Fight Left In Me ✔

Chapter 53 - Rebel

The next morning comes way too soon and Jo snuggles up to Dart, who is still asleep. Dart pulls her close and mumbles. Jo's phone rings and she turns on her side to see who it is. She sees it's Marcello and picks up quickly. "Morning Bella! I need you to come over to my atelier and bring Maria with you. I need you to try something on. See you later!" Jo smiles wide and texts Maria. Maria replies immediately. 

I'll be there in an hour.
Told Jake already, so no worrying about work. 

Jo gets up and does a little dance. Dart chuckles softly and Jo looks at him. He is watching her with sleepy eyes and asks: "What are you so excited about, love?" 

Jo smiles at him and says: "I can't tell you. It's top secret." Dart pouts and Jo crawls onto the bed to suck on his bottom lip. 

Dart pulls her close and says: "I'll just hold you tight, until you tell me about it." 

Jo says: "Please don't. Maria will be here in an hour. And I need to be ready. It's a wedding secret though. So if you let me go now, you will not be disappointed on our wedding day." 

Dart kisses her and says: "Like that is even possible. I'm marrying the woman of my dreams, there's nothing to disappoint me on that day." 

Jo smiles and kisses him softly. He loosens his grip on her and Jo sits up. "I love you Dart." She gets out of bed and goes over to the bathroom for a quick shower. She puts her hair in a high ponytail and keeps her make-up light, knowing she will be trying on her wedding dress. She walks back into the bedroom, where Dart is sitting up in bed. Jo puts on white underwear and starts with a tight pair of black, ripped jeans. She wears an evil kitty shirt on top and finishes the look with her own boots. 

Dart smiles and says: "You look so young with your hair like that. I can just imagine you as a teenager. That outfit looks like something you would have worn back then too." 

Jo nods and says: "You're right. This was basically my daily outfit. Shirt, tight jeans and comfy boots." 

Dart looks at his phone and says: "Maria is bringing toast and coffee for you." 

Jo smiles and says: "Even now, you make sure I eat breakfast." 

Dart nods and says: "I want to take care of you Jo. It makes me happy." Jo sits down on the edge of the bed and strokes his cheek. 

"Thank you. You're way better at it than I am." 

Dart shakes his head and says: "Want me to go into the cafe and ask people there how good you are at taking care of them?" Jo laughs and shakes her head. He says: "You take care of everyone over there, so let me take care of you when you're not at work." They kiss and snuggle, until Jo gets a text from Maria telling her to come outside. Jo gets up and wishes Dart a great day.

She skips out towards Maria, who is behind the wheel of Jake's pickup. Jo gets in and leans over to kiss Maria on the cheek. She gasps and says: "Oh god. I forgot to take a picture of this outfit!"

 Maria laughs and says: "Don't worry about it. We'll do it at Marcello's in front of all those mirrors." Jo smiles and Maria points at the coffee and the toast. Jo takes a bite out of the toast and sips her coffee. Maria starts the car and they drive over to Marcello's atelier. 

Marcello is already waiting for them and opens the door happily. Jo walks in and freezes on the spot. In the middle of the room is a mannequin with the most amazing dress on it. She puts a hand over her mouth and stares at it in shock. Marcello puts his arm around her and says: "That good huh?" 

Jo nods and Maria says: "Marcello that is gorgeous! I've never seen anything like it!" 

Marcello smiles and says: "Come on Jo. Let's see how it looks on you." Jo tries to snap out of it, but moves forward in slow motion. Maria smiles at her and encourages her. Marcello helps her into dress and his face lights up when he looks at her. "Belissima! You make the dress even prettier! You look amazing!"