Bewitched His Soul

Justin was standing outside with a bouquet of fresh lilies. He had come early that morning to talk to Aria and was confused when he noticed an unknown man in her apartment.

"This is Aria's apartment, is she not here?" Justin asked.

Travis had done  a background check on Justin so he easily recognized him. This is the first time they are coming face to face and Travis wanted to punch Justin's face for all the things he had done  to Aria.

"This is her apartment. What do you need from her?" Travis asked sternly.

"It's kind of personal, so will you quickly call her," Justin was impatient.

"I don't see what can be so personal between a boss and an employee. She was too tired from yesterday's event and I cannot bear to wake her up for an unwanted visitor," Travis slightly implied that something happened between him and Aria.

"May I know who you are?" Justin snapped. As far as he knew Aria was a very conservative girl who did not do one night stands. How can this guy be her boyfriend when he had been away for only three weeks.

Aria heard loud voices and she could not go back to sleep. She saw Travis and Justin looking at each other as if they wanted to rip each other's head.

"What are you guys doing?" Aria asked.

"Why did you come out?" Travis frowned.

"Aria, I wanted to talk to you, but this man is not letting me in," Justin complained.

"Haven't I made it clear that I have no interest in talking to you. I don't even want to see your face," Aria fumed.

"Didn't you hear the lady? Now get the hell out of here!" Travis growled.

"Dude, what's your problem? Why are you interfering between me and my girlfriend," Justin was irritated.

"Girlfriend? Last time I checked that was not the case," Travis yelled.

"Aria. Is. My. Girlfriend," Travis said each word with a pause.

"No, that cannot be true. Aria are you with him to get back at me?  You don't need to do all these things, we can sit and clarify everything," Justin stated.

Aria was fed up with Justin's overconfidence, he acted as if the whole world revolved around him. "Stop giving yourself so much importance. I can date whoever I want and it has nothing to do with you," Aria rolled her eyes.

"Did you get your answer? Yes? Then get out!" Travis could not tolerate Justin any longer. He placed his hand on Aria's shoulder.

"What does this guy have compared to me? One call from me and you will lose your job tomorrow," Justin said smugly.

"Oh really? I didn't know you were so powerful you can decide the fate of Travis Ambrosio," Travis raised his brow.

"You are…. Travis Ambrosio?" Justin stammered and in shock dropped the flowers on the floor.

He heard Travis Ambrosio was one of the richest and most powerful men in the world. But  there were only a few photos of Travis of interest and he did not recognize him. He never expected to meet such an influential figure here in this state.

"Yes, that's me. If you know what's  good for you, you will stay away  from Aria," Travis threatened.

"Aria are you together?" Justin asked in a low tone.

"Of course, he is my man. Now please excuse us," Aria stated. Travis's anger disappeared hearing Aria's declaration. It felt like sunshine came after a cloudy sky when she admitted they were seeing each other. His face relaxed and a small smile placed on his lips.

"Sorry for troubling you," Justin was dejected. He accepted defeat as he knew he cannot compete with an aristocratic heir.

"Mr. Brown, pick up your trash before leaving," Travis wanted to burn the flowers he had left on the floor.

As soon as Justin was out of their sight, Travis pulled Aria inside the house and loudly closed the door.He pushed Aria's back to the nearby wall and kissed her. This kiss was urgent and hot, he pried opened her mouth and poured everything he was feeling into it. She was wearing a tank top so it was easy for him to lift her top and caress her stomach.

Aria's moans increased as she tried to pull him closer. He removed one of the top straps and started kissing her bare shoulders.

"So I am your man, huh," He asked while licking her shoulders.

"Uhh..," Aria closed her eyes in pleasure.  Travis stepped back but his hands were on her waist while her hands were locked around his neck.

"Remember, I'm the only man in your life," Travis commanded. Aria nodded her head.

"Use the words Aria, say yes," Travis instructed.

"Yes, only you," Aria stated.

Travis smiled in approval and carried her to the bed. Don't know whether she asked him to join her on the bed or he voluntarily came, but they were now cuddling on the bed.

"Travis, do you love me?" Aria asked. He looked at her for a minute and then replied, "Aria, have I not made it clear through my words and actions. If you want me to do anything to prove it, just tell me. "

"Justin used..," Aria was cut off in the middle.

"Don't say his name in my presence. My blood boiled when he declared you as his girlfriend. The only thing I am happy about his visit was you declaring we are together. Don't compare me to any other man. I am Ambrosio by birth, do you think I need a woman's help to uplift my career? We have grown up together, so you already know what type of person I am," Travis explained.

"I am a little bit scared," Aria tightened her hold on his shirt collar.

"I promise to never break your trust. The only thing I want from you is your love. Nothing else matters," Travis stated.

Aria had known him since birth and was fully aware of his character. He was always very caring and supportive of her, but for the past few days after he started to live with her, she started to see Travis in a different light.

His very actions touched her heart and it made her depend on him unknowingly. After yesterday's kiss in the car she was sure she also felt the passion between them. She was falling in love with him and felt no need to deny it anymore. She wanted to be brave and give him a chance to see where they would end up.

"I want to be with you," Aria's face was in the crook of his neck. She spoke in a low tone that if he had been a  bit further away he would have not heard. Travis' heart beat can easily be heard since there was absolute silence. He laughed out loudly and pulled her to his chest.

"Aria, I will prove this is your best decision ever," Travis kissed the top of her head.

One week later Justin was kicked out of the company. There were so many charges filed against him. Not only had he lost two big deals but he had violated the government policies as he sold the confidential information of the company  to their rivals.

Since Justin was investigated by the court all his personal assets were freezed, leaving him with no money. His reputation, career and wealth was ruined, leaving him on the streets.

Aria had no idea that this was all done by Travis and he intended to keep it that way. 

Finally, it was time for Travis to return home while Aria was supposed to stay in Italy for a few more months until she completed all her clients' artwork.

"I will miss you," Aria said, straightening his suit. She felt a little sad by his departure. 

"Me too. If you ever want to see me, I can be here within the next few hours. And the same way with you, you can visit me whenever you are free," Travis traced her cheek

"Hmm... I am getting a few offers from the art gallery in our home  country. If everything works well, I may move back home," Aria stated.

"What? You never told me," Travis was very much surprised.

"I didn't want to disappoint you if I failed," Aria pouted.

"Aria, remember you can never disappoint me. I have full faith in your capabilities and very soon you will be working with the best art galleries in the world," Travis hugged her tightly.

Aria hugged him tighter thinking she didn't need to stress about the long distance relationship as both of them had eyes only for one another.