Stavros' pov:I had a lot of meetings and business appointments today but I prefered to cancel them all and stay with my beautiful wife. I saw how Melina got my last leave and I didn't want to upset her again. From now on, I have to be more compassionate and take care of Melina's feelings before acting. Melina made me see that the time when I lived carefree and my actions did not affect anyone else but me, passed irrevocably. Whatever I do, even if it seems small and insignificant to me, can be very important to someone else.We stayed in bed making love all day. At ten o'clock Aggeliki brought us breakfast. This old fox has already figured it out for us and when she came in, she gave us a naughty smile.Around twelve we got up and after sharing a very steaming bath, we got dressed and decided to go for a ride with our horses. Although we were at the end of winter, the weather was sunny and warm. The halcyon days had come to earth but also into our hearts.Before leaving, we got a ba
Tina's pov:I was in my room trying to convince Aggelos to ask Melina for more money, but he was adamant. He thought we had no right to demand more when we got so much in return when she married Venieris. That's completely preposterous. We raised this ungrateful.-"Stop insisting, Tina. I won't ask my daughter to give us more money" he said firmly.-"Why not?" I contradicted.-"Don't you think we've hurt her enough so far?" he scolded.-"How dare you tell me that? Have you completely lost your mind? We devoted our whole lives to raising her, educating her and making her a proper, sophisticated woman. We married her to the richest man in Greece! She owes us a lot, don't you think?"-"Tina, we married her with a total stranger. We literally sold her for money. She owes us absolutely nothing!" Aggelos scolded me.-"What are you talking about? If it wasn't for us, she would be on the streets now."-"Tina shut it! I can't stay here listening to your nonsense anymore! I am going at work" he
Melina's pov:I was getting ready to go for a ride as the weather was very pleasant and I hadn't been with Autumn for days. It was early spring and although the weather was a bit cold, the day was longer and this gave me the advantage of doing more outdoor activities. I got downstairs and was about to leave the house when Aggeliki stopped me.-"My Lady, your step mother is in the living room waiting for you."-"Is Tina here? Did she tell you what does she want?" I asked her.-"She wants to talk to you."-"I think I may know what the talk will be about. Please drive her off..."-"She won't leave until she speaks with you" Aggeliki commented.-"Tell her I have a very important meeting and I can not be late."-"It won't take long, my dear" Tina suddenly appeared from behind.-"Tina I have work to do" I told her firmly.-"Do you usually go to work in your riding uniform?" she questioned raising her right eyebrow.-"What do you want?" I asked her impatiently.-"I've already told you. I wan
Melina's pov:I woke up with a feeling of happiness and completeness in the arms of Stavros. The warmth of his body and his intoxicating smell made it very difficult for me to get out of bed. I curled up in his arms looking at him for several minutes, mesmerized by his beauty as he slept soundly. I felt so safe in his arms. With a heavy heart I got up and headed to my room where I did my daily routine, got dressed and went downstairs. I quickly ate breakfast and went to work. I didn't expect Stavros to come down as I had a lot to do that day.I reached the office early in the morning. Later that day I had a very important meeting with some executives. I was going through some files when I heard a commotion outside. A man burst into my office with my secretary Penny shouting behind him.-"Mr. Andreadakis, where are you going? You don't have an appointment with Mrs Venieris. Please let me announce you first” came Penny's voice again as she tried to stop him.-"It's ok Penny. I will take
Tina's pov: I was at the beauty salon in town and it was my turn to go in when a tall blonde pierced me and passed in front of me.-"How impudent! How dare she? Doesn't she know who I am? I'm a Countess!" I started yelling making a scene. Everyone was staring at me. Not that I really care! The Director of the beauty salon quickly came to apologize and calm me down.-"My Countess I....Ι .... am really sorry about what happened. I assure you that you will be the next in line and I will make sure you'll get the attention worthy of a Queen."-"This woman took my place so insolently and you are still defending her?" I protested angrily.-"I am really sorry about it, but Mrs. Xanthou had already an appointment!"-"How dare you put some common above royal blood?" I contradicted.-"My Countess please understand. It wasn't our intention to upset you or treat you disparagingly. Mrs. Xanthou's appointment was already late!" the Manager repeated in a condescending way.-"I really don't care if s
Stavros' pov:I just got out of a very important and tiring meeting and all I wanted to do was go home to my beautiful wife. I was about to leave when Christine walked into my office with teary eyes. She quickly came to my arms and started crying.-"Christine please relax! What's going on?" I asked anxiously.-"Oh Stavros I can't anymore I feel so helpless, so weak and frustrated!" she said crying.-"What happened?"-"I've been receiving threatening notes for a week now."-"Threatening notes for what? Does it have to do with your father's case again?"-"I really don't know Stavros!" she exclaimed frustrated. -"Maybe they are the same people who threatened your father! I thought we got rid of them. What do they want now?" I commented angrily.-"I don't know! The only thing I know is that I am really scared! What should I do? I am afraid Stavros!" she exclaimed in fear. Her face was pale and sweaty. It was obvious that the whole thing has affected her dramatically.-"Did you go to the
Stavros' pov:I woke up with a terrible headache. I looked around and realized I wasn't in my room. I wasn't even in my own bedroom! Where was I? I sat on the bed and closed my eyes trying to remember what happened yesterday. I ran my hand through my hair in frustration as I couldn't remember anything! That's when I heard Christine's voice.-"Finally you woke up! You've been sleeping for hours!" she said giving me a toothy smile.-"What time is it?" I asked with a hoarse voice.-"It's half past ten" she replied.-"Oh shit!" I said and got up abruptly from my bed. I was putting on my shirt when Christine offered me a cup of hot coffee. I took it and gently took a few sips. Coffee is all I need to start my daily life. Then I put it down and headed for the door.-"Where are you going?" she wondered.-"I am late, Christine I have to go!" I told her while she came closer to me and grabbed my hand stopping me.-"Stavros" she told me looking at me straight in the eyes "I want you to know tha
Tina's pov:-"I' ve been waiting for you for almost an hour! What took you so long?" I asked Christine who just arrived.-"I am sorry. It was difficult to find someone reliable to develop the film!" Christine explained.-"Did you get the photos?" I asked impatiently.-"Yes, yes I did!" she said and reluctantly put them out of her bag.-"Let me see them" I said and grabbed the photos from her hand. I looked at them one by one, completely satisfied with the result. They depicted Stavros and Christina going to the hotel and entering their room. "Send someone right away to give them to Melina. Don't forget to leave a note! Oh, how I wish I could see her face when she picks them up,” I said maliciously.-"Maybe we shouldn't do this. I love Stavros and I don't want to hurt him! I don't want to ruin his marriage. What if he finds out?"-"Don't say nonsense! How will he know that we are behind of all this? Besides is for your own benefit" I contradicted.-"I don't want him to get hurt. Melina