"Aren't we going to the pool Ares?" The chocolate irises were looking at the artificial lagoon from which they were going away adorably confused when Ares instead of taking Rose to the swimming pool in the backyard of their house kissed her glimmering black hair before holding her hand and leading her out to his car.

"We are going to the beach house little doll, you can collect shells and shiny stones there, also I have asked the maids to pack our lunch so think it as I am taking you on a picnic baby, you need to soak in the soothing sun to regain your strength."

Rose who was pretty excited for the time being almost jumped at the man before remembering that he was the mafia prince and instead resorted to embracing him with her delicate arms around his stomach.

"Thankyou Ares." The prince ruffled the shiny black locks making Rose shut one of her eye with the impact looking like a kitten.

"You are welcome little love."

The journey after that moment went smoothly. Crossing various roads that entwined with one another like paths to a heavenly realm surrounded by peach trees and blueberry shrubs, Rose could not help but plaster her face against the window making Ares laugh. Sun cascading its soothing rays from in between the porous clouds indicated that indeed it was spring.

The beach house was three miles away from the main palace and usually the artificial lake like swimming pool that was freezing cold in winters now had gentle warm water that was heavenly to bathe in.

It took the couple only half an hour to drive and reach the villa near beach which had a humongous lagoon like pool made on the outer boundaries of the house and was a story above the ground. The reason of constructing a pool connected to the beach were the various types of sea animals that usually came along with the waves.

Starfish and turtles were alright yet sometimes slugs and small jellyfish that had poison also washed along the shore in this region so to prevent any such accidents, a system that had small pores was made to extract sea water and drain it in the ...

Starfish and turtles were alright yet sometimes slugs and small jellyfish that had poison also washed along the shore in this region so to prevent any such accidents, a system that had small pores was made to extract sea water and drain it in the swimming pool.

"We are here love." A very joyous Rose bounced out of the car before taking hold of Ares's forefinger and getting inside the place that looked luxurious with marble and white stone foundations yet gave off the vibe of a homey beach house with a kitchen and five rooms on either side and a staircase spiraling upwards to the second story.

As soon as the girl was led upwards her eyes widen in astonishment making her look at Ares who smiled in return. Huge French windows lead to the outer portico that had three steps to go down and submerge in the pool.

"You like this darling?" The mafia prince climbed down and took hold of Rose's waist with both his palm on either side of her and picked the angel up in his hold to make her come down the stairs without slipping

"You like this darling?" The mafia prince climbed down and took hold of Rose's waist with both his palm on either side of her and picked the angel up in his hold to make her come down the stairs without slipping.

Violet and pink roses with pure snow plumeria flowers were floating into the warm azure water of the pool that was attached with the sea. Light colored wooden trays that were floating while containing strawberries, cherries, oranges and peaches all stuffed inside a coconut bowl along with a small tub of honey and chocolate to dip so as to provide light nutrition.

"I love it!" The mirth and joy that reflected in those eyes was so pure and raw that the man could not help but cup her face before smothering her wet black hair with kisses, providing one and two of those to that her forehead

"I love it!" The mirth and joy that reflected in those eyes was so pure and raw that the man could not help but cup her face before smothering her wet black hair with kisses, providing one and two of those to that her forehead.

After yesterday's warning the cooks were on their toes to impress the princess of the Cattaneo clan and had arranged a three course menu for today. After fruits and refreshments, salad and juice would be served in an hour, later today evening after swimming, evening snacks shall be included and at night finally the dinner will be there.

The fruits were in small proportions but had a variety making Rose happy, as soon as she glided her hand in water, the ripples made those frail flowers dangle away from her.

"They are running away from you Ares." The girl giggled with how cute the entire setting was. They swam in the waters, talking and laughing with Rose asking Ares questions about what he liked and what were his hobbies making him answer to each of her queries.

Time passed in between their conversations but neither Rose not Ares were satisfied enough. The girl that was earlier talking was now a little distracted by the tangles in her hair due to the water movement and grumbled under her breath about it while her fingers tried to resolve the issue.

"Little baby, are you trying to rip off your locks?"

"N-No! But this is frustrating..." When Ares realized that the little girl would not relent till she had made more damage his hands stopped her movements with his arms embracing her.

"Rose hear me out, the coconuts here are very rare but right now is their season so I was able to get a bunch for both of us, earlier the maids had stored it for food purpose but do you want me to wash your hair with coconut water since they are so entangled? Ma says its miraculous so let me try it on for you."

A maid was called to deliver the things even before the girl could refuse, Rose was embarrassed, how can she make Ares do such things for her, he was already providing more than what she deserved and now this.....he should not be doing so much for her.

Her hesitant face was ignored when Ares ruffled her hair again drawing out a whine of protest from the pouting girl who realized her locks were now a bird's nest.

Rose sat on a stair with only her feet in the water and Ares two steps higher as callused fingers threaded through the silky strands, applying the essence, massaging it so gently that it made the girl yawn feeling sleepy. Again a small quantity of coconut water was poured onto her head before Ares applied it through the very ends of the long hair.

Rose did not realized when her head was lulled onto the knees of the mafia prince and she fell asleep.

Ares smiled washing her hair tenderly and wrapped a towel around her head before picking her up in his arms and bringing inside to let a maid change her clothes and finally fall into the dreams of wonderland

It was only a week left till she leaves for her home.

Rose sighed, looking up at the starry night sky, her heart fluttering. Her eyelids drooped heavily, head lulling down but she refused to go into the arms of dreamless sleep.

The room although extremely lavish and equipped with every single necessity and want was too big for her liking, she had tried sleeping only to be woken up after a terrible nightmare so here she was with all her lights turned on trying to stop the monster under her bed from haunting her.

An headache made her rub her head with a soft palm as she tried to think of something else than the nightmares.

She was exhausted and only wanted to sleep now, the girl hardened her cottony soft heart and got hold of her blanket dragging her body and soft fur blanket all the way to Ares's room.

She entered without knocking after contemplating for five minutes that was it worth to wake him up at 2 a.m in the night.

She was standing beside the bed watching the mafia prince sleep shirtless, with his body sculpted by god she wanted to stand an hour and stare creepily but decided against the judgment. The adorable princess rushed on top of Ares, sitting on his stomach, she made herself comfortable making him call out her name in a whisper.

"Rose"

"Don't trouble me princess." His eyes remained closed as he whispered in his masculine rough voice, pulling her body closer. Rose kept her head on his chest as his arms encircled around her waist making both of them fall into the cocoon of warmth.

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Rose was floating on a cloud, jumping from one place to another, sliding on a rainbow when a knock on the door made her jump in alarm as she sat up groggily.

"What!" squinting her eyes to see that Ares was not in bed and the sound of water running made her conclude that he was bathing. She hurried to the door opening it a little to see who was outside. A guard bowed his head when he came to see himself in the innocent eyes watching him.

"Y-Yes?"

"Miss, the prince has a call from Russia."

"Oh..I will tell him." The guard respectfully left.

Ares had turned off the water coming out in half dressed state in haste. His wild grey-cyan irises meeting her when Rose turned around were not happy to say in least. His dark hair was tousled and shirt opened upto his chest.

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"If somebody knocks our door what do we do Rose?" Ares tilted his head, gazing into the warm chocolate pools of his girl who sat on the kitchen island kicking her feet gently as he cracked an egg pouring its contenting into the frying pan that sizzled with the cooking vegetables.

"w-we open it?" She bit her lip knowing that they were talking about today morning.

"You little thing...you had absolutely no idea who was outside your room but you still opened your door.If you are alone and someone is dying outside of your house, you let them die Rose."

"b-but he was insider the house." Rose shut her mouth knowing that the backtalking was doing more bad than good, even though the guard was inside but she was a Cattaneo princess, they can never know when will an assassin strike. Rose knew nothing about fists and guns, one moment of carelessness can cost her, her life.

They were no longer inside Axaina Palace or her homeland, this beach house was even though guarded at the end of the day was still foreign to them.

"I will say this once and I dare you to do anything rather than this. If you don't know people who are asking for your help, I don't care if they are the angels that have descended from heaven you don't fu-freaking help them.

You let them wait or you have guards for a reason, if you want to help somebody.....tell them and they will do it for you or I swear on my mother Rose, I will hunt that person down and kill them."

The small legs swinging back and forth gently stopped as Rose stared at Ares incredulously.

"B-but how? You a-are so nice Ares."

The guard stationed at the entrance of the house turned around, a series of clearing of the throat made Rose blush while Ares looked at her as if she murdered his cat.

That would be a very bad thing. Moreover Rose loved animals

"I am never leaving her alone." Ares mumbled coherently under his breath making Rose inch closer to hear.

The Soufflé was ready and served in her plate. Rose wanted to ask Aurora what Ares loved to eat and she would learn to cook for him just like he did for her. In silence, she ate and fed him from her plate as he made more of those.

"You took liberties with me yesterday, you found out that I was vulnerable in the night and took advantage of me."Ares said breaking the barrier of calm making Rose stop mid-eating as she gasped wide-eyed.

"I-I promise, I did n-nothing Ares. I was unable to sleep, I-"

The endearing girl remembered herself staring at him too long, was it that bad?

"What is done, is absolutely done." Ares sighed seemingly in distress making Rose a stuttering mess.

"There is only one way out, only one way to bring back my lost soul." Ares looked at Rose mischievously who bit her lip ready to redeem herself.

"In future you have to be my girlfriend."