Forbidden Bonds of Blood & Love Episode 𝟐 ~When a faded wish sparkled again

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Previously

BTS (back to story)

Later that afternoon

Asteria sat outside with her best friend, Olivia, another orphan her age.

Olivia (an orphan girl/ fl's friend)

*kicked a small rock, her expression thoughtful* If you could be adopted tomorrow, what would you want it to be like?

Asteria (fl/orphan)

*leaned back against the orphanage wall, staring at the sky* I just want someone to see me, you know? Not as the 'responsible' one. Not as the 'oldest.' Just... me."

Olivia (an orphan girl/ fl's friend)

*Nodded* Yeah. I get that.

Asteria (fl/orphan)

*sighed* I don't need a big house or fancy things. Just someone who won't leave. Someone who actually wants me there.

Before Olivia could respond, a voice called from the doorway. "Asteria, can you come inside?"

It was Mrs. White, and something in her voice made Asteria's heart race. Was this just another meeting with a social worker? Or was this the moment she'd secretly wished for? The moment someone finally saw her?

Asteria (fl/orphan)

*smile* Come in, child. There's someone here to see you

Mrs. White (Orphanage's house-mother)

*stood near the front desk, speaking to a man*

Asteria (fl/orphan)

*steps forward, her wary eyes landing on the man in the expensive suit. He stands tall, hands in his pockets, watching her with a quiet intensity*

？？？

You look just like him

Asteria (fl/orphan)

like who?

？？？

*Exhales slowly, eyes softening for just a moment* Your father.

A heavy silence fills the room. Asteria stiffens at the mention of a man she barely remembers

Asteria (fl/orphan)

You knew him?

？？？

*Nods, voice steady but laced with something unreadable* He was my closest friend. We built an empire together....

Asteria (fl/orphan)

who are you?

？？？

I am...

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

I am Zaiden Giovanni.

Asteria (fl/orphan)

*eyes widens* Zaiden Giovanni! the dynamic and strategic CEO? who leads The great Giovanni international?...with a vision for innovation and excellence

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

*chuckles a lil* quite smart. You're surely his daughter

Asteria (fl/orphan)

So...why are you here?

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

To take you home.

Asteria (fl/orphan)

why?

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

As i said...your father was my closest friend and He would've never wanted this for you.

Asteria (fl/orphan)

*Looking away, jaw tightening* Well, he's not here, is he?

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

you father made me your godfather when you're born.

Asteria (fl/orphan)

my godfather?

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

*Nodding* Yes. I should have come sooner—I know that. But I’m here now. And I’d like to take you home.”

Asteria's heart pounds. Home. A word she hasn’t dared to hope for in years. She searches his face, looking for deception, for hesitation—but she finds none. Only sincerity

Asteria (fl/orphan)

*after a long pause* Why now?

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

Because I made a promise to your father. And I refuse to break it. And moreover I was investigating your father's death at that time that's why in order to keep you safe I couldn't reach to you. I am really sorry child

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

Asteria...would you like to come with me?

**Mrs. White places a comforting hand on Evelyn’s shoulder. The room is quiet, waiting for her answer. Evelyn swallows hard, her mind racing. Could she trust him? Could she leave everything behind?**

Asteria (fl/orphan)

*Finally, voice steady but cautious* Okay. But I have conditions.

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

*raises an amused eyebrow, impressed and chuckled slightly* Go on

Asteria (fl/orphan)

I want to be able to visit this orphanage once a week. And... I need time to trust you.

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

Fair enough. Then we'll take this one step at a time, Asteria.

Asteria (fl/orphan)

* exhales, looking around at the only home she's known. Then, slowly, she nods. A new chapter begins*

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that's it for now

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see you in next chapter

Zaiden Giovanni (Fl's adopted-dad)

Asteria (fl/orphan)

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Mrs. White (Orphanage's house-mother)