The Thrill Of Your Love

Chapter Twenty Three

Terzo's office was left a mess after the previous evening, a chaotic scene of crumpled paper that was scattered around the room like fallen leaves from the storm of his wrath. Alice had offered to help clean up the mess before she started her own morning tasks, so they both spent the dawn on their knees, picking up all the documents whilst drowning themselves in coffee.

"You need to learn to control that temper of yours better love." She teased, raising an eyebrow. "I won't be doing this again." She blew a piece of hair out of her face, taking another swig of the hot coffee from her mug.

"I know, I know, I'm sorry." Terzo grinned sheepishly. "I really appreciate your help amore. Just put them on my desk, I'll organise everything."

"Tour logistics?" Alice knelt down, picking up a piece of paper that caught her eye. "Are you planning another tour Terzo?"

"Ay!" Terzo's eyes widened as he swiftly snatched the paper from her grasp. "That, my dear Alice, was supposed to be a surprise." He shook his head, grinning. "But now you've ruined it!"

"Oh." She snorted. "Well, I'm very sorry for ruining your surprise."

"No need to apologise; I can't keep secrets from you for very long anyway." Terzo cupped her cheek affectionately and leaned in, their noses almost touching as a warm smile danced across his lips. "I'm going on tour around Europe and I want to bring you with me again. If...you're up for it?" He toothily grinned.

"And what's in it for me, hm?" She smirked against his lips. "You'll have to convince me."

"Well, amore, if you don't come with me, you'll miss out on all the fun we'll have together." He tilted her chin back slightly.

"Is that all you've got?"

"No, no, I'm not finished sweetheart." Terzo chuckled. "I'll take you to see all the beautiful cities, then we will dine at the most romantic restaurants. And we will do all of the fun things like...eh...believe it or not amore, but we'll even go to movie theatres!"

"Movie theatres, huh?" She laughed softly at his adorable comment.

"Si, I've never been and I feel like I'm missing out." He grinned.

"You've never been to see a movie at the cinema?!"

"Never." He softly laughed beneath his breath. "I had a sheltered childhood cara. But...that does mean I get to experience it all with you. And doesn't that just sound perfect?"

"It does." Alice placed her hand on his heart. "I'd love to come with you."

Terzo couldn't bare the tension between them and leaned down, capturing Alice's lips in a passionate kiss. Their lips brushed across each other's slowly, lingering as if to savour every touch between them. Her hand remained above his heart, feeling it's pace quicken whilst his hand gently cradled her cheek. As they parted, Terzo's lips trailed up to plant a gentle kiss on Alice's forehead, his eyes filled with affection.

"As much as I'd love to do this all day, I've got to get to work bella." He whispered with a gentle grin, stroking the side of her head.

"Do you have to?" She teasingly pouted, leaning into his palm.

"I'm afraid so." He chuckled, ruffling her hair playfully. "But I'll be thinking of you all day."

"Have a nice day Terzo." She smiled defeatedly.

"And you my love."

With a final sweet kiss on her rosy cheek, Terzo reluctantly tore himself away, heading behind his productive day of work but leaving Alice with a warm smile that would last until he returned.