Cursed To Be Together

Chapter 3

I parked the car at the front of my parents mansion . Yes , my parents . This place never exactly felt like home . If  Mark hadn't been here I don't know how would I've coped up . My parents were too busy in handling other stuff that they even forgot that their daughter demands some attention too . But I really don't hate them . After the sudden death of my twin brother and Mark's father we fell apart . Yes I had a twin brother , my father always wanted a boy and the death of him was the crashing of the dreams he had set for him . I really don't know what actually happened but was told that he and my uncle got into an accident . Mom and dad took Mark in . Mom once said that if it wasn't for Mark , My father would've been lost . I saw him getting all the love I craved . He's a great brother to me but most importantly an asset and blessing to my parents especially Father . At times I used to feel jealous of him , but it's really not his fault if my fate is cruel . It always have been .
Sighing I got out of the car and made my way towards the entrance . The door was opened by the butler who informed me that was in the living room . On approaching I came to face with my mother . Still in this age she was an epitome of beauty . Her eyes shined at my arrival and she gave me a tight hug ( much to my surprise ) this doesn't happen often .
" How've you been my dear ? "
"Good mom . You're looking magnificent as always " .
My mother blushed and cupped my face eyes twinkling with unshed emotions " I missed you Amelia " .
My throat clogged with emotions I've always used to surpress . Swallowing I gave her a faint smile " Where's father ? "
" In his study , go meet up with him meanwhile Mark arrives " .
"Yeah " .
I knocked at the door hearing a faint come in . I stepped inside and was greeted by a figure standing , leaning over a desk reading a file " My father " .
" Good evening father " .
Glancing up he set the file aside .
" Amelia , how are you doing ? "
" Very good , thank you " .
" What's going on these days ? "
" Business is going good . Mark and I just signed a deal with the Amaro's " .
"I'm not asking about the business . I'm asking about you . What are your activities these days ? "
Too shocked to form a coherent reply I cleared my throat and answered " umm .. nothing much . I .. I don't have much time for anything else just have been busy most of the time " .
"I see .... " . The door opened and in came Mark . " Good evening father " . My father approached him and they shared a hug . Standing here I wished that if there would be a time when my father would hug me too , pat me on shoulder or give me a forehead kiss . Mark's eyes caught mine and he saw the longing in them . He approached me with a bear hug and a kiss in my temple . " Hey there baby sister " .
I gave him a full blown smile . " I missed you terribly " . Rolling my eyes I replied " We just saw each other yesterday Markie " . Scrunching up his nose he replied " No Markie baby girl cm'on " .
    " I think we should head for dinner " my father interjected . To which Mark replied " Yes , I'm starving " .
At dinner table my father asked " So , what's the update regarding Santorini's ? "
" We're meeting up on Monday , Amelia will be handling the project because I will be busy with the Amaro's " .
I took a sip of my wine cautiously unsure of my father's reaction
" He's a great friend of mine and it will be very good for both of us if we head out together for a venture " .
"The presentation is ready " I stepped in . Mark giving father a nod said " Yes , I've gone through it and I'm sure there will be a yes " . 
       Dinner went by quickly , as promised I had to meet Layla I texted her about my arrival in twenty minutes . I hugged my mom and gave a kiss on her cheeks , father surprised me by a hint of faint smile and gave my hair lock a slightest tug saying " take care " . I smiled and hesitantly give him a kiss too and bid my good byes . 
         
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Arriving at Layla's place I changed my outfit into a body hugging black of shoulder dress with matching stilletos . Bars are always been a crazy place on weekends but I felt myself relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere after a long time . Layla and I had a competition of tequila shots resulting her as winner . I felt myself getting tipsy . We danced , Layla drinked some more , getting totally drunk . She also found a bunch of her friends . I excused myself for washroom . On my way , I passed a closed door leading to an alley and heard some unsual sounds like someone is in pain . Reluctantly I opened the door and stepped out in the dark alley . The sounds getting closer and closer as I made my way towards the corner  and the sight which greeted me made my eyes widen and breathing hitched . Two men holding a gun and beating a man ruthlessly . A soundful shriek escaped my lips making there movements halt and glancing backwards at me .
"Now now what do we have here ? " .

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