Blood Or Love (COMPLETED)

Chapter 12

Lorenzo's POV

As soon as we stepped foot inside the house, we were engulfed with lots of hugs and love. "I can't breathe" she whispered and everyone slowly dissipated to give her time to breathe. We entered the living room that was recently redeveloped.

"Get in son. It's been long." Father hugged me as dad smiled at me absently. "Dad?" I asked. No response. "Dad??" I shook him a bit. "Yes yes what were you saying?" What's wrong with him? "What happened? Is everything okay? Why are you just standing and smiling at me? Won't invite your son in? Or is it that now you've got a daughter, you don't need your son?" I joked.

"No no... It's just that, I'm so glad. Now you have actually changed. No matter if you agree or not. She's the right one for you." He answered looking at Ana. What does he mean by change? I have just entered the house? I was like this only... Agreed that whenever I used to come I used to jump on business, but ain't I with my wife?

"Dad what do you-" "Father-son duo, get in and talk." Aria interrupted, her face was a bit scary when I turned to look at her. "Why do you look scared baby sis?" I asked.

"Uhh... Actually, I thought you'll scream at me for interrupting your talk but wow. Have to say Tasia has modified new features for you." She smiled. "Shut up you stupid girl. It's just when I'm talking about business. Anyway, how are you doing?" I curled my hand around her shoulder dragging her inside. "Amazing, finally it's the final year of college, then I'll be a fashion designer." She answered as we walked further.

"Looking at your son? Asking how you are. And not talking business for the first time in two years." What's with everyone today!? It wasn't that hard. Come on.

Oh you were. Screaming and shouting at people for no reason and not even caring for a hurt person or whom you hurt. Be it be words or swords.

It's not really true.

Oh you know the answer.

Fine it's true... Then what changed?

Your life

Life changed... Ana walked in...

"Hello tough guy, how are you? I thought you'd totally flatly deny this family meeting." Mom walked towards me, placing her hand on my cheek. "Come on mom, why would I do that?" I asked but was irritated. "Because, you've been doing it all these years." She pinched my cheek. I looked at Ana for some help as she shrugged her shoulders.

"Don't behave like this with my husband. Let him breathe a bit. Come on, let's go and sit first." She walked by my side, wrapping her hand around my arm. I smiled at her and whispered thank you. She winked whispering I love you too. I pecked her nose as we all walked near the comfy sofa.

"Why is this family meeting conducted?" I asked. "Lori, do we need a reason to meet our family? No right. Then don't ask this stupid question. Ever again." Ana scolded from beside me. They chuckled a bit. Aria walked in from the kitchen with a round deep vessel, filled with some liquid and rose petals inside it. "What is this?" Ana questioned. "Okay, so guys, one of my friend's daughters had an Indian wedding which all of us attended five days back. There's a ritual there that both the bride and groom have to drop their rings in this vessel and whoever finds the ring first, rules at the house." Mom explained.

"Though we already know Ana is going to rule, we still are doing this because it sounds fun. And there was one more ritual, which we had to do when you walk in from the door but we'll do it after this one." She continued pointing at us.

"This is a ritual day." She whispered in my ears. "Don't remind me, the first and the only ritual had killed me. Three days without you." I answered by placing my head on her shoulder. "As if you did exactly what it said." She smirked. "Weren't you eager too?" I asked and her smile was enough to answer.