The heavenly scent of food woke me up from my peaceful slumber. I stirred and fluttered my eyes opened. I yawned lazily and stretched my body.
I looked at the corner to see a tray filled with yummy food and I licked my lips in delight. I stood up from the bed with pain shooting through my lower region and before I lost my balance an arm wrapped around my waist.
His intense eyes stared into mine. A drop of water touched my face and I looked up to see his wet hair. My body felt cold under the coolness of his.
"Buon Giorno gemma" he whispered in my face and leaned in to kiss me but I pulled away which caused his brow to furrow.
"A kiss gemma" i looked at him like he had gone crazy. Mustering the courage in me I pushed him away.
"I haven't brushed Luciano" i stated the obvious.
"Yh so what?" He was about to grab me again but I was quick to run into the bathroom ignoring the pain between my legs. I locked the door and got into the shower and turned the knob on. After spending some minutes in there i left with a towel wrapped around my body.
He was on the sofa, his whole concentration on his phone and I couldn't help but admire him and think of the fact that the handsome beast is mine. Our conversation in the bathtub last night flashed in my head and I couldn't control the smile that broke out on my lips. It's indeed a thrilling idea to be the mother of his children. I went into the closet and realized that my stuff had been moved and neatly arranged beside his.
I wore an orange shirt and a pair of black shorts. I tied my hair in a ponytail left the closet. The dresser had all my cosmetics set up already.
A black bottle caught my eyes and I picked it up. I pulled the cover open and was hit with the sweet scent of his perfume. I looked through the mirror and saw he was focused on his phone so I used it.
We sat at the edge of the bed to eat and immediately I finished I got into the bed to avoid eating the fruits.
"Gemma don't make me force you" he warned but I stubbornly shook my head. He didn't say a word and before I could register what was going on he was on top me tickling me.
"Luciano p--please stop" I pleaded while laughing hard.
"Are you going to eat all the fruits or not?"
"No--- he tickled harder and I almost peed on myself.
"Ok fine I'll eat everything" I submitted.
"Don't make promises you won't keep dolcezza" he kept tickling me.
"I--i promise" he let go of me and pulled me by my ankle. He handed me the plate filled with different fruits and he sat on the couch with his arms folded while he waited for me to finish them up.
"Happy now?" I sarcastically smiled and put the last slice of orange in my mouth. He smirked in satisfaction and called a maid to take it out before joining me on the bed.
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"What are your skills Luciano?" I inquired. I was lying on his chest with his arm around my waist while I traced my fingers on the tattoos on his chest.
"Killing" I rolled my eyes and slapped his chest.
"Not that" I mumbled and he chuckled which made his chest rumble under my cheek.
"Photography, playing the piano and fairly cooking" my eyes widened and i sat up.
"You're kidding right?" He shook his head with a ghosted smile on his lips and i really wonder how beautiful he'll look if he gives me a full blown smile.
"I'm not kidding gemma"
"So why'd you stop?" His jaw clenched and his pupils dilated and I knew I touched a sore spot.
"I'm sorry I shouldn't--- "It's fine gemma. I stopped because the person that made me learn the piano died and I never got the opportunity to cook for anyone again"
I gave a small sad smile. No matter how hard he tries to ignore it, the pain of losing his parents and sister still hurts him deeply and i wish i can erase that pain.
"Will you cook for me Luciano?" My voice came out low because i was afraid of his reply.
He pulled me by my waist so i could lay on him instead of the bed, his hands securing my waist firmly.
"Whenever you want me to just tell me"
I smiled and looked at him with wide eyes.
"Really?"
"Of course gemma" he replied and kissed the tip of my nose.
"Will you also play the piano again?"
"I definitely will but it'll be for someone special" my brows turned into a frown and he locked his arms under his head making his muscles bulge out and an amuse smile played on his lips.
"Who?" I asked getting angry already.
"She's yet to come" if i wasn't mad before then I am now.
"So you've planned on cheating on me and replacing me already" i smacked his chest making him laugh hard and it was the most beautiful view ever. His dark gray eyes appeared lighter and the sound of his laughter? It's to die for. Ignoring the handsome beast i decided to pull out but he held me closer and firmly.
"Gemma relax, I'm talking about our daughter" my blood froze and my heart swelled with joy, love and happiness for the man.
"Luciano?"
"Yes amoré I'll only start playing the piano when our daughter comes into this world"
"What if we never get to have a daughter?"
"Then I'll teach our sons" I smiled and hugged him with tears threatening to spill from my eyes. I won't ever get use to the pronoun 'our'
"I love you Luciano" I whispered against his chest.
"I love you too gemma".
"Why did you start photography again?"
"My mother was the one who taught me how to use the camera. She loved taking pictures of nature, she really wanted to own her own photography studio but my grandfather made her study law and she fell in love with the profession she was forced to go into.
"Let me take a guess, your parents met in a court?" He chuckled with amusement flickering in his eyes.
"You aren't entirely wrong gemma"
"So because she became a lawyer photography was like a hobby or something?"
"You're very smart gemma" he complimented and kissed my lips which made me blush.
"Yh and when she gave birth to luciene and i, you can say i was the one who got interested in it so I decided to fulfill her dreams by pursuing the course in the university"
"That's impressive. You said you stopped then why were you my photographer?" He smirked and ran his fingers in my hair.
"Do you know what attracted me to you gemma?" His voice became low and i shook my head.
"Your eyes. They are so alluring and innocent which contrasts your dirty mind and daring body" he whispered.
"They looked so much like my mom's own. I loved my mom's eyes cause they held so much love for us and always appeared soft and caring. I found her eyes unique cause she didn't have the same color as the rest of us while we had gray eyes my mom had a pair of whiskey brown eyes. I really loved taking pictures of her specially when she's unaware and under the sun it made her eyes glow brighter. Ever since she died I stopped using the camera cause i didn't find someone with those kind of eyes until I met you gemma"
I won't say I'm happy to be a replacement of someone dear to him but I'm happy to know my importance in his life.