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When I stepped out of the shower, I felt cold EvenSomeone knocked and Gianna entered with a cup and a bowl in her hand “Coffee and fruit salad Apparently you aren’t allowed to have pancakes because it could cause bloating What bullshit”
I took the coffee but shook ry”
“You can’t go all day without eating or you’ll faint when you walk down the aisle” She paused “Though, on second thought, I’d love to see Luca’s face when you do”
I sipped at the coffee, then took the bowl from Gianna and ate a few pieces of banana I really didn’t want to faint Father would be furious, and Luca probably wouldn’t be too happy about it either
“The beautician has arrived with her entourage You could think they need to prettify an army of fishwives”
I smiled weakly “Let’s not make them wait”
Gianna’s worried gaze followed me as I walked into the bedroo with the three beauticians They began their work at once, waxing our legs and arht the torture was over, the Beautician asked “Bikini zone? Do you knohat your husband prefers?”
My cheeks exploded with heat Mother actually looked atabout Luca and his preferences, especially concerning body hair
“Maybe we could call one of his whores,” Gianna suggested
Mother gasped “Gianna!”
Lily looked clueless about the whole situation Shebut that was all
“I’ll rele, okay?” The beautician said in a gentle voice and I nodded, giving her a grateful set us ready When our make-up was in place and my hair was pinned up in an elaborate updo that would later hold the veil and the diadress as well as the bridesmaid dresses for Lily and Gianna There was only one hour left until the wedding ceremony
I stared at eous; the chapel train fanned out behind ht hit it, and the empire waist was accentuated by a white satin ribbon
“I love the sweetheart neckline It gives you a breathtaking cleavage,” Aunt Livia gushed She was Valentina’s mother
“Luca will surely appreciate it,” Aunt Ornatella said
So ona nervous breakdown, so she ushered irls have a moment”
Gianna stepped into view beside me Her red hair contrasted beautifully with the mint dress She opened the box with the necklace Diaold threads “Luca doesn’t spare any costs, does he? That necklace and your headpiece probably cost more than most people pay for their house”
The conversation and laughter of the gathered guests carried up froh the openinto the room Every now and then a clunk could be heard
“What’s that noise?” I asked, trying to distract myself Gianna walked over to theand peered out “Thethem into plastic boxes”
“How many?”
Gianna cocked an eyebrow
“How uns does each man put away?”
“One” She frowned, then it dawned on her, and I nodded griuns”