Sour Romance [ON HOLD]

Chapter 13

"I'm home." Sofia shouted as she entered her house, only to release a loud shriek when she took in the scene before her.

"The hell!!! " she cursed as she saw Lavanya trying to get out through their narrow window by the use of a stool.

Lavanya had not been prepared at all to hear Sofia's voice as she lost her balance and fell with a loud thud.

This brought the attention of the rest who were in the kitchen a well as Diego's who had gone park the car and was not too far away from the house.

"Oh my God." Maria gasped as she hurried towards the poor child who was grimacing in pain to check for any injuries while Irina and her mother, Ember stood there shocked.

"Dios mio niña. Were you trying to get out through the window?" Ember said as she saw the small wooden chair had toppled over.

Lavanya gave her a sheepish look.

Sofia gave Lavanya a knowing gaze and strolled to where she was now sitting with Aunt Maria examining her waist.

"Can you all please leave us for some time, I'd like to speak with the girl " Her family members gave her uncertain looks before walking back to the kitchen, eventually.

"Lavanya, I already told you , you have nothing to fear here. No one's going to hurt you " Sofia said taking Lavanya's cold hand in her's.

"Sorry, dear. But- but- Can you blame me?" Lavanya said suddenly tearing up.

"Awww, honey. Me, never. What you went through was horrible and I wouldn't wish it for my worst enemy "

"-but " Sofia continued while taking Lavanya's face in her hands. "Here, I can assure you no one's going to hurt you. I'm gonna make sure of it."

Lavanya was tempted to believe Sofia due to the sincerity of her gaze but then again, it's those same gazes from a man she loved that brought her to her demise.

"Give me time, please " Lavanya finally said.

Sofia pitied the poor girl. She had spilled her whole story during her panic attack just after she saved her from Alfonso.

"Only if you promise not to try and jump through the window next time."

At this, Lavanya smiled. "Ok."

"Time for dinner. " Sofia shouted.

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Strip

"W-what?"

"You heard me well , I suppose. Or don't you know the meaning of that word. It means-"

"Wait, wait, wait sir. " Anna said raising her hand to cut him off.

"Who do you think I am? Your puppet or something. I will go pack my things this instant and leave the premises. You won't ever have to see me again. Good bye sir."

With that, she walked towards the door with her head held high leaving a stunned CEO behind. She was no slut.

Just as she was about to press the elevator button, it dinged open revealing a gorgeous blonde with light brown eyes. She had a lot of make up on and she wore a tight burgundy dress that showed off her curves a little too much, according to Anna and finally, she wore a black pair of stilettos.

"Who are you ?" The woman asked sizing Anna up.

"Ah, Erin, you are finally here." She heard her boss' voice behind her.

"Oh honey. How I missed you." the woman, Erin said with an overly sweet voice that made Anna cringe internally, and rushed over to him hugging him and clinging onto him like a leech.