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• Maybe, Probably   11

  Riley had spent her day just by staying inside her room. Her father had left for his work and Vincenzo for his mission. He had sent her a text message before leaving, telling her to wait for him. She had not replied anything to it. She was not sure about waiting for him, neither was she sure that he would not let her down once again. She was not ready to get hurt again.Riley went outside, to the garden in their house to get some fresh air. She spotted her mother watering the plants. After all, it was her personal garden. Giorgia had grown the plants just like she had raised her kids. They were very dear to her. In the luxurious prison, this was her beautiful escape.

• Maybe, Probably   10

  Michael and Aaron had returned to Michael’s home after dropping off the newlyweds and Riley at the airport. Michael’s parents were more than happy to have Aaron stay at their place until Adrian and Jordan return from their honeymoon.They had come late at night and Aaron had dozed off on the way to home. Sarah had put him to sleep in Michael’s childhood room. Sarah had still maintained the old room very well. It was as if some toddler was still staying in that room.Michael could not sleep well last night. Riley was constantly present on his mind and he could not think about anythi

• Maybe, Probably   09

  Riley exited the dining area and started walking towards her room, climbing the stairs. She was not home for more than an hour, but she was already feeling lost. That was always what she felt in the fortress they lived in. It was no less than any prison. Shelter, clothes, and food are provided from time to time, only with a lot of luxuries inside.She would be lying if she is not a little envious about Jordan for having a sweet family and now more happiness through Adrian and Aaron. Sure, Jordan had gone through a lot before finding the right family, but she has been blessed with happiness later. Riley wondered if she will be blessed with happiness, now or later in life.

• Maybe, Probably   08

  Riley boarded the flight and settled in her seat. She was not that long from going back to Italy. Anyone would be happy to go to their native, their home. But not Riley. Her life in Italy is not just like any normal person. Riley Bianchi is the only daughter of the Italian mafia don, Alessandro Bianchi. She always had bodyguards tailing her and she was never allowed to go out of the house without a minimum of two bodyguards following her, everywhere she goes. That did not make her feel treasured, she rather felt like she was being held captive, like a criminal.She did not even want to think about the home until she reached Italy. She tried to get some sleep. She had not slept well last night. She simply could not wrap things in he

• Maybe, Probably   07

  Last night’s long talk and the warm kiss has made something to both Riley and Michael. It was evident that Michael wanted to express more in words but chose to relay his feelings through the kiss. And he was not sure if Riley had caught it or not. After the kiss, they had silently walked back to the hotel and Michael had left her to sleep alone in his room and he had invaded into his next room neighbor, Matthew.Although Matthew pretended to be a little annoyed about Michael sleeping in his room, he had a good time with Michael. They had talked about a lot of things including girls. Michael had not shied away from asking Matthew about how to make someone, a girl particularly understands and wait for you.

• Maybe, Probably   06

  “Are you ready, Jordan?” Elena, Jordan’s mother stopped half way from entering into the bride’s room. The scene in front of her was heart warming.“Omg… Riley.” Elena went and gave a hug to Riley. And they spoke about the well being of both of them.“You should get ready soon. The wedding is about to begin,” Elena said to Riley. It was then that Riley realized she was still in her airport clothes.