A Life Worth Living

Chapter 12

Lavinia De' Medici

Chapter Twelve

2 months has gone by since

My troubled thoughts calmed when I was with Francesco. He soothed me and made me feel secure.

His brown eyes make me feel so safe as I melt right into them.

We lay in bed this morning, bare and warm and under the blankets.

"When Jacopo came by a while ago. I heard you two speaking." I say simply my face showing my distaste.

"He wants nothing more than the Medici to fall. It's boring to say the least." He says falling on his back.

I straddle his frame and kiss his nose.

"You trust me don't you?" I ask my eyes so curious. I would like to say Francesco would never lie to me, even if the answer could hurt my feelings.

His eyes penetrate my very being. Those eyes could make me crumble.

"I've always have Lavinia." He says

I roll off of him and on my back.

"I must be at the bank. Work must be done." He says lifting himself out of bed

"I'm going to sleep for just a little while longer." I say snuggling up

"Sweet dreams my love." He says kissing me so gently on my lips.
His shirt half buttoned as he walked out the door.

...

I stretch and yawn feeling the sunlight caress my body.

I must get up and prepare for the day. We were hosting dinner for my family today. Things must be prepared.

Rooms, food, and decorations must be decided upon.

I get up opening my door just a bit.

"Vittoria? Would you help dress me please." I say.

I knew by this time she would be waiting for me.

"Of course Madonna." She enters my room.

I have grown a good relationship with her. No doubt one of my closest friends.

"Which color are we feeling today?" She smiles

"I'm not quite sure. Family will be over for dinner today. It must be a good choice. You choose." I say

Her hand lands on her hip.

"Gold. I just adore this gold gown you have." She says pulling it out of my chest.

I can't say I've worn that one yet.

(Picture up above)

"It must be expensive surely." She comments

"It was a wedding gift from...I can't remember who truthfully." I laugh

The dress is put on and I'm all laced up.

"I wish for my hair to be down today. Maybe just a crown braid." I say

She gets to work immediately.

As soon as she finishes I feel complete.

"Now let's prepare everything else. Has the feast been started?" I ask

We walk out the door closing it and make our way down the staircase.

"Yes the ladies have started about an hour ago. The roast and supplies were bought yesterday in the market by Marie." She says