a's

shiny hair that was combed in a way I was sure only Italians did. He was very muscular too, I could

rom his as I continued walking. Mine l

n't even want to think of what would have happened if he hadn't broken my fall. Our eyes met again and this time I noticed they were blue. He pulled me to

n umbrella and wrapped a coat around me. I had insisted on a private ceremony so only a few people were around. Some family members were present too, most o

drove us back home while everyone else returned to their respective destinations. No one dared come to the house. At home, I cried and

man before me brought me back to the

hed hands. They were so firm and soft at

et about it. I bent forward to straighten my gown and my breasts spille

ld feel the tension between them. It was obvious that they knew each other, but I sensed there was more. They kept their eyes on each

a drink?" He

hile as I was very tired a

n hour," I replied. A drink wouldn't hu

o open the elevator and

rinks for us. He'd asked what I wanted and I told him I was fine with anything. There was something abo

very comfy. I lifted the drink and brought it to my mouth watching him closely over the rim of the glass. He smiled and c

d after almost emptying the con

d with the same enthusiasm as a little b

le touch of cinnamon, and some ot

aise an e

edo R

ter yourself?" I couldn't

uldn't think of anyth

in the cup in no time

that the bartender abandoned what he was doing to

I hadn't realized I had a

I was

asking just how much power I had here.I co

drink. I take it slowly this time. He hadn't even touched his at all. "How nice, guess I'll have to t

ou know? What exactly do

ie to tell but I couldn't

ng and I would like to get to know you be

truth was that I was in a hurry to get home a

this again another ti

about that,

returned it. He stood up, came around the table, and offered his elbow to me. I forced a smile and rose from

the premises, I had the sudden feeling of being watched. I glance

watching me or rather, us. Alfredo didn't see her so we were alone in the staring competition

on the leg of the chair that was lying in our path. I was able to

o stopped immediately, a wor

okay?"

just hit my foot,

you s

ed him, "let's

had almost disappeared completely. A light wind

re? Are you going t

car is parked in the

I didn't mea

bad imm

erfectly manicured finger at a

y. He was surprised by the