(Third person POV)
They both woke up quite eager to start their retreat officially.Massimo had everything quite planned out,he wanted no scratch that he needed to show Amelia what he couldn't tell her.He needed to show her that ever though it had just been a week she was growing on him,he felt things he had never experienced before.He didn't understand what he felt so he couldn't really word it and instead he decided to show them to Amelia.After this weekend maybe he'd prove to Amelia that his motives were legit and that he really wanted her ,he needed Amelia to be his woman.
Amelia on the other hand was battling demons she couldn't really share with Massimo,it was all too soon to let Massimo in especially if it meant having him know about her personal life,maybe one day she'd open up but untill then she needed to keep those demons hidden and give Massimo a chance ,that was in fact the real reason why she accepted to join Massimo this weekend.I mean despite the fact that she had her phobias and fears when it came to men she needed to let that go somehow and move on as hard as that sounded.She knew deep within her that if she really was going to let go of her past she needed to move on,that ought to be her fast step.
They were both currently getting ready for their official first day,Massimo was super excited to show Amelia around,he bought this because of the beautiful scenery, everything about it was so therapeutic,so whenever he needed to think or whenever things got a little bit overwhelming with the mafia Massimo came here to chill and relax,have some alone time.Not even his brother didn't know this place existed it was HIS and that's what made it special, showing it to Amelia only showed how much he really liked her,and even though Massimo wasn't aware Amelia low-key also needed this getaway,She also needed a break from her daily life.If only they both knew they were fighting silent demons somehow.
(Amelia's POV)
"I'll make breakfast today,only fair since you made me food last night,"I said as we walked downstairs both ready to start our day,
"Only if I get to help,"
"You didn't let me help last night but okay,"
"It's my place and I was tryna be a good host,can't blame me for that,"Massimo said defensively earning a chuckle from me.
After making breakfast we ate in comfortable silence before cleaning up and heading outside.
I hadn't really seen this place well last night,it's so beautiful and calm, everything about this place is relaxing,I was in awe at the majestic nature of this place,
"You haven't even seen the best part yet,"Massimo said obviously realising how fascinated I was,"come on follow me," he said reaching out for my hand.
Nothing could have prepared me for what I saw,it was a beautiful lake,with birds and a boat at the shore,this place was so beautiful.
"Massimo this view is beautiful,"I said
"Yeah it really is,"but I noticed he was talking about me when I turned and caught him staring.After a moment of eye contact we finally went back to admiring the beautiful view,
"I hope you don't have some sort of hydrophobia cause I wanna taken you out on a ride with that baby," he said pointing towards the motor boat,
"I'm not,"I simply said as we started walking towards the boat,
"You wanna know something,the last time I went on a boat ride was when both my parents and my elder brother were still alive,so this as much as it looks so easy is quite hard for me,"I said finally admitting how being here made me feel,
"If you're not ready we could always postone it to some other day,"he said and I loved the small yet sweet gesture,
"No that won't be necessary,I think I'll be okay,"I said finally as we boarded the boat.
"Careful,"Massimo said as he helped me get on,he then gave me light jackets and started the boat,
"Ready,"he asked and I simply nodded before the boat started moving,at this point I couldn't help but feel nostalgic but sad at the same time,I missed my parents so much,boat rides were one of the things we did together before their death,it was what we did the last time I was with them.
*Start of flashback*
"Mama hurry up,"I was so impatient and my mom was doing her make up as if she had all the time in the world,I don't understand why she was doing her make up anyway,she looked stunning without plus we were going on a boat ride for fucks sake,who puts on make up for a boat ride?
"Almost done sweety,"she said finish up.
My family and I had a tradition where we'd all go to my grandpa's lake house during the holidays for at least a week to have some alone family time,and I really enjoyed it because that's when I'd have my parents undivided attention.
"All done,"she said finally as we made our way to the lake near the house where my dad had already headed,
"Took you girls long enough,"he said as we walked towards the boat,
"You know how mama gets when she does her make up,"I teased earning a smack from my mom and a chuckle from dad,
"Come on guys let's go, and where on earth is your brother"my dad said and as if on cue my big brother came and we were ready to leave.
Remembering what happened on that boat snapped me back to reality only to realize I had been hyperventilating and having a full on panic attack.
"Sofia are you okay,you spaced out,Oh my God Sofia you're crying,"he said sounding quite concerned while hugging me and helping me regulate my breathing.
"I'm okay I just remembered something,"I said with an attempt to avoid that topic,which he caught on because he didn't ask any further questions.
"It's okay baby let it all out,"he said rubbing my back,
When I was okay, Massimo pulled me in for a kiss and there I felt it,the kiss wasn't lustful or needy,it was a kiss of reassurance,a kiss with so much intent,it's like he was trying to communicate something with that kiss and I knew exactly what he was saying cause in that moment I think I felt exactly how he felt.