Chapter 112 Gifts (2)
Alessia’s POV
Angelica turns to me, “ I wonder who it is this time?”
Frederic , Alex or someone else to summon us for dinner ? Surely if Alex is the one that sent the gifts he won’t show up at my door soon after . Leaning back on the headboard I stare expectantly at the door as she opens it slowly and it's Luca standing there wearing blue jeans and a tight fitted blue top. He hesitates by the door as if he is scared to step in to our domain and I let out a small sigh of relief ..
“Luca”
Angelica says “Tell me you are not here to grovel on Alex's be-.”
“Angelica I am not here because of Alex”
Luca cuts in gently “Well
that's not the major reason why I came here”
I scoff ,folding my arms on my chest and face him . That’s rich coming from Alex's best friend ?I don't believe him one bit . “If it's not your major reason for being here, why are you here then?”
He lets out a deep breath “two things, one to check on both of you ladies.” he turns to Angelica quickly giving her a charming smile as her face starts to redden “We are fine Alessia was just telling me about her lessons when you arrived.” She looks down coquettishly. I watch their dramatics quietly. One girl is down already. He continues “I can see you are both doing well, and also to inform you that those gifts over there are from Alex.” He gestures with his fingers towards the chocolate and flowers.
Aha those chocolates were a dead giveaway it would have been too much of a coincidence.
I shift my gaze to his, waiting for him to finish
“Alex didn't want to just barge in here.”
Luca continues “He has a strong feeling you won't let him through the door if he delivers them himself”
I sigh, my heart feeling heavy all of a sudden
“Alessia he is trying to make amends”
Luca adds quietly “He feels terrible and he wanted you to know he is sorry”
Angelica scoffs “Well we actually thought it could be Frederic.”
Luca’s mouth turns into a small smile “Frederic will never apologize without an audience.”
He pauses allowing his comment to sink in “Alex on the other hand knows you better and he knows you will appreciate a private gesture more.”
He is right about that
I will hate to be apologized to in public in front of the whole coven And that does seems to be Frederic MO.
We are all quiet for a few moments
“But Luca, I never asked him to do any of this”I say quietly
“We know Alessia” Luca replies “he is not searching for instant forgiveness but doing nothing is driving him crazy.”
Angelica huffs and raised an eyebrow at him “so what advise did you give him?”
Luca sighs once more running his hands through his messy blonde hair.
“I told him to do what his heart tells him and not expect anything in return.”
Smart man
I nod once “that is good advice”
Luca shifts against the doorway “He will not attempt to approach you unless you give him the green light”
Alex is really winning pointers here I must confess to myself.
My heart melts just a bit more
I appreciate the fact that he listened to me earlier when I said I needed space and he is giving me just that. The old Alex would have insisted I listened to what he had to say or tied me to the bedframe until I moan out his name in pleasure …
Inwardly groaning I try yo control my innermost to thoughts as Luca prepares to leave.
“We will see you both at dinner”
Luca adds before turning around and walking away
“Okay Later Luca” I call over his shoulder as he waves at us and disappears out of view .
Angelica shuts the door and walks over to the flowers finally picking them up to study them.
“Alessia, she says lightly what do we do now?”
“We enjoy our chocolates
before dinner”
I mutter and have a sit down with Lucy to catch up on the investigation.
She giggles, turning to me, she reaches for my hand squeezing it once trying to ground me.
Her support is comforting like an old familiar snug blanket
But she is not Alex, there is only one Alex Ferrini
And my heart skips for him
the heart wants what it wants
“Alessia you dont have to let him off the hook today or even tomorrow.”
“Yes I know” I mumble softly as I open the black box of chocolates again and take one .
“Alternatively you don't have to act like he doesn't exist”
Is That even possible?
Not with the way my body responds to his closeness
He lights my body ablaze
Picking up the small note I read it once more
“I want to hold on to the anger so badly”
I whisper “but everyday It reduces”
“I never thought he would give me the space I asked for”
I thought he would resist heck I even thought he would insist on moving back to this room but he did none of those things.
Nothing more desirable than a Man that listens to you even if he doesn't deserve the punishment being dished out.
Angelica leans back “Alessia just Allow your heart to feel what it wants to feel you don’t have to make any decision yet”
I nod...
“We should catch up with Lucy after dinner to find out if she has any updates “ I add softly
And if she finally has proof for me then what?
Do I still take some time apart?
“Yes that's a good idea”
Angelica cuts into my inner reflections
In about an hour time, will all sit down for dinner and Alex will once again take his place by my side.
Ever watchful
Always protective
Intense
Brooding
Dangerous
Eating his food in silence while Making my pulse accelerate and my heart ache…