Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:32:56 PM)
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Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:33:08 PM)
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Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:34:36 PM)
*The long black car was waiting out front, Dario at its side, to pick up Chiara. Aldo emerged from the car, a quick rub of his eyes the only indication that last night had been physically draining. A big breakfast ans hot shower, along with plenty of coffee had chased away teh hangover nicely*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:36:36 PM)
*Chiara swept out on time, murmuring a thanks to Dario as she climbed in.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:41:36 PM)
*he slid in after her and once they were underway, he closed the divider between them and Dario. Turning to Chiara, he smiled warmly* HOw are you this morning?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:43:36 PM)
It's been an interesting morning. *She gave him a faint, almost tight smile, green eyes flicking over his way.* How are you?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:44:52 PM)
I am in a fine mood actually. And interesting how?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:46:29 PM)
I was able to catch up with Nonna. It was long overdue. Where did you want to go first? *A brow lifted, her expression turning more intent now.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:48:25 PM)
She is well I trust? *He paused a moment* Did you tell her about our meeting at the French Market?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:49:20 PM)
Very w-... of course not. *That got him an actual glare or very near to one.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:54:44 PM)
I mentioend only that I had stopped in at teh market to catch the two of you, but that she had gone already and we talked but not long. All true. * He smiled a moment as she glared at him* My apologies if I had a loose tongue last night. It is not often I indulge to that point but it was a difficult night for me

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 3:56:25 PM)
It's all right. You're allowed to drink on occasion. I'm more annoyed with just how smoothly you brought this about. *Gesturing to the limo interior.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:01:18 PM)
It was rather smooth, I agree. I had to do something, manage to talk to you alone somehow. Do you have any idea what it did to me to see you jumping about on my bed?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:03:10 PM)
*Chiara went pink, pale at first and then brighter, glancing down to her lap. She did not have a quick retort for that one.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:06:20 PM)
*He rubbed his eyes once more and sighed* Why do you think I remained upstairs for a bit? It ook a few and a good dose of scotch to settle down. *her reached over for her hand* That was only one of the problems, however

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:07:13 PM)
*Chiara was still attempting to recover composure, glancing over his hand drifted toward her with an eyebrow raise.* Something else happened?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:11:54 PM)
*he nodded as his hand closed around hers, strong and warm* the woman I am marrying is still in high school.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:12:47 PM)
.. That did not occur to you -before- now?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:12:59 PM)
I don't mean to be disrespectful, I'm just.. confused.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:15:35 PM)
It did but not in a way that really hit me, if that makes sense. I knoew it, hell I've been there to take her out early for the holiday break but to did ot really sink in until.... *he paused and looked at her* Till I had tasted you.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:17:05 PM)
I doubt i'm anymore knowledgeable, likely less. *Just a touch drily, though her cheeks were still tinged with pink. That prompted the lift of one brow, watchful now.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:23:27 PM)
Neither was she until a few nights ago. *he did not elaborate on that but his meaning was clear* She thinks I will ruin you, you know

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:24:58 PM)
*She resisted the urge to go pink, but not by much.* So you've said.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:27:40 PM)
She is right. *His dark eyes searched her face, noting the blush and finding it oddly thrilling* I know exactly what I am

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:29:47 PM)
Why would you tell me then, instead of keeping up a good or even tragic facade?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:33:18 PM)
I am many things Chiara but I am not a liar. I may not be quick to reveal things I don't want known but I won't lie when they do come up. Which is why I avoid the details. THan I don't have to. Or better yet, say nothing at all. Would a tragic facade of wanting one woman and being bound to another make this easier?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:36:18 PM)
Easier? I don't know. It isn't going to get you what you want, I'm afraid. I appreciate the honest, I'm just not ready to destroy myself for something you may well be over in a month. Or six months.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:41:29 PM)
That is understandable. What if it's not a passing fancy?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:42:35 PM)
How would you know? *Said very, very softly, Chiara's gaze fixed firmly ahead.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:46:41 PM)
What if she is and you are not?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:48:20 PM)
How would you know? You've known me.. a week? Two weeks? Even I know about infatuation or even lust.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:49:12 PM)
I met her two days before you. This was an arrangeent of convenience, as you may recall. the short answer is , I don't know. But if you ahd not considered it we would not be having htis conversation

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:50:09 PM)
..You were engaged to her within a week? That seems.. harsh. *She blinked, thrown by that.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:52:47 PM)
It was to save her from being passed on to soemone less desireable, and to get isabel off my back. '

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:53:53 PM)
*She nodded faintly and let out a slow breath.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:55:13 PM)
I made the offer, I will stand by it. I am on shaky ground anyhow, given Vitale's interest in you

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:56:36 PM)
Nonna's suggestion was that we return to Padua.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:57:00 PM)
Not acceptable. *His tone was firm* You can't, not yet

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:58:32 PM)
Why not? It seems as though it would be simpler for everyone. You would have less distractions as you marry, the Vitale issue is solved unless he forces it.. which he may. I won't lie to him.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 4:59:53 PM)
Are you going to tell him no?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:00:53 PM)
If he will accept it, yes.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:01:53 PM)
Why?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:03:02 PM)
It is a lot of power to give someone and for a very long time. Irrevocable. Since I have the choice to say no, it seems better.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:03:10 PM)
Nonna does not approve either.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:04:06 PM)
Perhaps you will change your ind once you know him better?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:04:44 PM)
I doubt that, but I will give him the courtesy of talking to him. He deserves that much. and if he chooses to force it, I'd rather have it on good terms.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:05:32 PM)
What if I offered him Bibiana?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:06:27 PM)
..Does she want t hat?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:07:42 PM)
I think she might at some point. You know the bond woudl likely wipe out anyhting she thinks she feels for me

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:08:22 PM)
If she wants that, she is certainly welcome to it. I would not want her forced into something she did not want.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:10:03 PM)
Nor would I but I may sound he rout on it and see. they would get along very well I think

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:10:44 PM)
Would you ask her as well?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:13:50 PM)
I will find out from her in general terms, jsut as an idea. we will see what happens. It IS a question best explored now at any rate.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:16:11 PM)
..It seems so mercenary. I won't tell you what to do or not, but please be as considerate of her as you can. I need to talk to Vitale as well, in any case.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:18:34 PM)
I simply need to know what she is plannign long term before we go any further. *he paused a moment* What about you? tell me Chiara, what do you feel wehn you see me?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:18:41 PM)
(sorry, kids are makign cookies()

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:20:37 PM)
*A faint nod to that and a sideways glance at the last.* ..Must we keep discussing that?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:21:34 PM)
I have to know.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:23:47 PM)
*She ran am impatient hand through her sleek hair, eyes flicking toward the front of the car. Chiara refused to betray herself by squirming, but that last was an effort of will.* (one sec)

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:27:34 PM)
I do want you, against everything that says I shouldn't. *The words came slowly, a reluctant confession as her hand curled into a fist at her side.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:29:03 PM)
*he groaned softly, letting his head fall back at against the seat* And want me on your own terms?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:30:24 PM)
Aldo, what good does this -do-? *Some of the tension finally spilling over into her voice, the words almost curt, as teeth scraped anxiously at her lower lip.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:33:16 PM)
None. At least I know I am not seeing things. *he turned in the seat to face her and reached out, taking her face in his hand, his tumb touching her bottom lip as it had done two nights ago*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:34:49 PM)
No. *She'd been about to add more when he turned, hand encircling her chin. Her eyes closed briefly, then she tried to gently slide his hand to the side.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:37:09 PM)
*He slipped it to her cheek, his other hand moving to cover her other cheek, then leaned in, lips brushing over hers*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:40:01 PM)
*...That had somehow been less than a stunning success. Her lips parted to let a protest escape, just too little, too late. She swore, though that was also lost against his mouth.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:43:04 PM)
*he smelled weakening resolve and deepened hte kiss as her lips parted. One arm moved down to wrap around her, lifting her easily to his lap*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:47:46 PM)
*And like any good predator, he decided to up the ante in that moment of indecision. Chiara was planning to kill him later, his lap was just not a good spot to engage in battle from. She was startled, which bought him a precious few seconds before her hand instinctively went up to push at his shoulder.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:50:42 PM)
*He tilted her head back, lips moving down to cover her throat with velvet kisses* Oh...Chiara...*he whispered*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:54:07 PM)
*Not fair, not fair at all, and what prompted her fingers to press into his shoulder. Her voice wasn't near as steady as she would have liked when she found it. She was sure he could feel the heartbeat fluttering restlessly beneath smooth skin.* Aldo. Don't.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:55:02 PM)
You really wish for me to stop? *Th wewords were whispered agaisnt her lips*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:56:40 PM)
No. But that's not relevant. *Softly and not quite evenly. She didn't entirely let go of him, but tried to slid off his lap.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 5:57:58 PM)
If you truly wish it, I will let go but....right now? we are safe...adn unseen.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:01:41 PM)
I'm not going to lie and say I don't want it. I do know what my first time is not going to be in the backseat of a car, even if it is a limo. *She remembered belatedly to release his shoulder, that gesture chipping away at her remaining dignity as she glanced just past hsi shoulder.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:03:44 PM)
No it won't be. You prefer my house? Your room?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:05:01 PM)
...We had that conversation. You'll have to settle for a kiss. I am aware that you are very capable of getting sex other places.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:05:39 PM)
It's not sex I want, it's you.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:06:28 PM)
Can you see where I might have doubts? *Softly, this time she did look at him. Steadily.*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:07:07 PM)
I want to believe you. Sometimes I do. But I'm not going to pretend that you're not capable of either having or enjoying other women.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:08:54 PM)
*he nodded* And you cannot live with that? I promise you, if you were mine there woudl be no thers

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:09:41 PM)
Aldo. If we did this today, what there be? You

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:10:33 PM)
d still be getting married in days. If, if it lasted, I would still be hoping to get some of your time, lying to my grandmother and myself, and having nothing if I -did- end up with a child at some point.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:13:41 PM)
*He ran a hand through his hair* MAybe Vitale is a better option.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:14:42 PM)
I'm sorry. *She sucked into a breath, tried to smile, and retake her seat. Not meeting his eyes as easily this time.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:15:21 PM)
You deserve better.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:16:14 PM)
Maybe. *Quietly, Chiara glancing to window.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:18:28 PM)
You are something far better than I deserve, or have ever had. Too good for me, that I am sure of. A bright light shining in the darkness of my life and what I am. And I am too drawn to it to resist.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:19:04 PM)
I.. wanna roll empathy!)

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:19:55 PM)
(go for it :)))

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:20:22 PM)
12/15/10 18:20:03 Chiara Giovanni rolls 6 dice vs. diff of 6 to empathy: 9, 10, 3, 9, 8, 4 : 4 successes She's trying to seem if he seems to be playing with her. )

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:20:38 PM)
though, that might be more subterfuge. Maybe if emotions match the worrds then.)

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:21:17 PM)
(Oh no he seems entreiyl genuine. She senses soem pain beneath teh words, mixed with deep longing and desire, and s tinge of fear, something foreign to hiM*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:23:53 PM)
*She sucked in a breath, gaze flicking away again. She gave his hand a careful squeeze, not trusting her voice to remain steady.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:27:20 PM)
Chiara? * he watched her closely now* What's wrong?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:30:29 PM)
I'm glad you seem to mean it, I think. I'm just not sure if that's worse or better.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:31:30 PM)
It's rare that someone liek me truly feels anything

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:34:48 PM)
I can't say I understand. I hope at least some of it is good?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:35:12 PM)
*He nodded* All of it. Does that help you some?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:38:19 PM)
Yes, actually. It does help to know something good came out of this. *Her voice was still soft, but she'd regained enough composure to not be afraid it break and managed to lift her chin up up.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:39:25 PM)
Even if it is directed to you and not the woman I am to marry?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:43:54 PM)
It helps, it still hurts, it just helps.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:44:13 PM)
What do you want me to do?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:45:40 PM)
Things you can't do. I don't rationally expect you to betray Bibi and give up your life.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:47:25 PM)
*he closed his eyes* And you don't want me as a second, do you?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:51:53 PM)
I don't want to live like that, no. At the risk of sounding like a cliche, I don't want to hurt you or make this worse than it has to be. *Quieter now, fingers tightening around the folds of her thin cardigan.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:53:33 PM)
So I leave you alone?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:53:56 PM)
*There was a long pause, hands tensing up at her sides.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:57:06 PM)
I see. *He smiled finally at that* At leat there was not a No immediately. Come here Chiara.

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 6:58:01 PM)
*She swallowed a sigh and forced her gaze up eyes, green eyes cautiously meeting his.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:01:13 PM)
*He held out his hand to her, black eyes snapping with heat now*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:02:46 PM)
*She blinked and gazed back at him for a long moment. Her hand finally sliding lightly into his, green eyes still locked on dark ones.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:04:23 PM)
*He pulled her back to him, takign her by the waist and setlign her in his lap facing him*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:05:05 PM)
*Chiara blinked, either brow lifting uncertaintly, though she remained for the moment.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:06:36 PM)
You cannot say no to me and I cannot ignore this. *His hands rested on her thighs*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:09:18 PM)
And you want a 'proper' good bye?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:10:21 PM)
I don't want a goodbye at all. And I don't care what form this takes, as long as you are in my life

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:18:34 PM)
*She let out a breath, her dropping to his shoulder and finally back.* What does that mean, exactly? And I'll wait for now. At least a day or three. I don't know if that will change things or not, but I'll wait.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:19:33 PM)
Wait for..?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:21:16 PM)
I don't know. For something to make sense, for an idea, something.

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:23:20 PM)
*He nodded* fair enough. Kiss me Chiara?

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:24:39 PM)
*She nodded and leaned almost tenatively in.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:25:10 PM)
*he pressed her to his chest, settling her in tight ad he kissed her light at first, then deeper*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:28:19 PM)
*She let her arms slide around him, better judgment drowned out for now. Her mouth had willingly parted for him, a shiver not quite repressed as he pulled her against him.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:31:20 PM)
*He took it, claiming her as much a he could, the kiss taking over, even a his hand move s furhter up her thighs*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:35:40 PM)
*That was her thought, actually. Wanting to enjoy this, what might or might not be a last moment and to take even a piece. She hadn't done this so much to be smooth in comparision, but her arms seem to slide naturally around his neck, fingertips grazing the back of it.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:39:27 PM)
*He moaned softly against her lips* Careful bella, or it will be in teh back of a limo

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:40:48 PM)
*That was a little splash of cold water and enough for her already flushed face to turn red. She pulled back slightly, flushed face still burning as she considered their curretn position and tried to remember to breathe.*

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:43:24 PM)
I may be strong but not invincible. And I'd rather be anywhere besides this car with you beneath me

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:45:27 PM)
Let's.. stop here for now and I'll call you? *Gingerly trying to ease off, cheeks still bright despite her attempt to play it almost cool.*

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:46:38 PM)
(I will need to wrap up shortly either way)

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:46:55 PM)
Besides we still have shoping to do. Let's get to it shall we?

Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:47:01 PM)
( Perfect, gotta see to dinne r ;))

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:47:55 PM)
..*Shopping was the last thing on her mind, but Chiara attempted to nod, smile, and breathe1* (perfect. thank you muchly for the scene. It was eeeeevill, but fun)

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:49:42 PM)
heading ooc and later out. ^_^ )

Chiara Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:49:45 PM)
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Aldo Giovanni (Dec 15, 2010 7:54:11 PM)
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