Lorenzo was amazing, he ditched using the family jet and got us two tickets onto a flight in business class. Not that I would hate flying in the jet but it was nice to be normal with him. You know wait in line for the man to check our passports. Not have any special treatment.
Carry our own suitcases to check in. It’s these moments with him that I will cherish. Lorenzo dressed down for this trip with jeans and a hoodie making him look normal for once. We were even matching which I found funny.
He took our photo and posted it. People knew who we were but they managed to not be so crazy. Lorenzo took some pictures with people who were fans of him racing. Even someone wanted a photo with me being a fan of my blog. I was honoured.
” you’re not going to tell me where we are going are you?” I said to him when we finally got our seats. He stayed quiet as he removed is hoodie since it would be getting quite hot in here.
I huff in annoyance.
” you won’t stop asking questions if I did, so sit that fine ass down and enjoy the ride,” he said kissing me on the cheek. Charmer.
It’s true though it would only make me more interested.
We weren’t flying for long that the only clue I had. I decided to take a quick nap since Lorenzo was busy emailing his team.
Slight turbulence woke me up. I snapped my eyes open and saw that we were landing already. I went to turn my eyes to the window and was in awe as I looked over. We were in Italy, Rome to be specific.
“you brought us to Italy” I beamed up at him. I didn’t expect to be here but I’ve always wanted to go to Italy it’s just so beautiful and now I get it to see it for real.
He kissed my head before taking off his own seatbelt and grabbing our stuff and leading up out of the plane.
He had to practically drag me with him because I was admiring the views. Now we were in a car on our way to where we would be staying. Which he still isn’t telling me anything about.
” I need you to close your eyes for me, baby,” he said suddenly. I gave him a weird look until I saw the bandana he had in his hands. Not this.
With a reluctant nod, I let him tie the cloth around my head covering my eyes leaving me to just stare into the darkness. The car took a left before it drove down a road that was slightly bumpy.
“I hate this, just know that,” I tell him. He only chuckles holding my hand tightly.
Why was I suddenly so nervous?
I felt the car come to a stop before I felt Renzo move to get out of the car I’m guessing. This only made me even more nervous but I just remained calm.
I was being pulled out of the car carefully by Renzo before I stood on my own feet on the gravel. I could feel beneath my feet.
“can you put me out of my misery now,” I said starting to get annoyed because I had no idea where we were.
I sighed with relief when I felt him untie the knot he made at the back and blindfold was finally removed. When my eyes adjusted the evening sun I was staring at a beautiful villa. There were beautiful gardens that met with a fountain and behind that was the villa.
It looked old but still modern with the little parts of colour. Did he seriously rent us a villa in Italy? I instantly turned around and I jumped on him kissing him all over his face.
“This is amazing omg Lorenzo this is insane ” I was so excited I’ve never been in a villa let alone on in Italy.
I was still kissing him when I heard a car pulling up. It rolled over the stones and parked a few metres away.
Renzo rubbed my waist as I watched the car door open and a woman step out.
The women were old as she wore a beautiful long dress that swayed as she stood. A man came to her side and held her in position.
I turned to Lorenzo wanting an answer.
He just sealed his lips avoiding my eyes completely.
“il mio bellissimo bambino”
The women said walking up to me. I didn’t know what to do. I carefully stepped away from Lorenzo and was instantly engulfed in her arms.
I froze for a few minutes before I was instantly met with a smell that I knew all too well.
My mums favourite perfume she always wore it day and night because my dad loved it.
She met my eyes carefully stroked my cheek.
” I’m sorry do I know you,” I said with my kindest voice. I didn’t want to sound rude or anything.
She sighs quietly stepping back from me.
The man that was with her however instantly stepped forward.
“Sorry for the confusion here but my name is Lucas and this is my mother grace, ” he says looking at me.
I still stand here confused until it really settles in. The moment I realised I turned to Renzo and buried my head in his chest.
I began to just cry like proper sobbing at the information. Did Lorenzo really do this for me.
My thoughts were proven correct when I saw my auntie walk out behind from the house.
My arms flew around grace as tears spilled out my eyes.
” you’re here you’re actually hear” I mumble into her neck. She smelt just like my mother. I remember this smell.
“Yes, my baby I’m here,” she says her hands rubbing my back in the moat comforting way I could only sob. How could this actually be happening right now.
I heard Renzo walk up to the guy and introduce himself. I felt bad for not knowing who these two people were only to find out that they are my family. I felt Mary come up to us and she placed her hand on her mother’s shoulder.
“lets all go inside” Lorenzo suggests walking up to me. I sunk into his side as he grabbed me by my waist. I caught Mary looking at us with a hint of a smile on her face.
Lorenzo walked before me with my hand in his. I let the others all walk inside and just before he walked in I pulled at his arm roughly bringing him bac to me.
“what is it baby,” he says his eyes narrowed. I didn’t say a word, I just grabbed his neck pulling him into me. I didn’t have to say anything else as his lips parted inviting my lips with his.
I felt my legs being lifted before I wrapped them around his waist.
“thank you for this Lorenzo. I can’t express to you how much this means to me. For you to have done this for me, its helped to close up this whole in my heart that you started to fill. Family is always something I wanted. So, thank you ” I said as I lifted my head. I felt like I was pouring my heart out to him but its what he deserved.
Today, he really showed me something different. The real Renzo not the one I met last week at the club. The Renzo I met when he saved me from a failed relationship and in general a failed life.
“you deserve a family Tina. I want to see you happy for the rest of your life no excuses” he said stroking my cheek gently. I was overcome with love for this man.
Reluctantly I removed myself from his body and landed back on my two feet. We decided to go inside before someone comes out to get us. My odds would be on little Caleb. He’s got a stern glare let me tell you.