HEARTBEATS

The next morning, Ava went into the room. She stood in the study room and waited for Leonardo. He came out.

We needed to talk. Ava said

Is it so? Leonardo asked

By being who? What will you talk about with me? Ava shouted

Being Lucas's aunt. Even though I am nothing to you and I am still his aunt and you can't change this truth. Lucas is aware that we are not together. He is unhappy with this. I don't want him to be affected by everything that happened. It is also the last thing that I want. But we have to spend time together for Lucas. For him, we are suffering this torture. Will you do what I said or do you want me to find an excuse again to tell him?

If there is something about Lucas. I will not say no to anything. Even to you. I am going to breakfast. Don't be late. James gets upset because of your mistakes. He began to be upset. Leonardo said

Don't worry. I will play my role by sitting at the table next to you. Not because you want. Just because Lucas and James want. I already informed you last night that you will see a completely different Ava. Ava said rudely. Leonardo looked at her and went outside.

We came. Lucas said. Leonardo turned. The beauteous Ava came down in full form to play her role. Everyone was surprised to see Ava's behaviour.

Didn't you eat anything yet dear? Sorry, I came a bit late. I was preparing Lucas. Let's start eating. I like braided cheese you to eat this. Ava held a heavy smile. The first time she put her hand on Leonardo's hand in front of everyone. Sophia and Emma couldn't digest even a single bolus. Leonardo was also surprised to see Ava was pretending more real than Leonardo. Every second moment Ava gave him the gesture of being romantic with him in front of everyone. James and Lucas were happy to see Ava and Leonardo happy. Once Ava held Leonardo's hand and pinched her nail to ask him about how real he is looking around. Leonardo couldn't keep his hand away in spite of itching as he didn't want to make noticed that. He looked at Ava with a look. Both understood the situation played by Ava was very strong. Ava was talking with everyone in so a happy mood.

Good boy. Eat well. So you will be strong like your uncle. Ava said to Lucas. Leonardo wondered about Ava's words. She was in fact giving him taunts about his behaviour. After breakfast, Ava took Lucas and asked Leonardo to come to the room to play a puzzle game with Lucas. During the game, Ava stayed serious as she was pretending as real as she could in front of Lucas. Leonardo noticed that Ava's behaviour was changed as well. Once she fell into thoughts and got saddened. Leonardo noticed her. Ava looked at him and took advantage to answer Lucas's questions to give some lessons to Leonardo

Uncle, it is not fitting here.

Beetroot. So it doesn't belong here. It was not since the beginning. We made an effort in vain beetroot. Leonardo said while looking into Ava's eyes

Huh. It is not fitting!! Lucas said

Don't worry dear, if it is not fitting here. Sometimes it happens that way. You can be very sure that the piece will fit in that place. You can put it there without thinking. But it cannot one side of it always stays out. Ava said looking into Leonardo's flaming eyes.

Lucas hid a few pieces. Puzzled was solved only three pieces left.

Where it is? Did I put it all here? Ava mumbled. Ava stood up and started finding puzzle pieces around

Don't worry. He made a joke. Pieces are hidden in someone's pocket. Leonardo took pieces from Lucas's jacket.

Why did you do this, my dear? Ava asked

Because I didn't want to finish the game earlier. You would go to your room earlier. Lucas said. Both looked at each other.

So we didn't spend time together. Right. Let us repeat the honesty lesson. Leonardo said while looking at Ava.

I told you that honesty is more important than everything in this life. You have to be honest and you will never give up on being honest, no matter what happens. Leonardo said. Ava smiled and nodded her head. She looked into Leonardo's eyes confidently. She excused Lucas and went into her room. Leonardo went hyper. He couldn't bear her being excessive. He followed her back. Ava looked at him rudely.

What was the look while I tell Lucas? Leonardo asked in anger.

The things that you tell Lucas about honesty. I was thinking about how you perfectly fit both the things you say and your behaviour. Ava said looking into his eyes.

What do you want to say? Leonardo dragged her to the wall and held her arms tightly.

Wasn't you who said "I fooled you, I trapped you, and all of these were a game? The person who said is talking about being honest? Ava had no fear to fight with Leonardo as she was on right.

You. Leonardo took a breath like a furious bull.

What I am. Tell me what Ava asked rudely

Huh... Leonardo released her arms with a jerk

Be careful about your behaviour. He said

I am. Because I live in the same house, in the same room with my enemy. She pulled Leonardo and went outside. Leonardo went surprised again as Ava's behaviour was stricter than last night. She came downstairs.

What happened? What is this mood? So what are you playing now? So you are successful in making fool others. You can never make a happy family photo you created. Better you know this. Let me show you happiness photo. She showed the selfie she took in the park. Look at a perfect family photo.

Yes. True. Just as you didn't notice that the kid you are carrying with you as a bag peed in his pant. Just as you were there only because of to pose for the camera. But there is something you should know, I am sorry but you cannot include yourself in the happy family by giving a pose for the camera. Ava replied rudely and went out. Leonardo saw Ava go outside the mansion

So you are going to meet your lover again. Leonardo mumbled. He reminded himself of Frank's words. And ran out of the mansion to gather proof against Ava. He went to the studio. He found Aiden walking alone in the studio. He didn't know that Ava went to a lawyer to collect information for Lucas's custody. She learned that after the divorce she will not able to get Lucas's custody for a maximum of a year. She will be needed to independent and financially strong. Ava was pissed off by listening that there was no other solution for custody. She didn't want that. Leonardo wondered if Aiden was waiting for a man anxiously. He drove his car to find Ava. She was walking on a footpath. He stopped the car near her.

Where have you gone? What is your next plan? Answer me. Do you listen?

I heard well. This is a document. This is money you transferred in Lucas's name to my account. Have it. Ava put to paper and a package of money in Leonardo's hand and walked away.

So your lover returned your money? You are doing this to gain my trust? Leonardo mumbled

Leonardo entered his room. Ava was sitting on the couch. She stood up. He took her diary and pen and threw them on the floor.

Took these. Don't you here? I told you to take these. I don't want to see something belonging to you.

I don't know what made you do behave like this. But you can't behave like this to me. You have no right to that.

Leonardo dragged Ava's necklace of Lucas's photo from her neck and threw that on the floor.

Ava looked at him with hateful eyes. She wanted to slap his face. She bow down and took her necklace. She wore her coat and ran out of the mansion. Leonardo busted with anger. This happened when he had flashbacks of the recording of Ava and Aiden. He couldn't control his anger. Ava went to Vanessa's house. She broke down there. The sky went dark. Ava came back mansion. Leonardo was shooting arrows. He targeted Ava and shot the arrow. Arrow stuck in mud near Ava. She got hyper.

If you think that you can make me scared by shooting your arrows at me then you are wrong. I am no more scared of your arrows anymore. She took an arrow from the mud and throw it with full pressure towards Leonardo.

Because I haven't shot it to you yet! Leonardo replied.

Ava went upstairs quickly. She slept. The next morning she woke up with last night's memory. She got devastated. She planned to take Lucas out of the mansion. she started making list to rent a house. She was looking for houses when Leonardo arrived. She hid her phone and list

What are you hiding? If you are planning for something… if you think that you can escape and get rid of it. no matter how hollow you would hide in I will find you and will ruin you. understanding?. You and your belongings even your prints from the ground and everywhere… Leonardo roared.

Leonardo... James is upset. His mental condition got worse again…Run… Sophia came crying to Leonardo. He ran to James's room.

Ava is not smiling, you are shooting arrows. If you stop shooting arrows she will smile then. Our peace is disturbed. Ava doesn't smile. You are not a good man Leonardo. We are ruined. You made Ava sad. She is not smiling. James was not getting in Sophia's and Leonardo's hands. Ava stepped forward.

James. Brother, Look at me. If you are sad how I can smile? If you will be good. Then our peace will not be disturbed. Ava held his hands and make him calm down. Leonardo looked at Ava.

Yes, Ava is right. We are at peace now. James sat with Ava and started talking with her. Ava gave him medicine.

You make a promise to me Leonardo and Ava. You both will not do anything wrong and you will take care of each other. You will not leave.

Look we are here together at home with peace and happiness. Ava held Leonardo's and James' hand

Together. After making he slept. Both went to their rooms. Ava received a call from a rental house. She went there without informing him. She went to the location. Leonardo learned from Ava's driver that she didn't take the car. She went without a taxi and car from the mansion. The location was an area of looters, drug dealers and gangsters gathered around Ava. Ava tried to escape from the location but she found men on every street. Leonardo followed her location. Leonardo wondered why she went to an unknown location. One of the men took Ava's rings forcibly. Her fingers got injured. They started beating Ava to get her necklace. Meanwhile, Leonardo reached. He beat up all the men and released Ava from there. He saw Ava's rings. He thought Ava threw them. He asked Ava to come out and follow him. After a moment, he realized that Ava's steps went unbalanced. He quickly held her.

I am okay. I can move. Ava said

Okay. Leonardo said

The next moment, Ava was about to fall down. Leonardo held her again. He held Ava from the waist and walked towards the car.

Drink it. Leonardo gave her water.

Thank you. Ava said

Let me wash it. Leonardo said

It doesn't matter. Ava said

What you were doing here? What if something happened here? What you were doing here. I will ask you at home. He washed her wounds and sat in the car. After they reached the mansion, Ava quickly went into her room. Leonardo came and locked the room.

Tell me now, what you were doing in that neighbourhood of drug mafia and dealers? Leonardo asked. Ava tried to walk away he held her arm tightly.

Leave me. None of your business. Ava said

If you don't use drugs then your problem is another. What do you plan? I am waiting for an answer. Tell me. What you were doing there? You would die if I didn't save you. What was there in that place important enough to risk dying? Tell me. Leonardo shouted

What about you? What you were doing there? Or were you following me? Ava screamed

Are you aware of what would have happened to you if I wasn't there? Leonardo asked

I could save myself. I don't need you. Ava replied

Sure. You can. Now tell me the truth without distracting me. Well if you don't say. I will learn that. You will not take a step out without me or without my guys informing me. Do you understand? Leonardo roared at her and went outside.

Ava sat on the couch helpless. She held her hair tightly.

What happened to me? I am with my enemies. Then why he protected me? Where I am going. Ava screamed.

Leonardo came back to his room. Leonardo couldn't take a thoughtful decision for the sake of Lucas and James.

Ava talked to the rental. Leonardo reached there in time

To whom you were speaking? What will happen in a week? Leonardo asked

It's none of your business. I have no account with you. Ava said and walked away

Didn't you listen to me and what I do with people who betray me? Don't you get it? Leonardo roared while he dragged her by holding her arm.

Your bullying is making me scared. Not at all. What other can you do other than take my life? I understand what you said shortly before very clearly. I got you are an incorrigible wild. If I put up with all these bullyings of yours, all those arrows you shoot. I bear it for Lucas only.

If that arrows didn't hit your heart. The reason is Lucas. I spared your life only for him. Lucas came on the moment.

Aunt my ship broke down. A drop of blood fell from his nose. He fell down.

Lucas! Ava screamed as the whole mansion shivered

We are taking him to the hospital. Leonardo took Lucas and ran outside the mansion. Leonardo drove the car as fast as he ever. It was the first time, that Ava and Leonardo both cried together. Ava broke down. There was no one who make them relax.

What if something happened to my life? Ava asked

No. he is strong. He can fight. Leonardo said with a broken voice.

It's been so long since when the doctor will come. What happened to him? I felt I lose everything when I saw his nose bleeding.

Look. Wipe your tears for Lucas. Leonardo gave his handkerchief in Ava's hand

Look I have some suspicion so I took some tests. The report will be analyzed by tomorrow. You can take him home now. The doctor came and said.

Both run inside to meet a piece of their heart. They came back to the mansion. Ava could leave Lucas alone. Leonardo was also with them. After Lucas slept Ava broke down with fear. She started crying. She put her hands on her face to lower her voice.

Don't worry. He will be fine. Leonardo said. Ava couldn't control herself she ran out of the room. She went into the room and cried so loudly. She browsed about nose bleeding causes. She got scared by reading the causes. She started screaming. She was scared like she had never. Leonardo came into his room Ava was crying so badly.

The things on the internet are not always true. Don't worry we will wait for the report. Leonardo said. Though he was also afraid. But he tried to motivate Ava. He took rings from his pocket and raised his hand. Ava looked at him and wore her rings again. Ava couldn't sleep the whole night. As the sun raised both run to the hospital to get Lucas's report. Ava couldn't enter in hospital. Leonardo motivated her again. He held her hand and went inside. Ava was so scared.

After completing a checkup. We took a peripheral smear test. As a result of that, we found an abnormal blood cell. Lucas is going through leukaemia….. The doctor told them a lot. But both felt everything muted

You are wrong. Check this file again. This is wrong. He cannot be ill. Leonardo loosed his balanced. Ava ran out of the clinic. She screamed

"My heart, everything is for you. I want to give my life to you. I have no life except you. Oh god, save my Lucas. I will not live either"

She went back to the clinic. Leonardo went crazy. He tore the reports. He shouted at the doctor. Ava tried to make him calm down. The doctor told them as 85% part can be recovered after treatment. Both felt their lives were finished. Leonardo's condition was out of control. Ava held his arms tightly.

Please! For Lucas. Let us start his treatment as soon as possible. After reaching the mansion. Ava broke down again. Both saw Lucas coming out with Watson. He was playing with his boats. Lucas looked at them. And called them with happiness. Leonardo hugged Lucas and cried so badly in silence.

Uncle, where were you? I missed you a lot. Leonardo felt an arrow rip his heart. He quickly left the mansion.

Days and nights spent Leonardo didn't come back home. He went to his childhood home. Ava knew that Leonardo went there. She took a ride and went there. Ava told him about Lucas. He didn't want to come back to the mansion. As he was unable to face Lucas. He argued with Ava for long hours. Ava told him Lucas's happiness was more than everything. Both cried with screams. Leonardo pulled Ava to send out. But Ava was stubborn. She tried to make him agree. But he didn't agree with her. Ava told him that she will go to the mansion on a walk so she regrets making him understand. Later, Leonardo followed her in a way. He stopped his car. Ava smiled and sat up in the car. They reached the mansion. Ava took her first step toward a new mission. She held Leonardo's hand tightly and walked towards Lucas who was playing in the garden. Leonardo looked at confident Ava and took steps with her. Lucas ran towards Leonardo and hugged him tightly. Watson opened the front door for them. Ava held Leonardo's and Lucas's hands and went inside. Leonardo wondered about Ava's strong behaviour. Ava planned to make Lucas every day special. She asked Leonardo for a sky lantern party in the evening. Leonardo came to Ava's and Lucas's party. They flew many sky lanterns. Lucas became so happy. For this reason, Leonardo felt thankful to Ava for acting strong and creatively Ava. Ava cried after Lucas went inside. Leonardo held her hand. He smiled. After Lucas slept Ava went to Leonardo's room. He was checking the hospital for Lucas. Ava got closer to Leonardo and showed her interest. She thanked Leonardo for making Lucas happy. In return, Leonardo also played her thanks. And appreciated her creative ideas to make Lucas happy. Both went into the room Lucas ran to their room. He was very scared. He told both of them that he saw a bad dream. Ava asked Lucas to sleep with them on the bed between them. Ava told him a tale.

"Once upon a time, there was a glass boy. He was not scared of being broken. Because he was so brave. Until that day, he has never had suffering. Because … Ava stopped.

A wind woman who was protecting him didn't let him fall and got broken. The glass boy whenever his feet were caught by a stone, the wind woman was blowing. And clearing away the stones in front of him. The glass boy never lost his balance and was about to fall, the wind woman was making the glass boy fly and preventing him to fall. Leonardo stopped

The wind woman and the glass boy were wandering all around the day and playing together. But when nightfall came they were going to the tree man, every time. The wind woman was taking the glass boy to the strong arms of the tree man. The tree man was turning his hard roots into a peaceful bed and his dried leaves into a warm cuddle for the glass boy. Ava said

The glass boy. Woke up early while the tree man and the wind woman was sleeping. He went out on his own. He didn't notice that he was going away from them. The sky turned dark suddenly. There was black everywhere. After that, there was a howling which was a warning about a windstorm. Leonardo added

The wind women and tree man woke up one day. They found glass boy was absent. In a corner of a cliff. They found him while he was fighting the storm. Glass boy was so brave. Wind women held the hand of the glass boy as the storm was stronger. While she was trying to take the glass boy to the tree man, who they had been sheltering every time, the glass boy. in the space he was swinging as if he was going to break. As the storm was strong than the wind women. She got tired in the end, she began to think that she will not able to save the glass boy. At that moment the wind woman was about to fall to the ground. The tree man came he was not worried for his own life. He came to the cliff to save glass boy and wind women…. Ava stopped

And the wind women gathered her all strength. She began to blow as she never had done before. Leonardo said

At that moment the wind women's power was not enough. Ava added

At the moment when the tree man's power was exhausted the wind women fought the storm... Leonardo stopped

Because there is nothing as strong as two people who protect their loved ones. Ava said

Because no evil is as big to stand against that such a big power. And the dark storm was given up at the end and gone. Leonardo said

After that day, the tree man and the wind women took the glass boy in their hands and arms they protected him together. Tree man provided his strength from roots. Ava said

And the wind women provided him breathe. Nothing was able to take glass boy from them. Leonardo completed the story. Ava looked at him with tearful eyes and went asleep. Ava woke up. She found no one in the room. She went downstairs.

Lucas!! She screamed

She woke up. With scream. She looked around. Lucas and Leonardo were sleeping. Leonardo woke up with her scream.

After Lucas went into his room Leonardo stood up.

Nothing changed. Leonardo said

I know. Everything is for Lucas. Be sure I have not forgotten anything. Nothing will go out of my mind. I Ava said and went to the bathroom.

Ava planned something with Leonardo and James to give Lucas the best surprise. Lucas came outside. The terrace was decorated with balloons and swings. A joy land was prepared on a huge terrace. Lucas became so happy. Everyone was enjoying it. Sophia and Emma's happiness went down when Sophia received a letter.

Did you think that I can't find you? Leonardo Benjamin will learn everything. The planed you hired me to play with Leonardo. In two days give me six thousand dollars. Or ready for results. Sophia read.

How it could be? He told me that he erased everything. Emma shouted.

Sophia gave her detective. Both sisters went frozen the device had all real recordings.

Emma, I will kill you!! Sophia shouted

Ava gathered her courage and went hospital with Lucas and Leonardo. The doctor informed them the chemotherapy will start with oral medicines. The doctor informed them if treatment couldn't go well Lucas's life will be in danger. Once more Leonardo put his hand on shivering and scared Ava. Suddenly the doctor called both of them. Ava couldn't walk in a way. Leonardo held her hand and went into the clinic

It is to inform you that a new test declared that Lucas is not suffering from leukaemia. He has an immune system disease which is curable through medicines. Lucas is out of danger. Doctor said

Ava didn't know how she hugged Leonardo suddenly in happiness. Leonardo jerked. He held back Ava. Both hearts beat with the same sound again.