SLEEPING BEAUTY

He was not known that Ava came to the mansion when the guests were arriving but no one noticed. Emma was so happy, she also thought that Ava may faint upstairs. She went to the celebration site. Leonardo stepped forward. She couldn't blink his eyes as he saw a princess from the castle walking toward him in a beautiful dress. He lost into the beauteous Ava. Everyone was shocked and amazed by Lucas's Aunt's appearance at the ceremony. She met every guest. Sophia and Emma were surprised about how she got this beautiful dress whereas her income was very low. Emma was also praying for her mission to be successful as she wanted to stay with Leonardo while cake cutting ceremony. Leonardo was still in that condition. He was unable to release himself from the attraction. Sophia forcibly pushed her. She was about to fall down as Leonardo took her into his arms. He was drowning in the beauty of Ava. Sophia coughed and went away. Leonardo got himself to his senses. Ava stood up.

I am late because it was a lot of traffic on the way. Ava said.

Lucas is waiting. Leonardo said. He also noticed that she was looking a bit tired.

Where are the kids and playing spots for Lucas? This is his special day. You would have managed something for him? Ava asked

Girl, I don't want to make him feel motherless at this age. Leonardo said.

I am trying my best to be. Ava said

Aunt! Lucas interrupted their conversation. Ava looked at Leonardo with a rude face.

You are looking princess today. Am I the right uncle? Lucas asked Leonardo

Let's cut the cake my beetroot. So don't be late anymore. Leonardo held his hand and move forward. Ava followed them. She was feeling dizzy again. Sophia looked at her suspiciously.

Are you okay my dear? I think you got tired of working the entire day. Sophia said

I am not tired but I am not feeling well. Ava said.

Emma dragged Sophia to the other hall of site.

This time I throw the ball in the ring. You see how I will be successful. Emma said proudly

What did you do with this girl Emma? Sophia raised her eyebrows.

I give her sleeping pills mixed with juice. She will get faint soon. I don't want to see this disgusting girl with Leonardo at any cost. Emma said.

Bravo! You did great my love. Sophia said

Everyone gathered around the table for the cake cutting. Leonardo was continually noticing that Ava was not looking good. They cut the cake and the photo session started.

A family photo of a kid? Cameraman emphasized

Lucas held the hands of Ava and Leonardo and stood in between them. The cameraman took multiple photos. Everyone at the mansion enjoyed their meal. Ava was getting so down.

Emma was so angry. She quickly went into her room in anger. Her mission was not successful. Sophia followed her. She encouraged her to not give up. Ava moved forward as the celebration finished. She held the reeling while going upstairs. Leonardo was also following her with Lucas upstairs. Ava took the first step and fell down with dizziness.

Girl, open your eyes! Leonardo took Ava in his arms and shake. Ava didn't respond to him

Mrs. Rosa take Lucas into his room. I am going to take this girl to the hospital. Leonardo said and quickly went to the hospital.

Leonardo was looking at the drop-dead gorgeous sleeping beauty

He lost in waving thoughts of a fairytale he told Lucas a time before.

'Magical stink slowly went through the princess's veins. She fell down to the ground slowly. Laughs stopped suddenly. The castle turn quiet while it happened. Princess falls asleep for hundred years. Time passed and everyone forgot. The story of the castle finished but the princess was still sleeping. Once a prince was passing through the castle with his guards. He came to know about the sleeping beauty is there a hundred years ago. Prince went into the castle. He went upstairs very slowly. He kept going upstairs until he found the princess's room. After a time he found himself in the room of sleeping beauty. Prince got closer to the princess and whispered 'sleeping beauty'. He took her hand into his hand. He kept looking at the sleeping beauty's face and lost in affection admiringly. He didn't hold himself anymore and got closer to her and kissed her. Princess opened her eyes while the prince kissed her. The sleeping beauty woke up after a hundred years

Lucas!! Leonardo's eyes opened with a jerk on Ava's voice.

What happened to me? Where am I? Ava asked

You fainted at the mansion after the celebration. We are in hospital. Leonardo replied

Where is my Lucas? Ava asked

He is with Mrs. Rosa. Don't worry. Leonardo said

Lucas would be worried about me. I am okay. I want to go home right now. Ava managed to remove her canola and slowly sat down.

Leonardo's eyes broaden up.

Please. He will think about me as he thought about his mother. I can't stay here. I am already late.

Will my aunt come back from the hospital or she will go like my mum? Lucas asked innocently

She will be back soon as she got recovered. Mrs. Rosa said. Meanwhile, Ava opened the door.

Aunt!! Lucas shouted

I am back my dear. Why you didn't sleep yet? Ava hugged and asked

I was waiting for you. I was frightened if you were gone as my mommy did to me. Lucas said with tearful eyes.

Oh, god forbid! This will never happen. I am always with my sweetheart. Ava said.

The next day Ava went to James.

Brother, will you take care of Lucas or engage with you, until I come back from my work? Ava asked

Why not sister? I will be happy. You just inform Mrs. Rosa to update me about his meal and other stuff. James said.

Thank you. Ava said and went to the dining hall. Everyone was doing breakfast. Ava served Lucas. After he finished breakfast, Ava got up. Leonardo was wondering about she didn't eat anything and got up.

I will be going to my work. I told James he will look after me until I came back. Ava said.

Sophia and Emma looked at each other with smiles. Because they knew it a blast was about to happen. James was also known for Leonardo's behavior so he held the hand of Lucas and went into his room. Leonardo threw fork on the plate

Girl, focus on what is upon you. Because of you, his day was spent badly. When you fainted he got frightened. Look at the way you are doing it. Learn the rules to live on. I will never let you scare Lucas again. You should know your limits. Leonardo shouted at Ava in front of Emma, Sophia, and other servants. Ava got shivered for a moment. She quickly went into her room.

James came to Ava's room and encouraged her to stay strong.

I am telling you one thing today. He got angry when someone hurts his feeling. He is so possessive of Lucas. Once he says something he does not regret that. He has no material in his life like 'thank you' and 'sorry'. So please be strong. You know he brought a dress for you on Lucas's birthday. He was worried all the time about your late arrival. He sent guards as well to bring you to the mansion. He is not angry with you at all. He just gets upset when someone breaks his heart. James said.

Did he bring my dress? Ava raised her eyebrows and asked

Yes, he brought his, mine, yours, and Lucas's dress. James said.

She quickly went into her room and took the dress. She already packed it as it was presented to her. She took the box and went to Leonardo's study room. Leonardo was dealing with his client in an online meeting. Meanwhile, Ava entered the room.

I came here to give you back this dress you bought for me. I am also sorry to be good as you want me at the birthday party. What did you think? I will not know about this! You thought you can do everything with your money. So you think you can dominate everyone with your money? But you should remember that you can't treat every wound with money. You should also know this that you can't buy my ego with your money. Ava shouted at Leonardo and went outside.

Leonardo kept looking at her. After half hour Ava left for the studio. Leonardo also went to the office. Midway, he saw Ava walking.

'So you are going studio with your poor condition. But I don't care about your health anymore.' He mumbled and moved forward. He noticed from the back view mirror that Ava was standing on the roadside. She was probably getting dizzy. He reversed the car.

Sit in the car! He rolled down the car window and said. Ava looked at him and step forward.

I am saying this for Lucas. I will leave you wherever you will say. Leonardo said

She sat in the car. Leonardo went to the town hut of Mr. Francis where he cook delicious meals and serve traditional tea. Ava was wondering why he is concerned about her. He brought Ava to the hut to eat some food.

I am being late. You told me that you will leave me to the studio. I am not hungry why did you bother Uncle Francis?

Daughter, you come to my jungle hut first time. How I can leave you without serving my famous meat filets? Mr. Francis interrupted.

Uncle, you saved my life. I owe you a lot. You did good things for me. Ava said with a thankful note.

No, my daughter. Life is God-gifted. You were an opportunity to whom I served my services. I just took care of the precious person who brought it to me. Now you eat these filets and get strong. Ava tried to cut fillets but her hands were shivering due to weakness. Leonardo raised his hand to help her. Ava thought he was about to grab her hands. She quickly gets her hands back. Leonardo looked at Ava. She failed to do so. She left the knife on the side of the plate. Leonardo took the opportunity and cut all fillets into small pieces. Ava took and eat a few pieces.

I am late. Can we go now? Ava asked.

Finish your tea. Leonardo emphasized.

I will not drink. Ava said

You will go to the hospital first. Leonardo said.

It's not necessary. I am okay now. . Ava said. She took some money and put it on the table. I am okay now. Meanwhile, Aiden called her. She replied 'I am coming Aiden'. As Leonardo listen to Aiden's name her mood swung to a strange condition. Ava stood up and step forward.

Wait, girl. You can't go like that. You said you want to be with Lucas. Then why did you push yourself toward work? Leonardo asked

Everyone has their own difficulty level in their life. The best way to pass it to work. I am doing this. I don't expect you to understand me.

Uncle, I am going to my job. Your food was really delicious. Thank you so much. Ava said.

Have a nice day daughter. Mr. Francis said. Ava walked towards the road.

Ava entered the mansion. He was going to her room as Watson stop her midway.

Sir is calling you into his room. Watson said

Ava went into Leonardo's room. He was holding an envelope. Ava raised her eyebrows. Leonardo handed over the envelope. It was paid receipt of the bank loan she took for her father's treatment.

Girl, so it's all done. You don't need to work anymore. Leonardo said

My debt is mine. How can you pay it without asking me? do think you did me a favor? like this way, by ignoring me? did you think I will accept it? Ava shouted

your debt is not my concern. I care just Lucas only. I do whatever needs for him. you will not work from now on. your only job is here. Lucas is your job only. Leonardo roared.

Lucas is not my job. he is my life. he is my sister's sign. Ava shouted. ava opened her bag and took all money she was having in it. it was only 50 pounds.

What is this? Leonardo asked

It a little bit. take it as my first debt part. but don't worry I will return all. ava said confidently.

Your debt was paid and you have no debt on me or anymore else. Leonardo said.

My debt is mine. I will decide when it is over or not. I will pay you the rest soon. Ava said, step back towards her room

You didn't get me. I said you don't have a debt. Leonardo said

I get it. but you dint get me. Ava said

Then tell me. I am listening. Leonardo said

I am not your worker. I am here for Lucas only. I am not his babysitter. I am his aunt. so how do you use Lucas and money in the same way? I clear you here I am not here to get your mercy. I am here only for Lucas. you never try to pay my love of Lucas. there is no money who can handle the relationship between me and Lucas. keep my words in your mind. will you leave my way now? Ava asked with anger. Leonardo got aside. Ava went into her room. Leonardo got lost in the ocean of thoughts. Ava also went into the room and took a deep breath then she went to Lucas's room.