THIRTY SIX

It was five in the evening, I had quickly showered, I walked into the walk-in closet to do my make up while Giovanni and Alexander both got ready. I did natural makeup, I didn't put any foundation, but put a little bronzer on my eyelid and cheekbone to give me the same color.

I picked up the dress I was wearing, putting it on. It looked absolutely beautiful, it was a black dress that gummed to my body aligning every single curve in my body. I took a minute to look at myself, I felt beautiful and powerful.

I decided to use a little eyeliner and mascara with my pink lip gloss. Since my hair was already short and reaching my shoulders, I chose to leave it down instead of putting it up in a ponytail.

I took out my phone to take a quick picture of myself sending it to Vicky.

I scroll past the pictures, moving to the ones with Giovanni, Alexander and I. A smile graced my face at how beautiful we looked, we had made so many memories in just a year. I stopped at the picture of Giovanni and I was lazing in bed, with Giovanni chest bare. I could remember every event that took place like it was yesterday.

I put on the necklace Giovanni gave me on my birthday, Looking at the mirror to assess my appearance, and my eyes shifted to my bare ears. I can't believe I forgot to put on earrings.

I took out a silver earring clipping the first to my right ear, I was about to do the same to the other ear when the door opened and Giovanni walked in. I wore my earring, picking my purse before spinning to face him.

"Amore, you look breathtaking. " He says with a charming smile.

``Well, thank you kind sir." I teased, admiring his black Armani suit.

His dark hair was styled backwards making his jawline more sharper than ever. His stubble gives him a rugged but handsome look.

" You still look beautiful." He smiled. " You always look beautiful no matter what you wear." His compliments cause me to blush. He placed a small peck on my cheeks, his arm resting behind my back.

He wrapped his hand on my waist and we both made our way downstairs, Alexander was already waiting for us, looking dashing in his suit. His hair was styled back the same way Giovanni was. A smirk beamed in his face when he saw his dad and I walking down the stairs.

" Hi Mom, you look really really really beautiful. " he complimented with a smile.

" Thanks honey and you look handsome." I smiled back at him, leaning down to peck his head

" shall we." Giovanni asked.

" we shall. " I wrapped my hand around his , taking a hold of Alexander's hand and we walked out the front door to the car.

We got out of the house to the front where the chauffeur was waiting for us in the limousine. Giovanni opened the back door for Alexander and I to get in before getting into the car. There was already a driver at the front waiting for instructions.

"Where to sir " the driver asked.

" The Reeves Villa" Giovanni replied, and the driver drove out of the compound. It took close to an hour before we got to Ariella house, Alexander couldn't stop bouncing in his seat. He was really excited to see his grandmother, they hadn't seen each for months now and Alexander just couldn't wait to get there .

When we drove into the mansion, we got down . I held onto Alexander's hand, while Giovanni wrapped his arm around my waist. We walked to the front door and Giovanni pressed on the door bell, we waited till Selena opened the door.

" Giovanni, Roy and little Alexander. It's nice to see you all again." Selena greeted with a warm cautious smile on her face.

" Hi Selena, It's nice to meet you too." I replied.

" Nanny Selena, It's good to see you." Giovanni says, pulling Selena in for a hug.

" Hi Mrs. Selena." Alexander waved at her, grinning from ear to ear.

Selena made a way for us to get in, we heard voices coming from the dinning and we both found my parents, Vicky and Richard already there talking with Ariella.

" Sweetie, how are you?" My mom said, walking towards me. She pulled me in for a hug before moving to Giovanni and Alexander.

" I'm good, mom, hey dad." I pecked my dad's cheek.

" Hi pumpkin." He smiled at me. " Giovanni, good to see you son." He said, shaking his hand. He turned to ruffle Alexander hair making him laugh.

Ariella stood up from her seat, pulling me into a tight hug as she patted my back lovingly.

" How are you, dear? '' Ariella asked.

" I'm okay, Happy birthday." I answered, smiling sheepishly at her.

" Thank you dear, I can see that you are glowing so well. I almost thought you were pregnant. " she joked, looking at me.

" How is my favorite grandson?" Ariella asked, pinching his cheek softly.

Alexander giggles, squeals a little . " I'm your only grandson, grandma."

" Okay son." She says smiling. " How are you Giovanni?"

" I'm fine mom, happy birthday."

" Thank you, come let's eat."

She took both Alexander and my hand, dragging us to the table, I took a seat beside Giovanni, who was sitting at the head of the table with Alexander beside me. Ariella took a seat at the other side of Giovanni, next to Richard who was sitting beside Vicky. My mom and dad sat opposite each other, my mom sat beside Alexander and my dad beside Richard.

Richard and I greeted each other before he went on talking to Giovanni and my dad about business. My mom and Ariella kept on dotting on Alexander. I looked at Vicky, and saw her trying to subtly ask if I was okay and about the baby. I nodded my head to let her know everything was fine, trying hard to make sure no one noticed.

Dinner commenced, everyone talked amongst themselves. Giovanni, Richard and my dad spoke amongst each other, still talking about work. While the rest of us talked amongst each other, laughing at silly jokes, making sure to carry Alexander along.

Dinner went as fast as it came and we all moved to the lounge room. The maids walked in with a tray in their hand and everyone took a glass of wine, well, except for me. I was the only one with a glass of juice which caught the attention of the family, especially Giovanni. He raised an eyebrow at me.

They sure do not miss anything.

" Why aren't you drinking amore." He asked with his brows furrowed.

" It's nothing, just not in the mood for alcohol. You know I hardly drink." I explained hoping he would believe my words. Giovanni looked at me for sometime before nodding his head, making me release a breath I didn't know I was holding. Vicky gave me a thumbs up, taking a sip of her drink and I smiled.

The night continued, we sang a happy birthday song to Ariella , cut the cake and gave her our present. I had bought a bag for her because I didn't want to go empty handed even when Giovanni said I didn't have to .

Ariella was filled with joy, especially with the gift Giovanni had gotten for her. We spent the remainder of the night, flaking amongst each other, laughing and telling silly jokes.