"Scusa signora, but it is mr.Del Vecchio the one you should talk about it with."-one of the maids says.

Since I have met Domenico I haven't been in every part of the house, probably since it has changed a lot and it hurts watching it like that.

I was going through a hall in the house and the portrait of my mother wasn't there, hanging in the wall. I called the workers to bring it back, but they say I should talk with Domenico about it. Can't blame them, they fear him and they wouldn't do anything without his permission, so I guess I will have to ask him myself.

In two minutes I stand in front of his room. I knock on the door, but nobody answers, another knock..still no answer. I decide to open the door and get in, this couldn't wait.

His room was bigger than mine, but much darker, I didn't quite understand his love for dark places. It had black walls and a dark grey bed with silky sheets.

As I was looking at his room I hear what it seemed the bathroom door open. I turn around and Domenico came out. He was shirtless and with only a towel wrapped around him. His abs and muscles were visible and water was dripping from his hair.

He looks at me confused at first but than he smirks. I immediately regret coming to his room at this time and than I turn away to avoid looking at him.

"I apologize I see it was a bad idea coming to your room."-I say still not looking at him.

"It's okay and well you kind of already saw me like this so turn around and tell me what brought you here."-he says.

I turn around and he was still standing there almost naked.

"Well.. Um... I wasn't going to come here if it wasn't impossible to me."-I say and I could tell he noticed my uncomfortable state.

He smiles and calmly says:"You don't have to feel uncomfortable."

I continue:"My mothers portrait in the hall is missing and the serving personnel told me to talk about it with you. I would really appreciate it if you would put it back."

"Well, since this is important to you than of course, I will talk about this with the staff today."-he says.

Well I guess I made it.

"Thank you, I appreciate that."-I say and go towards the door to leave.

"Dianora wait for a second."-he says and I turn back.

"Is there something else?"-I say and I was really hoping he hadn't changed his mind.

"Yes, I was thinking about going to a trip to and I would like you to come with me."-he says.

A trip? Why? Well as long as I get out of this city it would be great.

"Sure, it would be good getting away from town for a while."-I say smiling.

"Great than, go pack your things we will be leaving in the afternoon."-he says and I get out of his room.

A trip with Domenico? Well I hope it's not like the trip in the US. Something tells me this trip is going to be different..

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