CHAPTER 3

LIVIYA AMORA HERNANDEZ

Groaning a little I woke up and searched for my phone. Taking my phone from my side table I unlocked it and saw the time. It's 6 p.m. I woke up and stretched a bit. Turning my head to my dressing table I saw a small sticky note on it. Taking the note I recognize the writing.

'Wear the dress I placed in your wardrobe. I'll be waiting downstairs. Take your time, mia amore. We need to be there at 7.30

From: Lorenzo'

I took my towel and went into my bedroom and did my business. Coming out I went straight to my wardrobe. I picked up the dress from the wardrobe and wore it. It was an elegant maroon colour dress. Waking to my dressing table I did my brunette hair and simple make-up.

I took my phone and went downstairs to be greeted by Lorenzo in his full suit waiting for me at the end of the stairs. Looking up he sent me a wink making me blush a little. I went downstairs to be hugged by Amber.

"My gosh. Vy you look stunning," she said while holding Jaylen on her hip. I kissed both of them on the cheek. Alessandro came and kissed my forehead lovingly and hugged Amber's waist, standing beside her.

"You better take care of her, Enzo. Be back before 12" Alessandro said with an eyebrow raised to Lorenzo. All of us just chuckle hearing his protective side surfacing. Lorenzo promised him that we would be back before midnight.

I asked Lorenzo about Lucas and Adriano, he said they had something to do so they went out just now. Lorenzo gave me his hand. I took it and we went out of the house and got in his BMW car. He always had a love for BMW cars. Most of his cars are from the same brand.

"Where are we going, Lorenzo ?" I asked, turning my head.

"Surprise, mia amore," he said, making me nod my head.

15 mins later Lorenzo gave me a blindfold and asked me to wear it. I gave up on questioning him knowing that he won't answer my questions and wore it.

"We're here, mia amore," he said, stopping the car and getting out. I hear my door side being opened. He took my hand and led me somewhere.

I opened my blindfold and saw the beautiful sight in front of me. A table and a set of chairs for us decorated with candles and lights. This guy prepared us a candlelight dinner.

I turned to look at him. He was there beside me smiling and enjoying my reaction. He took my hand and led us to the table. He helped me to sit and he went to sit on his spot opposite me. Lorenzo called the waiter who I didn't even realise was there. They came and placed our food and left us two. We ate peacefully with the sound of the beach waves.

"Are you done eating, mia amore ?" he asked, wiping his mouth on the napkin. I nod my head doing the same.

"Come, sweetheart. I got something to show to you," he said, taking my hand and leading me to a place. There was it, another place full of light. He brought me to the middle of the place and made me stand in front of him.

"Mia amore, I have something to tell you," he said, making me scrunch my eyebrows.

"What is it, Enzo ?" I asked in confusion. He smiled and pulled me closer, hugging my waist. Staring deep into my eyes made me blush and look down at his hand. He lifts my chin.

"Mia amore, I liked you since the first day I saw you at your house. Whenever I'm with you, I can't even control my smile. You make me feel loved. Other than my mom, you're the only girl that makes me be myself around you" he said, making me blush more.

"I want you to be more than a friend to me. I want you to be in my life till my last breath. I am going to love you like a madman. You made me a human when I'm with you. 3 years without seeing you was like hell. Every time I see you, I wanted to cuddle with you and pamper you without caring about the world."

Kneeling on one knee he took out a jewellery box, placing it in his palm. Realising what he was going to do I gasped loudly.

"I love you, mi amore. I want you to be with me in my ups and downs. I want to spoil you like nobody ever has. It's a promise dear. I know this is going fast but will you be my girlfriend and my fiance, Mia Amore ?" he asked, making my tears run down my face. I nod frantically accepting his proposal. He opened the box and there it was a perfect diamond ring. Slipping the ring on my finger he stood up and pulled me closer to him.

"I don't wanna lose you anymore, mia amore. Here this is mine." he showed his ring in his hand.

"As long as this ring is in our hand, I will be yours and you will be mine."

"You were always with me whenever I needed you, Enzo. You comforted me when my parents died. Made me smile when I was sad. I want to be with you all my life. I promise you I'm gonna love you till my last breath."I said, making him smile widely.

I wrapped my arms around his neck. Tilting his head a little, he came closer and captured my lips in his. Making me close my eyes, feeling his lips on mine. The kiss was slow and passionate, showing me how much he loved me in his kiss.

Leaving my lips, he kissed my forehead longingly. He pulled back a little and stared into my eyes waiting for me to say those words.

"I love you too, mi Rey," I said, hugging him and placing my head in the crook of his neck. He smells amazing, guys. Ahahaha. He chuckled knowing that I'm a shy person. He always calls me by his nickname so I wanted to give it a try too.

"This is what I meant when I said I will take what is mine," he said, making me smile like a crazy woman.

"Babe, there's another thing that you should know. I will tell you tomorrow. Can you close your bakery tomorrow ?" he said, making me see him weirdly.

"Is it something very important ?" I asked him to nod. I have never closed my bakery in the 3 years since I opened it. Thinking that he won't ask me to close the bakery if there's nothing serious made me nod my head. He kissed my forehead and led us to his car.

We went back to my house and went to sleep. Leonardo was there waiting for us to come back to the living room. Kissing my forehead, he told me to freshen up and go to bed. I nodded and went to my room.

Before going to my room I saw Lorenzo and Alessandro discussing something important. Maybe about the project. Snadro told me that both of their companies have agreed to work on a project.

ALESSANDRO XAVIER HERNANDEZ

"So? Is it a yes or no ?" I asked him when Liviya closed the door.

"Of course, it's yes. You think your sister can reject me ?" Lorenzo said, smirking at his victory. I scoffed at his act and sat down on the sofa opposite him.

"When are we telling her ?" I asked him.

"Tomorrow. I asked her to shut her bakery tomorrow. I want you to be at home too. The same goes for Amber. It's better to tell her ourselves. If she heard it from someone else, believe me, she would break apart. You know how much she believes in us, right ?" Lorenzo said, making me nod my head. After our parent's death, she only has me, Amber, my child, Lorenzo, Lucas, and Adriano.

"Another thing. On the way back home, someone was following my car but I managed to lose them. Luckily, Liviya was sleeping, or else I would be doomed to answer her questions." Lorenzo said, making me sigh. I fist my hand hearing that the Russians are starting to aim at her.

"Do you think it will be a good idea to ask her to close her bakery shop after this?" I asked, worrying about her safety, only to hear Lorenzo chuckle. I scrunched my eyebrow at him.

"You think she will do it? It's her dream, Sandro. You know how stubborn your sister can get. It's wrong to do it, Sandro. It's like taking away her freedom. Don't worry much. I've already arranged 2 more securities for her," he said with a smile. Liviya was always guarded by two security guards in front of her bakery. And one more security, but she didn't know about it. Adding 2 more security measures to her made me calm a little. Even her wife and child have 2 security guards with them.

"Don't worry your ass, dude. She is my priority too. She has always been." I nod my head and pat his shoulder. I walked up the stairs entering my room. Tomorrow is going to be a long day.

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