Chapter 9 - My Universe
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After spending almost half an hour finalising his planned proposal with those involved, Dante was making his way back up towards the VIP section where he had left Alexa under the capable and watchful eyes of his most trusted men.
The black velvet ring box hidden away in his jacket pocket had suddenly become much heavier now as newly rising nerves ate away at him from the inside, out.
What he was about to do, it was utterly life changing! And not just for him, for Alexa as well.
Fighting back his arising nerves, the Don marched along confidently as they headed back upstairs.
On his way up, he ran into none other than his younger brother, Matteo. Donning a traditional black and white tuxedo, the youngest Romano brother was grinning widely from ear to ear as he spotted his brother approaching.
“Ah, there he is!” Matteo announced, striding forwards to grasp at his brother’s hand and then pull him in for a quick hug.
“Ladies, meet the man of the hour. My older brother, Dante Romano.”
“Matteo.”
Dante greeted his little brother with a small smile before his emerald eyes flicked towards the two women he had proudly draped on both arms.
Leave it to Matteo to make a statement like this!
“And these lovely ladies are?” Dante prompted, glancing between them.
Turning to his left first, Matteo began to introduce them, one by one.
“My companions for the evening, Candice and Roxy.”
The blonde stepped forwards seemingly confidently as she stared the Don directly in the eye while extending her hand for Dante in greeting as she spoke seductively.
“Candice Sampson.”
Taking her hand in his, Dante merely bowed his head towards it, choosing not to kiss her hand as the other woman stepped forwards. She too apparently rather desperate to gain the older brother’s attention as she cut in.
“And I’m Roxy… Roxy Beneventi.” she proclaimed, outstretching her hand for him to take.
Taking her hand and doing the same, Dante smirked.
“A pleasure to meet you both.” he announced.
“I have no doubt that my brother will show you both a good time this evening. If there is anything that either of you require, please do not hesitate to ask.”
“You’re too kind, Mr. Romano.” Roxy commented seductively.
Both women’s eyes remained on the Don as they linked their arms onto Matteo possessively and smiled.
Dante’s eyes then flicked to his brothers.
“Well, shall I escort you and your… companions upstairs?” he asked Matteo.
Matteo’s smile grew wider as he gave his reply.
“Lead the way!”
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Once they had finally arrived back upstairs, Dante immediately noticed that Roberto and Willow had also returned. The couple were currently sitting with Alexa on chairs overlooking the stage area below.
“Matteo! What took you so long man?”
Roberto shouted out happily as he rose from his seat and crossed the room to embrace his younger brother in a warm hug.
“I was kinda busy.” Matteo replied with a smirk, gesturing towards the two beautiful women on either of his arms.
Roberto chuckled, looking from one woman to the other.
“So I see.”
“Ladies…” Matteo spoke to both of his companions now.
“Go get yourselves a drink.”
As he stood watching both Candice and Roxy strutting across towards the bar, Matteo couldn’t help checking out their behinds as they moved.
“You’re insatiable, bro.” Roberto teased.
Lifting his brow in challenge, Matteo chuckled.
“Hey, so sue me… I know what I like.” he announced confidently.
“One woman’s just not enough for me.”
As Roberto rolled his eyes at his brother’s cockiness, the concert suddenly burst to life commanding everyone’s attention, with the first performance for the evening having finally commenced.
The lighting out in the main theatre area suddenly dimmed down before hundreds of colourful strobe lights flickered on, making the entire interior of the building appear like a scene from outer space!
And then the music sounded loudly, causing an uproar from the crowd down below.
One that quickly alerted both Alexa and Willow as they sat together.
“What’s going on?” Alexa asked.
Then they heard it…
It was the unmistakable introduction to Coldplay’s ’My Universe’ which had been selected to start off the evening’s entertainment.
And what better song to open for such an exciting night!
Not to mention, the song’s title itself held an intended message from Dante to his beautiful woman. One that he could only hope that she would understand.
That Alexa Myers was in fact Dante Romano’s universe, in every sense of the meaning.
“Holy s**t! Is that-” Willow cursed with excitement, turning to face her bestie.
With wide open eyes, Alexa cut in to finish for Willow.
“-Oh my god, it’s Coldplay… Willow, it’s Coldplay! COME ON!” Alexa cried out.
Both women immediately shot up from their seats, darting across towards the railing of their private balcony to get a better view of the show below.
Their mouths were hung agape with disbelief as the beauties watched none other than Coldplay themselves performing live on the massive stage for the tens of thousands of people in attendance there that evening at the Madison Square Garden.
Just like the girls had, the men from the neighbouring VIP booth also emerged out onto the balcony to view the start of the concert.
Amongst them was Nicholas, aka. Vincenzo with his amber eyes fixated on the golden goddess standing with her friend at the railing.
The woman who would help him bring down the Reaper once and for all…
Alexa and Willow both danced about happily together, singing along to the lyrics of the song with one another.
“You… you are… my universe…” they sang along to the chorus together, giggling like school girls.
From where he was standing just inside of the private VIP booth, Dante couldn’t help but chuckle proudly at Alexa’s reaction to her surprise.
Roberto and Matteo both moved over to stand beside Dante as all three of the Romano men watched Alexa and Willow happily dancing about together.
“Looks like your idea was a complete success, bro.” he complimented, patting the Don on the back with his large, outstretched hand.
Dante’s smile widened.
In this moment, he had completely forgotten who he was and of the dangers waiting for them outside. All he wanted right now was to make this woman happy, and from what could see, he had been successful.
“Go on, go enjoy it with her.” Roberto urged, giving his brother a playful shove.
“Go!”
Hesitant, Dante couldn’t help the pull he was feeling towards his vibrant woman, and he gave in, making his way out onto the balcony to join her as suggested.
By now Coldplay was playing their second song for the evening ‘A Sky Full of Stars’.
Alexa and Willow were now standing at the railing again, happily singing along as they watched the show down below.
Never before did Alexa ever think she would be able to see someone as famous as Coldplay performing live like this!
This entire situation was beyond incredible… insane even!
And just when it couldn’t get any better…
A pair of warm arms suddenly wrapped around her waist, along with his familiar scent of woodsy cologne. She recoignised it right away.
Upon noticing the all-too familiar tattoos on his large hands as they possessively wrapped around her, Alexa felt as Dante rested his open palm over the tiny bump of her growing belly; where their son was nestled away safely.
Alexa smiled as she felt his stubble-covered chin resting down in the space between her neck and shoulder.
Closing her eyes for a moment, she breathed in such a perfect moment as she leaned backwards into him, allowing him to sway her hips slowly, from side to side and along with the music.
“What do you think?” Dante’s deep voice came across smoothly as he spoke with a grin.
Shrugging her shoulders, Alexa spoke what little she could form right now.
“I don’t know what to say…” she managed to admit.
“This is… it’s… incredible!”
“I’m glad you like it, amore mio.” he whispered into her ear before kissing her shoulder.
Pulling out of his embrace for a moment, Alexa turned around to face him.
As soon as their eyes met, everything else around them instantly melted away, as if they were the only two people alive on Earth.
Alexa could feel her heart thudding uncontrollably as she stepped into his embrace, allowing the Don to wrap both his arms around her waist and pull her in against his front.
Never once breaking their gaze upon one another, the two lovers swayed together, slowly, from side to side.
Lifting her head up for a moment, Alexa whispered something. And as softly as she had whispered it, Dante heard her loud and clear.
It made him smile with pride.
“Thank you, Dante.”
Clearly his surprise was a success. Alexa was more than thrilled with the concert and the performers he had selected for her.
But little did she know, this was only the beginning of what the infamous Reaper had planned for her this evening.
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