CHAPTER 7
By Isabella.
Once the plane reached cruising altitude, Valentino managed to calm down. He put on headphones and closed his eyes. Meanwhile, my mind drifted back to years ago, exactly to the day I met Ezequiel.
""We were just leaving the university with Julia, Mariana, and of course, Matias.
"Shall we hit"Chevere"tonight?*" Matias asked. "*We should celebrate our latest exam passes, and besides, we're close to finishing our degree."
"I don't know,*" I exclaimed. "*I still have so much to study."
-Oh no. No. You're overstudying, you need to have fun now and then, - Julia voiced.
-Yes, come on Issi. Let's go. It’ll be just for a little while, - Mariana insisted.
"Alright, I’ll come with you."
"My friends started to celebrate, as it had been a long time since we went out together. In the evening, we arrived at the club and hit the dance floor while Mati went for drinks. We danced and had fun like we hadn't in a long time. After a while, Matias came back with our drinks and a guy at his side. My eyes immediately took him in."He's like a Greek god,"I thought."
"Girls, this is Ezequiel. A friend."
"Hi!*" the young man said joyfully. I felt our gazes meet and he returned a smile that would hypnotize anyone.
"We continued dancing for a while, each on our own, when Ezequiel approached me, extending his hand to invite me to dance. Hesitantly, I accepted. While my friends kept enjoying themselves. I danced with him for a while, the drinks were starting to affect me. I don't know at what moment, someone pushed me causing me to bump into Ezequiel."
"Sorry. I got pushed,*" I said...
"He didn’t reply. He held me by the waist and our faces were close. Very close. He smiled at me and finally kissed me. He gave me a slow kiss, full of passion. It was unexpected, but I did not resist. I let him do it. And that was when I fell in love with him.”"
A tear fell down my cheek. Discreetly, I wiped it away with my hand.
-Hey. Are you crying? Are you okay? - Valentino asked.
-Yes. Just something got into my eye, - I exclaimed.
The plane was landing, and I was preparing to experience the vineyards. However, Valentino didn’t seem excited. Perhaps because for him it's routine to come here. After the plane landed, a chauffeur was waiting to take us to the place. We had an hour’s drive until we reached an estate.
"Miss Moretti, I present to you the place where it all began."
"It's so beautiful and... calming."
"We’ll settle into the house and then I'll take you to see the vineyards and cellars."
-Sounds good, - I exclaimed.
Valentino took me to what would be my room and then went to his, which was next door. I took the chance to change into something cooler and more comfortable.
I had just finished changing when Valentino knocked on my door.
-Are you ready? - he asked.
-Sure, - I replied.
He looked very nice, dressed in just a shirt and shorts. I couldn't believe what I was thinking, but it was true. I was feeling attracted to Valentino Marshall.
Valentino took me to explore the vineyards while telling me about the wine production that was about to hit the market. The sample had been a success, so now we just needed to produce in larger quantities and then, we would officially introduce the new lines.
-It’s great that the company keeps growing, - I said.
-I can't wait to launch my own production. But first, I have to finish this one, - he said with enthusiasm.
"**************"
By Valentino.
I've always been seen as a womanizer. Perhaps it's simply because I was blessed with this face. It's true I enjoy the company of women. However, I'm only seeking the occasional one who wishes to have the best night of her life, and then it’s over. I don’t even give them my phone number. I haven't been interested in searching for love. My life has been quite complicated, and I don't think there's a woman who'd want to be with a man who has been discharged from a psychiatric clinic and maintains constant meetings with his psychologist. However, these last few days, I've had an overwhelmingly strong feeling for my secretary. I thought it was just a desire to take her to bed. But now I'm not sure if it’s just that.
I don't know what the hell I'm talking about, but that’s the truth, I feel the need to protect her. Perhaps it’s because for my father, she's like a daughter. I’m not sure. She is a very beautiful woman and although I want to have her in my bed begging for me, for the first time, I'm considering what I'll do after that.
I saw my chance when dad talked to us about the trip to California. Over the next few days, I behaved well around her, and I also talked to Matias about the argument we had in the office and he told me that I had acted very poorly towards her. That Isabella is a sensitive woman who has suffered a lot in life and that such a comment really hurt her. I decided to apologize for that. I guess I managed to understand that he was referring to the death of her boyfriend, which she spoke about during the dinner organized by my parents. I've also suffered a loss and know how hard it is to move forward. There was no need to be such a scoundrel.
During the flight, I started to feel uncomfortable. I've always hated airplanes. I used to travel with my brother because he could reassure me. Although now, I must deal with it on my own. Isabella laughed when she saw me like this. Well, of course. A person so self-assured, doubting airplanes. In front of the woman I'm trying to seduce. This could only happen to me.
I put on my headphones and listened to Guns N’ Roses for the entire trip. It was my brother's favorite band. For a moment, I thought I saw out of the corner of my eye that the lady next to me was crying. I was worried something had happened to her. But she said it was just something in her eye. I didn't press further. However, that thought stayed with me for the rest of the trip. Arriving at the estate, we changed our dress and I took her to see the vineyards.
I was dazzled by how simple she looked when she came out of her room. I felt a strong throb in my lower regions. I couldn't wait any longer to have her. After visiting the plantations, I took her to the cellar. Thousands of memories flooded that place. We had made so many mischiefs here, us three, that it was hard not to feel nostalgic.
We started tasting the wines and they were indeed more delicious one than the other. We laughed for a long time until at some point we decided we had had too much to drink. As we were heading to sleep amidst laughter and nonsensical chatter, she stumbled, grabbing onto my arm to stabilize herself. However, I fell on top of her. I stayed looking at her. I felt my heart beating fiercely. Damn traitor. At that moment, I realized that what I felt was not just a desire for sex. It was something more. I needed to care for her, protect her. I wanted to know everything about her. And, above all, I decided to win her over. I would make her fall in love with me, just as I believe I am falling for her. The closeness between us became greater. I pressed my lips against hers and kissed her softly. When we parted, I saw confusion in her gaze.
-I'm sorry. I... got carried away, - I said.
-I think it would be better to go to sleep, - She stated, somewhat distressed.
I helped her up and accompanied her to her room. We said goodbye and went our separate ways. After taking a shower to relax, I lay down in bed and fell completely asleep. I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of screams coming from Isabella's room.
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