FORTY SEVEN

"You look different; this is the first time I have ever seen you matte your hair." Luca says, throwing Mani a compliment, and I couldn’t help but agree with him.

With her hair matted back, her face was more visible and beautiful.

I stared at her, seeing the spark in her eyes at Luca's words, and she smiled.

"I have Zoey to thank; she was the one to help me get it backward." Her smile increases. "I was a bit sceptical at first since I wasn’t used to matting my hair. But I do admit it does look good on me."

I smile, taking a hold of her hand and bringing it to my lips. "You look beautiful, amore." I said this and saw her eyes light up even more as she blushed.

The maids began working in, carrying with them a tray of food, which they placed gently on the table. Placing the food on the table in front of us.

Zoey walks in, takes a seat, and Mani waves at her, getting a wave in return, causing her to giggle. My lips raised up in a smile, not immune to how cute she looked.

Dinner commences,