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25
Christina
It’s been the longest month of my life. The boys have been so stressed lately, always consumed with work but today’s a big day. The movie premiere. I smooth the soft pink fabric with my shaky hands. When Albert gave me permission to go, he also specified that I needed to represent the Venitti family well and that his personal stylist would be coming to dress me.
I didn’t know that meant my dress would be couture. Custom made just for me, this is officially the fanciest, most beautiful, and most expensive dress I’ve ever worn in my life.
I feel like a princess. Hundreds of tiny rhinestones glimmer and shine under the soft afternoon light.
Walking in this dress with these heels is objectively terrifying. I’m certain I’m going to fall on my face and embarrass myself and the family at any moment. Or worse, I could spill something on it.
Moving slowly, I walk to the center of the grand foyer. Both Nico and Enzo told me to meet them here for pictures. The soft rustling of my dress fills the quiet space of the grand foyer while I wait.
I hear them before I see them. Enzo laughs with Nico as they make their way down the stairs.
My heart beats wildly in my chest, threatening to burst out at any moment.
I can't bring myself to look up to watch them. I’m too nervous. Their chatter stops when they reach the bottom of the stairs.
The silence in the room feels oppressive. I hear their soft footsteps approaching me and I finally manage to lift my head and make eye contact.
“You look so fucking beautiful, my angel,” Nico says, his voice breaking through the tension.
“We’re the luckiest men alive to have you on our arms.”
I exhale slowly. His words feel like a soothing balm on my frayed nerves.
Enzo comes around to my other side and tips my chin up so I meet his gaze. His dark eyes are dancing with amusement and lust.
“Simply stunning,” he whispers with a wink.
When he offers me his hand, I take it, clinging to him and Nico as well.
They make me feel like I could conquer the world, as long as they’re by my side.
Attending an event like this together after they claimed me at the university is going to make a helluva statement. It’s a wonder that Albert hasn’t heard of it yet.
Or maybe he has?
I squeeze their arms tighter to me. Nico reaches behind my dress, patting my ass and pulling my side into his.
“Oh, my god. Christina!” My mom cries out. The boys let go of me so my mom can pull me into a tight hug. Her eyes glisten with unshed tears as she takes in my dress.
Albert beams at us, and at her, wrapping an arm around her waist.
“You three look very nice!” Albert says, clapping Nico on his shoulder. “Befitting the Venitti family.”
“Come, come! Let’s take some photos!” My mom says, pulling out her phone.
Oh, God. I know that my body is flushed. I try to hide, but the boys keep me front and center, taking turns with subtle touches against my body to keep me blushing the entire time as we pose all over the house and the garden. When my mom is satisfied, she’s captured our outfits from every single angle, she heads inside to grab a drink, leaving the three of us alone for a blissful moment.
Nico takes the opportunity to lean down and whisper in my ear.
“I just want to take you away from here,” Nico says huskily. It makes me shiver in anticipation.
Enzo slips his arm around my waist, stepping closer to us. “Yeah, all I can think about is getting beneath this dress tonight.”
Nico grins, and I can feel both of their gazes linger on me.
