Thereafter what happened in my first vacation, apparently bad evocation to recall. Hence, I already organized to move out in another place for continuing my vacay.
Eventually almost 14 hours of flight from Philippines, at last my journey ended up here at Punta Prosciutto Beach, Puglia in Italy.
One of the popular beach in the Italy, where many tourist visit the place because of amazing natural beauty like Boracay Island in the Philippines where I went last time.
I really loved beaches, because of the smooth sand, warmth of the sun mostly the sparkling water. Besides, I can spend my time a lot for diminish the trouble I'm carrying on my shoulders.
At the same time, I've already inquired to a resort thereof I have my shelter to stay here. Since, I've been ate my dinner, all I want is to take some rest. For tomorrow, I'll be alright to make some fun roaming around and swimming on the beach.
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Next thing in the morning, I decided to go outside to read a book at the poolside. When I'm on my way, unforeseen I bumped someone without noticed he speak, "Hey, I'm sorry"
"No, no, no, I'm so sorry...I'm busy on my own thoughts though I didn't see you" I apologized on him while picking my book.
"W-wait..Riri is that you?" the man asking me with a husky voice. The one and only who called me out in such name.
Do I really believed on myself who was I bumped awhile ago? Could it brings me happiness or another problem?!
He removing tardily his sunglass while I lift up my head sluggishly, our eyes met shiverred flodded on my body. Another unfamiliar feeling hunch on me. The man who keeps bragging and disturbing my silent peace inside my head.
VALERIO GRAND
"Hey, how are you? Long time no see. Ever since you left me at the party I haven't any news from you" he said outand smiled at me
If I'm not mistaken, his smile is so un usual compared to his natural looks. I don't know why but I feel something connecting with us.
I smiled back at him before to answer, "Maybe I'm good. Well, like I said last time we talked I need to move out. I'm spending my time before I'll go back home"
"Oh, yeah..could we skip that?! I think next time we can talk that matter but now I just wanna us to be talk like normal people" he suggested
"Not a big deal. By the way, what do you about that?" I interrogated him
"Ah..uh..you know! I mean, if you don't mind can we start over again such us we're both strangers then act like it is our first time to know each other, because if we gonna talked about the past how we met also how we see continously it's not a really good story for me. B-But I didn't mean to offend you or anything else. Sorry" he defended himself
I sniggered on him, trying to equate his behavior right now in front of me while when we were in NYC. I wondered his totally different person like a very gentleman with has a really nice attitude.
Wow! Is this Valerio who I've been known from few months ago?!
"Looks like a Valerio Grand is defending himself in just an ordinary woman like me uh. What's happening in you are sick?" I'm joking around because the truth is I feel nervous.
"If that's what you think, it's doesn't bother at all. Simply to say, I want to start to know you like it just the first time we meet." he said while smirking.
Now, I think my knees will gonna melt like jelly because of that smirked. Take note self, don't try to be obvious.
"I'm ok with that Val. So, what are you doing here" I stated.
"Before I'll answer your question can we sit on the table there for us to keep talking while relaxing together with a nice coffee" he implied
"Sure. Let's Go" I answered him and walking through out the table
When we get there, I didn't notice he go through another direction but I don't mind. After a few minutes ago, he's back while holding a tray with two coffee and sandwich.
"Sorry, I didn't tell you I ordered breakfast for us" he said while smiling
"Thank you, but you don't need to do this. I can manage" I said
"Oh no. I've treat you as well as I insist this. Please just accept, that's all I've been appreciated so much" he announced
"Ok, thank you again. Next time, my treat" I speak out before sipping my drink.
"Great, as you said ah NEXT TIME. I'll expect to be happen. Now, for your question awhile ago, I'm here to have a short vacation at the same time myi i parents are here in Italy." he told me
"Oh I see, but what's your parents doing here? And your alone now?" I asked him again
"We have properties here. My father is a half American and half Italian but my mother is a pure Italian. Therefore, they were here while me I'm just roaming around to know myself having a little brea from work" he stated
"You mean, you're not a fully American. But, why are you staying there if you are more Italian blood?"
"He decided I've manage the company in NYC while him and mom will manage the business here in Italy. Another questione please" he stated while laughing
"Don't be silly, I'm really confused why on earth we met here. I mean it's too far from NYC" I said giggled.
"I think fate meant us to meet again. However, we need to know more each other" he stated seriously.
I don't know how to response on what he said. Something deep inside me feel different how the way he talked.
"Right..." the only word I said out then I paused shortly before to continue, "Lastly, why do you called me RIRI instead of Reece or Riley even my last name?"
He chuckled hard before able to answer, "I'm sorry, I'm just really glad you asking me now. You know, how long I've been waiting for you to ask me about that matter...I'm just calling you out 'RI-RI' because of your name"
"Huh? What about my name?" I asked him with my brow raised.
"Don't you get it.. Your name is REE-ce RI-ley thus for short REE-RI/RI-RI!" he laughed again
"Yeah, I didn't catch up easily. My brain has a little cockiness on what happened on me few days ago" I said
"What happened to you???" he asked me with strong tone
"Never mind. When I'm ready, I'll share it with you. But wait, I've noticed you didn't have any companion" I told him
"As I said lately if you forgot, I'm all alone and why on earth you think I'm with someone else"
"Well, according to news where ever you go they'll find out you're having different woman with arms as well as in your bed" I'm kidding around but a little bit curious about him
"Oh no, dontyo say you're believing in that kind of fake news. Gosh Riri I thought you are really smart but why are you believing on it" he said while brushing up his hair
"Yes, if I didn't saw any kind of picture in internet I'll never gonna believed in the news." I said
"Ok, fine. I've admitted few years ago I am a manwhore, arrogant, etc. I want ever single woman would dying for my attention but after I realized I'm not happy in that way I stopped it immediately. Now, I'm not good like a common man because still I'm arrogant, jerk, bastard or whatever you want to call me but one thing I'm so sure...being manwhore was out of my lifestyle." he stated after pinching the bridge of his nose
"For the heaven sake. Don't be so over defended yourself, it's just only me nothing important to your life. You must stop for being ridiculuos." I said while patting his arm like how to comport a friend.
"Nah uh! Don't ever say that. Anyways, I think you need to do on your real purpose here and I have a little matter also to do." he smiling while take out himself from the sit.
"Alright then. Thank you so much. I'm really glad to know you more at the same time to meet you again." I said while smile geniunely.
"Like I said awhile ago. Hmp Riri, if you don't mind can I have your phone number? I mean, look if you need something I can help you another thing it is important you know someone here." He stated while scratching the back of his head.
"Good idea. At least I'm not alone with this kinda place far away from home" I stated while giving him my credit card.
"Nice. So, see you around...Before I forgot, I'm looking for the next time you talked about earlier" he said moving away from me
"I know that. I've my words. Seeya. Bye" I told him before waving my hand and he smiled at me then waved his hand to say "bye"
After he gone by, I left sitting alone then my mind floating on how our conversation goes through. Even in my dreams, I can't imagine there's a time come around, we have a chance to know each other in a better way looks like more further.
To be honest, I'm looking forward on it...