‘Yes …’Andrea sprang upright, surprised at the speed of her response but content not to question it. ‘Does that mean you forgive me?’‘Not necessarily … but I will marry you.’ Elena discovered that her teeth were chattering with shock.‘Okay,’ Andrea pronounced, wondering if that dazed look was positive or negative, and then remembering what he had not yet said. ‘I love you … I love you a lot, amata mia.’Dazzled by the enormous sapphire and diamond ring he’d placed on her finger as he confessed his love, Elena lifted startled eyes to his lean, darkly handsome face. ‘You don’t have to say that if you don’t mean it.’Andrea strode forward and caught both her hands in his. Intense tawny eyes claimed hers in a look as possessive and urgent as his hold. ‘I can’t sleep at night without you. When you left Sardinia I thought my life was over. I’ve been in love with you for weeks and weeks without realising it … I really need you to be with me … for ever. ‘Overwhelmed, Elena nodded several

''Are you serious right now?!'' Andrea barked.''Does it look like i'm joking?'' she asked, standing her ground.There was a very serious look on her face that could only be one of pure determination. She wasn't going to give up on this, not now or ever.''Why are you so bent on following me back home. You need to stay.'' he said.''Why are you so bent on keeping me here.'' she countered.She realized that if he wasn't hiding anything, there was no need for him to be so seretive about all of this.''You want to go with me?'' he asked.''Yes,'' she said, sturbbornly.''Fine! But don't say i didn't warn you.''In that moment, a sliver of fear passed through her and she wasn't quite sure if she had made the right decision. ''Alright.'' she said.He dressed up quickly, stalking outside, leaving her to dress up. Elena followed quickly but before she could get outside, Andrea was already in his car, leaving her behind.It was in that moment that she was grateful she had a car. Quickly, she

Quietly, Elena rose to her feet, walking towards the door carefully. She knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity and she wasn't going to waste it. She didn't know if the guard had left the door on purpose but one thing she knew was that she would never sit here and not do anything. She needed to move, needed to be on top of everything that was happening. The words of the guard came back to her all of a sudden and that alone reinforced her to move and find her escape.''I'm not wasting this.'' Elena vowed.Carefully, she walked quietly towards the door, making sure that she didn't make even a single sound. She knew how attentive Andrea was and she wasn't going to take any chances in this escape. She got to the passageway first and looking around, she sighed in relief when she realized that the area was clear. That was the first road to freedom and she was happy that she had gotten to this level.Walking out of the room, she walked through the passageway and towards the sets of r

For several minutes, Elena stood in Vanessa's playroom, looking lost and confused as ever. It was one thing to know what you were about to do next but to be left wondering what your next line of action was, something she never thought would happen. Andrea had left her in a very tough spot and she had no idea what to do. She knew she couldn't just stay here but at the same time she knew she had to get a move on it.''What do you want me to do now Andrea? Damn you!'' she sighed.Looking out of the window, she caught a glance of a man that had her in a tight grip without him actually holding her. She smiled, staring at him as he walked with a dark skinned man she had never seen before. Thinking about it at that moment, Elena realized that she didn't really know much about his friends. She could as well be regarded as a loner since he had made it a priority to lock her up.''Damn you Andrea! Damn you!'' Elena said, again.She was at a crossroads on what to do. Unknowingly, he had left her

''Okay, we should go eat before we starve.'' Andrea grinned, rising from his seat.Elena, who was almost falling asleep, jerked away when he lifted her up. She yawned and he found it cute. A small blush crept up on her cheek and she couldn't believe she had done that in front of him.''Now i'm embarrassed.'' she chuckled.''Why? Don't be. I want you to be as goofy as possible without minding or thinking about anything okay?'' he said.''Okay.'' Elena smiled.They stared at each other for a few minutes and in those minutes, Elena couldn't believe how lucky she was to have him. He was like a dream come true and even though they had their differences, she knew she would never stop loving him.''We should eat.'' he said, clearing his throat.''Yes, we should.'' she said.None of them made any move to leave the room as they stood there, just staring at each other like lovestruck teenagers.''Okay… okay, i'm out of here.'' Elena chuckled, walking out of the room.Andrea followed, shaking hi