Mona Lisa POV
"Laura have this printed for me when you are done make photocopies and give it to all the managing directors they should all read it carefully it's for our next conference meeting"
"I'll do just that right now" Laura said as she left the office. It's been two weeks already and today is Luke's wedding to Irene I feel so stupid to think Luke and I could have those kind of romance they show on TV this days and all those happily ever after.
Luke hasn't called since our break up maybe it was for the best I thought at least I could have congratulated Irene on her joyous day, I can hardly say I was doing a great job in trying to forget as it is he is still plastered in my heart and the look he had when I blurted out all those hurtful words to him.
As I was deep in thought about Luke, for the first time in two weeks Gabby called I picked it but didn't say a word Gabby did the talking she muttered something like check "Life today magazine update, it about Irene's wedding"
"Am not interested, believe me after what I've been through am not ready to add to my sorrows of seeing Irene and Luke together"
"Okay then.....keep being alone for the rest of your life, am also gonna come back very soon, Lisa please do me favor and just check it okay"
I bit my lips and said "I will", "you are not gonna check it are you?, You know why am worried it is because I saw you do a lot for him and it wasn't his fault he was unable to attend maybe if you'd just made him explain in details why he was unable to come maybe we won't be having this conversation"
"It isn't really about the dinner but the wedding"
"If you've gotten an invitation I think you are obligated to go see for yourself...I won't break the news to you.....our manager just walked in talk later alright"
What Gabby said didn't make any sense to me but I won't deny that I was curious to know what he meant, but that didn't stop me from being stubborn.
I went back home after a long day, I still couldn't imagine Luke got married to Irene today right now they will be getting ready for the reception tomorrow, as I walked the dining room to the stairs leading to my room I couldn't help but notice a gold card on the table so I decided to check it out, it was an invitation card for Irene and Aaron Santiago wedding I didn't get it one bit I was sure that Luke's name wasn't Aaron.
"That arrived today.....I left it there so you can see it" I jerked out of fear "Don't scare me like that again" I said to Mrs Williams after I had recovered from the shock.
"Mona sit let's talk for awhile...." Mrs Williams said as she pulled out a chair at the dining, "You are scaring, tell me did something happen" I took my sit and sat down, right now I had a lot to worry for, I still thought of that invitation card.
"Your friend Gabby called and he told me everything...... about you and Richard son" I can't believe Gabby couldn't keep my little ecret for once. "Mama, I really didn't plan for...."
"C'mon Lisa, you are a grown woman and since the day my boss died may his soul rest in peace...... i've never seen this side of you who takes decision to benefit others....I know how cold you were to people but now look we are having a conversation something we haven't done since Mr Moore's death, you have change and that is because you have found someone you truly love."
"Too bad he is getting married....he didn't even tell me his second name was Aaron"
"Have you lost it...or arent you aware of Santiago's first son.
"Aaron, although he is Luke's stepbrother and was born out of wedlock... don't tell me you don't read magazines." I shrugged and answered "No...why are you telling me all this?, they've gone far with the wedding and besides after what I said to Luke I don't think he will ever forgive me... that's he hasn't called"
"Then call him.....or better still go over there and show him how much you love him and maybe you two could get laid....." The last part I closed my mouth "You are so bad, but you are right for one thing I need to go prove to him the amount of my love"
"You should, one more thing don't go in that" I looked at what I wore "What's wrong with it?", "Everything" she said as she scrunched up her nose "You should wear and carry most of the new clothes Gabriel bought they look better than this....he should see the new you" she stood up and left.
"Mama, thank you" I shouted which she turned and replied "Well someone has to tell a blind man when he is missing his way....right" and with that she turned and left.
I booked a flight going to Italy, I was going straight to the reception which was going to hold tomorrow evening, before I boarded the plane I asked Gabby to come along with me but he will come all the way from Singapore when he is done with his work.
If I wanted to surprise Luke I have to do it with the help of gabby, he is good in a lot of things too bad he is gay and am worried cause it ain't easy to find a gay partner that can be trusted in this day and age.
After ten hours on the air we finally landed, I am familiar with Italy cause of the time I stayed for a meeting with some investors.
It was 6am in the morning thankfully I had booked for a room in Haven stairs hotel. I slept for three hours before waking up, I took my bath and ordered room service because I was starving, haven't eaten anything since yesterday and I hated food served on the plane.
Night drew quickly and Gabby was yet to arrive I was aware he already made it to Italy but he is stuck in traffic, the reception was going to start any time soon and I wasn't close to being ready. I was really desperate to see Luke in a evening suit.
Finally Gabby made it, he started off with my hair and then we argued on the clothes "So tell me what do you think of this one...." He would ask then I'll say "it's showing a lot of skin".
"Showing off skin brings out the elegance in you.....just like me every guy that passes will surely say hi to me because I show off my cleavage"
We finally agreed on the Nightingale of Kuala Lumpur one of the most expensive dress in the world it's arrived earlier than expected, when I was done with my make up Gabby helped me into my gown I couldn't believe I was spending thirty million dollars on a gown. The venue was at Palazzo Cavalli in Venice one of the most beautiful place in italy.
"Oh God.....you look beautiful, all thanks to me though" Gabby said as he takes a good look at me, "How much should I pay you for all this...I mean thanks to you I look amazing" I said with a smile.
"You already payed for my flight down here....and besides what are friends for"
"Then you don't mind escorting me..."
"To pallazo cavalli, no I don't fit there and besides I don't have an invitation"
"Who said you needed an invitation when you have me....go get ready I'll wait for you" I said as I sat down on the couch.
We finally got ready thankfully the chauffeur was already on standby, I made sure along with me invitation card.
That's why Venice is a place for romance cause it is really beautiful, we got there it seems like it started a long time ago, I wasn't bothered cause that not the main reason am here.
I showed my invitation card to the guard at the gate he allowed us in. When we entered all eyes was on us or me cause I couldn't find Gabby any where, I searched the room for Luke but he was not in there that when I felt someone tap me on my shoulder "Remember me, the guy you danced with at the fundraiser ball......by the way am Aaron Valiente the groom"
"It's so nice to meet you....but I don't think met before" I saw d trying to be modest.
"Then you don't mind having this second dance with me...."
"I believe she's with someone else Aaron....stop all this and go to your bride"
I felt the person wrap his hand around my waist pulling me closer against his chest.
"Am sorry bro.... didn't know she was with you"
"Just go to your wife, she must be waiting"
I pulled out from his chest after taking in much of this man manly scent. "I knew you were go to come Lisa...." I lifted my head to see who I was, lo and behold there he was looking like my knight I shining armor expect that he was wearing a suit.
"Lisa am sorry I didn't tell you about my brother and Irene relationship and about the wedding, the dinner too am sorry I couldn't attend I wanted to call and tell that I'll be late or won't come but I forgot my cell phone in my car will you forgive me" finding no words to respond I pulled him into a kiss driven by his apology right in front, the flashes of camera light was reflecting on us I had no worries rather I drew back and whispered "I love you" which he pulled me back into his arms and kissed me like there wasn't tomorrow, it felt like we were stealing the spot light from Irene and Aaron but who cares, this is him here telling me that he feels the same way too.
"Am really sorry I couldn't make it for the dinner, don't you feel hot in that gown" I blushed when he said that but I didn't answer because his father came to where we were.
"Mhm....Miss Moore we need to talk.... privately". "I'll be out just give me a sec..."
"Wait lisa....dad... don't do this, if you want to talk to her say it while am here"
"Mona Lisa.....I didn't know you've gotten over my brother that fast" Irene father joined in.
"I don't own any explanation to any of you especially when it's about my love life, please am begging let me and Luke be....." I said with no hint of what might happen next.
"Who is stopping you two?, All I wanted to say was am glad you made the right choice not to stay in Moore's memories....you finally came into the light and am happy about that" Irene father said.
"I wanted to know if she truly loves my son and i've seen it that you do....so when you are ready you can tell us when you are getting married" Mr Santiago tapped his son and left.
"So when should we marry...as it is I can't wait to touch you" Luke said smirking I blushed pink.
"When do you think is right for our marriage?, I mean we still have a lot to learn about each other and we haven't finalized our partnership with Mr Mario" Luke frowned at the mention of Mario I didn't understand why he was jealous of him, it is obvious that I really love him.
"Lisa...." Gabby said as he walked towards our table. "If it isn't the guy who stole my friend's heart.....Lisa won't you introduce me to your man". "Luke dear meet my friend Gabby"
"Friend...after everything am still your friend we'll talk about that later" Luke laughed, "it so nice to meet Lisa's friend who is handsomely beautiful by the way" they shook hands, "Look, if Lisa by any chance dump you make sure to ask for my number okay" he blawed a kiss towards Luke which Luke caught I got a little jealous and decided to try what Gabby did but this time Luke didn't catch it one bit, "look at that hottie over there gonna go make him love me with my charm, don't wanna still my friend's man" Gabby said before leaving.
" Your friend is one of a kind, I like her or him" Luke said still looking at Gabby walking away before he tore his to mine when I said "Why don't you date her"
"That's because I already found someone else but if she refused I might just switch to male companions" I eyed him with the corner of my eyes and said "You will do no such thing"
"Really...", "Mona Lisa I heard you two are an item now, am jealous right now" Irene said as she drags a chair and sat down "so when is the wedding?"
"Next year" Luke answered in response, I raised an eyebrow up without saying a word. "What do you think dear?" Luke said directing the question to me, which Irene answered " I think you two should marry next year, then I would have given he/she might be the ring bearer or little bride wouldn't that be cute", "Irene are you pregnant?" I asked out of curiosity, which she gave an answer to "yes.....three weeks" she said with a smile.
"Please excuse my wife for a sec or two... darling do you hear that, it's our song" Irene in amazement and followed.
"We should also have a child before getting married" he said in a lazy drawl, I understood what he meant but I wasn't going to give in so easily. "Too bad am tired" I said waiting for a come back which he gave in the same lazy drawl giving me that bedroom eyes "leave the hard work to me all you just have to do is moan while I please you, i've always wanted..."
"Luke not here okay, let me see my friend first okay then we can leave" he gave me a breathe taking smile before I left.
That night we went to his apartment it was beautiful more than anything I've ever seen, the breeze was really refreshing, among every other night tonight was my best night cause we made love.