Sia was agitated as they approached the Navarro mansion, it has been a year since she saw her parents and now she knew what was coming for her. Her dad was not someone who would take trips out of his comfort zone unless he was planning something that would benefit his business. Sia thought otherwise as the car finally entered the Navarro mansion nd once it came to a stop the car door was opened and like the boss she was supposed to be stepped out, she was expecting this of all things because a lot of male and female servants had lined up and she could see bodyguards with guns like ed up all the way from the main gate up to the mansion entrance like some sort of mafia story where the mafia king places hundreds of guards around his den for protection.
“Welcome miss”and elderly lady said with a smile and seeing her Sia knew who the lady was, the one and only trusted Mrs Torres, her mom’s maid servant and her nanny when shenwas little. Mrs Torres was like a grandma to her and controlled the helpers just like bolivar did and he parents trusted them.
“We are so glad to see you miss, your mom will be delighted to see you”mrs Torres kept on saying as they walked inside however she had nothing to say to her and once she got to the large living room she knew her time and freedom of movement was numbed because sitting with crossed legs in a vintage dark blue suit with a bossy aura and dark full hair in a nice cut giving orders to his employees, his movement clean and clear his voice had some authority to it and when he spoke everyone listened and obeyed without question and beside him was the queen of the Navarro family in elegant shiny clothes with her long brown hair in an upside with makeup on point was none other than her mom and next was her sister Tara, she was different she sat in her seat like she didn’t even want to be there.
“Finally, I thought you wouldn’t show up”Sia’s mom said as soon as she switched her daughter and Sia sighed inwardly and walked to her parents and with a faint smile she greeted them with a bow that her dad frowned upon.
“Good evening mom, dad and Tara, I bet your flight was a success”she said not the right way to greet your family whom you haven’t seen for a year but Sia knew any better if they missed her at all other than her sister who’s eyes shone with delight knowing full well she was happy to see her.
“Young lady I hate to say this but parading throughout Oakville in rags like some sort of begger… you don’t seize to embarrass our family Sia”his father rose to his feet and said in that same voice she knew too well and now the scolding starts.
“Calm down honey, at least give her time to freshen up you know how she is”her mom Cristal said trying to calm Seth down but Sia saw through her dad and knew he was angry and there was no stopping him.
“I expected you to be here I know you wouldn’t have come to receive us but at least if you want to go out don’t parade in such clothes putting me to shame”he said coldly, his voice echoed throughout the entire room scaring even the servants who were standing to the sides but Sia being used to it all kept her mouth shut and her head lowered.
“Come on go and get ready because the Martinez are coming for dinner”seth ordered and hearing him, Sia looked up in pure surprise, she wasn’t certain why her parents had come to Canada but now she was certain they had a mission.
“Dad I’m not ready as it is I’m not staying here longer”she said in a low tone but that was a bad idea because her father grew even more angry as he took huge strides to Sia.
“You dare disobey me, I’ve watched you rebel long enough but no more… get upstairs and get ready because your future husband and his family will be here soon”his voice wasn’t deep but stern enough to hurt her feelings, Sia wasn’t going to let him rule her like he did with her sister.
“I’m not going to marry him,”she simply said but by now Seth’s anger has reached it limit as he raised his hand and slapped Sia such that if not for Tara running fast to catch her, she would have fallen on the glass table.
“This is my last warning young lady better get ready or I’ll force you”his eyes were bloodshot with rage as his chest was raising and falling steadily as he tried to calm down, his wife Cristal muffled her mouth with both hands knowing full well there was no saving her arrogant daughter who never listened to her father no matter what, sia was not like tara she loved living in her own world but with the status they held she was expected to act better than she did.
“Dad I’ll… I’ll talk to her please”Tara said nervous as she shielded her little sister from getting hit one more time, Sia gritted her teeth as she slowly got out of her sister’s hand and rushed upstairs.
“Get some sense into her head or I won’t be so nice with her”he said and made his way to his study room leaving Cristal and Tara debating on what to do because Sia was not going to comply if she didn’t want to and her father was too stubborn to let it off.
“Mom, I’ll go talk to her”Tara suggested in a soft voice and Cristal nodded and made her way upstairs too, it was best if she had a word with Sia and made her understand. Tara lingered more in the living room as she tried to calm her nerves feeling scared her sister might go through the same thing she went through but no she needed to do something, feeling helpless tara prepared to walk away but stopped when she saw Mario walk in.
“Hey,”Mario said as he stood in front of her and tara hesitantly replied.
“Mario, hi… long time no see… how are you?”she stammered the words out and Mario nodded with a smile agreeing with her that it has been a while since they met.
“I’m good, how are you?”he asked knowing full well she wasn’t alright, although she was trying so hard to hide it he could still see how much spin she was going through.
“I’m okay, what will you have?”she said and averted her eyes from him as she tried to look around for a helpful but Mario shook his head.
“Its okay, how is Sia?”he decided to dodge the sensitive topic since she felt uncomfortable and Tara turned around and smiled faintly.
“She’s angry but I’m sure she’ll calm down soon.”
“I’ll wait for her”saying so he sat down and Tara had no choice than to keep him company, there was an awkward silence between them such that her heart was restless all she wanted was to leave and go somewhere far.
“H… how is he?”she finally asked the question which had been eating her up and Mario looked up and smiled genuinely at least it’s what he was waiting to hear.
“Hurt”he simply said and Tara lowered her head nervously. She could feel hot liquid trying to escape her eyes but like she always did, she pushed them back and fiddled with her cold hands as silence fell in the room once more.
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If someone said coming home early would mean having to look after a little baby who didn’t talk or walk then Emiliano would have gone to the club to have some fun.
“Okay, mom this is not right… you know I can’t handle babies”Emiliano said as he watched little Diego kicking and playing on his bed, he was surprised the little guy now was active, a little bit mischievous with his moves and of course he loved smiling way too much and from what his granny told him Diego would be able to say ‘dada’ soon which sounded weird on his part.
“Sia won’t come anytime soon and I’m afraid i have to entertain my friends and your grandma has gone out to see her acquaintances so it’s up to you now”carmen said in a hurry and rushed out of his room, emiliano looked at the little one and felt like crying, the last time he took her from that little witch’s room he had a hard time getting him to sleep, it took many coaxing and sweet baby words which he never knew and had to look on the internet to find information and now he was doomed.
“Okay okay, we are going to play a little game called stay away from emiliano”he said with a smirk hoping the little guy would be sad but he went on and giggled with his little hand in his mouth, emiliano couldn’t help but smile and took the left side of the bed and prompt up on his elbows and sized up the little guy.
“Such a tiny hand”he said as he took Diego’s left hand and laughed, he had beautiful blue eyes a little like him.
“You are one handsome boy, I’m sure girls will go crazy over you that’s why I must warn you… never go for the blonde ones they are hard to get rid of”he whispered the last words close to Diego’s ear and as if Diego heard and understood what he said he giggled and emiliano laughed as he continued talking to him as if he were older.