Stavros' pov:Several days have passed since Duke's ball and the situation between Melina and I remains the same. Although that day she had almost confided in me that she was jealous, she showed no other emotion after that. I have to admit for a while I felt happy that Melina started to have feelings for me. But they were wishful thinking after all. I don't need to daydream anymore. She will never feel anything for me. This marriage was arranged and this woman is not willing to do anything to change that. I have to get on with my life. Christine is not so bad. She could make a good wife. If things continue like this, I will divorce Melina and marry her.-"Mr. Venieris, sorry to interrupt, but there is someone outside who wants to see you" came Lena's voice. I was so focused that I didn't hear her enter.-"Did you not inform him that I am busy at the moment?" I scolded her.-"I'm sorry sir. I tried to tell him but he wouldn't let me. He wants to talk to you right away”-"Who is he?" I
Melina's pov:Today was another tiring day as I stayed in the office until late. The end of the year is approaching and all the pending issues must be closed. Many things want my attention and unfortunately can't be postponed.It was ten when I got home and Aggeliki informed me that Stavros was already home and wanted to have dinner with me. For the past few days, I've been eating alone in my bedroom as I was too tired to come downstairs. But tonight Stavros wanted to see me for something important as Aggeliki said so I had to take a quick shower and go downstairs. I wondered what she might want.I showered and changed into more comfortable clothes and in half an hour I was ready to go down. When I entered the dining room, Stavros was waiting for me sitting at the top of the table reading his newspaper. I greeted him and he immediately put down the paper, got up and pulled the chair for me to sit down.-"Ηοw was your day? I hear very good things about you from your colleagues" he comm
Stavros' pov:She looked at me with relief. It was more than obvious that she was very afraid because she got lost. She approached me and gave me a big hug. I was caught off guard. I really didn't expect her reaction! It's the first time since I've met her that she's been so effusive! Especially with me! I was really surprised!-"Quickly we have to find a shelter to go to! The storm is coming and if we stay here we'll be soaked to the bone!” I told her and took a step away. She looked at me surprised. She seemed a bit disappointed by my move. She didn't expect it! Actually I didn't expect it either! I don't know why I did it. It's not that I didn't want her. On the contrary, I really enjoyed her hug and she made me feel wanted and happy but something inside me resisted it.-"You know we can't avoid soaking. The house is too far to be able to return home before the storm starts...." Melina contradicted.-"We won't return to the house. I can't risk it with this weather. Ιt is dangerous
Melina's pov:I woke up the next morning feeling rejuvenated. I don't know if it was due to the place or the fact that I had slept continuously for more than ten hours! My body rested and I felt full of energy. When I opened my eyes I realized that I was lying in the bed. Stavros has probably put me here after I fell asleep. I looked around searching for him but there was nowhere to be found. Where was he? Did he really leave me alone here? I really hope not....I just don't understand him. On one hand, he is so caring and kind and on the other he makes those rude comments over my integrity. What's wrong with him? One is for sure! I can't hide I was in a relationship anymore. He knows a lot more about my past than I thought. The question is does he know it all? Does he know about George? Should I tell him about him or just mention the relationship without revealing anything else?I was thinking of all these, when Stavros entered the cabin holding a metal bowl. I wonder what he has ins
Stavros' pov:I spent the next few days out of the house after our fight with Melina in the cabin. I deliberately skipped all meals and avoided seeing or talking to her. I was so angry with her. Why is she trying so hard to prove to me that she's honest when she's proven otherwise? I just don't get it. I was clear with her. I said I won't judge her past and I won't. Her insistence on showing me that she is innocent makes me furious! Why doesn't she just tell me the truth?I got home around 10pm. It was Friday night and although I had been spending the last few days with Nikos at Barracuda, today I was not in the mood. I went in and asked one of the maids to bring me a scotch to the desk. I was exhausted! I just lost a very lucrative deal and it upset me. It's the first time I've missed an opportunity. I don't know if it's because of the exhaustion or because all these days I've been thinking about our fight with Melina. In any case, she managed to disorganize me and this is not happen
Melina's pov:When I entered, I saw Stavros waiting for me in the hall with his arms crossed. I didn't want to fight so I pretended not to see him and passed him. I was heading for the stairs when he sternly asked me where I was. I was furious at his insolence! How dare he ask me such a question when he is out almost every night?Is he entitled to make a scene about where I'm going but I'm not? That's it! We argued for a while and even though I told him the truth about where I was, he didn't believe me. Furthermore, he insinuated that I was lying and cheating on him. This pissed me off! I couldn't wait to hear more. I wished him good night and went to my room. He followed behind continuing to accuse me. I tried once more to explain to him but he persisted in his point of view.I was really in despair when he did something I would never have imagined! I don't know what got into him when he kissed me passionately! My heart, my mind, my whole being was frozen as it was something I clearl
Stavros' pov:Melina, after hosting a very romantic dinner yesterday, announced to me that she wanted to try to make our relationship work. I really don't understand her. In all the time we have been married, she has never bothered to approach me or be a good wife to me. What changed? Why did she decide especially now to try to be a good wife? Was it because she got jealous when she saw me with Christine at the dance or because of my last nights out?Or is it another trick of hers to throw smoke at me so that she can be with George without anyone suspecting her? The truth is, I still have no hard evidence that she is unfaithful to me. I'll be watching her though. I want to make my marriage work. I'm in love with this woman but I don't trust her. And trust is the alpha and omega in a relationship. All she has done so far is lie to me or hide the truth from me, which are basically the same thing. She has to work hard to get me to trust her if she ever does.A few days passed where Melin
Melina's pov:After Tina left, I went upstairs and locked myself in my room. I was completely devastated by the news she brought me. Why did Stavros lie to me like that? Why did he accept my proposal in the first place since he intended to break it? Various conjectures ran through my mind trying to explain his behavior. But whatever his reasons were, he managed to hurt me deeply and that's all that matters. I had started to have hopes for us and in one fell swoop he dashed them all. My trust in him was shaken. I really don't know what to do. Should I demand an explanation or not say a word? Does he worth my honesty?When dinner time arrived, Aggeliki came up to inform me that Stavros was already in the dining room waiting for me. I was in a dilemma. On the one hand I wanted to confront him about the photo in the newspaper but on the other hand I was afraid of the consequences. But he promised me! He agreed to try to make our marriage work! After a few minutes of thought, I decided to