Chapter 18

Alessia's POV

I'm lying on Adrian's chest after the romantic session we just had, a little rest would be most appreciated but when I turn to look at the diamond clock on the wall, without any warming, I spring up, alarming Adrian who was feeling so relaxed with me lying on him.

It's 4:03 PM. "You said the party will begin by what time? 5 PM?"

"We can rest our backs and asses on the bed, no tour for today, we will do that tomorrow in the morning before returning. We have already consumed time in romancing, but I don't regret that either."

"I too."

We rest, I think I even slept until we finally stood up to work out on ourselves in preparation for the gala night. "You aren't being straightforward, what time will this gala begin and what time will it end, I don't want a situation whereby I'll go there and we end up coming back midnight, then you tell me we aren't going to do it again?" I question with all the strength left in me. I've received so many disappointments, I don't want to