I sat in the garden of the grand estate, surrounded by Serena, Gisella and Janelle.
They were in designer outfits that exhibited the fact they were not your regular ladies. Elegance and charm oozed off from their presence. They sipped on their champagne, then looked to me with excited anticipation as I pulled out my notebook and pen.
With a warm smile, I asked them about their final decision for the party.
"We want it to be the most magical Christmas party ever," Janelle said with a twinkle in her eye. "We want it to be elegant and extravagant, with a touch of whimsy."
"Ouch, sis" Janelle held her head as she glared at Serena. "What was that for?"
"You think you're planning a kid's birthday party?" Serena glared at her. "C'mon, it's a good idea, it doesn't have to be all pinkish. I said magical not dreamy"
"And what's difference?" Gisella shot her brows up with an amused look in her forest orbs. I couldn't help but stare at it, and eventually I got lost in its beauty. Pardon me for being weird but the lady was definitely the word pretty itself.
The rays of the sun that fell on her caramel skin made her even more beautiful.
.....And plenty of delicious food, of course," chimed in Serena. I got lost thinking about their beautiful and admirable lifestyle that I forgot I was in a meeting with them.
"Absolutely," I replied awkwardly but luckily they didn't notice. I took note of their requests. "Now, do you have a specific theme in mind?"
Gisella leaned forward eagerly. "We were thinking of a white-themed party. It's a classic Christmas theme and we just love the idea of transforming the hall into a winter heaven."
My eyes lit up at the idea. "That sounds like a wonderful theme. I can already envision all the decorations and menu items we can incorporate."
Over the next hour, we excitedly planned every detail of the party. From the color scheme and decorations to the entertainment and menu, everything was meticulously discussed and decided upon. I took notes and offered my expert advice, making sure that the party would be a masterpiece.
As we wrapped up the meeting, I couldn't help but feel grateful for my profession. I reflected on my journey to this moment.
I had always been passionate about creating beautiful and meaningful events with my catering skills but ended up being the creator of every aspect of an event, thanks to the opportunity I was given.
I had turned my passion into a successful career. I enjoyed being an event planner and caterer, and I especially loved the joy and excitement that came with planning a special event.
"Luna, we're looking forward to this. And that brings me to this" Serena said, making me give her my whole attention.
"I haven't had the chance to commend you on Mrs Clifford's event. You did a very great job" I smiled at her praises and thanked her.
"I'll be right back, I need to use the restroom" they nodded in approval. I dropped my pad on the table and left.
I made my way towards the mansion that stood prominently at the edge of the garden.
As I approached the mansion, I couldn't help but admire its grandeur. It was really a luxurious mansion, with tall pillars and ornate decorations adorning its exterior.
I walked through the grand entrance and into the lavish foyer, making my way through the marble floors and elegant furniture.
As I wandered deeper into the mansion, trying to find the bathroom, I heard voices coming from a room to my left. Curiosity got the best of me, and I couldn't resist the urge to take a peek inside.
Carefully, I approached the room, the door slightly ajar. I cautiously pushed the door open, and what I saw made me freeze in my spot.
The violet gray eyes of the lady talking to him met mine and I saw a ghosted smirk appear on her lips.
"La tua signora è appena entrata in Russo, e dagli sguardi sembra avere l'idea sbagliata di vederci insieme. Non lo sa ancora, vero?(Your lady just walked in Russo, and from looks she seems to have the wrong idea seeing us together . She doesn't know yet does she?)
"Lei non sa ancora niente Don(She doesn't know anything yet Don) He spoke without looking back.
It's been a whole week since i last laid eyes on him, and finally being able to see him in person and hear his voice filled my heart with pure joy but it died down after the intimidating looking lady's voice broke me out of my thoughts.
"Sì. Ha davvero avuto l'idea sbagliata, i suoi occhi sono sgonfiati.(Yeah. She really got the wrong idea, her eyes are welled up.) he was about to turn around but I left before he could, I didn't want him to see the tears in my eyes and think I was so vulnerable.
After indulging in a refreshing night bath, I found myself in the garden, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of nature.
I sat on a stone bench in the garden, wrapped in a soft white robe. The air was cool and crisp, and the sky was clear, revealing a multitude of stars. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, feeling the tension of the past few hours melt away.
I could hear the gentle lapping of the waves from the pool below, and the scent of roses and jasmine filled the air. I felt at peace, safe and protected in this beautiful place.
Serena insisted that I stayed in the mansion, although I didn't want to because of Russo but I had to stay over prior to the upcoming event and we need to do some shopping.
"Tesoro", he said softly, his deep voice sending a shiver of excitement down my spine. I turned to see him, and a wave of happiness washed over me but i didn't show that to him.
He sat down next to me on the bench, close enough that our bodies were almost touching. He reached out and took my hand in his, and I felt my heart skip a beat.
"I've missed you so much," he whispered, his eyes searching mine. "Every minute away from you was agony." His words triggered the tears I've been holding to drop. It fell on our joint eyes and I quickly looked away.
"T..that's a lie"
"Heyy... he held my chin up but I struggled to keep my eyes away from his.
"Why'd you think that?" He asked in a soft tone.
"You were with her, you didn't even bother telling me you were coming back" I muttered in annoyance.
"Luna," he breathed and forced me to look at him and in that moment I felt myself getting trapped into his eyes. "I didn't know you'd be here today, I planned on going to the villa to get you but it happened that you met me here. And she?" He chuckled and shook his head.
"That's Claudia Aurora. She's a friend of our family more like a helper, she helped us " my brows crumpled in confusion and my ears stood at attention.
"What do you mean?" He flashed me a light smile and shook his head. "That's a story for another time Tesoro, so am I forgiven?" I sighed out loudly and pulled my hand away from his.
"Russo, you can't keep giving me those reasons, and you know that I need to know" he cupped my face, his fingers leaving light strokes on my cheeks.
"I know and soon you'll get to know" I didn't argue further, I accepted his decision with a defeated sigh.
I leaned into him, resting my head on his shoulder.
"So you didn't miss me?' he asked in a tone that aroused me, a playful smirk spreading across his face. The night was dark and quiet, the perfect setting for the heated and passionate encounter that was about to take place.
I couldn't help but smile in response, my heart racing as I thought of the intensity of this similar moments that transpired back in Luxembourg. "You know I did," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.
He began leaning in closer to me, his eyes roaming my face as if searching for something. I couldn't tear my gaze away from his piercing stare, and I could feel the tension building between us. I could feel his breath on my skin as he hovered inches away from my face.
His lips were so close to mine that I could almost taste them. I felt a surge of desire rush through my body as I inhaled his scent, a familiar and alluring mix of cologne and his own musky aroma.
Without a word, he closed the gap between us, his lips crashing onto mine in a passionate and fiery kiss. Our bodies melted into each other as we lost ourselves in the long overdue embrace. His hands roamed my back, pulling me closer as our tongues danced together in a desperate need for each other.
My fingers tangled in his hair, as I let out a soft moan, giving in to the overwhelming feeling of being wanted by him again. Our kisses grew more fervent, filled with days of pent up desire and longing.
The cool night air did nothing to douse the fire burning between us. We were consumed by the moment, lost in each other's touch and the intensity of our emotions.
As our lips finally parted, we both gasped for air, our chests heaving in unison. His hand cupped my face, his thumb gently tracing my bottom lip. "I've missed you," he confessed, his voice laced with a raw passion.
Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked into his, the emotions between us too strong to deny. "I've missed you too," I replied, my voice shaking with emotion.
And with that, we fell into each other's arms, our bodies tangled together, as we gave into the fire that had been burning between us all along. He wrapped his arms and pulled me unto his thighs
"R..Russo, someone may see us" i shyly spoke and he smirked. "That's great, at least they would have something to entertain their eyes" he replied cockily.
I smacked his chest and glared at him. "C'mon" he groaned, an annoyed expression on his face. "Fine! Let's go in" he pulled up in a bridal style and we made our way inside.