A marriage deal was made by two close friends who wanted to keep their friendship alive even after their death. The deal states that James daughter, Maria Lopez will get married to Santiago son, Rico Stone. Years went by and the kids involve in this marriage deal grew up. Rico Stone grew up to be a handsome, powerful man. He took over the reign of his father Mafia group and to fulfil his late father wish. Rico seek out Maria to marry her just like his father wanted. But Maria didn't want the marriage and in order to get out of it, she and her mother lied to Rico. Making him believe that their maid Aurora Martin is the bride he intend to get married to. Unknown to poor Aurora, Maria and her mom ask her to deliver a parcel to someone in Italy. Not being able to refuse, and happy about having her first trip out of the country, Aurora agree to go. But what she didn't expect on her arrival is a handsome stranger waiting to marry her. __________ "What did you just say?" Aurora ask, starring at the handsome devil in front of her. "I don't repeat myself twice" "Well you will have to repeat it cause there's a mistake somewhere" Aurora said, moving past him but he caught her by the waist, pulling her against him. A gasp left her lips as she came in contact with his body. "There's no mistake sweetheart, you are getting married to me today and that's the truth" _________ Somehow, Aurora has been taken by the Mafia devil, will she be able to escape from his clutches.
<< ITALY ~ STONE CASTLE >>
"How come the pictures they could get are blurry ones?" Rico ask, starring at the pictures put on his desk by Jerome, Rico's friend since childhood.
"Do you want me to eliminate the investigators?" Jerome ask, pulling out his knife.
"For what?"
"For doing a bad job" Jerome reply.
"Put that back. There's no need killing him, I should have gone myself to check her out, afterall I'm the one getting married" Rico said, standing up to reveal the dragon tattoo drawn on his right arm.
"Do you really have to get married to her? You don't know her, haven't ever seen her, yet you want to marry her? I think you should reconsider" Jerome said, trying to persuade his friend.
"I already told you. It's father's last wish and I intend to fulfil it. How are the new recruit coming along?" Rico ask.
"They are doing fine. Gray and Victor are helping them settle in and there's a guy coming from California today, once he arrive, their training will begin" Jerome inform.
"About this marriage of yours, I still think you don't have to do it" Jerome added quickly.
"My mind have been made and you can't change it. Send a word to the Lopez family that in five days our marriage will take place and I want Mia here by then" Rico order.
Knowing he won't be able to change Rico's mind, Jerome went to do his bidding.
Rico stood alone in his office, looking coldly at the cheerful weather when a lady barge in.
"Have you made your decision?" The lady ask and slowly, Rico turn to give her his attention.
"I'm getting married in five days " he told her coldly.
"You have chosen to discard me after all!?"
"You've known all along that our relationship is a temporary one, Sugar" Rico reply, his voice hardening.
"Why? Is it because you are the boss and I am just a f**king slave?" Sugar demand, feeling hurt that he choose to marry a stupid girl from California over her.
"Do you want the truth?" Rico ask and when she said nothing, he continued.
"You are no wife material. Yes, you are good in bed and we had wonderful s*x but that's all. You aren't someone who can stay with one man for long, I know that for a fact, Sugar or do you think I'm a fool who doesn't know how you f**k around with my men?" As soon as he said that, Sugar went pale.
"Those men...they don't mean a thing to me. You are the only one I love" Sugar said quickly.
"Love? I think you should stop kidding yourself by saying you love me. We are two of a kind, Sugar. We take pleasure from each other but never give out our heart, so when you say you love me, I know it's a lie"
"But Rico I...."
"Enough! I'm getting married in five days, you've heard my answer and so, I want you to leave" Rico said in his usual authoritative tone.
Knowing she couldn't disobey him when he is in his strict mode, Sugar left.
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<< U.S ~ CALIFORNIA ~ AIRPORT~ THREE DAYS LATER >>
Twenty two year old Aurora Martin could be seen seated beside a guy as tears slide down her cheek.
"Have told you to stop crying, you know it breaks my heart when you do" Christopher Blake said as he crouch in front of Aurora to take hold of her hand.
"I want to stop the tears, I really want to but the thought of you going to Italy for a year...it really breaks my heart" Aurora said, wiping her tears as more came rushing.
"You do know that I'm leaving to earn money and make a future for the both of us. Once I get to Italy I will make sure I call you all the time, and when I do make enough money, I will come take you to Italy to live with me. You do trust me, right?" Chris ask softly.
Aurora nodded.
The two couple give each other a fierce hug, Christopher pull back, wanting to kiss her when the call for Italy passengers was announce through the intercom.
"This is it" Chris said, getting on his feet with Aurora by his side.
" Make sure to stay save and promise me you won't get hurt" Aurora said, doing her best to hold back her tears.
"I promise " he said, giving her a hug once more before turning to leave.
Aurora stood watching him and suddenly, he stop, running back towards her.
"What are you...." Aurora words came crumbling under his lips.
They kissed passionately and if it wasn't for the announcement made again to remind the passengers, they wouldn't have let go.
"I will come back for you, I promise" Chris vow, tears glistening his eyes.
Aurora knew how painful it is for them to stay apart while he go to his new work place in Italy. If she had her way, she would have made herself rich and have Chris by her side.
But as it is, they are both poor and Chris believe that he has to make money for them if they intend to build a life together.
"I will be waiting for you" Aurora yell from behind, watching Chris walk off till he was out of sight.
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<< LOPEZ MANSION >>
"I feel bad, mom" Mia Lopez said as she sit on her bed while her mom, Crystal stood by the window, watching her every move.
"Bad? Do you want to go in her place?" Crystal ask.
"You know I don't!"
"Then why feel bad? You have no intention of marrying Rico Stone, but we found a solution. A solution which is by sending Aurora in your place, so quit feeling guilty and start coming up with a lie for Aurora" Crystal said.
"You are right and about the lie, I could ask her to help me deliver a parcel to someone. She will have no idea who she's going to meet until she get there" Mia suggest.
"That doesn't sound bad. This wouldn't be happening if your foolish father didn't make the marriage deal with that terrifying Santiago Stone " Crystal said, stamping her feet on the floor in anger.
"They were friends and the two thought they could continue that bond by marrying their offsprings to each other, but their reasoning is old fashion already. They should have put us their children in mind, not everyone likes the fact that she's engage to a man she knows nothing about except that he is the leader of a dangerous group in italy" Mia burst out in anger as well.
"She's here, Mia. Aurora is back" Crystal inform, starring at Aurora who walk into the house having no idea what they have install for her.
"Then it's time"
Aurora had just walk in when she saw Mia and her mother waiting in the sitting room.
It's odd since her employers are never around at this time of day.
"Good afternoon Madam Crystal and to you Miss Mia" Aurora greeted, heading to the kitchen but they call her back, asking her to take a sit.
Are they going to fire her? Aurora thought, clasping her hand in fear.
"I have something to give to someone in Italy and I want you to do the delivery" Mia began.
"Italy? But I have never been out of the country and...."
"That's easy. You only have to give us the necessary document and everything will be done" Crystal said, cutting Aurora off.
If she travel to Italy, she will be able to see Chris and it will also be her first trip out of the country.
"Okay, I will deliver it but for how long will I be there?" Aurora ask.
"A week, a month or even a year since you can decide when to return but don't take it for granted" Crystal said, acting like she didn't want Aurora to stay there for long when she know that Aurora will be staying a long time.
"I won't take it for granted, tell me what document I have to get" Aurora said and when they told her, she quickly went to get it.
"What if Aurora gets to know everything and tell Rico that we trick him, what are we going to do?" Mia ask her mom.
"Nothing. I'm sure that by then, Rico would have marry her" Crystal said, smiling cruelly.
To be continued.
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