Tessa Aniston & Leonidas Ford. Two forces , but are they compatible with one another ?
As they begin to get close, secrets unravel from the dirt, showing true colours within.
Does love win? Or does it get overthrown by hatred?
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I got discharged from the hospital last week. Home's been fine, nothing new. Oh, besides Leo not leaving my side for even a second ever since.
"Baby, I'm literally peeing," I huff, sitting my elbows on my knees whilst cupping my face. Yes, he's holding my hand while I'm doing my business. "I'm well aware, amore," He lifts up our intertwined hands, pecking mine softly.
"I'm fine, I promise I am," I try to reassure him, all I've been doing for the past week. I do the necessary things before flushing the toilet, walking over to the sink. "You don't have to worry about me, worry about that piece of shit Raul," I lather my hands up with soap.
I should feel bad for cussing out his own father, but I can't fake anything for the life of me. I want him 6 feet fucking under.
"Leonardo called me while you were asleep, he will be coming over in an hour or so," He informs me, grabbing my waist from behind. He looks at the mirror in front of us, before placing a kiss on my neck, snuggling his face in.
"Don't trust him just yet Leo," I remind him, running my hands up his arm. "Trust me, I'm not," He replies, and I can't help the smile forming on my lips. "That's my boy."
We soon get ready for the day, before heading downstairs. There's light music playing, and it pikes my interest. What could they be doing?
"Can I have a piggy back?" I whine, holding my hands out to Leo. My body's been shut down lately, I haven't felt normal in a while. He chuckles lightly before going down on one knee, his back towards me. "You're so cute it hurts," He says in awe, as I happily jump on his back, wrapping my arms around his neck gently.
Walking down the stairs, I see Aria and Miyah humming to the music, dancing around the kitchen. "And why wasn't I invited to this?" Leo puts a hand over his heart, faking his hurt.
The girls stop in their tracks, red rising on Miyah's cheeks. "Good morning!" She squeals, as Leo sets me down. She jumps straight into his arms, causing him to let out a huff of air. "Gentle there," He chuckles.
As they have their little moment, I walk over to Aria. Her light brown hair in a low bun, as she smiles at Miyah and Leo. "Good morning," I say, kissing her cheek. She chuckles sweetly, "Good morning honey," She replies.
"Uncle Leonardo is coming over really soon," Leo says softly, and I watch as Miyah's body goes frigid. "He won't hurt you bella, he's nice," He says, in attempts to ease her nerves. She burries her head into his chest, "He looks scary," She mumbles.
She's got a point there. A scar running over his left eye, his slightly squinted eyes, his amount of pure body muscle, even his Italian accent. I'd be scared too if I were her.
"Leonardo is coming over?" Aria perks up, slight fear in her voice. Only then does it hit me, she hasn't met him yet, ever since. "Are you alright with that?" Leo asks, his eyes soft. Aria looks zoned out, maybe lost in thought.
I grab her shoulder, as she turns to look at me. "We're all here with you," I remind her, sending a warm smile. She returns one, nodding her head silently.
I turn back to Miyah, who's still in Leo's arms. "Baby, brush your teeth for me please," I ask her, and for once, she happily nods her head. "Okay!" She basically yells, jumping out of Leo's arms and running up the stairs. "No running up the stairs!" He shouts back, worry laced in his voice.
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I get ready for the day by showering and washing my hair. I sit at my dresser, as I begin to apply some light makeup. I start by curling my lashes, and once I'm fully satisfied, I coat them up with mascara.
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Putting on the first things I find, I walk out of my room. And as if on que, two knocks are placed at the front door. "I'll get it," Leo speeds out of his room, pacing down the stairs and towards the front door.
I trail behind him, as I watch him open the door. Leonardo's on the other side. Dressed in a black dress shirt, paired with black pants. "Leonidas," He acknowledges, leaning in for a bro hug. Leo almost hesitates, but he goes in with it. "Come in," He says instead, moving away from the door.
Leonardo walks in, and his vision is towards me. "Looking good, princess," He grins, eyeing me up and down, and I scrunch my face up. "Don't talk to my girl like that, fucker," Leo pushes his brother, as Leonardo holds his hands up in surrender. "Only jokes brother, only jokes," He chuckles, and I roll my eyes.
"Good to see you too Leonardo," I begin, finally walking down the stairs, signalling for the two to sit down in the living room. They take a seat, Leo beside me and Leonardo across from me. "But what is it you came here for?" I always tend to cut straight to the chase, It makes everything so much easier.
He clears his throat, but footsteps come rushing down. "Slow down!" Aria slightly shouts, her voice becoming louder. "Papa," Miyah comes into vision, jumping into Leonardo's arms, throwing her arms around his neck. Oh shit, she doesn't realise there's two of them yet.
"Oh, this must be Amiyah," He says as his eyes light up in amusement. Miyah leans back, taking in his appearance, before her eyes widen. "You're not... papa," She says, fear crawling up her voice as she gets off him, as he only lets out a chuckle.
"I'm here bella," Leo speaks up, and Miyah runs to his lap as she eases up. "I've got you," He reminds her, rubbing his hands up and down her back. "Papa, huh?" He taunts, raising a brow, but before I could say anything, Aria walks in.
Her eyes immediately go to Leonardo, and vice versa. It's a long minute of silence, "Aria?" He says, and I swear I can see his eyes light up. She nods her head, her teary eyes hold happiness that I honestly didn't think would be there.
Leonardo stands up, and walks over to Aria, clearly towering over her. "Why'd you give me away, to him?" He says softly, almost like he's hurt by those actions. A tear rolls down Aria's eyes, "I'm so sorry, so so sorry."
He wraps his arms around Aria, embracing her in a hug, which she gladly returns. "It's okay mama, it's okay," He reminds her, as she quietly sobs into his chest.
After a few minutes, we're all sat in the living room. "So what's happening?" Leo speaks up, and Leonardo clears his throat. "Raul found someone who's now working with him," He says, turning his gaze to me. "He goes by Noah Aniston," I immediately tense up. "No," I say in disbelief, my breaths turn quick and heavy.
"Not my father."
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Chapter 48 !!
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