Chapter 51
Sophia POV
Alex lied the trip just took 2 hours and a few minutes maybe 30, I already suspect we are in Paris and I practically jump from my seat when the plane comes to a stop but he grabs me so fast that I think I imagined it
Not so fast first you have to give me a kiss he turns me to him
I purse my lips in exasperation, Lord knows I badly want to know where I am; "funny Alex but seriously let me go"
Even though you run down the plane steps you won't know so come on a kiss before the city strips you from me
I laugh, it's Paris isn't it?
Paris is not the only romantic city in the world Soph; one kiss? He leans forward with a smile he's brown eyes glinting in the dark
I lean forward placing a Peck on his lips, now come on I grab his arm quickly leading him to the now open doors, he grumbles about how that was not a proper kiss but still follows me down the steps
I look around apart from the three guards and a random man there's no clue about where I am, the night is not as cold as I expected it to be in my tank top and I wonder how it would be by morning
Told you; Alex sends me a smirk leading me to the man
Giovanni good to see you again Alex stretch out his hand in a handshake, Sophia this is a close friend of mine Giovanni
I send him a smile, the man in particular is a blond and looks to be in his 30's with a mustache topped in between his nose and lips, am Sophia it's nice meeting you here in.-" I say hoping he will complete the sentence but he only laughs and Alex joins in
Nice try the man nods, the chopper is good to go, ready when you are the man nods with a smile turning around and walking off, one of the guards join him, the other standing away at a reasonable distance
Chopper? I turn to him frowning slightly
He shrugs his lips tugging up into a brief smile, come on, he grabs my hand in his leading us to the "chopper", after Alex straps me in he settles himself beside me the two guards seated across from us keeping their hawk eyes around as the chopper rises, it's not like someone will just appear in the sky and kill Alex i think to herself
During the trip to the hotel i realise where wr are, holy mother of-" i stop turning to Alex wide eyed then the view beneath them
He sends me a smile pulling out my phone, take a picture It will last longer literally he hands it to me
I gape for a moment and luckily we are in a chopper or i would have jumped him immediately, i'm in freaking Rome; this man deserves a full blown kiss but that would be awkward for the other three in the chopper
I settle for a smile and a short hug my eyes watering, we are in Rome, it's one of the places my dad promised he would take the family to, i always wanted to visit but I never got the opportunity to
Watching the sights i take a few pictures sending it to Lara who sent me a picture last with her and Andrea at the airport
Thank you I mouth to Alex grabbing his hand in mine
Soon the chopper lands not on a rooftop of some hotel as I thought we would but in a extremely large park climbing down from the chopper I realise it's a garden, a very large and beautiful garden, I grab my bags and Alex pulls his hoodie down, no need to hide I assume
Where are we heading to? I turn to him brows raised as we move to a SUV
The hotel, it's called the Le VOI Donna camilla savelli he says smoothly I remind myself he can speak Italian perfectly well; don't worry you'll love it he blinks at me as we enter the car.
Driving the very short distance like just 5 minutes the streets are still filled with people even thou its 12am, i jump happily in my seat, again I can't believe am in Rome after all the silent wishes, I guess Alex is making all my dreams come true.
The car comes to a stop and we are lead into the hotel my mouth immediately dries up when we take a diversion through a garden, I blink Rosie would go crazy if she saw this, the hedges are large and shaped beautifully, the flowers are even more magnificent, my eyes settle on a man in a white and black uniform waiting by the patio double brown doors behind him, the hall stretches down to other doors but he welcomes us with enthusiasm leading us inside.
I've been to Paris, I lived in New York, I grew up a bit in Spain, and damn I live in London now and I've never seen such beauty before, the hall we enter seems to suck me back to the 17th century, the walls are high and plastered with marbles, gold intricate designs stands out drawn across the arch ways, there's a tint of blue on the top parts of the wall, the room is large and the floor glitters with marble too, wooden chairs line the sides and at the end of the room is some sought of alter two angel statue's stand at the sides with folded wings and a painting in the middle, a gold statue stands in the middle with tall lit candles surrounding it.
Alex sends me a smile guiding me through one of the arch ways by the left, white marble pillars hold the arch and we follow the man down a wide hall.
There's a medium sized receptionists table with load of different flowers on it in a fancy bouquet, my mom would adore them if she was still alive.
The marble floors form a diamond pattern shape of black and white, the hall is lined up by lights leading to the stairs, at the sides of the grey heavy curtains the windows are pulled open and the sight of the light up garden takes my breath away, floral grey and white armchairs face each other a round glass table with gold legs divide the chairs, our footsteps are the only sounds in the hall, soon we reach our room the guards taking two rooms a few rooms down
Enjoy your stay the man nods before walking away
Alex opens the door ushering me in with a bow, I giggle a bit yes I giggled but I can do what ever the hell I want, am in Rome, in a really nice and fancy hotel with the love of my life, the door slams shut and I don't even get to turn the light on before am slammed down a bed, Alex hovering above me
I know he has been trying to control himself, it's been weeks since we've been intimate and I don't blame him either, feisty I comment looking up at him, we don't bother with the light no one wants to leave the bed to turn it on but the bedside lamps are turned on casting a low light at the bed, I notice its a canopied bed with white sheets and a red and black duvet
I missed you so much he mutters his brown eyes glazing over his head moving downwards he does not kiss me yet almost savouring the moment, kissing around my neck, my shoulders and my cleavage, finally he places his lips on mine, slowly at first before the kiss heats up like a firecracker or a storm, my hands work to his hoodie slipping it away from his body his shirt follows and so does mine, the night is long and filled with passion, with content we finally go to sleep from exhaustion our nude frames hugging each other beneath the warm duvet.
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When I wake up Alex is still cuddled up next to me, I guess jet lag, he just got back from a trip and immediately he's up in the air and in Rome, I blink, I should not wake him up even though I want to explore the city so bad, he needs he's rest, my eyes finally settle around the room, some time through the night Alex must have closed the white lace canopy over us, the windows are wide open and again am glad the room is not large, the walls are plastered with white marbles and black cracks almost like tiny dark rivers in a beach, the floor is completely white and cool when I set my feet on it, the bed is higher than I thought, I turn just in time to see Alex hug a pillow to his chest
I giggle quietly at the side of the room next to the door is a couch and a glass table in red and gold; by the flat screen TV is a writing table and chair a rich bouquet of flowers on the table and a complimentary tray with chocolate and strawberries her stomach immediately grumbles, I pick on the chocolate before realising am naked
I turn around grabbing Alex T shirt from the floor pulling it on, I turn to the double doors leading to the balcony, when I step out warm air hits me like the room and am glad Alex turned off the AC last night cause I prefer the warm air, I settle on the railing looking down at the garden, looking at it in the morning sun is not as beautiful as it is at night but it's certainly grand, I see the statues more accurately, the cobblestone pathway too, the hedges and flowers glow in the sunlight and I smile, I feel like dancing out all my happiness just standing here is what I wish for, this is exactly what I want for the rest of my life.
Alex and I never talk about the future, but we know it, we love each other and I don't think we can ever let go of each other, the future has never been a topic for us, but we've had silent agreements, most women would probably think too much into things, I used to but I learnt to just let go and love, thinking will only create problems and we have enough of that already
"A peny for your thoughts?" strong hands wrap around me delicately pulling me into him
I smile turning my head, to his chiseled face, my thoughts cost more than a penny Alex
How much then? I'll pay
How about a good morning kiss? I look up at his honey coloured eyes
He leans forward capturing my lips in his in a shirts and sweet kiss
I smile, I was thinking about how happy I am and how much I love you and how much I want to be with you I turn to him a slow breeze blowing I hook my hands around his shoulders to his neck
You know I had this dream he grabs me settling me on the couch then taking a seat and pulling me on his thighs making me laugh
What did you dream about? Big foot chasing you? I told you not to watch those documentaries I click my tongue at him
He laughs softly the soft breeze carrying his laughter, no not that, but you were right about the documentaries he shudders; anyway I had the dream I was doing a walkabout in Sussex I think he frowns slightly
Walkabout? I frown
Yes royal duties my siblings and I we take a public stroll around the city or town to see the citizens informally waiting patiently sometimes they even bring gifts, it's a beautiful thing Soph
I nod, go on
So there I was greeting a little baby when I realise I was holding hands with someone
I turned around and there you were waving at a group of girls and talking like there's no tomography with this huge smile on your face
You're a cheesy idiot I announce, some love freak that seems to know how to sway me whichever way he likes with words, you are a smooth talker
He laughs lowly, am serious Soph, I love you, you're my future and am never letting it go even though it means losing my crown
What do you mean by that? I narrow my eyes, guilt suddenly waving in, then I notice the dark circles around his eyes, he's been stressed and I did not notice anything last night
We can discuss it when we get back Soph he leans back in the chair immediately ending the topic I was about to dive into
But-"
But nothing he leans forward pulling me to his warm bare chest, I just want it to be us, just the both of us right here, no drama, no crowns; just two people who love each other with no problems, now how about breakfast downstairs, I heard the garden view leading to the restaurant is good, I could take a few pictures of you
I sigh, definitely worried about him now, but like he said we can deal with it when we get home for now, we enjoy a stress free weekend, a gateway from all our drama.