CHAPTER 106

Suzi

I finish passing the red lipstick that highlights my mouth and take a deep breath, watching myself in the bathroom mirror of the restaurant.

I know I'm pretty, but am I enough for him?

When Francesca asked me to take her place at the meeting, I was thrilled that I would have the opportunity to be near him.

I confess that the mask gave me the courage to do what I always wanted to do and so at dinner I kissed him.

Yes, I took the liberty of kissing him.

I had never taken the first step and it was amazing, not least because I caught him off guard. But soon he responded and kissed me like I've never been kissed before.

There was desire, surprise, affection and a lot of horniness, so much so that we ended the night in each other's arms.

I had never been involved with anyone experienced and Marco exceeded all my expectations.

Already on the island, we enjoyed every minute and I was able to have fun with the one I had always secretly desired.

We spent moments of relaxation, I danced for him and, in the end, we made love.

Yes, we made slow, caring love where he worshipped my body and we had an amazing connection.

There I realized how much I was in love with him, but I also feared that this moment would come when I would reveal myself to him.

What if he doesn't like me?

"Stop, Suzi, go out there and face it. After all, he was with you and not Diana, as she herself made a point of telling me countless times."

I open the bathroom door and walk towards the table where he waits for me. We meet at an intimate restaurant and are alone in a wing of the venue.

I notice that he seems to be impatient, looks at the wristwatch that should cost more than where I live, and then taps his fingers on the table.

He doesn't see me as I approach him behind his back.

As soon as I get closer, he stops tapping his fingers on the table and says:

- You've arrived...

I put my hands on his shoulders, preventing him from turning around.

- How did you know who it was?

- Your scent... There is nothing like it.

I run my hand over his face and he picks it up, kissing it.

I feel a shiver run through my body like it's the first time.

I take a few steps and stop in front of you. He watches me and frowns. I analyze his expression and fear overtakes me, but soon he smiles and then relaxes.

- Sit down, love me.

I sit up, still sheepish, afraid of what he's going to say.

- Why are you inhibited, amore mio?

- Aren't you disappointed to discover the face behind the mask?

- Me? Never! It's even more beautiful without the mask.

- Isn't the charm over?

He stands up, walks over, and lifts my chin so he can look into his eyes.

- On the contrary, it has only increased. Now tell me what your name is.

"Suzi," I reply looking into her eyes that seem to smile.

- Pleasure, Suzi. It's a beautiful ragazza. I'm a lucky man to have such beauty by my side.

I smile relieved.

He kisses my lips and I reciprocate with all the love I have inside me.

- Now that we've left the character out. I wonder if this beautiful lady would like to be mine alone. I know I'm older, but know that you managed to win that calloused heart in the days we stayed on that island.

I smile at her words, for that was me, even if masked.

Diana was right, he fell in love with me and not with the character that served only to bring us closer.

I will be forever grateful to Diana for giving me this chance to show who I was and to try to be happy with the man I love.

- That's what I want the most, amore mio. - I run my hand over your face.

He smiles and goes back to his seat.

"I would spend as much time as it took with you in a mask just to have a moment by your side, but I confess that I really wanted to see your face. The face of the woman who charmed me deeply.

I take his hand and stroke it.

"Don't you mind knowing I'm a mere dancer?"

"No, I care that I'm with you and I make you happy.

I smile at the man who charmed me as soon as I laid eyes on him.

"But I'd like to ask you something," he says seriously.

- What? - I ask worriedly.

"I wish you would stop dancing, I am bothered by the looks of desire on you.

"I can't do that, I depend on it," I say the first thing that comes to my mind.

I don't know the future of Diana the Huntress since she is with my beloved's son and I need to talk to her about it.

"I can give you the world if you want, Suzi.

- Sorry, Marco, but I don't want to depend on a man. - I've never depended on a man and it won't be now that I will do that.

- I get you. Let's do it this way, think fondly of what I said, because I want you to be my wife soon.

Is he asking me to marry him?

"I don't get it," I say in shock.

"I'm not old enough to roll up anymore, Suzi, so I want to marry you as soon as possible. I love her and want her by my side for the rest of my days.

I get up from the chair and surprise him by sitting on his lap and kissing him.

It even feels like I'm dreaming.

- Is that a yes? - he asks smiling.

- Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!