Davina(sequel to Siya)

Gift of love

David's POV

Milan,Italy

Milan-one of the four fashion capitals...a metropolitan city known for it being a global city .The italians are known for being family centric.For them loyalty towards their family is very important.I have heard that some of the families still stay together in their family house. It's not the first time I'm visiting this busy city.I have attended numerous award shows and also the famous Milan fashion week here.But it's the first time I am here to attend a wedding in Milan. This time I don't know why, but I fell like I'm home in this strange city.And this city reminded me of my innocent angel,not that I needed reminding but strangely this city brought back a lot of memories of her.

      Alan,Siyara and me came here two days prior to Ian's sister's wedding on our private jet.But that moron Ian,he never showed up and when I contacted him,he said he was in Spain for one of his film shoots and will be back only tomorrow.But he had arranged our stay in his private villa here.And there were a lot of maids,chefs and also manager at his villa who were at our disposition as per Ian's orders.He had made sure that we were comfortable at his villa.That was very thoughtful of him.We decided to visit some tourist spots in Milan on the first day as Siyara was feeling bored.

"What do you plan to gift Ian's sister?",Alan asked me munching on the icecream like a child.We were at a restaurant in a luxury hotel as Siyara was hungry after the outing we had on the second day.

"We will buy her a unicorn",Siyara squealed.

"But baby ..isn't uncle Ian's sister too old to play with a unicorn.she is big enough to play with..."I stopped him before he continued his nonsense.

"Cut it out Alan",I shrieked.."stop corrupting my innocent child's mind".

"But I was saying the truth", Alan shrugged his shoulders.

"What about jewellery?",he suggested.

"I think she will have lots of it but yes that's a good idea",I agreed with him.

"Well let's enquire the manager about the best jewellery design collections here",Alan said getting up and walking out towards the reception.Sometimes I wish that I was a normal person like Alan and not a celebrity  attracting unwanted attention.I have to wear a cap and shades to remain hidden from the paparazzi's eyes.This visit to Italy was unofficial and I had kept it away from the media since Siyara was with me.Her safety was a big concern to me.

"Well the manager recommended Vina Designs,a famous jewellery designer showroom which is known for both its expensive and exclusive designs",Alan said coming back from the reception.

"Ok ..then let's get going",I said picking up my baby in my arms.

"Papa..we will buy a unicorn..please..."

"Ok darling we will buy a unicorn as well",I said kissing her nose.

"And what are you going to give her?",I queried Alan.

"Lots of love",he replied in a duh tone.

"What?"

"Yes...in this hatred filled world ,it's easy to gift a diamond necklace but thoughtful to give lots of love.It's not everyday you get showered with love from someone...And no gift is bigger than the gift of love",Alan said philosophically.

"So much for being a miser",I held my head with my hands.

"But it's the truth right ..what is diamonds in front of love?",he went back to his Socrates mode.

"Well tell that to Ian and he will skew you alive for being a miser",I chuckled.

"Come on... let's get going",he said rolling his eyes.

We reached Vina designs in an Aston martin arranged by Ian.The showroom was simple yet elegant.The interior designs of the showroom was very eye catching.

"Welcome,Mr.King and Mr.Wills" ..the sales manager welcomed me and Alan to the showroom.

"We have been informed of your arrival.I'm Avery Gerald, sales manager of Vina designs.So do you have any particular design on your mind",she asked us with respect.

"Not really...the wedding is tomorrow and we didn't know that you take custom made orders",Alan said scratching his neck.

"No problem..we have different collections for every occasion",she said leading us to the design gallery.

The designs in the shops were unique and had a soul of it's own.Whoever the designer was,she really had a good taste.

"Do you have unicorns here?",Siyara asked the sales manager.

"No dear...but there is a children's play area here.Would you like to play there?",she told Siyara.

"Papa...I want to play.I want to play ..."Siyara said clapping her hands.

"Is it safe?",I enquired the sales manager.

"Don't  worry Mr.King there are guards there to take care of the children",she said ordering one of the sales assistant to take Siyara to the play area.

After Siyara went to play,I started to scan for some good designs while Alan was lazily scrolling down his cellphone.

After what it seemed like an hour my eyes finally caught a simple and elegant necklace. But it sadly reminded me of Siya and how I had insulted her on Amy's birthday.I regretted doing that to her even though it was fake.She was worth more than any diamond.If only she was alive,I would have bought her all the elegant jewellery in the world,I sighed as I thought of my Siya.

But then again she would have never asked for any expensive jewellery,all she craved for was to be loved and cared for.



I didn't have patience to look at other designs as I was struck by the beauty of the necklace and I asked the manager to gift wrap the necklace.After we were done with the purchase,I took Siyara back to Ian's private villa while Alan went clubbing but not before buying the unicorn she wanted to gift the bride.I put my little baby to sleep as next day was the wedding and I didn't want my baby to be tired.After she slept,I went to my room and started to look at my angel's photos which I had saved on my cellphone.It was my daily routine for the past 4 years...going to sleep watching her smile believing her to be still alive.

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 The continuous ringing of my cellphone brought me out of my slumber.

"Did you travel from US to Italy for sleeping,old man?Wake up sleepy head,my sister's wedding is in 3 hours",Ian yelled through the phone.

"I'm coming..just give me an hour..."

"Whatever...make it quick and it's a church wedding and I have already send you the location.The reception is in the evening",he reminded me again.

"I know..."

"Ya whatever...be on time",he said bossily.

"When did you come back from Spain?",I asked him.

"Yesterday night and right now my family is super pissed off at me.So I need to get going.But you all better make it fast",he said in a hurried tone.

"Don't worry ..We will be there on time",I assured him.

"And give my love to Siyara".

"Of course I will..she missed you".

"I know ...I'm handsome and girls really miss me..Ok bye ..I will see you at the church",he hung up not bothering to hear my reply.

I chuckled hearing his bragging about his good looks.I went down to the kitchen to see that Siyara and Alan were already up and having their breakfast.

"Good morning guys,we have to get ready faster",I said serving myself breakfast which was pancakes and pasta.

"Yeah..we are going to a wedding",Siyara said happily.

After breakfast Alan went to get ready and I dressed up my baby in a pink up down frock as the theme of the wedding was pink for girls and white for men except for the bride and groom.Then I got ready in a white tuxedo and we both went down to the living room to see Alan already there waiting for us.

"Oh my pretty princess..may I have the honour of being your date today",Alan bowed down to Siyara dramatically and asked her hand.

"But I'm papa's date",she told him.

"Then your uncle Alan will be sad...Your dad can get anyone as his date...but me...",Alan said pouting his lips.

"Don't cry Uncle Alan,I will be your date today",she said wiping his fake tears.

"Dad...don't be sad..I will be Uncle Alan's date only for today.Maybe you can find your date in the wedding",she said smiling at me.

"It's ok...I'm sure I won't find anyone prettier than you in the wedding.It's Alan's lucky day today ..."I replied thinking how she had caught upon the word date so easily.

Ian's chauffer took us to the wedding avenue.It was a gothic style church but not a big one though, yet elegant and peaceful.The car park was filled with a lot of expensive cars.And Ian was no where to be found.I hope he is busy with his sister's wedding arrangements.Though Ian never mentioned his family,I had guessed them to be rich from his attitude.We walked inside the church and realized that it was almost time for the bride to walk down the aisle as the music had started playing.Again my heart clenched in pain as I saw the wedding arrangements.It hurt me thinking that I never had the opportunity to give my Siya a proper wedding.She deserved every happiness and I had brutally crushed her dreams when I had forced her to marry me and never even gave her a wedding ring.I came out of my reverie when I saw the door open and the bride and her father I guessed started walking down the aisle.And then suddenly my world froze as I looked at the bride.My heart trembled with unknown emotions.No...it cannot be.How is it possble?I questioned my confused self.And then before I knew it my legs had found it's way towards the shocked bride stopping her in her course.Before she could react,I found myself unveiling her and claiming her lips like there is no tomorrow.

"How dare you touch my sister...you filthy dog?",a man punched me hard pulling me away from the bride.

How was the chapter?

For those who forgot who Alan Wills is ...he is David's friend and lawyer.

Why did David kiss the bride?

Sherlocks and hitchcocks your opinion please.

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