Bewitched His Soul

As Enzo started growing up he started to imitate his father. He had seen Dimitri interacting with his peers and subordinates, in a stern and strict manner. People were usually scared of Dimitri and his word was the law.

Although Enzo did not fully understand what his father did for work he knew that he is a very powerful person. And since he loved and admired his father very much, it was no doubt that he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps.

Aurora had enrolled Enzo in various extracurricular activities thinking that kids should have passion in something other than studies.

Enzo did not show much interest in the arts, like painting or music but he enjoyed sports. Thinking he should be strong and tall like his father, he joined the class for karate.

At school Enzo was very popular as he was the most good looking and smartest guy.

During leisure hour, he busily assembled a toy robot.

Something he had seen on television a few days back. The robot movie had fascinated him, he was awed that these non living things can act just like humans. From then on, he became obsessed with robots.

"Wow, Lorenzo when will it start walking ?" a kid asked.

"Hmm after I fix all the parts," Enzo replied.

At school everyone addressed him as Lorenzo. He is a silent kid and most of the time preferred to be left alone.

"If I press this button will the music play?" another kid asked.

"Stop , don't touch…," Enzo narrowed his eyes.

That kid quickly took his hand back. Even though Enzo was small he was very clear in his speech. Sometimes just like now he was loud and dominating which made the other kids obey him easily.

After he was done a group of kids surrounded him, waiting to see the robot move.

"Lorenzo, can I play with it?" a kid pleaded.

"Hmm...okay, be careful," Enzo handed him the remote.

After school Enzo packed his bags, said a big goodbye to his classmates and went near the gate. Usually the driver would come to pick him up, but today he was surprised to find his mother leaning towards the gate.

"Mom!" Enzo happily ran towards her.

Aurora smiled and patted his head, "How was school today?"

"Just the usual, mom are you not busy today?" Enzo asked as the driver took his bag.

"My post graduate exams are starting next week and it's my study holidays now," Aurora answered.

"Oh, can I go to the Game zone with uncle Gabe?" Enzo asked.

Game Zone was a gaming center for kids. There were bumper cars , arcade games , pinballs and trampolines.

"This week we are visiting your Russo grandparents house, you can go with Uncle Gabe next week". Aurora replied.

"Okay," Enzo agreed.

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During pregnancy Ava did not have too much difficulty, she had a good appetite and slept peacefully.

So she continued working, but there was a jewelry exhibition which required her to travel to another country. Ava and Leena set up exhibitions three to four times a year which helps them in promoting the new designs.

Tristan did not mind her working, but was not okay with Ava travelling in her state. He was worried that the meals and climate of that region would not suit her.

On top of that, organizing an event is a tedious job and she might feel tired. But Ava was stubborn, telling him that she cannot miss this exhibition which she had been preparing for months. At last Tristan compromised and decided that she had to cut the trip short down to three days.

The jewelry exhibition was a success and Ava returned on the third day as promised. Tristan had personally come to the airport to pick her up.

"Tristan, see I am perfectly fine, you worried too much for nothing," Ava said holding his hand.

"Hmm… that's good. Did you take the medicine at the correct time?" Tristan asked.

"How can I forget, you kept calling to remind me," Ava felt like Tristan was with her during the entire trip.

After going home, they had dinner and went to bed. In the middle of the night, Ava felt a slight headache and was unable to sleep.

"Tristan …," Ava shook his arm.

Tristan opened his eyes and quickly switched on the table lamp.

He saw that even with a thin blanket Ava was shivering. He touched her forehead only to find out she was burning hot.

"Little one , you have a fever," Tristan was tense.

He told the maid to call the doctor and put a cold water compress on her forehead.

The doctor came immediately, and after checking Ava, told them not to worry, that the fever will be gone after she takes the medicine.

"Doctor, what about the baby?" Tristan asked.

"The child is all right. I think Ava got sick because of climate change. As I have told you, Ava is a little weak so I advise you to travel less, and avoid going to places with changing environments. This time it was a fever so it's fine, but constantly getting sick during pregnancy may affect the baby," the doctor replied.

"I will keep that in mind," Tristan was relieved to find it was not a major issue.

"Here take this," Tristan passed Ava the tablet and a glass of water. She took the medicine but noticed Tristan had a stiff expression.

"Tristan, are you angry?" Ava asked softly.

Yes, he was angry at her for not listening to him and going on the trip, not following his instructions and getting sick, but more than that he was scared of something bad happening to his wife and child. Tristan caressed her check, only his wife can push him to hell yet bring him back so easily.

"From now on you can only work from home, no going out anywhere," Tristan ordered.

If she was in front of him then nothing would go wrong.

Ava nodded as she agreed to his demand. She was at fault here so she needed to rectify her mistake.

During the exhibition she wore a beautiful designer gown, wearing a coat on top of the dress would have wasted the beauty of the design ..Since the climate was cold and she was wearing a backless gown she easily caught a cold.