and Ava. She realized that Emma is planning something. She was also known that Emma cannot plan wisely. So she followed her after she slept. She checked everything but she couldn't find anything. Emma hid the poison bottle as she was known of Sophia's behaviour.

Ava went into Leonardo's room.

Did you call me? Ava asked

Yes, come in. we have to discuss tomorrow's visit of the social services officer. We have to be fully ready. Sit here. Leonardo sited on the couch and waved his hand to Ava to sit there as well. Ava sat down. Leonardo unlocked the phone. A photo gallery was opened in which Leonardo zoomed Ava's photo to see her face. He looked around.

I don't look pretty in this. Ava said

Not so, I was just going through photos that the photographer shared with me. So that I may upload it on our social media. I need your suggestion as well. Leonardo said

Look you are looking gorgeous in every photo. But this one seems perfect as… Leonardo's truth slipped from his tongue. Once he looked at Ava then he started scrolling through more pictures. Ava's eyes broaden up with amazement she smiled and followed Leonardo.

You wear this ring for the first time that is why you are not used to it. So soon you will get used to it. Ava said

Yes right. I am looking at it since I wore it. Leonardo said

Me too. Ava said instantly.

We will get used to it. Even a time will come when we feel a lack of it when we remove it. Leonardo's tongue slipped again.

Ava looked at him. After a while, she went into her room. The Next day, Ava opened the lid of the water bottle. Millie prepared herbal tea for her and put it in that. Accurately she put poison in that. So she hoped whenever Ava will drink it she will die at the moment. Lucas called Ava. She ran into his room. After that, officers from social services came and interrogated Lucas, Leonardo and Ava separately. Ava was so worried about the results. Leonardo made her understand not to worry. Both answered to officer's questions very well. Officers asked them about their partner's favourites, activities, hobbies and fears and all related queries to their showcase for being in love with each other. They both answered every question properly. As they got to know each other in crucial and good times spent with each other. Lucas also showed interest and happiness in his aunt and uncle getting married. After an hour officer gave them documents of the agreement for the custody of Lucas and asked Ava and Leonardo to visit the office to sign documents of terms and conditions as interrogation showed that both were quite known to each other. They also warned both if the marriage seemed fake to get Lucas custody anytime so they will be punished according to law and will never be able to see their nephew again. Ava was so happy for getting permanent custody of both of them. Leonardo planned to take Ava's one of her dream places. Which he learned from Ava, once she was telling Lucas.

"I love the scenery of stars below the dark sky. I wish I could see stars from a mountain up above the whole city."

They had dinner in a restaurant. Leonardo drove towards the hillside. Ava got curious about it. After 20 minutes of driving, Leonardo reached somewhere and stopped the car. He came out and walked towards a side. Ava followed him. She saw it was dark around. The lights of the city were shining like stars shining in the sky.

Wow. How beautiful a place is this? I love it. Thank you so much. But how do you know? Ava said

We passed an exam today. Do you understand? I owe you thanks for the success in the interview. Leonardo said

Ah! Thank you. Ava said and walked toward the cliff. She sat down and started gazing at the stars. The weather was so cold. She sneezed once. Leonardo put his coat on Ava's shoulder.

This place is always windy and cold. We can go home now if you want. You are already not feeling well. Leonardo said

No, I am good now. You did well by bringing me here. This place is aesthetic. I am good now. Thank you. Ava said. She noticed the movement and blinking. After an hour Leonardo stood up and gave hand to Ava. She looked at him one and then held his hand. Ava was not known how long she held his hand. After then they went home. Emma went out of the home. She wanted to see Ava's dead body going out of the mansion. She parked her car in a street and from there she was looking movements in the mansion. Ava took her herbal tea and went to the terrace. She drink a few sips and came back to the room. She was in the thought of the moments she spent on the grey hill. Meanwhile, Leonardo came.

I came to ask you about the preparations and schedules for the wedding. So…. Are you okay? Leonardo got worried to see her getting dizzy.

Nothing I am fine. I felt dizzy. I need water. Ava said

Okay, I am bringing it. Leonardo said

No, I am going myself. Ava said. She stepped forward and jerked.

Let me help you. Leonardo held her hand and put a hand on her back. And went downstairs.

Emma's condition worsens due to anger and jealousy. She was not taking her medicines from the day Ava and Leonardo's news aired on television and the internet. She was anxiously waiting for the results of her actions.

Ava slowly went into the kitchen. She couldn't pour water into a glass. Leonardo helped her. She drank water. Once again she felt dizzy.

Let's go to the hospital. You are not well. Leonardo said

I am fine. I will take a rest. I will get well. Don't worry. Ava said

No objections. I will call the doctor at the home. I will take you to the room. They went out. As they put a step on the stairs. Leonardo listened to Ava's slow voice

My head…. Ava's body got loose. She was about to fall down as Leonardo held her tightly. He took her upstairs and laid her on the bed. Doctor arrived. Leonardo was anxiously looking at Ava.

Why too much silence? Why I can't listen to any voice? Emma angrily said to herself and came out of the car. She slowly stepped into the mansion. Someone held her hair tightly. She was Sophia.

Leave me, sister. Emma cried

Shut up. Come in. I will tell you the results of what you have done. Sophia dragged her into the room. She pulled her onto the bed. She didn't give her mercy and strongly slapped her face continuously while shouting at her.

So you thought you will make her die. And you will see a circus from the borders of this mansion. You tried to kill the girl who became his eyesight. The hell you were doing would cause both of us to burn in that. Didn't you think that Leonardo never leaves a person without accountability who does a crime in his life? Did you think once we would get rotten behind bars? Sophia beat up her badly.

So she can't die? Did you learn my plan? How do you, Sophia? Emma shouted

I suspected you. When I came back to the mansion after the event. You were hiding something. I checked everything in your room but I didn't find anything. I found the bottle in the bin when I smell it I knew that you mixed it in the herbal tea that she is taking for two days. How dare you do this hell in this mansion? Do you know, how I changed the way? I wasted that herbal tea and washed her bottle. I made her tea when everyone was out of sight. How did I work for that slum girl to save ourselves from jail? Can you feel this? This all happened because of you. I will not forgive you. For doing this and not for taking your medicines. Sophia slapped her face again.

I don't want that garbage girl to marry the love of my life. I can't see them getting married. I can't live like this. I want to kill myself. Emma cried

Shush!! Don't speak this word again. Don't ever! Sophia said with fear.

I can't live like this. I want to die. Emma said

Don't worry. I will never let this happen. I promise you. You better take your medicines now. Do not lose your temper to lose the chance to reign this mansion. Sophia said

She is fine. She needs rest. Her blood pressure dropped. She needs to eat properly. I wrote a multivitamin. Give her medicines on time. There is nothing to be worried about. Doctor said

I told you that I will do rest and I will be doing well. You didn't listen to me. Ava opened her eyes and said to Leonardo as she listened to the doctor.

Okay. Thank you. Let me see you off to the door. Leonardo said

Ms Ava look you are getting so weak. Take this soup. Mrs Rosa said

I can't aunt. Ava said

Look if you will not take this, you can't eat medicines. Take some. She insisted

It's not going down from my throat I can't take it. Ava took one spoon and left.

You are going to eat it. Better you will finish this bowl. You can go Mrs Rosa I will see. Leonardo came inside and said

Take this. He sat near her and gave her a spoon.

Ava took it with a smile and started eating.

Good. Leonardo said

Ava looked at him so she may stop without finishing. Leonardo raised his eyebrows. Ava looked at him once then she finished the soup. Leonardo was looking at her.

Rest a little I will come again. As to show to be realistic for this marriage. Leonardo said

Ava nodded her head.

Why did you wake up? Leonardo asked

Shouldn't I? I am feeling good now. So I thought I should visit you. Ava said

What is in this box? Ava asked raising her hand toward the table.

So you came here let's decide the things for the wedding. Leonardo said

Okay. Ava said

This is a list Watson will follow up on. Leonardo said

Ava checked the invitation cards template with Leonardo, after ten minutes of searching Ava liked a template with a sign of eternity.

Nice. So what should we write to impress others? Leonardo asked

Let's take ideas from other cards. Let's think about it. Ava repeated some sentences. Both argued for a few minutes.

I found it somewhere in my mind. Leonardo said

What it is? Ava asked

"In the world of the two. At the moment of the night, I wanted to stop time, she is making all the clocks in the house stop. From the one on the wall to the one on the wrist. Why your eyes do turn to the hourglass on the table? But time doesn't pass until it's upside down. But it doesn't stop. She stands and turns its site. I am asking why? The sand did not flow. Then she looked me in the eyes. Every moment I spent with you is precious. I want eternity in this house with you. You are telling me, that's why I did it. I am facing the other side and I see the hourglass which is divided into two pieces. But the sand is flowing as it is whole. I myself say that it is like us. Just like us."

Leonardo said her all the words of the novel that Ava gave him to read. Ava highlighted and underlined those lines which she remembered first and now she got amazed to listen to Leonardo who read in front of her without having that novel in his hands. happiness led the sun to rise with bad rays on the mansion. while everyone was enjoying coffee at Sophia's invitation, a girl entered in the lounge. Leonardo stood up to greet her. she hugged Leonardo tightly. Ava's eyes broaden up with anger and shock.