promise that we will! ”
“ Yes, of course I will! ” I promised.
“ Then pack a bag and run away with me tonight! We ’ ll tell the family that you ’ re fine and will be away for a few days. ”
“ Will you wait here? ”
“ Of course! I ’ ll wait for as long as it takes! ”
Grinning from ear to ear I found myself slamming the window shut and running as quickly as an Olympic sprinter to my bedroom.
I threw a bunch of my nicest clothes into a suit case. I don ’ t even think I bothered folding them as I was in such a glorious rush. At least I was able to close the suit case.
Before hurrying out I changed into some of my nicer clothes for Blake. I didn ’ t want him to be seen with me wearing frumpy clothes. If I was to be with Blake it was time I dressed nicely.
Despite wearing a nice pair of flats I kept a pair of practical shoes with me just in case I needed them for something.
True to his word Blake and the limo were still waiting for me when I came outside and locked the door behind me.
“ You waited for me, ” I said with a smile.
“ I told you I would! ” Blake replied. He pulled me into his arms and gave me a quick kiss. “ Are you ready for a new adventure with me? I have a surprise inside the limo. ”
I didn ’ t know what to expect inside the limo but I was excited for the possibilities. Once I got inside I felt myself gasping out loud. Around us were carefully organized bouquets of beautiful roses as well as a large envelope.
“ What ’ s this? ” I asked when I picked up the envelope.
“ Open it, ” Blake said. “ Open it and we ’ ll travel to that place together. ”
I did so and soon learned we would be visiting Italy for a romantic trip together.
With Blake at my side and a trip to Italy I was giddy with excitement and love.
I liked this feeling and hoped we would be together and very happy together. When I told Blake this he simply said three words.
“ We will be. ”
Part Two
Chapter One
When Blake announced our trip to Italy I was more than a little excited. Italy! The place of so much heritage and the Roman Empire! Imagine walking through the streets of Pompeii! The museums! Imagine walking through those! I had to admit I was a little more than excited for this trip. We could go anywhere in the world and visit there for as long as we wanted. The possibilities were endless and the world was practically our oyster.
Blake chuckled a bit at my reaction. “Excited?” He asked as he got settled.
“Are you serious?” I joked making him laugh again and shrug.
“There is a lot to Italy.”
Italy! I felt another jolt of excitement at the possibility of going there.
I began to gush lightly, “Imagine the history! Think about going down those streets and how many old buildings there are! Before, when I was your personal assistant we did nothing but business things. There was never any time to explore and go have fun.”
“That is true,” he admitted. “I haven’t seen Italy for the fun of it in a long time. It’s always been business related stuff.”
“This time it’ll be different,” I said and smiled.
Blake and I could go exploring and not have to worry about business. As soon as I thought that I had begun to wonder what about other people? Blake was a billionaire and he was sure to be recognized somewhere . There were also people who might not approve because of our skin colors.
If Blake was worried or had thought of that he gave no sign. During my time with working for him I had learned Blake did sometimes like to jump into things feet first and worry about everything else second. It was something I both liked and disliked about him. Some countries and places would not be so accepting of an interracial