The Secrets We Share

The Morettis

ALIYNA
After being thrown out of the bathroom on my ass, by that fucker. I picked myself up from the floor, wandered back into my room and shut the door making sure it was definitely locked.

I contemplated throwing myself into the bathroom door for the longest time and then blaming any damage on whoever he was; but then I thought is that the best way to make an official first impression on the Morettis, probably not. Therefore, for today only, I've decided to let it go and wait for him to finish in there before sneaking back in.

An hour later...

That asshole has been in there for nearly an hour now. What the hell is he doing in there, to be honest, I don't really want to know but I needed a shower; I wanted to be up and ready before the Moretti family see me.

Thankfully, I heard him leave the shower; therefore, I knew it was now or never to jump in that shower and complete my very precise hair routine before time ran out.

An hour later...

It had been about an hour now and the last curl in my hair had officially been tamed using my styling mousse and majority of my arm strength. I checked my phone for the time and thankfully it was only 8:30.

I know, I know I was up pretty early this morning but I thought it'd work in my favour, all things considered, until I unfortunately realised, that I'm not the only early bird in the house.

However, I'm actually also a night owl; if anything I'm not really a day person, which is a very weird thing to admit to yourself, I'm now just realising.

I did a fast paced walk back to my room and shut the door once more. I rummaged through my suitcase which was an absolute mess by the way and prayed that something decent would surface itself.

I'd say after a good 5 minutes I finally found something suitable for the occasion. It was a red summer dress my mum had bought me in preparation for the change in climate here.

I slipped it on and I will say it was quite snug because I'm a curvy girl but still, I think I looked hot whilst remaining appropriate for the occasion, so I stuck with this option instead of my go to cargos and long sleeve black top.

I sat down at my new vanity and stared at myself through my brand-new, spotless mirror. I didn't think mirrors could ever look that spotless. God I really hoped I didn't ruin it by the end of my stay.

After applying some light makeup to my face because of the rise in temperature now. I made my way back down the marble stairs and headed towards what I imagined was the kitchen because of the amount of noise coming from it.

I poked my head through the door not wanting to intrude on anything or anyone and that's when suddenly, a pair of really smooth, gentle hands pulled me out of the shadows and into the light.

It was Mrs Moretti.

Second to my mum of course, I think Mrs Moretti was one of the most regal looking women I had ever met. She was the epitome of rich and luxury. From the way she smiled at me to the way she gracefully dragged me to their kitchen island and pulled out a stool for me to sit on.

Once I had sat down, Mrs Moretti decided to pull the stool from next to me and also sit on it. She looked me deeply in my eyes than grabbed my hands and squealed, " Aliyna isn't it, wow you're more beautiful than I could of ever pictured", I was about to thank her for the very generous compliment but she cut me off before I had the chance.

" I'm so glad you made it here safely, how was the plane ride, you should have let us upgrade your ticket silly. You could've of flown first class where it's much more comfortable". I laughed a little at her outburst, I didn't expect her to be this excitable, she was usually very calm on the phone.

Before she cut me off again I said,"I wouldn't want you paying for my flight to be upgraded. Not after you'd already unnecessarily reimbursed me for the original ticket. I'm just happy to be here Mrs Moretti. From the bottom of my heart I truly thank you and mr Moretti for this amazing experience".

"oh my dear, please call me Angelica you don't have to refer to me as Mrs Moretti. It's far too formal for someone who's going to be living with us for a year. Same goes for Mr Moretti, he might not be here right now because he had something to deal with at work but he told me to tell you that you can call him Alessio".

If I had to guess a name for the woman in front of me, Angelica would definitely be my first guess. If the name Angelica had to be described as a person I would for sure describe Mrs Moretti; she really looked and acted like an angel.

Angelica had now let go of my hands and exited the kitchen to head up the stairs I think- I'm not sure why though, she didn't say.

A good few minutes had passed and I'd wondered what had happened to Angelica, when all of a sudden I hear a set of footsteps coming towards the kitchen.

The door creaks open and in steps Angelica dragging a teenage girl behind her. I'm guessing that's Gianna then. She did not come across as a morning person which I could understand, so I thought it'd be best if I made the first introduction even though we had spoken before, just not face to face".

"Gianna, right. Hi it's me Aliyna, only this time I'm not just a pretty voice on a phone". I extended one of my warmest smiles and Gianna's face lit up surprisingly.

She threw her arms around my neck and squealed just like her mother earlier. I returned her hug obviously and then she abruptly let go and stared at my face. Also like her mother.

"Omg Aliyna I'm sorry, I completely forgot you arrived yesterday, I would have waited up for you". I let out a little chuckle as I replied with, "no I'm glad no one was still waiting for me because it was really late. So honestly done worry about it Gianna".

She smiled at me and then said, " you really are just as nice and funny in person as you are over the phone. Oh and also call me Gia please, that's what my friends call me".

Now I've realised that still coming here after the issue with the exchange thing was the best decision I've ever made. The entire Moretti family were lovely, well the two I've met so far at least.