I woke up the next day. My eyes were all puffy. I barely got any sleep. Sandy was arriving at 2 pm. I looked at the clock. It was 10 am. I usually never woke up this late unless I had a 36 hr shift. I got dressed and went to go have breakfast.

I asked Lucca if he could take me to the airport to pick up Sandy. He agreed and said we should leave around 1 pm.

I went and locked myself in my room. I didn't want to risk running into anyone.

Time went by slowly, fortunately it was 1pm so Lucca and I went to the airport. He went to go park the car while I waited in arrivals.

I saw so many people coming out. Then I saw my best friend, she saw me at the exact same time and we ran to hug each other.

It's only been about 2 months but I missed her. We both started crying. Just then Lucca appeared.

"Sandy this is Lucca. He drives me around. Lucca this is Sandy, my best friend." I introduced them. They greeted each other and Lucca took Sandy's bags and we headed towards the car.

"So what's the plan for today?" Sandy asked.

"Well aren't you tired. Do you want to sleep in?" I asked.

"Heck no girl. I was only able to get a week off. We are going to party while I'm here" I laughed. That was Sandy for you. "Let me just grab a quick shower." She said.

We got to Alessandro's mansion. "We are here." I said.

"Oh my god. You've been living here?!" She exclaimed.

"Yup. Come on let me show you to your room."

"I get my own room?!" She exclaimed again.

"I know trust me. I still feel the same way." I showed her to her room. "I'll wait for you to shower and we'll talk while you get ready" I said. She nodded and hopped in the shower.

The maids did their thing and organized her clothes. I knew not to mess with them. They took their job seriously.

Sandy got out of the shower "so how's your husband." I asked.

"Nope girl nope. We are not talking about me today. Spill it" she knew me well. I told her everything. She was getting ready as she listened to me. She was obviously mad at what happened. "Girl where is he? I would like to say a few words to him. How dare he do that to my best friend!"

"No Sandy. Please don't say anything. I mean nothing really happened." I sighed.

"Nothing really happened? Really Aubrey. He was your first kiss." She said.

"A first kiss doesn't mean anything. He's been with a lot of women. A kiss means nothing. Besides he's my boss so it doesn't matter."

"I don't know, I want to rip his eyes out" she said.

"Please don't say anything to him. I don't want to make things awkward. Besides he's my boss" I said.

"Fine I won't say anything." She said then I heard her whisper "for now" I sighed and just gave her a look and she smiled at me.

She got ready pretty quick. She was wearing a dress and makeup and had an up do for her hair. "Ready to go?" I asked.

"I am but its your turn" no I shook my head. "Please. I have the perfect outfit." She insisted

It was a sun dress. "I won't fit in it." I said.

"Of course you will! It's a loose dress and I brought you some wedges!" She said jumping up and down.

She was so exited I gave in. She did my hair and make up in 20 min. I put the dress and shoes on and we were ready to go.

I looked at myself in the mirror. I definitely didn't feel like myself.

"Come on let's go get something to eat, you can show me around a bit and then we can party!" She exclaimed.

We headed out. Lucca was ready as always. We went to eat at this yummy restaurant Matteo took me to. Sandy loved it. Then I took her to walk around a bit. We didn't really have much time anyway. She wanted to hit a bar as soon as it got dark.

I didn't really know any bars. Sandy came prepared. She googled where to go.

We walked in. It was more of a club that a bar. Definitely not my thing. Sandy took me straight to the bar. She handed me a cocktail. I sighed and took it.

"Let's dance" she said and pulled me to the dance floor.

I was having fun, just the two of of us. After a while she pulled me to the bar again. I was so tired. These wedges my feet hurt.

"We're getting you a man today!" She said.

"No please Sandy don't." I said. I just wanted to hang out with her.

We went out to the dance floor again. A guy came up to us. "Hey ladies can i buy you a drink" he said with an Italian accent.

"No we are good, but hey would you like to dance with my friend" Sandy said. Oh Sandy no. I thought.

"You guys are Americans! I love Americans! Of course let's dance!" The guy said.

Sandy leaned into me "have fun" she winked at me and headed towards the bar. How could she do this to me?

"Sandy!" I said as she walked away.

The guy leaned into me. "Come on let's dance" he said.

"I'm not really a good dancer" I said.

"It's not a problem, neither am I. Let's dance together" he said.

Ugh I was going to kill Sandy. We danced for a few songs. I saw Sandy find a group of girls and she was dancing with them.

I was tired of dancing. "I'm going to get a drink." I told the guy. I thought he would leave but he followed me.

"Can I have a water" I told the bartender.

"No have a drink! It's on me" he said.

"A water is fine really." I said.

I sat down at the bar and drank some water. The guy sat next to me. I took a look at him. He wasn't bad looking. He was actually handsome.

"So can i have your name?" He asked.

"I'm Aubrey." I said.

"What a beautiful name! I'm Stephano!" He said smiling at me.

"Thanks" I smiled back.

"So how long are you in Italy for?" He asked.

"I'm working here but I'm not sure how long. What do you do here?" I asked him.

"I'm an artist." He said.

"Oh nice." I said.

"Tell me could I have your phone number. Maybe we could keep in touch" he said.

I thought about it. Should I give this guy my number? "Ok let me have your cell." I said. He handed me his phone. Just as I was about to type in my number I felt some take it from me. I looked up and I was shocked it was Alessandro.

He handed the phone back to the guy "she won't be needing this" he said and he pulled me. "Let's go!" He said and pulled me by my arm.

"Alessandro what are you doing? Let go of me! I have to get my friend!" I yelled at him.

"Lucca is already taking her home" he said.

"Then let me go with her!" I yelled at him. He pulled me towards the exit. It was quiet outside. "Alessandro, let go of me now!" I yelled at him. He wouldn't let go. "Alessandro your going too fast. I can't walk that fast in these shoes!" I yelled at him. He stopped looked at me and in one quick movement lifted me and put me over his shoulder. "Put me down! Alessandro! Put me down!" How dare he? How dare he do that?!

I was kicking and screaming. I felt like a 5 year old. We stopped as his car and he finally let me down. "Get in" was all he said as he opened the door.

I didn't want to argue so I got in. We drove around and soon enough I realized we weren't going home. We were driving to his favorite place. The cliff.

He stopped the car. "What am I doing here?" I asked him. He didn't respond. I was so done with him. He was going to be a baby about it and give me the silent treatment. Fine. I got out of the car.

"Where are you going?" He asked me.

"Oh so now your talking" I said and slammed the door. He got out of the car and was quickly beside me.

"Get in the car" he said.

"Not until you tell me what happened back there. How did you even find me?" I asked him. "Lucca" I said out loud. Of course.

"Look I'm sorry. I saw you with that guy and I lost it." I had my back towards the car. I was leaning on it. My feet were killing me. He walked a few steps away from me. He had his back to me.

"I don't get it. Why?" I asked him.

"What do you mean why?" He asked as he turned around.

"Yes why? I went out tonight with my friend. Then you come along and pull me out of there. What the heck is up with that"

"You weren't with your friend. You were with a guy! You danced with him. I saw you! He put his hands on you! You were going to give him

Your number!" He hit his car and I flinched. Was he going to hurt me?

"Alessandro, I don't see what any of that has to do with you." I said. "I'm an adult and I can make my own decisions." I said.

He had his hand in a fist. Then he trapped me against his car with both his arms. He was looking into my eyes. "You don't get it do you? I like you!" He said and then he grabbed me and kissed me. He grabbed me by my waist and pulled me closer to him.

I didn't know how to react. I just put both my arms over his shoulders. I moaned again. I didn't even realize that I did it. Alessandro was such a great kisser. I've only ever kissed him but I knew this was amazing.

After what seemed like an eternity, Alessandro broke the kiss. "We should go" he said. I simply nodded.

He drove us home and he walked me to my room. "You looked amazing in your dress by the way. But I think I like the old you better." He whispered. We were facing each other. I blushed.

"Thank you" I said.

"I want to talk but I want to do it after your friend leaves. I want you to enjoy your time here with her. Just don't go off and see other guys" he said.

I nodded I was going to turn around but he grabbed my head and gave me a quick kiss. He let go of me and said "goodnight Aubrey".

"Goodnight Alessandro" I said and I went inside my room.