|| Disguised Sins ||

Chapter 16

Maria

Today was really good. After last night in the kitchen, I was not able to sleep being all nervous.

In the morning when I told mum I was going out sightseeing with Alessandro, she was over the moon. Theo was surprised cause, I had told him I hated Alesso, but I think I have second thoughts on that.

He showed me different places, I carried my camera with me which was good. I took a lot of pictures of him as well. We talked a bit, but it was hard for me to communicate because he is quite reserved about his personal life.

Right now I am getting ready for dinner. He is taking me someplace which he calls 'surprise'. I had no idea what to wear, so finally I called Jo.

"Wear something sexy." She said.

"You think I don't know that? I have the least fashion sense, please I want this to work." I cried.

"Ok, there is a red dress I kept in your bag, it also has a black lingerie with it which you had bought."

I frowned at her words and started searching.

"There is no red dress in the bag Jo!" Now I am panicking.

"Calm down, I kept it in your blue bag. "

"What!? Jo, I don't have a blue bag! Mine is black, who's bag did you put that in?"

"What do you mean not yours, it was in your room."

There was a knock on the door.

"Wait, there is someone at the door."

I opened the door and saw Theo. I furrowed my brows, what is he doing here?

"What is it?" I asked.

"Well, um...yeah, these were in my bag.-" my face has gone red. "-so take it." He was quite uncomfortable with this. He was holding my red dress and lingerie.

"Yeah, um sorry. That was done by Jo not me, I don't know what she was thinking." I take the dress and my black lingerie from him.

There was an awkward silence.

"Don't do anything stupid." He said.

"I am not planning to!"

He raised his eyebrow.

"Ok not purposely. You know I am clumsy." I continue.

"I am just saying, return the way you are leaving." He said with a sigh.

"Ok, now I have to get ready, sorry you had to see that." I scratch the back of my neck.

"Don't remind me of it. Have a good night." He says and leaves.

I put the phone back to my ear and speak.

"Josephine! Can't you differentiate between me and my brother's clothes?"

"I think I can't hear you, there is some network problem-" she lies

"Jo!"

"Hello?" And the line goes dead.

I know she did that on purpose. I sighed and started doing my makeup and hair. Then got dressed.

Fuck! I feel nervous.

I am happy with my look so I went downstairs where Alessandro was waiting.

He had worn a black suit and tie, his hair was properly combed. He looked at me and smiled.

"You look beautiful amore." He said and I blushed at the compliment. (love)

"Thank you. You look handsome as well."

"That I am." He said with a smirk.

"Way to ruin the mood." I glair at him.

"Ok ok. Thanks for saying that."

He forwarded his hand to take and I held it. Shit, now I have butterflies in my stomach. Then we walked to the car and he opened the door for me.

"Aww what a gentleman."

"No problem."

The car drive was quiet. It was not an uncomfortable silence, I looked at the scenery outside the window. I could see Alessandro stealing glances at me and I tried to ignore it, I am already nervous.

The car stopped indicating we are here now. The chauffeur opened the door for us.

Alessandro had already made reservations. We ordered food and then I kept looking around the restaurant. It looked gorgeous.

"Do you like the place?" He asked.

"Yeah I do, it is beautiful."

"So, have you made a decision?"

"About?"

"The whole marriage thing?"

I just looked at him thinking. I am ready for this? What if I am not up to his expectations? What if he becomes just like my father!?

He saw my hesitation and panic.

"Ask anything you want, I will answer with honesty." He said by leaning back in his chair.

"Will there be any expectations from me, after marrying you?" I nervously fiddled with the napkin on my lap.

"Only one."

I raised an eyebrow.

"Don't treat anyone the way you will treat me." He says looking at me with cold eyes and resting his hands on the table.

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