Chapter 12 Fateful fiance
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Two days later, Lucio ended his day early to be more ready for his evening activity. Matt is the one who set the meet-up for him. He gave him the address where he should be waiting for the lucky girl.
"Where are you at?" Matt asked when he called him.
"I am on my way. Why are you calling?" he said.
"Okay, good. Just wait for your date on the reserved table," Matt instructed.
"Okay, thanks, Matt. No worries, I can do this. What's her name?" he asked.
"It's better to keep it a secret. That will at least give you off some topic. I am afraid you will start losing ideas when you meet her," Matt teases Lucio.
He just laughed at what Matt said and continue driving. He still has an hour before the agreed time. He always goes early to all his appointments. He shouldn't be late for this one. Upon arrival, the valet parker helped him park his car as he enters the fine dining restaurant.
"Good evening Sir, this way please!" the staff greeted him politely and assist him to the reserved table.
Matt must have organized the date well. He likes the table set up and the overall ambiance. Matt chose the best place for him and his date.
"He has the taste. The master of all trade," he murmured and chuckled.
He went to the restroom to check on himself to make sure he looks neat and well dressed.
"It's almost time," he uttered and walked out of the restroom.
He was just right on time when a beautiful woman walk down the red carpet of the restaurant. She looks stunning, petite yet so attractive. She was an attention-getter. He smiled while standing waiting for the woman to reach their table. But the woman went in a different direction. He felt dismayed knowing that she is not the girl he waited to meet for hours. He sighed deeply and can't stop glancing back at the woman whose seated at the next table. She did not take sight of him and as he watches her it seems like she is also waiting for someone who hadn't arrived yet.
After a while, he noticed that the waiter approached the young lady and whispered. Lucio looks at his gold watch feeling annoyed and at the same time concerned why her date hasn't shown up yet. He lifted his head and was surprised that the woman from the next table is already standing right in front of her smiling apologetically.
"Hi! Are you Mr. Lucio Moreau?" she hesitantly asked.
"Yes and you?" he replied with a boyish smile.
He felt younger when he finally get to talk to the beautiful woman he has just seen earlier.
"I am Aria from the House of Madam Aura. I am sorry, I came in late. I didn't see you were here until the waiter told me," she explained nicely.
"Yeah, that's what I thought earlier when I see you entering the main door," he said and chuckled.
"Sorry again. Can I?" she is asking permission to be seated.
"Sure. Sorry, how ungentle I am to have not offered you that," he answered and held her hand to offer her a sit.
"It's alright. So, how are you?" she asked.
She looks so simple but intelligent, really fresh, and physically fit to be his wife. She must be lucky to have him and so he was.
"Good, good. I can't believe that you have exceeded my expectations. Matt did not tell me your name so I have no single idea about you," he said.
"Well, I only got your name and your job. He did not tell me much about you. I hope to get to know you more," the lady stated.
She acted like a shy girl earlier but she has gained her confidence back.
"Of course. We will have more time to be together, can't wait for the next happenings," he proclaimed.
Aria has no idea what exactly he was talking about. All she knew was she will be paid for accompanying the lonely guy like Lucio. They enjoyed their first dinner together and Lucio drive her home. He acted like a real gentleman. He did not do anything to offend Aria.
"Can you go with me on a date every night?" Lucio proposed.
"Sure, why not," she answered happily.
She looks excited more than ever and painted a sweet smile on her red lips.
"Okay, then. See you tomorrow night!" Lucio's final words with conviction.
That was just the start of their happy beginning before they officially became a couple. He made a thorough investigation of Aria's background and there is no reason for him to back out. She was an orphan and is living to survive. She was well taken care of by Madam Aura who is the owner of the escort services. In his spare time, he would spend time with Aria, especially on weekends. He would invite her to join him in his enjoyment with his friends and it seemed like she enjoys it. He laughed when he learned about the idea of Matt who asked Aria to entertain a lonely and depressed man like Lucio. She doesn't know that he was looking for a bride.
"Would you like to go on a trip with me on Saturday?" he asked Aria.
"Where?" she replied in excitement.
"To Boracay! I booked a hotel for two," he announced.
"Sure. I'd be happy to accept it. I have never been to Boracay," she answered with full honesty.
"Okay. I'll take you there. You may start to pack your things," he reminded her.
He dropped her home. Every day that she spends with him was highly paid and he has no regrets. It made him the happiest and he was able to be of help to someone like Aria. He has never been to her situation aside from he grew up without a mom. Aria struggled every day to make a living and he doesn't want her to endure the same disposition forever. He feel that she was far more important to him now.
"Ready?" Lucio called Aria to check if they were good to go.
It's Saturday and they have been waiting for that day. They will fly to have their first vacation together in Boracay. Lucio has been the most gentlemanly ever Aria has ever met. He did not do anything beyond the limits and he respects her. That's what Aria likes the most about Lucio.
"Yes since last week," she bluffed.
"Wow, aren't you excited huh!" he blurted.
He picked her up at the House of Madam Aura. He was able to meet the lovely ladies but his interest still goes to Aria. They went to the airport where their private chopper is waiting for them.
"I thought we are gonna take a plane," Aria wondered.
"Yes, that is why we are here," he joked.
"Do you own this chopper?" she asked when the pilot called him Young Master.
"My father owned this, yes," he simply answered her and he can see her reactions.
She can't believe what she is hearing. She was thinking she was dating a rich guy but she was wrong because Lucio was ultra-rich. They arrive at Boracay Island at almost two in the afternoon. Good thing they had their lunch before they took the flight.
"Wow, that was quick!" Aria said in disbelief.
There was a tourist van that waited for them.
"Good day! Mr. and Mrs. Moreau, welcome to Boracay! Let me be your driver for today. I am Jose and I will be the one to bring you to your accommodation!" Jose made his introduction.
Based on his looks and his tone he was a local Aklanon. They did not correct how Jose addressed them. They just gave it a laugh. He led them to a five-star hotel. They were entertained satisfactorily by the staff.
"Be ready at seven, we will have our first dinner by the beach!" Lucio informed Aria.
Aria felt like the luckiest girl when she was invited over to this tropical and stunning island. She couldn't wait for the next events with Lucio. She rested in the comfortable suite paid for by Lucio. At six in the evening, she took a shower to be ready for their dinner. She wore a sunflower beach dress and flat sandals. She looks sexier in her chosen attire.
"Good evening Ma'am! Mr. Moreau is already waiting for you, this way please!" the staff said, and he serves as her guide.
She saw Lucio standing facing the shore. There is a table that was set up for the two of them. It looks romantic with the candle lit on the top of the table. The fresh flower was in the center and the surroundings just looked so beautifully landscaped.
"Thank you for inviting me over!" she said smiling.
Lucio turned his face in front. He looks handsome in his floral polo shirt and shorts.
"You are always welcome. Before anything else and before I forget, I just wanted to let you know my main purpose why I ask you to come with me here," he started.
It seems like he has been practicing while facing the shore. Aria wanted to hear more from this man and she did not say anything. She waited for him to continue with his monologue.
"I came here to accomplish my mission. My mission was to make you Mrs. Moreau! Sorry! I am not good at this. I have never made a proposal such as this," he cried without doubts.
"You are saying that-?" she responded trying to confirm if she was hearing things right.
"Yes, I wanted to marry you. Please marry me Aria! I will make you the happiest wife in the universe!" he continued.
Aria is overflowing with happiness. He likes Lucio so much because he respected him and she was wishing that he is gonna be the one. Aside from that, she wanted to escape from the ridiculous situation she was in. She promised not to be an escort for life. And it is happening now.
"Aria, I know I have never been straight to you that I wanted to court you however I want to marry you for no more other reasons. I can still court you even though I am already your lawful husband," Lucio voiced out to make sure things are clear between them.
"Yes, I am more than happy to be your wife. And a mother to your children," Aria responded emotionally.
No words can describe their true feelings. Both have their own objectives and desires and they have been met. They talked about their wedding day. Lucio wanted to hold their wedding next week. He can't wait to be with her all the time.
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