Chapter 188 Morning Guests
Alessias POV
Sunlight streaming across the bedroom floor wakes me up . Stretching I look around the room trying to remember where I am . Then the sounds of birds chirping on the balcony jolted my memory back into place . We are at La Visage, Sicily . Staying in Alex's hotel ,safe and sound.I get up slowly brushing my hair out of my face. The room smells faintly of Alex's cologne a hint of Oud sand and Cuban cigars. Alex seems to have left the room a while ago as his side of the bed is cold. That doesn't surprise me though that Man never stops ,I pick up a silk robe from behind the bathroom door and wrap it tightly around my frame. Then I step out of the bedroom. Their collective voices greets me the minute I step into the hallway.
I smile , a bit of normalcy will be good for us . Walking into the living room , Luca is relaxing on the sofa his feet on the edge like a King. Hugh is by the window once more his favourite spot , arms folded on his chest as he skims the city below. Moving towards the dining My father is seated the scripts are spread in front of him and he is studying them carefully ,with Alex standing beside him.
A smile tugs on my lips , my father is looking much better after a good night's rest . The hard set of his shoulders seem to be dropping now . My heart feels lighter than it has been in a long time.Just having us all together like this is enough , Dios If this is a dream I really do not want to wake up from it .
“Alessia you are up early” Alex voice interrupts my Inner reflections.
I laugh "Old Habits die hard " I admit
“Good morning Dad.” I whisper as my father looks up giving me a smile.
“Morning Alessia ,I hope you slept well?” He murmurs and I look down quickly as my cheeks start to turn pink.
Urgh this is so embarrassing I hear Alex snickering but I don't turn to him?
“Yes Dad.”I mumble and return to the living room to escape.
Hugh raises his head as I approach “Good Morning Princess.” he greets me and I nod "Morning Hugh"
He gives me a small grin and returns his attention to the window.
Odd man
As I return to the living room ,I find Lucy and Angelica seated drinking coffees and I join them on the second sofa.
“Morning sleeping beauty.”Lucy teases as I blush
Angelica pokes my side and I giggles as she leans into my ear whispering
“Did you get some with your father just a few steps away?” I gasp looking around at Luca , then Hugh and lastly Lucy to make sure no one heard what she said.
She bursts out laughing leaning back on the sofa I scowl at her my cheeks warming . I am flabbergasted I can't even say a word for a few minutes until Alex steps into the living room
“Today we will be resting.” he says
Luca faces him hand on his chest in mock horror
“Alex what ? No mission?No plans?”
Alex smiles faintly shaking his head “We will remain in doors for a few days.”
To be honest it sounds pretty amazing
Before I can add my two cents there is a knock on the door.
Luca gets up "I ordered breakfast"
My stomach rumbles in response good , I am actually quiet hungry. Luca returns with two large brown bags and we head into the dining room to join my Father.
My father looks up as we enter and carefully begins folding the scripts , while Lucy lays the table with the sandwiches
“We should start working today.”
Angelica nods excitement filling her eyes , as Lucy places a sandwich in front of my father and a cup of tea
"Later , after breakfast Sir "
We all chuckle as we settle down to eat in companionable silence .
After a few bites Alex murmurs "It's not like I want to keep you locked up…”
Luca guffaws “Are you sure because it feels like you are building a fortress here.” I can't help but giggle and I catch the ladies smiling sheepishly too but my father seems to keep a straight face
Alex in turn gives Luca the side eyed look .Luca really knows how to get under his skin.
He pauses looking around the table at all of us "I just think it's a good idea to stay indoors until we finish this last task”
My father nods putting down his half eaten sandwich and taking a sip of tea "I concur it's too important"
Hugh nods thoughtfully adding “I always say information is power”
Luca raises his hand in the air innocently “Hey I was just messing with you Alex I am down for whatever but will call the Vocari household later to let them know we are back”
Alex tilts his head smiling at him. Then he turns to Lucy “and you?”
Lucy's sharp eyes meet his as she places her coffee cup on the table giving him a mock salute “Aye, Aye captain I don't have a problem with that.”
I can't help but giggle..
“How about you ?” He asks Angelica his hands folded behind his back in a non threatening way.
This is one of the things I adore about him, he leads but he does not force. It's an amazing quality
Angelica gives him a thumbs up “ The sooner we get to the bottom of things the better” before he can ask me I speak up. My eyes meet dark as night eyes and I feel a thrill race down my spine.
Dios how I love this man.
"Then it's settled we start after breakfast" I say finally taking a bite of a Bagel, because I know within the pages of these scripts lie all the answers that we seek that is why La Casa hid it for so long. No more secrets, it is time for La Rosa to return to its rightful owners. This time no mistakes, no hidden agenda and definitely no thefts.