“I’ve been waiting for you,” she told him as she turned around and kissed him.

The sound of the music began and Gia placed her head on his chest as they moved to the new song that spilled out onto the terrace from the room. Nikolas held her a bit tighter as the song guided them from side to side. He buried his nose in her hair, his hand moving hers over his heart. Gia’s heart began to fill with tears, her heart telling her to take the chance...to take the risk....

“I love you.”

They pulled away slightly, looking deep into their eyes. Gia could see the shaky smile on her lips and glistering eyes, but then he was sure she saw her own reflection painted on him. He swept down and captured her lips passionately, their bodies halting as the song sang it’s final chords.  Gia kissed him tenderly.

“What do we do?” Gia asked. “No more secrets. No more running around. We tell them tomorrow. Reveal all at the ball.” “What ball?” Gia asked, her eyes lighting up. “Your surprise,” he replied with a smile. “My surprise is a ball?” she asked with a smile. “Yes, and I can’t see a better time to let them know then.” “Tell them everything?” she asked a bit worried. “Not everything. I don’t want to raise hell, but at least lets go to ball together, as a couple. Once we get to past the ball, we tell them everything…how your mine and I’m yours.”

Gia looked into his brown eyes and smiled.

“But you haven’t even asked me to go, Monsieur.”

Nikolas chuckled, realizing just how much he had missed everything about her.

“Will you do me the greatest honor and let me escort you to the ball, Mademoiselle? “I shall have to check if there are any other suitors... ” She teased. “Well, then perhaps I should have to ask someone else who is not...” He countered with a grin. “That won’t be necessary. I would be honored to go with you.” *****

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