The Orphan And The Crown

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GIA'S POV

After our stay in Saint Tropez, Alessandro thought it would be fun if we made a quick trip to Paris for shopping. I couldn't say no because I've always wanted to visit Paris. We were booked at a five star hotel and given the best suite with four bedrooms.

Kate and Rafael went back home because they didn't want to third or fourth wheel on our trip.

We decided to spend a romantic day together. He booked a couple's massage for us then we went to luxurious stores. I refused to go but he insisted we go.

"Really, Alessandro? We've bought too much already." I whined and he gave me a kiss on my lips instead to keep me quiet.

"Stop complaining, princess." He chuckled, earning a glare from me. "You know your mum's store is actually right around the corner. Do you want to visit it?"

My eyes lit up and a wide smile replaced my annoyed facial expression. "Of course, let's go."

When we entered the store, the manager, Vivienne, helped us. They had the store closed to focus solely on us, given that I was technically their boss since I owned the most shares in the company.

"I'm in love with this season's collection." I told Vivienne.

She smiled proudly. "It's already sold out with clients ordering more. We've done well this season, Miss Napoletano." She replied, her French accent thick.

"Impressive." I nodded.

"Sorry, Miss Napoletano but you look exactly your mom." Her moist eyes stared at me. "You remind me of her a lot. She would always visit the store."

I gave her a sad smile. "She must have been really wonderful, huh?" I commented and she nodded.

"Please visit us more often, Madame." She insisted.

"Of course I will." I flashed her a smile before looking at more clothes.

Everything was beautiful. From the sleepwear to the beachwear. It was evident that mum's touch was missing but the designs still had a unique, luxurious feel about them that would make you want to buy the entire store.

I tried on one of the summer dresses. It was a classy yet simple white dress. You could either wear it formally or casually depending on how you styled it. I decided to wear it for the day.

"Wow, you look gorgeous, princess." Alessandro commented, his eyes scanning me from head to toe, making me feel shy.

"Thank you." I said before walking up to him and kissing him. He pulled me closer, snaking his arm around his waist.

We left the store and went sightseeing. Soon it was time to have dinner. Alessandro had the entire Louvre museum booked just to us. Before dinner, we walked around the museum, looking at the various artwork.

"Thank you for this trip, I really had lots of fun." I told him, locking eyes with him.

He stared at me intensely and gave me his jaw-dropping smile. "I had fun too. We should do this again."

He laced his hand with mine, sending electricity sparks through me. The sexual tension between us was unbearable at this point. I longed for him and I knew he wanted me just as bad.

Our food came and we ate in a comfortable silence with small talk there and there. Once we finished eating, our driver took us back to our hotel. My smile dropped as soon as I saw a crowd of many people and paparazzi. They had rails on both sides to prevent the crowd from covering the entrance to the hotel. I looked at Alessandro with a concerned look.