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.

even after knowing that deep down—I

soft sigh, filled with longing and silent prayers before I

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anyone else. He made me happy on my terms.

must have been together for so long yet Max still reacts so cutely to her words of appreciation.

soon mark each other, I hope you understand each other and make each other

in the dining room. My body freezes like a statue. I avert my gaze to

that will ever happen

we were to become like this- –

wouldn’t have hated it too

is the only man’s

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heart wants as long as

most.” Massimo speaks for the first time, and sends a’shudder down my

low and hoarse voice, seem to have an underlying sultry

my rice with my spoon,

jumps to my eyes with concern.

the

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sure?” Calista

before gulping down

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up so he can touch

into knots. I

calloused fingers slipping

my trembling fists on

that I wish for the panic to kick in, it’s not happening. What

and electrifying. My core pulses,

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

don’t want you to choke on food.

her, Mimo. I was worried for nothing.” Aunt Calista, as oblivious as a saint, chimes, admiring her son’s efforts for me.

thigh, making me hold back from squirming or pushing him away. I shoot him a glare, but he is not looking at me. He is smiling

of her, Aunt Calista.” He assures her, still

anymore, I jump to my feet. Massimo’s hand slips away from my thigh and

widen at my sudden move.

him silently eating food, and

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water. “I blurt.

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“What?” She frowns.

point towards my glass. “This water is cold.

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let me call the server,

voice. “I need to get some fresh air too.

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