Cloud's Pov :
I took Keira to the garage where all the Valentino steel beauties are parked here. Passing by a Maserati Italia, I went to find Henrietta again.
" Lamborghini Aventador.... " I heard Keira murmer. I stopped and turned to smile at her.
" You know this car, Cara mia?, " I asked as I stood beside her, marvelling the car's beauty.
" I've read and seen it in magazines before, but looking at it personally is quite the experience, " She replied, looking at the car with interest.
I smiled and went the driver's side and pressed my thumb somewhere in a small pad. It unlocked. I looked at Keira who was surprised.
" You didn't use any keys? "
" My thumb itself is the key. Fingerprint recognization. It only opens to the Valentino household and now to you as well, " I explained with a smirk.
I went to the passenger's side and opened the door for her, " Well, Cara mia? "
She walked towards the entrance of the door. But before she went in, She kissed my cheek and closed the door, leaving me with a surprised expression on my face. I returned to my senses and smiled.
Cheeky girl, aren't you?
I went to the driver's side and went in as well. I glanced to see Keira, very impressed and in awe. I grinned and started the car.
" Next stop is in the city of Milan, " I said as we drove out.
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As we head to the city, It was really quiet between us. Occasionally, I stole glances at her. I smiled when I saw her fascinated by the scenery.
I turned on the radio and Ed Sheeran's " Thinking Out Loud " was playing. Trying to make a nice cheery atmosphere, I sang.
" When your legs don't work like they used to before. "
Keira looked at me with an amused smirk. I smirked at her back.
" And I forgot what's the next of this line, " I sang in tune, doing a voice crack. Keira bursted in laughter. That beautiful laughter of hers is worth it.
" Seriously, Cloud?, " She said with a smile as her laugh dies down.
" Seriously in love with you, " I said, looking at the beautiful woman whom I called my wife.
She blushed and looked away. I chuckled. So cute and adorable. In the next of the lines, We sang together in unison, our voice blending and complementing each other.
I was looking at the road to see we're almost there. I placed my hand somewhere in the middle to also find another hand beneath mine. I turned to see Keira, looking down at our hands.
Unconsciously, I wrapped my fingers around hers. Our fingers intertwined and fit with eachother perfectly. Such soft hands. Ed Sheeran sang in the background,
" People fall in love in mysterious ways. Maybe just the touch of their hands. "
We were staring at eachother as moment around us wrapped itself, leaving the two of us. It felt like it was just only us until..
Honk honk!!!
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( Just kidding XD Scared you guys, didn't I? ^^ )
I steered the car sharply away from the truck's path. My heart was beating widely. Too close. Too close in losing the three of us. I glanced to see Keira clutching the seat tightly as she breathed hard, her chest going up and down quickly. I watched the road as I grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze.
" Let's not get too caught in the moment on the road next time. " She nodded in agreement.
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We arrived infront of the Adjantè building. I opened the door for Keira as I took her hand and lead her inside.
Inside was a huge and exquisite boutique for men and women with great style. I looked around till a woman came up to me and enveloped me into a hug. I hugged her back with one arm. She looked at me and said in kind of country accent,
" Oh my! Well, If it ain't Cloud! It's a been a long time since I've seen you! How ya been these days? "
" I'm very well fine, Cassan. I'm just here to look some new clothes and to shop, " I said with a smile. I felt my hand tighten a bit and turned to see Keira looking at me back, her face showing a hint of jealousy.
" Who's little pretty thing? She looks none like your type but she sure is a beaut!, " Cassan said with a friendly smile as she looked at Keira. I smiled.
" Cassan, This is my wife, Keira and I agree that she is a beauty. Well, Too beautiful to be called a beauty though, " I introduced Cassan to Keira.
" Keira. This is Cassan or Cassandra Smith. She's one of my friends as well as the owner of the top leading clothes brands. She'll help us with our clothes, " I introduced Keira to Cassan. Keira's face relaxed and she seemed to understand that Cassan is just a friend.
" Well, Hey there, Mrs. Keira! Let's get you suited up with what cha like!, " Cassandra said as She hugged Keira, who also hugged her back, as She lead her somewhere in the room.
" Cloud? You coming?, " Keira asked before heading somewhere. But before I could answer, My cellphone rang and fished it out to check the caller I.D.
" Oh, Sorry. I have to make this call, ok? Cassan, Make my wife hot and stylish but don't make it too tight on the stomach! "
" Now, What's with you calling her fat?! You know very well that women don't like to be called- "
I pointed as She followed what I was pointing at. Her eyes landed on Keira's stomach. Her eyes widened and her smile grew bigger.
" Oh my! Well, I'll be shot by a cowboy! A bean! A bun! A small little bun in the oven!!! Congrats!!! Come! We gonna all moms jealous of you! "
I smiled as I walked away to take this phone call.
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Keira's Pov :
I was being dragged by Cassandra and I can tell she is one of those friendly types of people. Seriously, How does Cloud meet these kind of people?
Cassandra let me sit down gently on a plush chair as she said,
" Wait here. I'll be back before 2 jumps of a kangaroo! "
I nodded and looked everywhere. The place is nice classy and stylish. New and top leading trends were plenty here, giving the store that look that sells really well.
I was looking at a shelf of clothes until I heard a knock in the window. I turned to look as my eyes widened to see a familiar face, waving at me. His blue eyes looking at mine back. He smiled as He mouthed ' Keira. '
Wow! Why is he here? Isn't he supposed to be in California?
I stood up to get closer to him but a hand grabbed my arm. I turned to look at Cassandra, holding a huge pile of clothes with one arm.
" Where do you think you're going? The clothes you need and suits you a lot is here with me. "
" But He was there...., " I turned to look at the window again to see him gone. Cassandra looked at my direction and looked at me back, shaking her head.
" Girl, You don't have to give me that excuse not to put this clothes on you! Trust me, Darlin'! You'll look more fabulous than those fancy mothers out there!, " Cassandra said with a smile as She dragged me to the changing room.
Oh boy. But the question remained. Why was He here in Italy?
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In the end, I spent nearly a whole hour or I don't know since I've lost track trying on the suggested clothes Cassandra told me to put on. Whew. This momma needs rest.
I sat down on one of the plush chairs as I relaxed. I felt a presence behind me as I felt arms carefully and gently wrapped around me. I smiled when I felt him place kisses on my neck.
" You look very lovely, Keira. I guess I have to be more careful and extra protective of you this time. I don't want men to even look at you, " Cloud said in a possessive yet husky tone. His warm breath on my neck sent me waves all over my body.
" Cloud, honey, You know I'm all yours, right? No one will take me away from you, " I cooed as I placed a kiss on his high cheek bone. He smiled at me. We heard a clatter of heels as We turned to see Cassandra with a grin.
" So, Cloud? Whaddya think? , " Cassandra said, barely containing her excitement.
Cloud eyed me head to toe and turned to look at her, " Is this only what She tried on? "
" Apparently, no. She tried a whole lot o' others but I personally think this is the best. Extremely comfortable for her and her baby bump with extra space. Not to mention very stylish as well, " Cassandra said with a matter of fact tone laced with happiness.
" Good, " Cloud smiled, " I want nothing but the best for my wife. And those other clothes she tried on, I'll buy those including the one she wore right now. "
My eyes widened as Cloud said it in an easy and calm tone as if this is normal to him. But not me. I have seen the price tags of these clothes and I'd say it costs more than my own life but Cloud is just buying it without a care at all. He handed his credit card to her as Cassandra took it to swipe all the clothes.
" Baby, Wait in the car, ok? I have something to buy here as well, " Cloud said with a smile.
" You sure? I could help with the bags- "
" It's ok, Cara. You can relax inside. Oh, and please call Gian to go here. He inside the black car behind ours and when you're done, immediately get inside our car, ok?, " Cloud said in a slight commanding tone with a grin as He gave me some kind of glove. I pouted as I snatched the key and glove from him and a fake angry look before walking off.
As I went out, I noticed that there was a black car behind ours. I walked to the black car as the window rolled down. There were two men in the front seats, looking at me.
I cleared my throat and said, " Uhmm.. Gian? My husband needs you for something. "
I heard the guy near me groan silently as He nodded. The one of the driver's seat snickered as Gian went out. Gian gave him a glare before sheepishly giving me a smike and jogged off inside the store. In the driver's seat, The guy nodded at me and smiled in which I returned back.
As instructed, I went to the Lamborghini and tried to open the door. Then, I forgot that there's a finger print password. Trying on the glove Cloud gave me, I pressed it again and it opened and immediately started. I smiled as I went in waiting for him.
After some time, I see poor Gian carrying the shopping bags and a big box towards the black car. I pitied him having to carry it. Then, I saw Cloud go out and went to the driver's side. He went in and smiled at me.
" Sorry. Was talking with Cassandra for a bit and had to buy things. But we best be going now, It's already sunset and we don't want the others to worry about us. "
Wow. We were in that store for that long?
Cloud started to drive back home. He seems slightly tense as He drived a little quicker this time. Not wanting to happen the last time, I buckled on my safety belt.