PART 175

They cut the cake. Aurora feed the cake to every single one present there. The maids and group members were really surprised to see their cold queens this side but they were happy too.

" The cake is really tasty." Aurora said eating the cake.

" Leo, Lucas and Antonia have made it." Charlie said smiling.

" Looks like my elder daughter has got interested in kitchen at last." Mr. Mariano said chuckling.

" No uncle. The reason is not cooking. It's for Lucas only. She actually helped Lucas as he burned himself." Sofia said. 

The boys and Antonia facepalmed themselves as it was a secret among them.

" What? You have burned yourself Lucas? Are you okay?" Aurora asked being concerned.

" I'm fine. It's not that serious." Lucas said smiling.

" You should have been more careful young man. You are under my care. What will I say to your guardians about this accident?" Mr. Mariano said with concern.

" Don't worry sir. I'm really fine. Antonia has put ointment on it." 

Aurora looked at Antonia with a grin thinking maybe the ice between them is breaking after all drama.

" Take care of it." Mr. Mariano said.

" You can take rest for two days from the training Lucas." Aurora said.

Lucas nodded smiling.

" Ah! I should have burned my hand too then." Sofia grumbled.

" Shut up!" Leo and Aurora said together. Sofia pouted at their protectiveness.

" Venom. Dinner is served." Leon said.

" Dinner? I didn't ask to serve it." Aurora said being confused.

" Mom has sent all your favourite items today princess." Charlie said.

" Really? Have you guys eaten?" Aurora asked like a child excited for toys.

Everyone smiled seeing that.

" How can we eat without the birthday girl?" Harry asked.

" Okay. Let me get freshed then. Leon, serve dinner to the members and tell the maids to take too. We will eat dinner together today."

" Sure Venom." Leon bowed. The maids and Members followed her.

" One more thing. I have forgot the bouquet dad got me in my car. Pick it up and organise it in my room." 

" Okay Venom." Leon again said.

Then Aurora ran towards her room. The maids and members left the living room.

" Thank you guys. My angel is really happy today. I'm grateful to all of you." Mr. Mariano said with teared eyes.

" Don't cry dad/uncle." Saying that Antonia and Sofia hugged him.

" It's the least we can do for a selfless girl like her Sir." Leo said.

" She deserves every happiness of this world sir." Charlie said.

" Sir you should freshen up too. Let's eat dinner together." Harry said.

" Yes sir. Let's end this beautiful day with a delicious dinner." Lucas said.

Mr. Mariano nodded and went to his room.

After a while,

They all sat down to take dinner.

" Thank you so much guys for making this day special. I'm really happy today. This is my first birthday celebration as long as I remember. Thank you for making it so special." Aurora said.

" Let's toast for our queen on getting another year older." Antonia said raising her champagne glass.

Everyone followed her and toasted for Aurora.

They finished the dinner. Everyone went back to the room as all were really tired but Antonia and Sofia had another plans. They knocked on Auroras door. Aurora looked at them.

" You guys haven't slept yet? Do you want to say something?" Aurora asked.

" Well we want a girls night if you are not tired then of course." Sofia said.

" I'm not tired. I haven't done anything tiring whole day. Aren't you two tired? You have done a lot today." Aurora asked.

" Nope. We are not. So we have bring beers. Let's have our girl night." Antonia said.

" Okay. Sit then. Let me just message mumma that I have liked every gift of her." Aurora said.

Antonia and Sofia saw the gifts Mrs. Zaffino sent for Aurora.

" Woah! She knows your style and choice really well. Dresses, office wears, casual wears, ornaments, makeups! Bags! My god!" Sofia exclaimed.

" She has sent too much." Aurora sighed.

" This is her love for you. Aunty has great choice I must say." Antonia said smiling. 

" You message her. Antonia and I will organise them in your closet." Sofia said.

" Go ahead. I'm coming." Aurora said looking at her phone.

They organised the gifts and sat down on the bed with beers in their hands.

" So spill the tea Antonia. Is everything okay now?" Aurora asked.

Antonia sighed and told everything that happened between her and Lucas. Sofia showed the picture Leo took.

" Great progress. Keep doing these small conversations with him. Everything will be fine I can feel that." Aurora said smiling.

" So now tell us how your day went." Sofia said to Aurora.

Aurora told them the went to her moms cemetery, then they took breakfast from one of her moms favourite cafes, then the training camp everything in details.

" Uncle has got you a nice bouquet. He knows his daughter well." Sofia said looking at the roses.

" What about the pendant? I'm seeing it for the first time. Moreover you don't wear jewellery unless you are going out. Why are you wearing it still?" Antonia asked.

Aurora became quiet at the question. What would she say? She didn't even know why she didn't take it off. She just wanted to keep it on her neck as Charlie himself had made her wear it.

" Why are you not saying anything? I also didn't see it before." Sofia asked narrowing her eyes.

Aurora didn't say anything this time too.

" Is it a gift from Charlie?" Antonia guessed.

Aurora nodded.

" Woah! He has nice choice!" Sofia exclaimed being surprised.

" Of course he has. Or else how did he fall for his princess?" Antonia said teasing Aurora.

" Shut up!" Aurora said.

" No no. Tell us what's going between you too." Sofia said.

" Nothing really." Aurora said.

" Do you love him?" Antonia asked.

" I really don't know and I don't want to figure it out before fully ensuring all of your safety. Please don't bring this topic. You two know my life clearly. I just want to think about it with a calm mind. Not now when I have a war coming and many more things." Aurora said.

" It's okay besty. Take your time. We just wish your happiness and I think Charlie can make you happy." Sofia said smiling.

" I think that too. He loves you wholeheartedly Aurora. I'm sure he will be the best for you." Antonia said.

Aurora kept thinking for sometime. Is really Charlie the one for her?