Chapter 103

AYLA

“Tell us more about yourself, Ayla sweetie. We would love to know about your life, hobbies…or anything you like to do. “Calista says, making me sigh.

I place my fork on the plate neatly and pick my head to look at her. Calista and Max are sitting on the opposite side of us, while Massimo sits beside me.

He could have taken any seat on the huge table but he had to stick to my side, making me flinch every

time I find him too close to me.

Lignore the way he reaches for the bowl in front of me and lean back. “I…studied business, and recently graduated.”

“That’s great.” Calista passes me a smile while Max simply nods in acknowledgment.

“Any big plans for the future?” She wonders, slicing a piece of the steak on her plate.

Future? Dad always thought I would love to join his business. I never got to voice out my own plans for

the future. After giving them a scare in childhood, I didn’t want to become a disappointment.

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Are you interested in business or do you like something else?” Calista murmurs, before taking a bite

of the steak.

I shrug. “I studied business so I will probably do something related to that. It’s suitable, isn’t it?”

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But do you like it?” She insists on the question.

“I… “I trail off and take a sip of water.

“You know, I studied medicine but I loved spending time with plants more than people. ” Calista sighs, a smile adorning her lips.

My brows rise. “You are a doctor?‘

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Yes, she is.” Max nods, a proud look in his eyes.

“But I am not really good at it.” Calista chuckles. ” Like I said, I prefer the company of plants. That’s why—after I found Max, I started studying botany.”

“You should take a walk in our garden. Calista planted and raised all those flowers, and plants. ” Max speaks up, a warm smile playing over his lips.

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Like Mom and Dad, I can’t help but admire this adorable couple. When I see people in love, people like them, I wonder if I will ever have something like this even if the chances are small.

knowing that

and silent prayers before I focus on my

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Max…I feel like there is someone in this world who understands me better than anyone else. He made me happy on my terms. He always wanted me to do the things my heart desired because it made

a grin. They must have been together for so

for you and Mimo. Now that you both are married and will soon mark each other, I hope you understand each other and make each other happy. Let each other do the things they desire the most, and

like a statue. I avert my gaze to my food, unable to come up with a reply.

that will ever happen between Massimo

to become like this- –

wouldn’t have hated it too

the only man’s touch that my body and soul accept.

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her do what her heart wants as long as she lets me do what I

Massimo speaks for the first

low and hoarse voice, seem

dig into my rice with my spoon, before I yelp and it drops in the

jumps to my eyes with concern.

grabbing the glass of water.

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sure?” Calista frowns.

course.” I blurt before

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thigh, sneakily pushing my dress up so he can touch the bare skin

into knots. I should start panicking

crawls up, his calloused fingers slipping in

and placed my trembling fists on the table. I am going to

panic to kick in, it’s not happening.

trails his hot palm down to my knee, his touch feathery and electrifying. My core pulses,

his prying hand is moving up again, touching my skin as if he owns me. Sparks start from the sole of

slowly, Ayla. I don’t want you to choke on food. ”

Mimo. I was worried for nothing.” Aunt Calista, as oblivious as a saint,

back from squirming or pushing him away. I shoot him

worry. I know how to take care of her, Aunt Calista.”

jump to my feet. Massimo’s hand

Calista’s eyes widen at

find him silently eating food, and then at Massimo to find him smirking.

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water. “I blurt.

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“What?” She frowns.

glass. “This water is cold. I

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Calista nods.” let me call the server,

utter, before softening my voice. “I need to get some fresh

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