A Love Too Corrupt

§*Chapter 25*§

Constantine was stroking her hair gently and squeezing the hand that rested on top of his chest. Anyae had scooted closer to him when rapid knocking began at the door. Constantine's hand froze in its movements and his body tensed beside hers. Anyae lifted her head from his chest and watched him get up and go to the door. She couldn't see who was at the door or what they were saying because they were talking in hushed rapid Italian.

Finally whoever it was left and Constantine had turned back towards Anyae, a grim expression on his face. "Stay here Lotus...don't leave this room." Anyae felt fear strike through her and had got up and caught his arm before he left out.

"Don't leave me...." Constantine turned back towards her and gently squeezed her hand,"Lotus I have to..." Anyae stepped back and started to shift her weight from foot to foot. "Oh....ok.."

Constantine let go of the doorknob, strode over to her and yanked her towards him. His hands cupped her face and his lips met hers in a deep passionate kiss. As their tongues fought for dominance Anyae sighed into the kiss feeling warmth spread comfortably throughout her body. Reluctantly, Constantine broke the contact and lay his forehead against hers.

"Will you come back?" Constantine rubbed his nose against hers,"Yes piccola I'll be back...." Anyae closed her eyes and then finally stepped back from him watching as he left out the door. Anyae lay back on the bed and buried her face into his pillow, inhaling the linger of his spicy scent. Sleep reached her almost immediately and carried her away to dream land.

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Shaking....? Someone's shaking me!

Anyae was startled awake and quickly threw open her eyes. In front of her stood a petite tan woman with a slim body and long black hair who looked a lot like Constantine. "Am I awake?" The woman before her laughed and nodded,"Si la fortunata." Her voice had a tantalizingly light yet husky undertone to it with a hint of a lyrical vibe and accent.

"You know my son?" Anyae nodded and tilted her head in disbelief,"You're Constantine's mom?!!" Mrs.Macheibreigh beamed in pride,"Yes and...you must be the girl he was talking to me about downstairs. Anyae Neivera Miyann Dupre. He speaks a lot about you." Anyae sat up quick as she sat down next to her. "Oh? Hopefully all good things..." Mrs.Macheibreigh laughed and patted Anyae's hand. "He calls you stubborn, beautiful, and talented. All sound like good things to me." Anyae smiled,"For you to be Constantine's mom you sure don't look it.."

The petite woman smiled smugly and flicked her hair off her shoulders,"Oh sweety us  Macheibreighs age perfectly as we always have. You won't see the day I'm seen looking less than my best. That you better believe!" She and Anyae both laughed loudly. 

"I can see me and you are gonna get along just fine. Now..why on earth are you alone up here?" Anyae shyly played with her fingers. "I'm sorry Mrs.Macheibreigh but...I don't really know anybody here..."

Mrs. Macheibreigh waved a hand dismissively and giggled,"Nonsense sweetie while you're here you are family and no family of mine is going to be left alone up here! Oh and from now on call me Kendra, Mrs. Macheibreigh just makes me feel old.."

Kendra took Anyae's hand in hers and pulled her along downstairs.

"Anyae I'd like you to meet my sister Elana Fabris." Ms.Fabris laughed and placed her hands on her hips."Whose this lovely young lady?" Anyae smiled

Guess we'll all get along after all.....

A/N: I'm trying to make the chapters longer... so 589 words! Not a lot but it's a start!