It all started with Bella.

I was in Italy, visiting a friend. When she invited me, I said yes right away! Who wouldn’t?! Well, one day when I was exploring by myself, and doing some more shopping, I was passing through a square park when I heard a man’s voice quite close to me saying “Bella”. I automatically half turned and saw this gorgeous Italian dream man. Tall, dark swooped hair, and the sexiest smile ever. You know the type, I’m sure you are seeing him perfectly in your head right now. Of course I couldn’t help but smile back. I mean, being called beautiful by a guy like that? Damn, I was over the moon.

I continued walking and decided to stop at a small caffe for some shakerato, it was quite the warm weather. I sat at one of the outside tables, scrolling through my phone mindlessly. I looked up for a second and I saw him, a few tables away from where I was. I frowned, maybe it was a coincidence. But no, he started walking straight towards me, and there was no doubt I was his aim. I started freaking out, had he followed me?! Oh my god, my friend was so right warning me about pushy Italians. I thought she had been joking! I didn’t know if I should ignore him, leave, stay put. But as I frantically considered my options, he sat down in front of me and smiled.

Ciao Bella.” He said smoothly.

I stared at him, unsure. He waited, expecting an answer. When I didn’t, he tried again.

“Hello, beautiful?”

I blushed, it was so awkward. “Hello, parli Italiano?” He asked in that gorgeous accent.

I knew a little, but I stumbled with my words. “Un..uhm..un po?”

“Ok, I speak English for you.” He smiled wider, as if our language barrier were no problem at all. With horrible grammar and pronounciation, he tried his best. He talked and talked, trying to charm me. I relaxed, having fun as he spoke about himself and Italy.

And that was how our relationship started. And even nowadays, when he calls me “Mia bella“, it send chills down my spine.

The End


 

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 Natalia

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About Natalia

Just a regular girl that obsesses way too much over all things beauty, fashion, books, media and lifestyle.