Il Mio Dolce Desiderio (My Sweet Desire)

04|| And who the hell said that?

Ilaria's POV

"Ila wake up now, come on".
"Five more minutes, please", I said. She was driving me insane today. "Sweetie its ten o'clock, come on you need to eat breakfast now, plus Bella will be here in a few hours as well".
"Ughhh okay calm down Tina I forgot how loud you were in the morning", I said sitting on my bed and stretching my arms out, then yawning.

I literally hated loud people in the morning, like when I wake up, I don't even know what's going on around me for a few hours.

"Okay, so Amana and Claudia will deal with setting your changing room today. Everything will all be done by an hour or so. Then you, me and Bella can have a girls talk before we go to Tonio's office yes?". I nodded, letting her know I agreed.

"But Tina, I can set all my clothes up it's fine, plus I bought you guys some gifts from America too, so you'll open them up in front of me and let me know if you like them, okay?". She smiled.
"Alright babe, but let's go eat breakfast now, mum and dads waiting".

As we went downstairs for breakfast, dad was drinking his coffee whilst mum was having some herbal tea and on her phone.
"Good morning mama, Papa".
They both smiled. "Good morning sweetheart, come on, breakfast's ready".

After breakfast I handed mum and dad their presents. "I got you all some gifts from America, hopefully, you'll like it", I said unsure if they'll find it good or not. After opening their presents, both loved it. Dad said, " it's lovely Ila. Thank you, sweetheart". He checked his watch, looking annoyed as ever. "Dad, everything okay?".

"Yes, I have a business trip in a few hours, we're going to Russia today. I won't be home for a few days. I told Tonio already. You all take care, I'll see you as soon as I can". A little bit of sadness and anger crept on me. Dad was always on business trips and I just arrived yesterday. I wanted to spend more time with him and mum, as it's been so long but I also understand him too. I can't be selfish. It was his job and I couldn't come against him.

I looked sad and he understood it straight away. He hugged me tightly. "I'm sorry Ila, I wish I could stay longer sweetheart, but I can't do anything about it. Life is very hard and we have to get through it like this. I promise you I'll try to finish the work there as soon as I can, I promise you". I smiled at him, "dad it's okay, I wish for the same too, but it's work. Obviously, you'll have to get it done somehow. Take care and be safe". He smiled back and waved at me, mum and Tina and we did the same.

"Alright my girls, I'll be gone for a few hours. I'm meeting with the girls today, so if you need anything just text me, and Amana and Claudia are also here if you need anything. Ciao", mum said as she started getting ready to leave.

Okay, I understand dad but mum? Couldn't she at least spend some time with me and put her friends to the side for a little. After all, she saw me after four long years, other than face timing me, but her friends every other day. I felt heartbroken at the thought.

"Ciao mama", Tina replied. As soon as she was about to open the door, the doorbell rang, I and Tina both looked at each other and smiled knowing exactly who it was. And there came Bella. She looked at me up and down, like some beauty was in the room. "Bit- uhmmm.... Ilaaaaa, babeeee I miss you so much. Come here!!!". She hugged me so tightly and I did the same too. I missed her too much as well. She whispered in my ear "bitchhh look at you, couldn't know someone could change so much in these past four years and look as gorgeous as ever".