Isabella's POV
I bit my lower lip nervously as I followed her.
She smiled happily as she saw Matteo playing with his toy. I approached Matteo and took him in my arms. I placed a tender kiss on his head, holding him against my chest protectively. Matteo gripped my hair with his free hand while holding his teddy bear in his arm.
"Hey." She said softly as she stroked Matteo's head gently as tears shimmered in her eyes. It was the first time that she acted towards Matteo warmly. "Could I hold my grandson?" She asked, giving me a knowing look and stroked Matteo's little hand.
My eyes widened in surprise, my mouth agape. She knew....But who told her? Alessandro?
I cleared my throat and nodded. She smiled at me and took Matteo in her arms. His lower lip quivered, and he raised his hands towards me.
"Hey, little one. I am your grandma." She said softly and placed a soft kiss on his cheek, breathing in his scent as tears of joy ran down her cheeks.
I looked at them emotionally as my eyes welled up. I stroked Matteo's back gently and smiled at him as he grabbed my finger.
"I am sorry, Isabella. I regret what I have said. Alessandro told me about your marriage and this little one." She said, giving me an apologetic look and stroked Matteo's head affectionately. "I just thought about my son's happiness. I thought you wanted to get between Gaia and him. You can understand me. You have a son too. His happiness comes before everything else. He told me that he was in...love with Gaia. So I thought you tried to...seduce Alessandro and ruin his happiness. I am sorry." She explained sadly.
"I could never do this kind of thing. I..." I mumbled as tears shimmered in my eyes.
Yes, I understood that she wanted to protect his son, but she had known me since I was born, and she should know that I could never act like that.
"I know, dear, and I am really sorry. Please, forgive me." She gave me a begging look. I nodded. She smiled happily and kissed my cheek. "You made me so happy, honey. And I should admit that I am so happy that you and Alessandro are in love. You know that I wanted Alessandro and you to be together. Now my wish came true." She said honestly. I gave her a warm smile, blushing.
"Would you like something to drink?" I asked politely.
"No, thank you. I will wait with Matteo while you are packing your stuff." She replied. I looked at her, puzzled. "I want you to come back to the mansion. Your place is beside Alessandro, your husband." She added firmly.
I bit my lower lip, thinking. "I...I think it will be better if Matteo and I stay here." I commented.
"Please, Isabella. If you come back with me, I will feel relieved that you truly forgive me." She stated, giving me a begging look. I bit my lower lip and nodded as I took a deep breath. She smiled happily.
When we arrived in the mansion, Alessandro and his father were waiting for us in front of the door. As Alessandro saw us, he smiled happily and approached the car. I got out of the car, holding Matteo in my arms and smiled at Alessandro.
He wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me close to him and kissed my lips. When he pulled back, I saw Silvia and Federico looking at us happily. I averted my gaze, blushing. Alessandro kissed Matteo's cheeks as he took him in his arms.
A few days later
I was in our hotel. I came to sign some urgent documents and check a few things my father asked. My father asked me to sign them instead of him.
I was in the office, examining the documents when suddenly, my phone rang. I smiled widely as I saw Alessandro's name on it.
"My love." I said, smiling as I picked up my phone.
"Bella mia, I missed you." He admitted huskily.
"You saw me two hours ago." I commented and smiled ear-to-ear.
"Yes, but my parents were beside us. So It doesn't count." He resumed huskily. I smiled sheepishly. "When will you finish your work there?" He asked.
I looked at my wristwatch and replied. "In an hour."
"Great. See you." He said and hung up without letting me say anything.
A few minutes later, someone knocked on the door.
"Come in." I said as I placed my pen down on the desk.
The door opened and Alessandro walked in, closing the door behind him.
"Ale, what are you doing here?" I asked in surprise as I stood up and approached him.
He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me closer to him and brushed his lips against mine.
"I reserved a room in your hotel." He informed as he pulled back slightly, his arm around my waist and showed me the key. I raised my eyebrow in surprise. "Will you give me a tour in my suite, Mrs. De Luca?" He asked huskily and bit his lower lip, looking at me, full of lust in his eyes.
I chuckled, amused and wrapped my arms around his neck. "With pleasure, Mr. De Luca. I am sure you will like what you will see." I replied seductively.
His eyes darkened instantly, and he replied as he pressed his bulge against my stomach. "I don't have any doubt about it."
He grabbed my hand quickly and led us out as soon as I took my bag. I giggled like a little girl as I followed him.
He smashed his lips against mine, pushing me back against the wall as he closed the door behind him. I wrapped my arms around his neck as I kissed him back with the same intensity. He slid his hand under my dress and lifted me up without unlocking our lips. I wrapped my legs around his waist, kissing him eagerly.
He placed me on the bed carefully and leaned over me as he took off his jacket and tie. I ran my hands through his hair as he kissed, sucked my neck, making me moan. I started unbuttoning his shirt while he removed the strap of my dress, placing kisses on my shoulder. He pulled back and took off his shirt without taking his eyes off me, devouring me with his intense gaze. He grabbed my hand, helping me sit up and took off my dress.
"I will take you on every hard surface in the suite." He promised huskily and claimed my lips in a demanding kiss.