Aria (The Complete Aria Series) のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

My evening went a little different tonight. As I usually would sit here with a glass of wine, writing, looking out into the beautiful scenery I have surrounded myself with, tonight I sit here with a glass of wine, writing about my experiences today. Antonio is on my mind, the thoughts of Albert calling me, he is a mystery though. Antonio, Albert, wine, writing, daydreaming…Sitting here watching the deer scamper across my field, seeing little animals that I would assume to be rabbits or opossums, I come to a blank. I can’t do this tonight. I cannot write tonight. I need to call Albert, no wait, I need to call Antonio. I go inside to grab my phone and make the call. Unsure of exactly which one I should call, would call, I’m making a call. As the phone begins to ring, my heart starts racing.“Hello?” The man on the other end of the phone, deep sexy voice, answers the phone.“Hi… Albert?” I asked. As he answers me affirmatively on the other end, I breathe a sigh of relief. “Hi Albert

As I am driving back out to my countryside retreat, I give Antonio a call. Did that really just happen back at the restaurant? I come into the city for an innocent lunch with two of my best friends, only to get blindsided the way I did. Yes, I do like Albert, really I do, but not today… This was not the time.I connected the call to Antonio who would like to see me later. I guess now is as good a time as any. I’ve already been through hell, let’s go back for some more. “Sure! Would you like to come out to my house or…”Antonio quickly answered and said, “absolutely! I don’t believe I’ve ever been there yet. I’d love to see it.”I give Antonio my address, the easiest way to find it in case the address doesn’t GPS and hang up.What are you doing Aria? Really? Making things even more complicated because now not only is the correct thing to do is to break everything off with Antonio, you’re inviting him to know where you live? Are you really that stupid?No, I’m really just that lonely in

So it’s two nights before the Grammy’s and Albert still has not texted me back or called. Oh well, he can just keep it that way until this night is over. I have been practicing my performance, several times a night, every night since I found out. As nervous as I feel, I think it will be okay.Antonio has been amazing. He actually has stayed at my place many times since that first night that we spent the entire night together. He has been wonderful to me, to my feelings, to my nerves about performing. I just finished up another practice. “You’re going to be amazing! Do not doubt yourself! I will be right there with you and cheering you on.” I have found out that Antonio is clearly my biggest cheerleader.We are relaxing before we head to bed, watching a movie in the living room. My phone starts to go off. Before I even look to see who it is, my stomach falls. Who could this be at ten at night? Albert? Chad again? Which by the way I haven’t heard from since he called flipping out on me

Beep… Beep… Beep… The morning came too fast. Last night was amazing. Well, most of it was, you know the second half of everything that happened. Well, dinner was nice too so, remember that middle part, Aria here has to ignore all of that and just make it through the day. I lay here as I shut off the alarm, looking at my hand. Is this real? This is the most gorgeous ring in life, and it’s on my finger.Today is the day I get to dress like a princess. I have my prince right here next to me all the way. I feel like Cinderella. Antonio comes out of the bathroom, dressed and ready to start the day. I watch as he starts to pull over his t-shirt and wish we could just stay in bed all day long. “Let’s go get some breakfast downstairs!” He says to be as he slips on his shoes.“Ugh… why? I just wanna stay in bed all day!” I say back.Antonio gives me a look and shakes his head. “You know that can’t happen, today is the day.” He sits on the edge of the bed next to me and leans in. I feel his

Having just come home from a wonderful weekend, a wonderful engagement weekend, a great Grammy’s weekend, I needed some time to myself to decompress. Antonio had a few meetings in the city tomorrow morning so we both felt it best for him to stay at his place in the city. That was completely fine with me because I just wanted a little time alone, away from everyone. I think it’s because I’m used to being alone, out here at my country retreat. I do not like spending nights at Antonio’s place because I do not like how loud the city is. That kind of life isn’t for me. I’m so used to being out here, that’s where I love to be. So when we get married… wow, when we get married, that’s so strange to even talk about. Will we live here? I’m not moving to the city, sorry. I hope it’s definitely where I stay, here. I’ve enjoyed making my house, my home, my retreat, my oasis, I’m not giving this up. Over the past ten years, this has been my home. I’m not far from the city so making the drive isn’