Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 10:47:37 PM)
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Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 10:48:30 PM)
*The car pulled up out front to let Aldo out. Tonight, he wore black pants and long black overcoat, wile colored silk shirt open at the throat. He entered, pullling og ghis gloves as he did so, likely getting a few looks*
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 10:49:27 PM)
*Chiara had gotten a mocha and stood by the doors, glancing out into the street.*
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 10:51:56 PM)
*he stopped and kissed her cheek, speaking in Italian as was his usual* I am glad to see you.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 10:52:43 PM)
..I am glad to see you too, though I'm wondering what prompted this? *Though her gaze filcked over to his suit and then to his face.*
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 10:53:27 PM)
*His eyes held hers* Perhaps teh desire to see you wihtout being surrounded
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 10:57:19 PM)
*Chiara attempted to breathe and nodded slowly.*
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 10:58:27 PM)
*he led her by the hand to a corner table, out of the way and stood till she sat down*
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 10:59:01 PM)
*She'd sink into the chair, her gaze flicking to the street and slowly back to him.* How have you been, really?
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:00:10 PM)
I've been better. *He had chosen the table well. Once htey were seated, they were effectively out of sight of the street. He sat down close to her and smiled*
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:02:13 PM)
*She nodded, sipping slowly at her coffee. She took a moment to absorb the caffeine, before looking back up to him.* I'd imagine it's been a long month.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:03:52 PM)
It has, and draining. When this all began, it seemed like teh best idea at the time.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:04:26 PM)
*She managed not to wince and nodded slowly.* There are still are point in it's favor, I'd imagine.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:08:09 PM)
There are,the original one actually. But that was before... *he fell silent, Isa's advice ringing in his thoughts. Damn it was hard though*
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:12:41 PM)
*She nodded again. The top half of her was still, t hough her foot was tapping lightly against the bottom of the chair. Her eyes flicked to him and back, sad, but steady now.* We missed you on New Year's. I'm sure you had other business.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:17:10 PM)
A business reception yes that was boring beyond belief. I allowed Bibi to slip out early. She and boredom are a bad mix
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:17:11 PM)
tell me if skype is workign)
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:17:40 PM)
...Yes. Her and business might not even be that good of a mix.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:18:05 PM)
It was alriught as it wsa New year's adn most were indulging *He smiled* generally? No./
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:19:53 PM)
I'm surprised the family didn't indulge more. It was a rather quiet evening.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:20:16 PM)
I think Bibi is tryign her best to behave. She will either learn from this or explode.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:21:18 PM)
..I do have some fears as to how that will go in the end. I also realize it's for the both of you to work out. i just hope you'll both be happy.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:22:59 PM)
I know it appears hard to those outside but it's soemhing I feel trongly about and she is such a creature ruled by passions that her passion is the one way to really reach her.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:23:42 PM)
I think she is oversensitive, upset about other things or both.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:24:13 PM)
I think she feels she was more generous with you. This concerns me only because she seems to have unrealistic expectations.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:26:51 PM)
She does. You knwo what this family is like, Chiara. I have been raised within it, adn seen more then she has, but raised to think as they do.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:27:15 PM)
..And that may not be my place to say. I'm certainly not without bias. I just don't wish for either of you to be unhappy. I can't say I know the family, I'm just bright enough to realize that you are not the type to ask her permission if you can stray or with who.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:31:40 PM)
*He sighed softly and shook his head* No, I am not. Does that disapooint you?
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:37:10 PM)
I.. I can't say I like it, but I'm not surprised. My concern is more that she may view it differently and is a little more intent on finding out. But I don't wish to lecture. I hope you will consider being honest with her, but it is up to you in the end.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:40:32 PM)
She will not take that well either. She's grown more than a bit...possessive.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:40:47 PM)
Do you think she will take it better after you are married?
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:46:04 PM)
No. And that is hte issue isn't it? She sees you as virtuous Chiara. How do I tell her that the one I dream of is...you?
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:49:05 PM)
I've already told her I'm attracted to you. But in any case, that isn't what I meant. I'm hoping you will be honest about not planning to be faithful in general, as I don't think you plan to be whether I'm here or not. If she can accept that.. all the better. if she cannot, I don't know that the tantrum would be better know than later. *She was quiet for a moment, gazing at the coffee cup and slowly straightening her shoulders.* If that works for both of you, then, well... good.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:50:00 PM)
What did she say to your admission?
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:53:08 PM)
*She was quiet for a moment, gazing off into the window.* She believes she loves or knows you better and couldn't fathom what I found attractive. I warned her that there was a danger in my staying as I dont' entirely trust myself. She said leaving was not an option and suggested I call her if I felt attracted to you.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:54:22 PM)
And that's another problem, of course. I could call her, but you've been good thus far. Even if you hadn't and I told her the extent of it, what would it help? Would it do anything besides be self-serving? I can't be sure and so I don't.
Aldo Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:55:39 PM)
*He rubbed his eyes a moment before he looked back at her* At least you and I have finally spoken plainly about it. The questionis what do we do now?
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:57:55 PM)
I'm not sure there's anything to do. You can't or won't or shouldn't leave you. I won't set her up to see if she will leave you, which I'm not sure of. And that leaves us where we started.
Chiara Giovanni (Jan 1, 2011 11:58:11 PM)
her, not you)