Chapter 31
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Isabella couldn’t believe that this was happening, Santo had just proposed and she had said yes. Santo looked at the woman in his arms who was just so happy.
“Mi amor.”
“Hmmm?” She asked still staring at her hand.
“I have one more surprise.” He grinned.
“Okay.” She said, excitement bursting inside of her.
Santo turned her away from the view and covered her eyes with his hands.
“In 1, 2, 3.” Santo removed his hands.
“Surprise!” Everyone shouted and Isabella gasped. Tears in her eyes she saw her family and friends that mattered smiling and coming towards her. Nonna was the first to reach her.
“What did I tell you hmmm bambina?” She said hugging Isabella. Next to hug her was her father.
“Congratulations Bella, I am so happy for you.”
Isabella clung to her father, “Thank you dad.”
He rubbed her back, “I will always look out for you sweetheart.”
Isabella and Santo took turns greeting and accepting congratulations from everyone.
They girls pulled her to the side, squealing as they admired her ring.
“Oh my gosh, it just sparkles whichever way you put it.” Aria squealed.
“It is absolutely gorgeous Bells.” Stella stated.
“Thank you, so you all knew and didn’t tell me.” She accused jokingly.
“Isabella the point of a proposal is so that you don’t see it coming.” Maya stated as a matter of fact.
They all laughed at that, at that moment the men decided to join the ladies. Santo went straight to his bride to be.
“Are you happy mi amor?” Holding her.
“Very happy mi amor, it is beautiful.”
Santo smiled at his girl, she looked so happy and he wanted to keep it that way. Nonna joined in the conversation.
“Now you get married and give me babies, si?”
Everyone chuckled at that while Santo shook his head at his nonna.
“How about Isabella and I just enjoy each other for a while.”
“Santo I’m old, the least you can do is humour me.” She teased him. Santo smiled at his nonna and said nothing.
Armando put some music on and had everyone on the dance floor.
Santo wrapped his arm around Isabella’s waist, Isabella put one hand on Santo’s shoulder and the other hand in his hand. Santo gripped her hand tightly as he felt her fingers clasp his. He moved her forward to start the dance and she followed his lead. It was a slow song so they could talk. As she looked at him, she saw him staring at her.
“I can’t believe how real this is Santo.”
“It is real, I’ve been keeping that ring with me for weeks.” He stated while she grinned.
Isabella looked up at Santo.
“You look like you have stars in your eyes Moretti.” She teased.
“So do you Mrs soon to be Moretti.” He smiled.
“That’s a mouthful.” She giggled.
“I can give you a mouthful if you need it.” He teased.
“Santo Moretti behave.”
Santo nuzzled his face in Isabella’s neck, feeling content and happy in this moment. This was the dinner his Bella deserved and he was only too happy to know he had given her that.
“I will try tesoro but you look so damn good.”
Isabella laughed, “Well you did dress me up for the occasion.”
“Indeed I did it would seem.”
The song finished and an upbeat one took its place. Armando grabbed Isabella’s hands and danced with her. Soon the others joined in and enjoyed the happy moment for the couple.
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