CHAPTER 6

No one said anything after that, first because he had spent more than half an hour telling her about his life and second because there was little left to reach the place, so Luciana decided to admire the landscape. They both felt comfortable.

In the distance they could see what a huge and splendid mansion looked like, the atmosphere was incredible, the mansion was surrounded by pure nature and of course the vineyard, Luciana understood at that moment why her friend had fallen in love with that place.

The vineyard was located exactly on Long Island, New York, the property was like a business, owned by the Guiachetti family, which is in charge of the operation of the place and the production of the wine.

As soon as they got out of the car, everyone was fascinated.

—I love the place — Luciana said out loud — look at the big space to have the wedding, it's going to be fantastic. — Irina jumped with joy when listening to her friend.

"Luciana is right, this place is incredible," Santiago commented, at that moment an older man approached them with a smile.

"Benvenuto," the man said as soon as he was with them, "I'm Fred Guiachetti."

—I'm very pleased, I'm Irina, the bride and future wife and this is Saúl, boyfriend and future husband. "She is my best friend and godmother at the wedding, Luciana, and he is the best man and best friend of the groom, Santiago," said the girl, really excited, so much so that she could hardly understand what she was talking about. Saúl smiled like a fool in love at the emotion of his fiancée.

—My wife Lisa and I will show you the place, please follow me. — Everyone began to follow the man, Luciana admired the place fascinated, there was a beautiful fountain surrounded by a small lake, large stones and small bushes, everything looked luxurious and beautiful.

Mrs. Lisa and an employee were soon with them with a food cart, in it there were several glasses of wine, white, red and rosé, as well as a board of cold meats and cheeses, so that they could taste, everyone had a glass of the wine that seemed best to them, Mr. and Mrs. Guiachetti began to give them a tour of the vineyard. Saúl was holding Irina's hand, while Santiago was next to Luciana.

—As you will see, our wine invites the contemplation of time and space. When people visit our tasting room, they are visiting our home, so we hope you enjoy the fruits of our labor as much as we enjoy sharing it with you,” said Mr. Fred.

—This wine is really delicious. — said Luciana, Mrs. Lisa smiled at her with true affection.

—It's because it's one of our specialties, it's called Frozen Rosé. — Luciana smiled with fascination, Santiago couldn't stop looking at her, he had noticed a special shine in her eyes as soon as they arrived and saw the incredible place.

The place was incredible and spacious, it had a large parking lot and parking for many cars.

—I love it, I will definitely have our wedding here —Irina said determinedly. - Do you agree? —She asked her fiancé

—Whatever you want, honey, but if you want my opinion, this place is perfect. — Mr. and Mrs. Guiachetti were moved when they heard them, the truth is that they liked and were moved whenever they chose their vineyard for such a special event. Mrs. Lisa turned to Santiago and Luciana who at that moment was tasting her glass of wine.

—Do you also want to get married here? — Luciana immediately began to cough, the wine had gone the other way when she heard the woman utter words, Santiago had also been surprised, but he did not dislike the idea, especially since he had not planned to remarry. A frightened Irina ran up to her friend and started hitting her back.

—Don't worry, honey, nothing's wrong. — Luciana just nodded, to let him know that she was fine.

-I said something wrong? —the lady asked, scared.

"No, it's just that the lady and I are not a couple," Santiago said calmly.

"Exactly," Luciana could say. The woman raised her eyebrows in surprise.

—Oh I'm sorry, I thought they were lovers who wanted to get married, in fact they make a nice couple. — Luciana did not know how to identify what she felt at that moment.

—Well no, he was wrong, we are nothing and I never intend to get married — Luciana did not speak rudely but she was determined, making everyone uncomfortable, while she had begun to walk in the opposite direction but towards the vineyard.

"I'm sorry," the woman said sadly.

—No, don't worry, it wasn't her fault, my friend hasn't had a good time for five years — Santiago couldn't stop looking at Luciana, her comment bothered him and hurt him in equal parts.

"I'll go with her," Irina commented. But Santiago shook his head.

—I'll go, you can go do the contract and everything you need.

-You're sure? —Irina asked, worried and uncertain.

—Yes, go — while her friends were going to confirm and set aside their wedding day, he followed Luciana in silence, who was observing the place carefully. After a while, he stood looking at the beautiful landscape that the vineyard gave him. . Santiago stopped next to her without saying a single word, Luciana sighed when she noticed him next to her, it surprised her since she expected it to be Irina who was behind her.

—I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude. — Santiago looked at her without concealment.

—You have not been, you have only expressed what you feel, I only have one doubt. — Luciana turned to look at him.

-Which?

—Did the fact that he mentioned the word marriage or that he went with me bother you? — Her gaze was so intense that Luciana was speechless for a few moments.

—It was because of the word marriage Santiago. "I don't think I was born for an act like that," she looked away from her and continued observing the landscape.

"I don't know why you think that way," he lied, he didn't want to reveal that his father had told him his story, and he also wanted her to trust him, just as he had done. "But I think we were all born to get married and have a beautiful family." as long as we really want it, and the right person comes along. — Luciana smiled bitterly when she heard it.

—Sometimes in my life I really wanted it and with the right person, but then fate wanted something else and took my happiness from my hands. — Her voice came out hoarse because of the pain she felt and Santiago noticed it, he wanted to hug her very tightly, but he didn't do it, he just continued watching her how she was doing it.

—The right person cannot come into our lives just once, even, look at me, I got married and I can assure you that I have fallen in love, and despite what happened with Emma, I dream of finding the perfect woman for me and Of course it's someone who really loves Em, I don't expect the woman to become her mother, I just want her to love and respect her. — Luciana turned to look at him, he had suffered for love, maybe he was right, we all suffer for love in one way or another.

—Do you really still believe in having something special with someone? “She,” she asked, really interested. Santiago approached her dangerously and made her swallow thickly.

—Yes, I want to find that woman who really is for me, the one who makes me love like I've never loved anyone, that makes my heart beat so hard that I feel like it's going to come out of my chest —every time she spoke she got closer and more to her. —And I think I found it. — Her noses were practically touching.

—So? — When Santiago was planning to answer and act, Irina and Saúl arrived.

—Shall we interrupt? —they separated immediately.

— No — Luciana said and she approached her friend whom she hugged very tightly. — I'm sorry — she said sincerely.

—Do not worry honey. We can go now, everything is ready, now we have to agree with the wedding designer and start planning my wedding for two months. —Irina said very happily. Luciana was happy for her friend, they walked together and Luciana apologized to Mr. and Mrs. Guiachetti, who told her to be calm, that nothing had happened. When they were going to get each couple into the car, Saúl stopped Santiago and took them away from the girls who were They looked like parrots.

—What's happening? —Santiago asked.

—That's what I'm asking you,— Saúl answered. — Do you like Luciana? — he asked, narrowing his eyes. Santiago just shrugged his shoulders.

— Maybe, — he said sincerely — we'll talk when we're alone, walking now. — They returned to the road and each went to the car, to leave the beautiful vineyard.