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We sit in silence while I finish my coffee, and he finishes his smoke.
“Tonight we are attending an opera. I have a designer arriving at 11:00; you will choose an outfit. She will alter it where needed and have it ready for tonight.” I’ve always wanted to go to the opera, but I didn’t let him know this.
The designer arrives, pulling a rail of dresses. Two other girls follow behind her, keeping their heads down, looking very sheepish. Marco closes the door behind them, standing in front of the door with his arms folded. The designers begin to show me the dresses, but I can tell she and the girls are very on edge with Marco in the room.
“Marco, please leave.” Marco glares at me. “Please, would you mind giving us some privacy?”
“My orders are to guard the door. Guard the door, I will.”
“Well, how about you guard the other side of the door? I’m sure Leo wouldn’t be happy if he heard that you had been watching his fiancée undress and looking at her naked breasts?”
“I Won’t..” I cut him off before he finishes that sentence by quickly removing my vest top, revealing my breasts; he can’t help but let his eyes land on them.” He quickly remembers himself and covers his eyes. Fumbling around with his eyes still closed, he opens the door.
“I’ll be right on the other side!”
The girls visibly relax.
“So these are the dresses I have selected as per Mr. Guerra’s suggestions. Choose your favourite, and I will ensure it fits you perfectly.”
All the dresses are lovely but very conservative and not at all me. If Leo wants to marry me, then he is going to marry the real ‘me’ whether he likes it or not. There’s only one dress that catches my eye. It's red and silk. I love bright, bold colours. I usually have my hair a bright colour, pink was my last, but it has faded out to my natural blonde now. Red will be the perfect statement for me.
“I like this one, but I’d like a few changes.”
“Changes?”
“Yes, I love the halter neck, but I would like the neckline to plunge about 3 inches lower.”
“Okay?”
“And the back, I’d like that to be much lower too. Just above my bottom will be perfect, and a split in one side of the skirt area up to my hip.”
She narrows her eyes at me.
“Miss, Mr. Guerra gave me strict instructions on the type of dress I was to bring here today. I’m not sure he would be happy with these types of alterations.”
“With all due respect, I am Mr. Guerra’s fiancée. Soon to be Mrs. Guerra. I’m sure my husband-to-be only wants me to be happy, do you not agree?” The designer nods. “So, can you do it or not?” She looks to her assistants, who shrug. I feel a little bad for being so strong, but I know I wouldn’t get what I want otherwise.
“Okay, I can do it.”
“Fabulous.”
After having my measurements taken, the dress cut and pinned into its new style, shoes, and accessories chosen, I hit the gym feeling pretty pleased with myself.
Chapter 12
Katie
“Katherine!” Leo’s voice bellows through the house and the closed bedroom door. I take one last look at myself in the mirror and take a deep breath. I feel sick with nerves; maybe this dress wasn’t such a good idea after all. My makeup makes my eyes pop, and my skin looks flawless. My hair is pinned up in loose curls to reveal the open back and plunging neckline. The designer has done an amazing job. The silk dress fits perfectly. Thanks to Leo's lotion, my burnt skin now looks sunkissed brown. I look pretty good. Picking up my clutch bag, I put my chin up and confidently walk to the front door, where Leo waits for me. I purposely made us late, putting on my dress at the last minute so Leo wouldn’t have a chance to make me change. I walk past a few of Leo’s men, who take a second look; I can feel their eyes on me as I walk. My high-heeled sandals click on the marble floor, notifying Leo and Marco of my arrival.
“Finally,” Leo states with a half glance before he turns to look at me wide-eyed. Marco stands at the side of him. He takes me in and then looks at Leo. A small smirk appears on his face. A smirk. It is the first time I have seen any emotion on that sour man's face. Leo looks me up and down as I walk, noticing my left leg reveal itself with each step. His eyes on my body make me flush. He looks so handsome, with a black fitted suit, crisp white shirt, and black bow tie. His face is thunder.
“Ready to go?” I smile.
“Kat-er-ine! This is not the kind of dress I had in mind.”
“Oh really? I love it.” I do a little twirl, as I do, I see we have an audience behind me.
“What is everyone looking at?! Get out!” Leo spins me around, his body covering their view. “You need to get changed.”
