Love Written in the Stars
hs that I was locked up in this golden prison. Three months in which
o back downstairs to eat, and then go put on a bathing suit to go lay on a deck chair in the sun and take a little nap. After that, I did some breaststroke for an hour or two. I then went upstairs to take another shower, put on a casual outfit and go eat my evening meal. Then I'd go to the movie theater and watch a movie or two befor
endly, funny and nice. And on top of that, he was a handsome guy, I must admit. Not as handsome as Julian, but handsome all the same. And at least I saw him from time to time. I hadn't seen Julian since breakfast the day after we arrived. I don't know if he was avo
terfere with their work. So I often cut the conversations short. Tony came to visit me twice a week. Most of the time, we would sit in the garden or on a deckchair by the pool. We talked about everything and nothing. He used to tell me about his life (except his work
one in the house knew my birthday. If I had been home, I would have gone out to dinner and a club to celebrate. But I was stuck in this place. And alone, definitely alone. The only person who thou
make me a chocolate cake. Of course I didn't tell her it was my birthday. I just told her I wanted i
blocked out the sun. I straightened up on my arms and pull
swe
e a kiss on the cheek. I sat up and made r
g?" I asked him as he
y to come and say hello to you. And I have some
is it? A plane ticket
ing, baby! Close your eyes and h
felt him put something in the palm of my hand. Then I felt him move closer to me. I held my breath. 'Is he going to kiss m
ately I remembered that I had never t
was a beautiful silver bracelet. On it hung three charms, a book, the infinity sign and a heart. I carefully admired my
t is too beautiful. But you shouldn't have done that!
. "And please, it's my pleasure to give you t
as just like that with all the girls. From what Valentina knew about him, he was a real womanizer, just like his boss, Julian. It seemed that they even shared w
yed longer, but I just came to give you your present. I'll be
nd. Work comes f
sed me on the
celebrate my birthday, and then the next moment I thought it would be pointless. He'd probably say no, and I didn't know anyone in the neighborhood anywa
and relax my muscles before grabbing my solid soap and soaping up. I rubbed my hair with my shampoo and rinsed it out. I looked at the bracelet Tony had just given me; it was really pretty. I examined the three charms more carefully. About the book, I understood the
fluffy towel and wrapped it around my waist. I stepped out of the bath
t! Do you w
ning to y
as wearing dark blue jeans with a white polo shirt that molded his chest. His brown hair was slightly disheveled, and he was sta
re you doing her
this is my home," he
e you doing here in my room at this time of da
saw him stare at my left hand
you get it?" he asked,
e it to m
sion?" he asked thro
r maybe not, in which case it won't change anything about my condition today, ' I specula
for...for my birthda
s eyebrows i
was
tually, i
t the wall. Julian kept moving forward and stopped only when he was inches away from me. My hand, which was holding my towel, found itself pressed against his chest. This simply mean
I was about to faint. I was soaked and I could tell you that the shower had no
y beautiful in tha
began to stare at my lips and seemed to have an inner debate. 'I would so love for him to kiss me!' I started to fan
ift. But to make it up to me
ell him I wanted to go o
staurant and then a club. I'd be happy
nk about my requ
at case, we'
just the
want to invite
ut Maria, Valentina
friend's name, he tensed up
e. Or can I invite a couple of friends too? Luc
t?" I said sm
e ready
of me talking about Tony. 'Jealous? Why would he be jealous?' I shook m
o wear a fairly simple dress. I put on my makeup; I know I said I would never get pretty for him, but I did it for myself. 'Yes, that's my girl!' I applied a natural makeup. I applied a black smok
opted for jeans and a black shirt that brought out his beautiful eyes. He looked at me with shining eyes; I couldn't tell if it was
beautiful,
as I blushed. 'You do
again. God, I'm never going to last