"Why should we even ask her?" I heard a familiar voice "she is just a kid" when I entered my dad's mansion and found a few of my family members sitting in the living room
Millar's Mansion
My dad stood up from his couch saying "it's her life and she has the absolute right to know about everything" That's when he turned to walk away and saw me standing near the door eavesdropping . "There she is , my angel" he came towards me with a wide sweet smile and hugged me ."hey dad , ssup mom" I first greeted dad and then turned to my mother who was still dressed in her night gown. "Where were you for so long? Have you even eaten something?"she asked while pulling me into a hug. I nodded giving her the knowledge of my busy week which had finally ended allowing me to return home. "Aurora" my aunt came in screaming out my name to hug me but before she could even reach the spot I bowed in respond and turned to greet others.
After shifting my luggages to my room and changing into some comfortable clothes I sat down on our dining table with rest of the members. That's when I noticed my mom , dad and aunt Mabel exchanging looks among eachother , suddenly my brother started feeling uncomfortable on their behavior and acted to clear his throat. My dad finally broke the silence "Aurora me and your mom were wondering about your future ......"he looked at me accepting to speak up " yeah what is it about ?" I asked looking down at my sandwich. "About your marriage!" Aunt Mabel came up to disturb the conversation. Dad glared at her and turned back to me "so yeah it looks like your past few relationships didn't go that well , isn't it sweetie?" Hmm in a way he was right .
My dad was one of the richest businessman in our country on the other hand my brother was the well known politician and me as well was a part of the entertainment industry who was known as the leading teen actress and singer of the country. I had been in a few relationships before with some of the famous heartthrobs and it was never a private one, no matter how much effort was put on by both the parties. So when we had to part out it was obvious to be seen on the morning newspaper.
"So we thought if we could help in some way" he looked at me questioningly "Yeah dad i'm so done with all these...." I loved to share my feelings with my family but I paused when suddenly I felt the presence of Mabel. "Mmm so how are you going to help me?"
"We were sent a few proposals from some of the well known families in our area but your dad rejected them all "mom frowned at dad and continued "but last night we unexpectedly received a call from your dad's business partner Mr Abraham Smirnov who -"
My dad immediately cut my mom's line " They just wanted to know about you" after looking how cool I was with it he continued in a low voice that barely reached my ears "they also have a son who is around 24 years old" I looked up at him with a tight smile "so?" "So?! They wants to - " my aunt started spoiling dad's temper and paused at his dead stare. "That must be enough for now will later talk about the rest "
Dad got up from his chair.
I stepped outside my room stretching my arms out "ah my head " scratching my head I went down stairs when I heard my dad " Good morning Mr Leonardo Smirnov , meeting you this early in the morning at 4 o'clock makes me so proud" my sisters laughed at this. Ignoring him as usual I went straight to the dining table "Morning mom , where's my breakfast?"
"What do you want to eat my baby?" My mom asked with her warm smile. "She is so beautiful why did she choose to marry my dad , why" Leonardo thought to himself thats when his thoughts were muddled "For how long have you decided to stray around my house" dad was now looking straight at me "why don't you live your own life??"
SMIRNOV'S MANSION
"Oh so whose life am I living dad?" My sisters and mom started giggling. "Huh you brat! Amelia explain something to your baby , will you?" "First let him eat something" my mom said patting dad on his left shoulder.
"Where do you think you are going , don't you understand that we have got something to talk about"
Dad pointed at the chair before him when I was about to head to my room. I sat there ignoring the fact of his presence.
"So how is your business going?" Dad took a glass of wine and looked at me .
"Hmm...good"
"That's great , so have you earned enough to get yourself a seperate place to live in?"
Everyone were left startled
"w-why? Can't I leave here with mom?"
"Definitely you can as long as you are not married"
Leonardo grinned at this "There's a lot time to think about a new house for me dad chill"
"Really , So where are you planning to take your wife to?"Abraham grinned back at his poor son.
" W-wife?, what are you talking about dad"
"Son it's been long time that i'm perceiving you , it seems as if you've been all blemished by my money and your mother's love so now it's time for you to adopt some responsibilities"
"Dad there's clearly no one in my life and-"
"I know Leo and you'll be really happy to know that I have already chosen someone for you"
Reona , Leo's twin sister looked forward excitedly "who is it daddy?" "Yes ...Abraham how can you just-"
"Calm down Amelia you know her very well" mom tried to guess when my dad blurted out a clue for her "She is Vanessa Millar's daughter"
"Oh A-aurora!"mom was pleased to win the guess-who.
"Yes! Isn't it great to have the Millar's as our kinfolk?"dad looked really snug with himself
" yes yes daddy, aurora is just too beautiful I have watched all of her movies and her songs-"
"But we don't really know her in person abraham" mom playfully rolled her eyes at reona before turning towards dad "and have you even ask her about it?"
"No but I did had a talk with her dad last night and he seemed okay with it"
"Dad I know Aurora in person" Zendiyana, leo's elder step sister finally entering the present world "she was my junior in high school" "what do you think about her zen?"
"She looks fine , not the one with good looks and empty head but did had even been in the top of her form"zen and mom exchanged pleasant faces.
"I have to work dad , don't have time for such shits"leon got up and spinned to walk upstairs.
"Than you must look for a new family along with a house to live in" dad was now standing straight behind leo "oh and also a new job?" Leon turned around without a word "or you can meet their family"
"Fine" he had no other option than to agree with his father.
Dad and mom walked out leaving us three in the living room."I have her picture if you want to have a glimpse of" Reona looked at leon and he walked away without a word but with a unsettled expression.
There was a knock at the door the maid quickly went to answer it "sir its Mr Millar along with his family" the maid bowed to leo's father who was busy with a heap of files "call them in at once ! , Amelia" he went towards the kitchen in search of his wife
"what is it Abraham?"
"They are here already, is everything ready love??"
mom immediately felt dad's excitement "yes yes honey you just go and sit with Mr and Mrs Millar"
Soon the hall was filled with their laughter and the only person who held a fake smile around her face was Aurora "Is your son at work Abraham?" Aurora's dad looked up from his cup of tea "No, he is not up yet" that suddenly abashed leo's dad .
"Haha obviously its sunday after all and we have heard so much about leonardo's achievements ! You must be very proud of him Mr Smirnov" aurora's aunt started with her wicked laugh. "Thankyou so much , Reona?" Abraham turned to leo's twin sister"will you please bring your brother downstairs?" "Sure daddy" with this she made her way straight to his room.
REONA SMIRNOV
As reona entered "still asleep??"she started at her brother " wake up you sleepy head !!"
"Hmm" he turned to the other side of the bed
"Someone is here to meet you they are waiting downstairs, wake up !!"
"Send them back"
"What a trash as a twin" Reona pulled his blanket forcing his eyes to open themselves.
LEONARDO SMIRNOV
"So that's when we met right Aurora?" Zendiyana looked at Aurora as she finished their highschool memories "yeah I still hate madam novia you know" aurora feeling comfortable with the topic.
ZENDIYANA SMIRNOV
"here we are daddy!!" Reona came in with her twin "There's my son Leonardo" Abraham along with the rest got up from their seats to greet leo except Aurora. "Isn't he handsome?" Mabel looked at Aurora for some reply but instead she turned to finish her glass of juice "Leo she is Aurora ..."Amelia turned to her son then to aurora "and Amelia he is Leonardo"
AURORA MILLAR
They exchange a tight smile "hello Leonardo i'm Andrew aurora's dad, she is my wife vanessa and he is our son vincent. Leo greeted them all with respect.
" and i'm her aunt Mabel Bailey"
VINCENT MILLAR
They all settled down and had a small talk on the business world when at the end of it Reona said that she wanted to talk to aurora and give her quick tour around the house. "Sweetie you will definitely have an opportunity for so but first let leo and aurora spent some time together" abraham's this statement left both leo and aurora speechless "yes yes that will be a great idea! this way they'll get to know each other better" Mabel went on "why did we brought this fool with us" aurora thought to herself.
Soon Leonardo and Aurora were standing in leo's balcony "the view from here is so beautiful..." she took a quick glance at him "isn't it?" "mm ya" Aurora frowned at his cold expression "what the- dad you could've found someone better !! jeez"she went on cursing her dad for his mistakes in her thoughts.
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