Breaking Point (Sequel)

Chapter 37

"On our left, you'll see a type of grape known as the Nebbido grape," Lucca interrupted our private conversation. "This type of grape produces a very delicate, light in color kind of win that has a floral flavor but, as it matures, it can take on a variety of flavors. Different things can also impact the taste and aroma such as the region its grown in an the type of soil..."

Lucca continued to tell us about the different grapes grown in the property and the influences of wine making. I half paid attention, more focused on the beautiful landscape before me. 

I was in a vineyard. In Italy. With Niall. I had to sit back and take in my surroundings. From the tall hills in the distance to the small flower buds growing sporadically around the ground. The posts the grape vines grew around reach a height just above Niall's shoulder. 

The vehicle came to a slow stop and Lucca turned around to speak to us. At this point in time, we are instructed to exit the cart to walk in between the fields of grapes. 

Lucca continued with his information and facts even though I were more concerned and distracted with each other. We were invited to indulge in the grapes as we walked. I continued to listen to Lucca while looking off into the distance, fascinated with the rows upon rows of grapes that seemed to stretch on for miles. Suddenly, I noticed a grape hovering by my lips. I looked up to Niall who was waiting for me to take the grape from his hand with a slight smile.

I giggled and eagerly took the grape between my teeth, purposely giving the pad of his thumb a cheeky, light bite. I sent him a wink while I ate the grape and he shook his head, amused. I also pulled a grape off a nearby vine and eagerly pressed myself closer to him while I waited. He leaned forward, as if to take the grape from my gasp, but pushed my hand out of the way in the last second and sealed his lips over mine, tasting the sweet flavor off of mine.

He smirked when he finally pulled away, leaving me breathless. "Delicious."

Breaking our intimate moment between Niall and I, Lucca says something in front of us that I can't understand.

"Nessuno puo prendere quello che e destinato a te." Niall and I both looked at each other, confused at Lucca's words but I was mesmerized by how beautiful it sounded. Lucca smiled at us and his eyes seemed to light up whenever he looked at us. Without having to say anything, our body language urged him to continue with whatever he was wanting to say.

"That is a phrase from an old Italian Proverb that means no one can take the one that is destined for you when you are in love. True love never dies when you are with the right person and it is very clear to me that the two of you are very much in love."

"Well thank you Lucca, I couldn't agree with you more." Niall reiterated, closing the gap between us and placing a delicate kiss on my cheek. I couldn't help but blush under his lips on my skin.

As the sun continued to set, I could feel a breeze start to settle around us, causing small goosebumps to raise on the top of my skin. I hugged Niall closer to me as we eventually made our way back to the cart that would take us to the place where we would be enjoying a prepared vineyard inspired dinner.

Without having to say anything, Niall took off his suit jacket and placed it around my shoulders, warming me up almost instantly. It was the little thing like this that he would do that made me grateful to have him in my life. I thanked him before he helped me step onto the cart, refraining from making an inappropriate side comment about the length of my dress.

The mood was different this time getting back on the cart. It felt as though we had a certain energy around us. We were more calm then we were before at the beginning of the vineyard tour and more focused and concentrated on our surroundings. I held onto Niall's hand as we pulled away.