We all change ready to head out for dinner. There's a local restaurant that we can walk to. Alessia's nan spent the afternoon with me talking, we got to know each other very well. She's lovely and I can see why Alessia would like to be with her more.
I'm waiting on the bed for Alessia to finish getting ready. I'm wearing some white shorts, with a black short sleeve shirt. But it's nothing compared to Alessia, she is wearing a black crop top with white floaty trousers. I love watching as she curls her hair. She looks amazing, although she would look amazing wearing ripped dirty clothes.
"I'm not going anywhere, you don't need to stare" Alessia winks at me through the reflection in the mirror.
"I can't take my eyes off of you. You are so beautiful" I say honestly, and watch as her cheeks go pink. I love making her blush, it's so cute.
"You look sexy in your outfit" she says.
"Pfft! I don't think you realise how good you look right now".
She finishes off her hair and sprays her body with a sweet smelling perfume. I stand and take her face lightly in my hands, kissing her urgently. Running my tongue along her bottom lip, she opens letting me slip my tongue in. Then I bite down lightly on her bottom lip pulling it slightly as I pull away, before releasing it again.
"I had to do that before we go out" I say smiling to her.
She looks flustered "you are such a tease" She groans.
I laugh, taking her hand in mine and leading her out of the room. We head downstairs where everyone is waiting for us, they smile as we get close. Mario and her nan head out the door first, suddenly I see them freeze in their steps. Then a good looking man comes around the corner.
"No way!" Alessia says, her face shocked.
Lauren is standing the other side of me and she's also surprised. Looking back at the man, I can see the likeness between him and Luca. Carol with tears in her eyes, pulls him into a hug.
"Giorgio! What are you doing here?" Carol asks him.
Ah this is Alessia's other brother, of course. He's been in Australia for a few weeks now and I know all the family miss having him around. Alessia lets go of my hand and pulls him into a hug, they hold each other tight, I can tell they have a really close relationship. Pulling away Alessia uses her fingers to wipe at the tears falling from her eyes, but trying not to ruin her make up.
"Gio, this is Becky" Alessia introduces us.
I put my hand out to shake his but he ignores it and pulls me into a tight hug "it's so good to meet you finally. Thank you for looking after Lessi for us."
"It's nice to meet you too. She's the one that's been looking after me" I say back, all nerves about meeting him vanish in that one moment.
"Be careful with her" Alessia says worry in her tone.
"Oh yeah, sorry" Gio pulls back.
"You're fine" I shrug, Alessia steps back to my side and I automatically wrap my arm around her waist. Gio notices and smiles.
"So I don't know about you guys but I'm starving!" Gio says laughing, looking around at everyone.
"We were just leaving for dinner" Mario says, pure happiness in his eyes as he looks at his family.
Gio dumps his bag in the hallway and turns wrapping his arm around his mums shoulders. Everyone else is in front of us leading the way, down the warm street. I can't walk as fast as them, we let them know we will meet them there.
Walking along the road, we reach the end which brings us out onto the beach front. Me and Alessia take a moment just enjoying the sight of the sun starting to set, the orange sky reflecting on the ocean. We look to the right and can see the restaurant we are heading for. Alessia turns to move but I take hold of her hand and keep her in place.
"Let's just have a couple of minutes to enjoy this" I say to her, she snuggles into my side.after a couple of silent minutes I speak up, "I want to talk to you about something that's been on my mind".
"Ok" she sounds worried.
"I've really been enjoying all the time we have had together, even if it hasn't been me on top form. And I know it's not long until you have to start pre-season training and then the season will start. Then you'll have to move back into your own home. I don't want to be apart for big periods of time. I want more than just a few hours with you"
"Right" I can see she's nervous about where I'm going with this, so I hold her hands tight.
"I'm going to ask to transfer from my fire station to one near you. I want to move near you"
"What?" She says in disbelief.
"I want to move near you babe. I love you so much. I want to see you everyday. I'm going to look for places to live near you and then sort out moving down" I say determined this is where my life is heading.
"But... what about Mia?" She asks.
"When it's my weekend to have her, I'll travel to pick her up. I'll go up once a week to pick her up from school and have dinner with her. It's no different than seeing her now really. But at least I'll be able to see you everyday... if you want to. If you think that's moving too fast, we can push those plans back." Suddenly I feel nervous about taking the next step, what if she doesn't want that.
"I would love that" she smiles "but there is one thing I'm not happy with" her face turns serious.
"What? Tell me and I'll sort it" I want her to have a say in the plans as well.
"I want you to live with me. Move in with me, we practically live together now anyway. If you're moving down I want you in my bed every night and every morning" she puts her face close to mine.
I groan at the thought of sharing a bed with Alessia every night "that sounds so much better".
We share a kiss, one full of love, full of future commitment. Pulling away we smile at each other and turn back to the sunset. It's now lighting up the sky with red and purple. We cherish this moment, the next step to our future.
"Becky Scott, I love you so much" Alessia says.
"I love you too, Alessia Russo" I place a soft kiss on her temple. "We should catch up with the others" I say reluctantly, Alessia nods and we go hand in hand towards the restaurant. It's only as we get closer we see they are sitting on the outdoor decked area and could see where we were standing talking.
Once we step up and into the restaurant, Lauren shares a look with Alessia and she can't help the big grin that's spread across her face, a soft "I'll tell you later" comes from Alessia's lips. Gio has saved a seat next to him and one in front, he points to them for us to sit down.
"I want to get to know you better Becky" Gio smiles.
We all sit and conversations flow, along with plenty of wine and food. Me and Gio chat most of the evening and I can see why Alessia gets along really well with him. Just like Luca he's easy going, funny and welcoming.
At a quiet moment I take a look around the table, every single person here has accepted me into the family. They have shown me love at my weakest moments, they have supported Alessia when I can't. This is the family I dreamed of, and I know if Mia was here with us, she would also be accepted. My life feels so complete right now, everything feels like it's fallen into place.
A foot rubbing up my leg snaps me away from my thoughts "you ok?" Alessia asks from across the table.
"Yeah" I smile "everything is great".
YOU ARE READING
Burning love
RomanceA chance encounter forces a firefighter and a professional footballer together. As they try to navigate life together, will their differences bring them together or tear them apart?
