Umberto sensed Albina’s hesitation, but said nothing and just looked into her eyes with a soft smile.
The man, who hardly ever smiled, was really attractive when he did. He had deep, indolent eyes, full of affection and tenderness, which fascinated Albina very much.
Allowing herself to be carried away by the man’s charm, Albina could not restrain herself and wrapped her arms around his waist, stood on tiptoe and kissed him.
Umberto also embraced her and lowered his head so that she could kiss him as she pleased.
After a good while, Albina reluctantly released him and blushed slightly as she caught a glimpse of his slightly swollen lips.
Albina was not an extroverted woman, but seeing Umberto so gentle, very different from her general stern appearance, she could not help but “stalk” him affectionately.
Albina took the clothes from the man’s hand, took off her pajamas and put them on.
She did not have this dress in her closet and it must have been Umberto who had prepared it especially for her. It had to be said that he had a very good eye for clothes.
It was a light-colored dress, with multicolored flowers printed on top, which suited Albina, who had fair and delicate skin, perfectly.
-How does it look? Does it look good on me?
Albina, who had never tried such a sweet style, looked at herself in the mirror, and smiled happily as she turned in front of Umberto.
Seeing her act, Umberto became nervous and said worriedly:
-Have you forgotten that you are still pregnant? Honey, you have to be a little more careful.
Albina, smiling, slid her fingers over her chest and pretended to be nice.
-I know, you still haven’t told me if this dress fits me!
Only then Umberto looked her up and down, very attentively.
Without knowing the reason, Albina felt a hint of lust in his eyes, which made her blush even more.
-Forget it if you don’t want to talk about it?
Albina felt a little embarrassed by his smoldering gaze, as if she herself was naked in front of him.
Seeing her turn around to leave, Umberto wrapped his arms around her waist, pulled her back into his arms and whispered in his husky voice:
-It suits you very well. My Albina is the most beautiful woman in the world.
Albina’s ears burned at the man’s words.
At this moment, the maid told them to go downstairs to eat and Umberto released her.
Then he took her hand, smiled at Albina’s flushed face and said:
-First go downstairs to eat. Afterwards, put your make-up back on and let’s go out together.
Albina was a little disconcerted at his words. Since she was pregnant, Umberto had not allowed her to wear makeup because of the concern that the cosmetic ingredients might harm the baby.
“Why am I suddenly allowed to wear makeup today?”
-Umberto, where are we going today? -Albina asked timidly.
He gently pinched her cheek and said mysteriously:
-You’ll know when we get there.
The more he hid it from her, the more curious Albina became, who was distracted as she ate her breakfast, glancing curiously at Umberto from time to time.
However, he was just sitting upright, and elegantly eating his breakfast, ignoring her stares.
Olivia glanced at Umberto and Albina, finally settling her gaze on their clothes, and couldn’t help but ask:
-Umberto, why are you dressed like that?
It was unbelievable to Olivia. Like his mother, she had never seen him wear such light clothing since he was a child.
“There’s something odd about Umberto today!”
Albina nodded at Olivia’s words.
“Yes, yes, yes, yes, today his style of dress is really strange. Even his own mother notices.”
Umberto enigmatically drew an enigmatic smile, but did not respond, which disappointed the two women a little.
Daniel, the father, wiped his mouth after finishing his own breakfast and said in a light voice:
-Umberto, you and Albina are wearing a couple’s outfit today.
Umberto, who was eating his breakfast serenely, choked, and coughed dryly a few times, his cheeks slightly red.
-Is he all right? -Albina hastily patted his back.
Umberto nodded his head and replied:
-I’m fine.
Then he looked at his father and saw that the latter gave him a meaningful look, as if he had an inkling of what he planned to do today.
After breakfast, Albina dutifully put on her make-up, as Umberto had told her, and looked at herself in the mirror and couldn’t help but smile at how beautiful she looked.
When everything was done, Umberto drove off with Albina.
Olivia looked out into the hot sun and muttered to herself:
-What are they going out in such hot weather for? For a date? The sun burns so much and it’s not good weather for a date. Wouldn’t it be better if they stayed indoors? Umberto really doesn’t know how to take care of his wife….
Daniel walked past Olivia, smiled and said mysteriously:
-Umberto is more considerate than you think. Since they’re going out, it’s clearly for something very important.
Olivia thought about it for a moment and guessed:
-You mean…?
-Yes, it’s like what you think. I think you’ll get the good news when they get back,” Daniel said with some glee.
Olivia became very happy and said:
-Well that’s great!
***
Albina looked confusedly out the car window and wondered where they were going.
Soon enough, the car stopped and Umberto pulled Albina out. The two of them stopped in front of a large building.
Albina looked at the large letters on it and murmured in amazement:
-Registro Civil?
-Yes, Civil Registry,” Umberto turned his head to look at her and said in a sincere voice. Albina, let’s get married again, okay?
Albina recovered from her astonishment and answered him with a look of helplessness:
-We’ve been living together for a long time, we’ve had an engagement party, and we’ve had a baby. What else can I do but accept?
After saying that, she flashed a happy smile.
Although Umberto knew she was going to say yes, the moment he heard her, he couldn’t help but hug her excitedly, his eyes slightly moist.
Today was the day he had been waiting for a long time. At last, he could have Albina again.
In the man’s embrace, listening to his heartbeat, Albina could not contain her excitement.
Today, once again, she would marry Umberto. But unlike the first time, when she had been anxious, this time she was full of determination.
Many people were coming and going at the entrance of the Registry Office and everyone was looking at the two embracing each other. Albina, a little embarrassed, let go of the man and said:
-Come on, let’s go in.
Umberto let go of her and Albina noticed that his eyes were a little red and asked hesitantly:
-Umberto, you’re not crying, are you?
“Umberto is so excited about remarrying me that he’s crying?”
For an instant, Albina felt very happy and moved.
Hearing her question, Umberto wiped his eyes quickly and denied.
-No, you have seen wrong.
Then, he took Albina’s wrist with his big hand and headed for the registry office.
Albina followed behind him, and smiled slyly as she saw his ears blushing.
As they stood in line to complete the paperwork, Albina remembered something and suddenly said:
-Our documents…
Before she could finish, Umberto took out a sealed folder.
-I have already prepared all the documents in advance.
In the folder were all the necessary papers for the marriage, including divorce certificates, identity card and among other things.
Albina raised her eyebrows and asked:
-When did you prepare this? I didn’t know anything.
Umberto felt a little embarrassed, not daring to tell Albina that he had been stealthily preparing for this day ever since she entered his house.
The fact that Miguel had taken her away was a warning to Umberto. As long as Albina did not become his lawfully wedded wife, he could not rest easy.
At this point, it was their turn for the formalities and very soon all the processes were quickly completed for the marriage.
The two stood in the foyer with their new marriage certificates, with excited expressions.
Off to the side, a woman stared at Umberto and Albina for a long time and finally spoke:
-Are you the couple that more than a year ago…?
The woman pointed at Umberto and Albina, looking surprised.
Umberto looked towards her, eyes narrowed, and Albina tilted her head, looking at the woman with eyes full of confusion.
“Who is this person?”
Albina had no impression of her, but this woman’s voice rang a bell.