AUTUMN AND SPRING

What happened to you? Calm down. Let's go and find out what they are looking for. Leonardo said

Ms Ava, we came here after visiting your house. We came to know from a neighbour that you are not living there for a long time. You break the custodian rules. The results of your actions will be enormous. Have you been staying in this house, since when? Officer asked

For a while. Ava said

We will talk to you later. First, my pedagogue colleague will see Lucas.

Lucas is in his room. I will go and check it out. Ava said and went upstairs.

She managed to understand Lucas the situation. He didn't want to go with officials.

I will kill the person with my bare hands who deceived me. Leonardo was angry with everyone at the mansion including his employees. Sophia and Emma looked at each other. They were jerked for a moment but they managed to stay calm.

Officials investigated Lucas. They found Lucas want to live in the mansion instead of that house. He also loves his uncle and family members. Ava was crying outside his room.

"My God, don't separate us from Lucas because of me. Please."

Leonardo listened to her words.

You did nothing wrong. You cared about Lucas's happiness more than anything else. Leonardo said

He was afraid. Please don't let them take him away. Ava cried. Leonardo tried to wipe her tears then stopped and made a fist. He gave her his handkerchief to clean the tears. Leonardo felt bad for Ava. She brought Lucas to the mansion for him. He was worried that she get punished due to a rule violation he couldn't bear that.

Do worry they can't take our nephew from us. Come in the study. Leonardo said

Ava was crying badly. She was afraid of being jailed.

Look at me. You came here instead of staying in that house because of Lucas's happiness. You did nothing wrong. Leonardo said

I had to think hard. I shouldn't endanger myself. Ava cried

You took risks bravely. Lucas is from us no one can't take him from us so don't worry. Nothing bad will happen to you also. Don't let Lucas see you upset. You are shaking like a leaf. You are presenting as you are the weakest of all. But you are strong enough. Don't cry. Leonardo pour water from the jug and gave the glass to Ava.

I make this handkerchief wet. It seems like you have been saving it for years. But I…devastated by it… Ava said

You gave it a life…. I mean to Lucas… Leonardo interrupted with a slip tongue.

Sister, I saw that handkerchief in Ava's hand. Do you understand the love scenario has been started so deeply? You told me he can give everything except that handkerchief and watch he keeps in his pocket and hand respectively. Are you making me a fool? I fell in love with Leonardo. But he went for that garbage girl. I will go and kill her. Emma shouted and step forward towards the door. Sophia pulled her. She threw her on the couch.

Stop behaving like this. This basic jealousy will lead you to get out of this mansion without achieving Leonardo. You have to stay calm. You are locked in this room until you get to relax. Sophia said angrily.

Officials investigated and came to know that Lucas love his uncle and aunt. Lucas told them his uncle was his giant hero like in a fairytale. He showed them drawings he made for his aunt and uncle together holding his hand. He wanted to spend time only with his aunt and uncle. Officials were surprised to listen to him. they wondered about Lucas's good words about his aunt and uncle. As per the first complaint registered by Sophia's agent that was Lucas was insecure in hands of his uncle and other family members except for Ava. When they permitted Lucas that he can meet his family members after a half hour. He hugged Leonardo tightly for a long time. Officials told him that Lucas told them about his fairytales and artwork. He wanted both of them to be with him as his mother and father do. They called Ava for an inspection of the room.

Why did you break the rule, Ms Ava? Why did you do such a thing while you knew? Officer asked

I did for Lucas. Ava replied

So you risked losing Lucas for him. Official asked

I did it well. Lucas has no parents. That's why he loves us very much. He gets sad when his uncle or me one of me is not with him. Those times I really feel bad for him. He loses his feelings, happiness and real childishness. Therefore, I had to take that risk.

You knew the bond between Lucas and his uncle. We mentioned them in reports before. Leonardo Benjamin was not suitable for him. Official said

It was so, from the beginning, there is a strange love bond between uncle and nephew. He doesn't know his father at all. Therefore he is taking his uncle as a role model. What's more, he has an uncle, who had changed for him. That you can do whatever you can for him to show your love. Ava said

Our decision is not made yet. Official said

I think I did my best with my heart. Ava said

Ms Ava, Not you, but we have to decide. Perhaps you will understand more clearly that you have to decide something with your mind. Not your heart after our decision. The official said and went out.

Leonardo was curious about their decision. They didn't let him know their decision. He called his lawyers to talk to them. To solve the matter. But It was looking difficult that the decision could be good or in their favour. Emma found the time she caught Ava and insulted her badly. She put blame on Ava for risking Lucas for her selfishness. Ava became thoughtful after that. She was worried about the official's decision. After one hour officials called Ava. Leonardo motivated her and went downstairs with her.

Ms Ava, The situation is very clear. Because the rules are broken. We have to bring Lucas Benjamin to our house. We have to implement the proceedings. Officer said

No... No… please don't do that. Ava said

For Lucas's future. Officer said

Don't separate him from us. Ava said

The law is clear. Nothing to do, sorry. Officer said

Please. Ava requested

The rule is the rule. Officer said

Emma and Sophia looked at each other feeling themselves to be successful in their mission.

Aunt!! Lucas loudly said

Come I will tell you a thing. Lucas held the hand of the officer and said

Have you eaten vanilla lemon? Lucas asked

No. but how is that taste? Officer asked

Let me tell you. It is a cookie. Vanilla, I get this smell from my aunt's hair. Lemon, I get this smell from my uncle's beard. There is no one other than both of them who smells like that. I can't live without them. Please don't take me out. Lucas requested with tearful eyes.

We will have your cookies one day. Okay, dear Lucas? Officer asked.

Ava and Leonardo got surprised by Lucas's words.

I know your relationship with Lucas is vital. I can't cut this vein. For a child, a family is more important than anything. I am using initiative and giving you a second chance. You will be given the last warning and if you break the rule again we will come here and will take a kid with us. As you can see, you have a second chance. You must be careful. Officer said

Okay… Okay… thank you very much. Ava said

Everyone was happy at the mansion except both sisters. Sophia compelled Emma to pretend as happy as they could be. Meanwhile, Frank entered the lounge.

I know who reported us. Frank said by looking at both sister

Tell me who is the traitor? I will punish him with my bare hands. Leonardo roared.

Emma felt dizzy. Sophia was also shocked.

If you come to know, you will be surprised to listen to that. Frank said and again looked at both sisters.

Sister we are going to end today. Emma said. Sophia pinched her to stay quiet.

One of Ava's neighbours. Reported us. Frank told him the entire story behind the report.

Emma took a deep breath. She quickly went into the garden.

Sister what if we are caught? How does a neighbour? Emma was surprised and asked

Did you think I am mad? I will give others a clue to catching me. Well, I gave too much money to that neighbour to report Ava's absence from that home. Sophia said

You didn't succeed besides this. They both are still together. You told me this story will end today. Emma said rudely.

I was not known that officers will bother Lucas as much so they changed the decision. Sophia said.

Huh… Emma raised her eyebrows.

But it did work as you can see. They found a way to get rid of it again. I won't let you end this problem with just a warning. Sophia said

Stop sister, I am so bored. These things are not progressing saying that I will destroy, I will ruin. Emma said

Ava started packaging her and Lucas's luggage. Leonardo was continually standing with her.

I make him understand that he has to stay with you. But he was saddened to listen to that. He wanted me also with you and him. But I told him about the conditions in my way. I told him we will get together again. Leonardo said

He is so little. How he is facing all these circumstances? Ava asked

He is stronger than his aunt. Leonardo's tongue slipped again. He looked away. He couldn't bear to see both going away from him. His heart was feeling burdened. He went into his room. Ava was also not known of the way she could make a possibility for Lucas to stay with her and Leonardo. She packed and took Lucas from his room. She was dragging luggage suitcase towards downstairs when she listened to a voice and turned

Wait. I am going with you. This was Leonardo. Lucas became happy. Ava looked at him. Leonardo followed both of them.

Where are you going, my dear? Sophia asked. Emma looked at Ava as she was leaving the mansion.

Social services didn't break a joke. Lucas and his aunt will live there until she finds a solution. Leonardo said

Lucas is leaving? James asked with anxiousness.

Don't worry brother. I will look after him. He will come back soon. Leonardo said.

Are you going with them? Sophia asked

I can't leave them alone so. Leonardo replied. Both sisters' facial colours changed in a while. They didn't expect this to happen.

Ava, I entrust you to Lucas. Take care of him. James said

I will. Thank you, James.

They sat in the car and went to Ava's house.

Emma got frustrated with severe depression. She went into her room and started breaking stuff.

Stop my sweetheart. Stop… Sophia tried to handle her but she was not getting into her hands.

What the hell you did sister? You all the time played to separate them in a way so that they both got closer to each other. I can't bear this. They went together in front of me. Emma shouted as the walls of the mansion shivered.

Calm down my girl, I will fix it. Sophia said

You can't. Actually, you can never. Who knows what trash will do and what kind of tricks Leonardo to impress him? What will she do? Emma shouted. She threw all her stuff on the ground in anger.

Calm down. Eat your medicine. Your blood pressure will raised Sophia said

Do you listen to me? I will not that snake let Leonardo from me. I felt spring come when Ava was going. but Autumn arrived at the same moment. I will kill her. Emma shouted and speedily walked towards outside.

Your anger will cause you to fail. Stop acting. Sophia pulled her onto the bed and slapped her face.

Millie, the 19-year-old daughter of Mrs Rosa came to the mansion as a new worker. She listened to all the words of both sisters. She went in shock. She hung James's coats in his units and ran downstairs with fear. She told all words to Mrs Rosa. She told her to stay quiet and made their words buried in the mud as no one listened. Flames of fire in Emma and Sophia were burning so high. Emma presented with anger whereas Sophia managed herself. These were taking both sisters to a new way of hating Ava and Lucas. Whereas, Sophia wanted to get rid of Leonardo and also to reign the mansion by herself. Ava went to her house. Lucas was so happy to see his uncle with him and his aunt. There was also a beam of relaxation in Leonardo's heart as he was spending time alone with his favourites. He also thought about James as he was feeling his absence. Ava asked Leonardo to bring stuff home as the fridge was empty. Leonardo wrote all things names on a notepad as he was not good with groceries. Ava smiled to see him writing all. He went out for groceries. Ava felt something also missing he called him. When she called Leonardo done with all but he didn't let her know about it. He went back to the market and bought the rest of the items. There was a spring-season feeling in both hearts.