BLACK PEARL

Why did you go to him with your gun? He could have harmed you. Why you didn't think about jasmine's aunt? Ava asked Aiden anxiously

Don't worry. He cannot hurt both of us. Aiden replied

You are not afraid of him. But I am scared of him he can hurt. I am grateful to you that you have done much for me. But if something bad happens to you. I will not able to forgive myself. Please don't mess up with that man. Ava said

Okay! I will but you have to be careful about him from now on. I told him everything he should know it. Let's close the topic and start our work. Aiden said while Ava was lost in thoughts.

He is in love with Ava since their childhood. His mother told my lady to who, I assigned to know about him. Mrs Jasmine and Mr Freud decided to ask both if they should get married. But Mr Freud passed away before he asked his daughter. Then Mrs Jasmine didn't said Aiden about the decision she and Mr Freud took for both of them. What should I do more? Frank informed them about them and asked about more assignments regarding Ava and Aiden.

You have to do your job continuously. Leonardo said. Meanwhile, Ava entered his room.

Can we talk, please? Ava asked. Leonardo nodded his head to Frank. He quickly went out of the room.

I am only concerned about Lucas. I am doing the job for him. But if something happens in between you and Aiden, it will disturb his peace which I can never think about. I thought I should find a solution to this. Because only Lucas's life is important to me. I want him to live smoothly. I should get through these difficult times above all. Aiden is like my member of the family. He is like a friend to me. He is like an older brother to me. If something bad happened to him because of me I will not forgive myself. Ava said and went out of his room. Leonardo kept thinking about Ava's behaviour and words until Frank interrupted him again.

I have wonderful news for you, Emma. Sophia said

I am listening to tell me. Emma said

My man told me that Aiden targeted gun on Leonardo. They both had a hot conversation but Ava came in between them and calmed the situation. Sophia said.

Wow, your man is great. He played well before. As he navigated Mandela for Lucas and Ava at the graveyard. Emma patted her shoulder with happiness.

Look! We will continuously work on Aiden. We have to use him properly to get rid of Ava. If Aiden marries her we can easily remove Olivia's legacy from the mansion. If we don't make a mistake. It will be very easy to reign this mansion for both of us. Sophia said.

Great. Keep going. Emma said.

I am going to call Aiden to convince him about Ava's consideration as a spouse. Let you see how I play it. Sophia said and dialled a phone call to Aiden.

I hope I haven't disturbed you. I am so sorry to hear about your for loss and damage to your stuff that happened because of Leonardo. Sophia acted sincere to Aiden

It's not as big. I hope Ava informed you about the incident. Aiden replied

Yes, she told me. That is why I called you. I want to tell you something very important. I would have come to you in the studio but I thought we can talk on call. Sophia said

Yes, say I am listening. Aiden said

Ava cared about you a lot. She doesn't want Leonardo to hurt you in any way. She cares about you. She is very helpless. You never leave her alone. I will say you should not leave her alone. She may be in danger because of Leonardo. I will say you should take care of her. Sophia inoculated the care and sympathies in Aiden to grip him towards Ava.

Thank you. You really care about us. I am busy at the studio. We will talk late. Aiden said and dropped the call.

Look I involved him in my affairs. The silly guy was breathing up. Let's see when he will propose to her. Sophia said confidently.

Sister, what do you play like? You didn't even ask him about the word marriage? Emma asked

It is my way. You will see that with your eyes.

Meanwhile, Sophia's phone notification sound was raised.

I decided to propose to her at a hill restaurant this evening. It was a message from Aiden.

What!! Sophia surprised.

Sister, I will be going to the office for meeting with translators. Emma said.

What if you convince frank to do a meeting at hill restaurant? Because Leonardo will not leave you guys alone. Sophia said.

Wow! This will make Leonardo to hate more Ava if he sees her with Aiden proposing to her there. Emma laughed.

My good girl. You are getting me now quickly. Sophia said with happiness.

The delegation arrived at hill restaurant. Frank and Emma went together to greet them. They told that Leonardo will join them after a few minutes. Ava also reached the restaurant. She saw it was a luxury restaurant in the city. She went inside. She found Aiden dressed up well and sat on the chair. As Ava arrived, Aiden greeted her.

Why did you book this restaurant Aiden.? This is so expensive. How you will bear your house and shop rent, bills and ... Ava was asking him a bundle of questions as Aiden interrupted

Stop!! stop! I didn't call you here to get worried. I just called you so we may have good company and enjoy the restaurant's famous Hi-tea. Aiden said

Leonardo parked his car. He saw it from his car. Aiden was holding a ring box and talking to Ava.

'Ava the reason I called you here is I really adore you. I respect you. I know you are not in a safe place. I want to protect you by having you in my life. Will you marry me, please? Aiden raised the ring box towards Ava. Ava was surprised by Aiden's words. She was silent for a minute. Leonardo looked at Aiden's behaviour. He reminded himself of what Ava said to him in the daytime.

'He is like an older brother to me.

'What an older brother who is proposing to her?' Leonardo mumbled and dialled a call to frank.

If they agree to a contract. I have already signed the file. You have it. I will not come to the restaurant. Leonardo said and quickly left the parking. Emma came to know about Leonardo's order. She got aggressive over her planed failed to spend time with Leonardo and showed off the proposal of Ava and Aiden. She was not known that Leonardo has seen that and that's why he didn't come.

'How did you think about whereas I never behave with you likewise? But I cannot marry. I have to take care of Lucas. I cannot think about this. Ava said

Stop Ava! I didn't mean to hurt you. You misunderstood me. I mean I did it for Lucas's future. I thought you need some conditions to get Lucas from rude Leonardo. I know it is not easy for you to live with that man. So I decided to help you and Lucas. Aiden lied to her about the reality he wanted.

I don't know what to say. But I am sorry to talk to you in this way. Ava said

It's my fault I had to explain to you before. Then. What is your answer? Aiden asked

I respect you. Thank you for thinking about it. But I cannot marry some. You helped me by giving me the opportunity to work at your studio. Thank you so much for that. Ava said

What about Lucas? Aiden tried to divert her attention to his focus.

Now or later I will take him from Leonardo. He is recovering after my sister passed away. He needs me a lot. But not this way. I also took the decision not to leave him alone anymore. Ava said

How will you do that? Aiden asked

I will work from home. I will handle editing and management. The Internet speed of the mansion is wonderful. I will manage it online. Whenever it is needed. I will not shoot. If you accept it. Ava said

Aiden was unable to reject her query as he didn't want to let Ava know about his internal phase. Ava stood up. She quickly left the restaurant and called a taxi and went mansion. Aiden understood that he will unable to see her causally. So he went to the port to get out all exhausted feeling inside. He opened the box and looked at the ring. He sat there for long hours.

May I ask you as a brother? Frank asked Leonardo after years

How did you call me after ages? Come to Mr Francis's hut. I am waiting for you there. Leonardo raised his eyebrows and said.

Mr Francis served them tea.

You never left the meeting. I wondered about it. Why did you come and go without coming inside? Frank asked

The matter is related to Lucas's Aunt. She is going to marry Aiden. She will leave home. Leonardo said

So you don't want this? Frank asked

It's not about my wish. This will impact Lucas's life. He is attached to the girl now. Leonardo said

What is your order to stop it? Frank asked.

I have nothing to say now. But I will not let Lucas get affected also. Leonardo said.

Ava went into Leonardo's room he was going to sleep.

Can we please talk? I have to tell you something important. Ava said

I am not available. Leonardo said rudely. He was not known that Ava came to discuss what happened at the restaurant. He assumed that Ava came to tell him that she said yes to Aiden. Whereas Leonardo's sleep was lost. He took the tray of jug and glass and threw it on the floor. Ava was standing outside his room. She quickly came inside.

What happened? Is everything okay? Ava asked

Don't you understand? I am not available. Come later Leonardo looked into Ava's eyes and roared

It will not take a longer time I just wanted to say….. Ava tried to tell him but he interrupted

Don't you get my words? I am not available. Leonardo shouted and lay on his bed.

Ava looked around and went into her room. She was upset that Leonardo was behaving strangely again. She wanted to know the reason.

The next morning, Leonardo made an announcement during breakfast. Sister Sophia, you will take care of Lucas. other member of the family will not let him get closer. Ava was coming downstairs while she listened to his new order. She stood on the stairs so she may talk to Leonardo when he came back. After breakfast, Leonardo was going upstairs. Ava stopped his way.

I want to talk to you! Why are you behaving like this? Ava asked

Girl, don't dare to touch my nephew. Sophia will look after him. So you better stay away from him. Leonardo roared at her and went into his room. Ava came back to her room took her bag and went outside the mansion. She took a taxi and went to Mr Francis's hut.

Why my daughter is looking upset today? Mr Francis asked

He is not listening to me. What I wanted to tell him. He abided me to get closer to my sweetheart. He is torturing me mentally. I am feeling suffocated at the mansion without Lucas. I am here because I have no other choice. I know he doesn't listen to anyone except you. I don't know why he is acting like that. He is just a closed box. Ava cried

Do you know why pearl is so precious? The oyster shell is hard enough. The sand leaked inside it for years. Oysters cant prevent this. Even it wants to take them off. The one who works does not give up easily on the meat it has processed. Every grain of sand comes with a dark story. With the years, those grains of sand solidify and turn black into oyster flesh. It gets mixed up, at the end of the Black Pearl appears. Oyster can't let the black pearl go. It can't because it made the pearl with its pain. So what I wanted to make you understand is not easy to touch someone's wounds. I know you have passed through a lot also. I know Leonardo hurt you. But don't expect an apology from him. He can die either but he can't say sorry. If he realizes his mistake he will make up for it. Let him alone for now. Mr Francis tried to comfortable Ava with the best way to exemplify Leonardo by telling her a pearl story.

Uncle! Don't you think that a person who says Thank you or Sorry is greater than others? Ava said

Yes, it is! But human pain is very different. Someone scared to love. Someone doesn't have the heart to trust. Some like him can't say sorry. Only he knows how he made the black pearl in himself. You have to be patient! my daughter. Ava listened to Mr Francis. She sat there for long hours. She took four cups of the traditional coffee there. In the evening, Leonardo came to the hut. He saw his uncle was serving meals to Ava. Mr Francis nodded his head to Leonardo to sit along. Leonardo kept looking at Ava. Both started eating food and kept looking at each other silently.