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Thank God my babies are finally graduating 😊

Adrian's POV

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I was finally graduating.

We were graduating.

I couldn't believe it. I was finally going to be a graduate and I wouldn't have to go to class or read so much into the nights, at least not until I'd decide on getting my masters degree.

That was just so beautiful.

I watched Kara as she twirled around the mansion while Natalia made herself busy with spraying pixie dust all over us, giggling in that lively tone that made me giggle along. I just couldn't help it.

Natalia was a real bubble of jolly mood on her own.

"Oh don't mind me Kara, continue dancing with Adrian while I take a rest. Back in the days, I used to kill it with my moves, hips swaying, standing on tippy toes, catching the attention of every young promising man that sets his eyes on me!" She announced like she was telling us she recently discovered a gold mine and we would now be forever rich, swaying left and right with a graceful air.

Kara eyed her mom and rolled her eyes, which made Natalia smack her butt and complain that Kara had no faith in her.

"Back me up Adrian! At least I know you'll have some faith in this beautiful woman standing before you, wouldn't you? You're even more of a daughter to me than this short thing!" Natalia sneered in mock irritation.

I burst out laughing, deciding not to point out the fact that Kara was a few good inches taller than the woman who was feigning hurt. She wanted to shine, so I nodded in compliance and backed her up.

"You're right Natalia. Kara is only a bit more beautiful than she was when I first met her...she used to be skinny then and now she's just growing into a woman. I wonder how beautiful you must've been in your youthful days to have transfered a few percentage of your beauty to this ungrateful brat?" I commented with glee.

Kara huffed.

Looking at us both over her shoulders, she grabbed the glass and refilled it while turning around, eyeing me from the rim of the glass with a taunting look in her eyes but I merely shook my head.

"Have you gotten everything you need?" Natalia asked Kara who nodded and picked her phone to get busy with it.

"Where's your man? We'll be late." I asked Kara impatiently. Stephano said he'd take us there himself. He'd been so happy Kara was now graduating and the happiness was sure contagious because a smile spread on her face after I asked about her man.

"Where's your man? We'll be late." She retorted with a sneaky smile.

I rolled my eyes at her, watching her pick her phone and dial some numbers.

Kara still didn't know where Diego and I stood in our relationship. She didn't even know we'd moved past the flirting stage though she already willingly gave us her prayers and once told me she'd be the Godmother of our children.

"Hello baby, where are yo-" Kara was speaking when Stephano's voice came from behind us as he alighted the stairs.

"I'm set."

Kara ended the call and smiled, turning around to watch her boyfriend alight the stairs. I watched Stephano eye her with lust and love filled eyes, pulling her into his arms and quickly settling a hand on the small of her back.

"You look so fucking beautiful Kara. And I wonder why you're up so early. You should still be in bed, having your beauty sleep." Stephano told her in a husky voice and cleared his throat. "Wait, did I just cuss? Aish Kara, now you have me cussing." He complained and dipped his head to capture her lips in a deep kiss, which of course, Kara had no objection to.

I was sure they'd wanted to eat each other's face up all along, ignoring the fact that Kara's mom and her best friend were in the same space.

I rolled my eyes and looked away.

Yes I loved the fact that they were so freaking in love with each other and always gave each other 'fuck-me-silly' eyes but I also wanted to display this way with my man. Where was he, anyway? A sigh blew past my lips.

"Well well well, I can finally take some pictures! Let me quickly check the chicken Marsala!" Natalia gushed with a clearing of her throat and walked towards the kitchen to check what she was preparing.

On her way to the kitchen, she even randomly complimented Stephano who was trying his best not to eat off Kara's face.

They finally parted and Kara breathlessly complimented him. "You look nice. You should rest more too, though the eye bags are almost not visible at all."

He was dressed in black suit with black shiny shoes like the businessman he was and my oh my, did he clean up well. He just had a haircut, and he was dressed in all black with a light blue piece tucked in his suit pocket. The Alfonsi family sure had good genes but...my boyfriend was more attractive and I didn't have eyes for anyone except him!

Kara wore a dreamy look as she eyed the man who had his arms around her.

He whispered something in her ear and she sighed, biting her lower lip and blushing.

I wondered what she could be thinking in that mind of hers and quickly looked away again, realizing from the bottom of my heart that I really didn't want to know it.

Where was Diego? He was supposed to meet us here even before Stephano got downstairs and Stephano was already here. I mentally groaned.

Now I'd have to watch them give each other gooey eyes for minutes before he got here. The thought made me feel sick already.

I opened my messenger and quickly sent out a few words, huffing as I dropped it on the chair beside me.

"Come up with me Kara. There's something I'd like you to show you." Stephano suddenly stated just after checking something on his phone.

I frowned and squinted at Kara, who was all too eager to do whatever he wanted that she didn't even read the lustful look in Stephano's eyes. Yep, he was definitely taking her up there to make out or some shit. Kara had a light makeup on, as always. I'd have to speak with Stephano about their wedding, whenever they decide to propose to each other and finally tie the knot.

Kara's makeup on the D-Day must be nude but classic and at the same time lit!

I picked my ringing phone while watching them walk up the stairs.

"Where the hell are you, baby?" I asked the caller all too sweetly.

"I'm so sorry, something came up and I had to quickly send a mail out. I'm on my way already. Have you gotten dressed?"

"Well no shit. What did you expect?"

"Damn. I should've been there to pull up the zipper."

I scoffed. Why did he want to always be there to pull the zipper? I could do it by myself for screaming out loud. It was funny and cute at the same time that he'd always want to be the one to zip me up after I got dressed.

Was he eager to know the color of my panty...? No. I shook my head. He'd resisted my advances for months. Diego wasn't that kind of a guy. Maybe it was just some cute couple ritual for him. I blushed at the thought of his cuteness.

"Well, sucks to suck. You missed the beautiful zipping moment." I chuckled. I was no longer upset with him but of course he didn't need to know that. "Just get here already."

"Hmm. Tell me something baby, what's the color of your panty-"

"I'm not telling." I rushed out and flushed profusely, clearing my throat.

What the hell was wrong with me?

I'd had lots of sex with Lucas but had only done it once with Diego, a very long time ago if I might add yet even at the slightest bit of sexual provocation from Diego, I'd flush and get butterflies all over my stomach. It was quite strange.

"Oh come on. Not fair." He moaned.

"Aren't you driving?" I scowled.

"Are you alone?" He evaded the question with his own.

"Well," I looked around. "Yes. So?"

"Go into your room."

"We'll be late."

"This is just eight forty six. The event doesn't start till past eleven. Relax babe. Do what I said and go up."

"Fine!" I huffed. "What are you up to?"

"Stay on the phone. Now tell me, you're wearing the black gown I got you right?"

I made my way up the stairs, filled with curiosity as I wondered what he was playing at. "Yes."

"That's my lovely baby. Smile for me."

"Don't get all mushy on me." I warned in a whiny tone which I hated and also loved at the same time. Ugh, Diego brought out this side of me!

He laughed in his refreshing tone. "Now step into your room and shut the door."

I did as asked.

"Turn around and open the wardrobe. On the top left where you keep your bum shorts and underwear you'll see a small box. Pick out the little pack inside the box. It's yours." He further instructed, his voice now far gentler.

"Alright..." I nervously did as asked, picking out the box. It was red, with gold letters inscribed on it. Neverland jewelers. That was the same store Kara told me Stephano had gotten her her necklace when they just started dating last year. My lips curled up in a smile at the mere thoughtfulness of my boyfriend.

I opened it and brought out the small, transparent pack. A thin, pretty gold necklace was in it, twinkling immediately it got exposed under the chandeliers brightening up the room.

My eyes fluttered as I raised it in the air and watched the pendant dangle. It was a design carved into D ♥ A. The heart was a love shape. "Wow. It's-"

"Lovely?"

I blinked and turned around, smiling with glistening eyes. The necklace was so pretty and thoughtful. What was more thoughtful was the fact that my boyfriend's handsome face graced my sight the instance I turned around. Diego was standing before me, already dressed and looking dashing in burgundy tux with white shirt picking underneath and matching pants, then shiny black Italian shoes. The shirt underneath had the two top buttons out.

He looked hot as fuck.

"Baby?" I frowned and looked at the door I'd shut myself. I didn't hear him come in. "How did you-"

"I was in here all along. I came in when you were busy eyeing Stephano and Kara. It was planned with mom. Damn, that woman is good at surprises."

"Oh. I- I've been downstairs all the while. How didn't i- You came here and I-"

"Love, relax. I'm here now." He breathed calmly before accessing me with sudden wide eyes. "Wow. I barely had time to check you out when I was sneaking up the stairs earlier on. You look so beautiful Adriana. Come here." He gestured for me but already had me in his arms before I could even take a step.

"Thank you." I chuckled and ignored my flaming cheeks. "You're not looking bad yourself." I murmured even though I was gawking. I loved the new haircut and the style was a total killer. Did he plan this new look thingy with Stephano? They both looked different from yesterday with the new haircuts.

They were now fond of meeting secretly and sometimes making calls to each other whenever I and Kara were busy.

Sneaky fine men!

"I know I look hot. You're welcome. It's my girlfriend's graduation so I have to brush up nice." He chuckled and kissed me deeply on the lips, fondling my backside with his wandering right hand while caressing my neck with the other hand. "Fuck, I'm having second thoughts about this gown. Your back is bare and those fuckers on heat will be getting the great view." He narrowed his eyes at me as if I made him get me the skintight black wrap gown.

"You're over thinking." I commented.

"Nope. Have you seen yourself? Babe you look great. This gown hugs your body perfectly and then this V shaped cut at the cleavage is killing me." He gulped and I knew I wouldn't like what he would say next. "Let's check, what type of panty you're wearing now so I'll know how sane I'll keep myself all through the-"

"Diego! Be a gentleman!" I flushed again. "It was your idea that we shouldn't have sex till eternity. Now stop acting like a horny dog and let's head downstairs."

He gave me a straight look. "At the end of the day, I'm still a man and my dick still stands every morning. At least I can have some peek to know what you're hiding beneath this dress babe. Please." He gave me a look that bid no question despite the plea in his tone.

He was already hiking my dress up.

"Nope." I directed my attention back to the necklace and beamed. "This is so lovely baby. Thank you so much. Help me put it on." I pouted.

"Thanks. I'm glad you love it. It'll look fucking great on you. Your breasts look nice in this dress too. Turn around." He told me with deep, hooded eyes, his gaze flickering over me from my face to my black heels as if he wanted to swallow me whole.

I turned around and lifted my hair, pulling it to the side. "Of course I love it."

Diego slowly placed the necklace so the pendant was resting on my cleavage and then took his sweet and unnecessary time fixing the hook. His hands were cold and he placed them on the back of my neck when he was done.

"You look so beautiful baby. And I just want you to know that I'm so proud of you. We've come this far and you're doing just great." He pecked my left shoulder, still behind me.

I shuddered and shut my eyes to control my breathing. "Th-thanks."

He moved his palms slowly over my skin, down to my waist with tortuously slow movements. "I love you. I'm crazy about you. And I know someone else might try to come between us, but just know you're the only one my heart will ever beat for in this crazy way."

"Thanks." I breathed out again. "I love you too."

"Turn around, babe."

I did as ordered.

"You're so gorgeous. I feel like I don't tell you that enough. You deserve to be treated like a queen, spoilt silly, fucked nicely and pampered all day long. Look at you, you're glowing. I like that I have that effect on you." He praised me with love-filled eyes.

Guilt began to eat me up. I was the one that didn't appreciate him enough yet he still wanted to do far more than he was already doing. "You're doing your best. You're-" I breathed. "You're a great boyfriend. I'm not good with emotions or telling my feelings but I know we've come a long way, deeper than I have with anyone. Even without the sex."

"Hmm. The sex." He chuckled. "Now let's leave..." He stopped just as he'd grabbed my hand. "What if we could..." He licked his lips in a funny way that had me giggling. His eyes were on my boobs and I know what he was thinking of. A make out session.

"Nope. Not-" I began taking slow steps back. Wrong move. "No way Diego. You're so not ruining my dress or hair or makeup. Do you know how much this dress cost? You-"

He stopped just before me and shushed me with a brain shattering kiss. "Shut up and kiss me. Yes I know what it cost because I paid for it...though I'll have to place my hand on your waist all day for my own sanity."

I pushed him off not too forcefully and headed for the door.

"Why your sanity though?" I asked in a sultry voice over my shoulder, loving the effect I had on him. His eyes were glued to my body and I shuddered again at the intensity of the gaze.

"Because I know what I'll probably do if any fucker looks you wrong. I have to stop myself from dragging you to the nearest restroom and fucking you into the mirror, reaffirming the fact that you're mine. But soon, soon we'll try all the corners in my apartment." He confessed.

I needed to leave the room as soon as possible. His gaze was killing me.

"I'll be counting on those move of yours, cowboy."

And with that, I opened the room and stepped out before he decided to pull me back in and take me bareback.

That was just what I wanted.

And it was scary, and exciting at the same time.

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Sorry I haven't updated in a while. The next chappie of this should come later this week or early next week. I'm working on a fantasy book I am not posting on wattpad and also working on HIS and whipped billionaire and Gonzalo. The plotting of the books from beginning to the end...and my online studying is there too because universities has resumed but the second wave of coronavirus is preventing us from having physical classes. Lol. Just bear with me. Ilyasm. I love y'all so much.

Okay bye 😘😄🤗