Chapter 50: Eternal Promise
Lionel stood by the pillar and watched the lonely figure sitting comfortably on the couch by the railing, with a glass of wine. At first, he was intrigued to meet the woman who hooked Leander’s heart.
But he fell in her pull.
He rarely feels this way about a woman. Beautiful, innocent, sassy, confident, artistic, intelligent, smart, dramatic... he’s met all sorts of women. But this one...
As the gentle breeze caressed her face, she turned her face. Closing her eyes, she fixed her hair which wanted to dance to the tune of the breeze. He cursed the breeze for denying him access to her alluring eyes. A bunch of hair was sticking to her lips that were glistening with wine and as she fixed it behind her ear, he found himself getting pulled along, close to her.
"Ciao, Bellissima!"
Viviana recognized that voice and opened her eyes. At least she tried to. The wind was heavy and her hair fell on her face making it hard for her to open her eyes. Her hair doesn’t even listen to hairspray and likes to embarrass her.
"Mr. Nellie Yannis," she smiled with her eyes wide with the excitement of a fan after controlling her hair to some extent.
He’s a popular director/actor. It would be weird if she didn’t recognize him. She purposefully used his common name since she is a commoner—a guest.
"Wow! I am honored to be recognized by the respected guest of Leander," Lionel held her hand and kissed it.
Viviana grinned widely not knowing what else to do. She has heard that he is flirty with everyone, but she never received flirting ever. Men avoided her as if she had a "Not Interested" sign on her face. She preferred it that way too.