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Chapter Twelve Getting Home
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2024-10-29 19:42:56I open my eyes and can't move. Axon has his bare chest on my back and his arms wrapped around me. I could get used to this. After last night's confessions, the air is clear, and it feels like we can have a new start. I stare at his face and lightly trace his features. He looks so peaceful when he's sleeping. Sure we may be taking things too fast, but why wait when it's right? It's just right. I've never had anyone to want me for me. I know that sounds weird, but it's true. Jackson and I's relationship didn't just start at love at first sight. Our relationship was initially a publicity stunt, and sort of just developed to more. So it's honestly nice to have someone want me for me.
He stirs, and I remove my fingers from his face. I don't want to be caught in the act when he wakes up. He blinks multiple times and yawns.
"Morning, beautiful."
I feel my cheeks burning from his complement. You would think being a model, I would be used to it, but I'm
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The woman with graying hair and blue eyes looks just like an older version of Tatianna. Ah, so this must be her Mamma. We walk up to the house, and she stops us at the door. A look of worry is plastered on her face."Tatianna chi è il tuo amico?" The woman with the graying hair stares at me like I am an outsider. If only they knew I could speak and understand Italian. I feel myself grinning although this situation is nerve raking I have the upper hand."Mamma per favore non essere scortese!" Tatianna says with pleading eyes. I didn't think she was rude. Then again, Papa is ten times worse, but that's a story for another day."Tatianna perché lo hai portato?" Her Mamma asks while sizing me up and down with her eyes. Her tone is coming off as icy. Im starting to feel unwanted here.Translate- Tatianna, who's your friend- Mamma, please don't be rude!-why did you bring him?"Mamma per favore è il mio f
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Voglio chiedere che le tue figlie siano in matrimonio." I say, trying not to show the nervousness I am feeling.The older man looks at me for a minute before finally speaking. “Cosa hai da offrire mia figlia?"I think his question over for a minute. What have I to offer Tarianna? What can I give her that she does not already have?Translate- I want to ask for your daughter's hand in marriage.Translate-What have you to offer my daughter?"Posso offrire la sua ricchezza, non avrebbe mai voluto per niente." I say what I hope her father wants to hear.Her father frowns. “Ha già ricchezza e vuole per niente.”I can feel something squeeze at my chest. What am I doing? What could I possibly offer her?"Ci sono due cose che puoi dare a mia figlia che i soldi non possono comprare solo allora ti darò le mie figlie in matrimonio.’He says to me, his expression is one that looks serieous and intimidating.
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I stare at the two in shock. How could this be? The woman resembles Axon, but Axon’s mama is dead. I watch as her crinkled eyes look adoringly at him. I know I shouldn't meddle, but shouldn’t Bianca be here? I still have no idea what happened between Axon and his sister, but it’s high time for a family reunion. Discreetly I slip my phone from my pocket and snap a picture of the two hugging and send it. Bianca won't answer my calls, but just maybe this will get her attention. A few minutes later she replies. ‘Is that my Mom?’I type back a simple ‘yes’ and instantly she replies ‘I’m on my way.’I put the phone back into my pocket so I don’t draw attention to myself. My papa stares at the woman like he has seen a ghost. Eventually, Axon and his mother break apart. “Mama I thought you were dead!” Axon exclaims as tears of joy fall down his face. “I’m so
