Aces & Spades

Anger

Bella:

(seven hours ago...)

I turn around to look at myself in the full-length mirror. The dress was the perfect. With its figure-hugging material, square neckline, revealing just enough cleavage. The long slit on the side of the dress shows off my legs as I take my hair out to finish the look, brushing out my waves with my hand. I push past the curtain and make my way to the small waiting area, where Daniele was sitting.

I watch as his head immediately turns to face me as I walk towards him. His eyes scan my body as he gets up and stands directly in front of me.

"You look...wow." He breaths out as I smile at him.

"Thank you." I return with a small curtsey, causing him to chuckle.

"I found something that would match your dress." He says, pulling out a large velvet box. He opens the lid to reveal a ruby encrusted necklace.

I couldn't stop my hands from slapping my mouth shut after a squeal escaped my lips.

"Daniele you- you didn't have to I-"

"Don't worry about it okay?" He whispers as he pushes my hair gently to the side. He leans forward to clasp the necklace as I inhale the scent of his musky aftershave.

"Perfect." He whispers as he takes my hand into his and walks to the next set of mirrors. As I stand next to him, I realize that it really was... perfect. It brought the whole outfit together and me standing next to Daniele just seemed. Perfect? It was what my parents probably wanted. But I couldn't help wonder how it would've been like if Massimo was here. If he was standing beside me. If he would have the same lust filled eyes that Daniele looks at me with.

I shake my head as if on impulse. Stay focused Isabella.

I turn to face Daniele, his eyes landing back on me.

"Thank you." I whisper, pulling him into a hug. He hugs my waist tightly as we carry on the embrace until the shop assistant came back.

"Is there anything else you would like to try Mrs. Romero?"

"Oh no I'm not his-"

"She is going to continue looking. You can go now." He says coldly as she scurries away.

"You don't have to be so mean to her." I watch as his expression changes into a warmer one.

"A few minutes ago, she didn't even let you try that on. Do you really think I'm going to be nice to someone, who was rude to the girl I-" He stops abruptly, clearing his throat.

"The girl you what?" I say intrigued, wanting to hear the end of his words..

"Never mind, go and pick out some more outfits then we can head to the other boutiques." He says before returning to sit back down on the grey leather seat.

***

After a couple more hours of shopping and around thirty bags of clothes and shoes later, I was finally back at the house putting everything away. After all this shopping, it still didn't fill up even half of the closet. A small knock on my door caused me to shove my new lingerie set into one of the draws.

"I just wanted to let you know that dinner is in an hour-"

"An hour? Thats how long you're giving me to get changed?" I say as I watch his smile grow into a deep chuckle.

"I'll cook slowly don't worry."

"You're cooking?" I ask as a smile plays on my lips.

"Of course." He says proudly as I let out a laugh.