Under The Tartosan Sun
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Chapter Twenty Nine
Time passed after Allegra and Liberty teamed up to get Matteo to set aside his shame over his actions and go see their parents. Their mother Francesca especially wanted to see and hug Matteo instead of talking him by phone.
"Matteo! Matteo! I've missed you so much! I just want to hug you and hold you forever. I've been dreaming of this day, when my bambino would find his way back to me." Francesca said as a smile split her face and the tears welled.
"I missed you too mamma. I'm so sorry for everything I put you all through. I'm even more ashamed that I couldn't face you and papà. I thought I had messed up so badly I just couldn't face you and papà. You never held our mistakes against us before, Allegra and I. You taught us the lessons we needed to learn from those mistakes and we always moved on." Matteo said through tears of his own.
"It's ok Matteo. None of that matters. It didn't matter then and it doesn't now. The important thing is we are a family again."
https://i.imgur.com/GMLzPy1.png
It was such a happy time, the Rossi family was whole for the first time in years. With everyone back together again the family villa felt like home. It was time to make really make Liberty feel a part of the family, even though this wasn't her first visit to see her future mother and father-in-law. Francesca had reached out to Liberty during one of the phone calls with Matteo and told her how to find the Rossi's villa. She was welcome anytime and didn't need to wait on Matteo to find the strength to look his parents in the eye. His fears were unfounded, there was no questions or reservations about his actions. Just joy that he was back. They quickly settled back into the routines Matteo remembered and that Liberty was learning. The Rossi's love to talk and the living room was second only to the kitchen as the most important room in the villa.
https://i.imgur.com/ewT1GWt.png
"I was thinking how much fun it would be to have...what you call lunch together tomorrow at Celebrazioni." Allegra said as she reached for her glass of wine. "Then we can let the men go do whatever it is men do and we can have a girl's day out."
https://i.imgur.com/5hHb9k7.png
The following day the group headed off to Celebrazioni. The plans changed quickly once they arrived. It was clear to Davide and Matteo the day was going to get properly girly so they decided to grab a drink and then go about their male bonding adventures. They agreed to meet back here that evening. Francesca was running a bit late but said she would meet the ladies at the one place she and Allegra instantly thought of during their phone conversation last night...
"Galleria Bianca De Luca" they had said in perfect unison.
Allegra and Liberty weren't going to let the sudden change of plans dampen their spirits. They talked about life, love, and Gucci. To Allegra love and Gucci were almost interchangeable terms.
https://i.imgur.com/9hK8uB3.png
A short time later....
"This is the 'Galleria Bianca De Luca'" Francesca gushed. "Bianca can do anything you like and you will love her work. How far are you willing to go for a new look? Just some new outfits? Some new makeup too? What about your hair? Do you want to change that too?
"All of it. I want to unleash the new Liberty Rossi."
"Allegra asked you this last night and I'll ask you again. You're not doing this because you think you have to be a part of our family? We love you just as you are. To us you are a Rossi already"
"I want to do this for me."
"Well then, let's go meet the new Liberty Rossi"
https://i.imgur.com/29oM74w.png
"Child," said Francesca, "you look stunning!"
https://i.imgur.com/t9LAAR0.png
"Which dress are you going to wear to your unveiling?" Allegra asked.
"The red one. Definitely red. I can't wait to show Matteo and my friends the new me!"
https://i.imgur.com/xkbaFpv.png
"Bianca wanted to get some shots of you in your new outfits. Best not to keep her waiting. We're running out of time before we need to have you in that red number and over to Celebrazioni. We want everybody to see you before they have too much vino"
The photoshoot, minus the red dress...
"I think it's time when get this stunning child over to Celebrazioni." Francesca said, realizing time was getting away from them.
"I cannot wait to see the look on Matteo's face." Allegra said. "She's going to leave his jaw on the floor."
https://i.imgur.com/Um824a2.png
Time passed after Allegra and Liberty teamed up to get Matteo to set aside his shame over his actions and go see their parents. Their mother Francesca especially wanted to see and hug Matteo instead of talking him by phone.
"Matteo! Matteo! I've missed you so much! I just want to hug you and hold you forever. I've been dreaming of this day, when my bambino would find his way back to me." Francesca said as a smile split her face and the tears welled.
"I missed you too mamma. I'm so sorry for everything I put you all through. I'm even more ashamed that I couldn't face you and papà. I thought I had messed up so badly I just couldn't face you and papà. You never held our mistakes against us before, Allegra and I. You taught us the lessons we needed to learn from those mistakes and we always moved on." Matteo said through tears of his own.
"It's ok Matteo. None of that matters. It didn't matter then and it doesn't now. The important thing is we are a family again."
https://i.imgur.com/GMLzPy1.png
It was such a happy time, the Rossi family was whole for the first time in years. With everyone back together again the family villa felt like home. It was time to make really make Liberty feel a part of the family, even though this wasn't her first visit to see her future mother and father-in-law. Francesca had reached out to Liberty during one of the phone calls with Matteo and told her how to find the Rossi's villa. She was welcome anytime and didn't need to wait on Matteo to find the strength to look his parents in the eye. His fears were unfounded, there was no questions or reservations about his actions. Just joy that he was back. They quickly settled back into the routines Matteo remembered and that Liberty was learning. The Rossi's love to talk and the living room was second only to the kitchen as the most important room in the villa.
https://i.imgur.com/ewT1GWt.png
Spoiler
Allegra was able to extend her visit to two weeks instead of just 3 days. That gave everyone more time to get to know Liberty better and to bask in the love that was always at the heart of the Rossi household. Francesca and Allegra were both smitten with Liberty. They come from different worlds, vastly different backgrounds, but they could sit and talk about anything for hours.
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The last few months had brought a lot of changes to Liberty's life. Just over a year ago she was still living in Willow Creek with her friends, Danielle, Summer, and Travis and she was dreaming of being an astronaut. She was still the innocent, childlike, tomboyish Liberty. Willow Creek is now in her past, as are her dreams of space. Now she works as an investigator for S.I.M.S. and has her own office. She's engaged to the most handsome she could ever picture in her wildest, steamiest dreams. Together they've discovered each other and themselves in the most personal of ways. All the things she remembered Danielle and Summer talking about and doing are now front and center in her mind. Liberty looked up and realized she had become a full grown woman. The tomboy she thought she'd always be was gone and she was happy to wave goodbye. Now to lean on her circle of girlfriends to help her finish the transformation.
https://i.imgur.com/EcUfUA0.png
https://i.imgur.com/6LMVRpQ.png
The last few months had brought a lot of changes to Liberty's life. Just over a year ago she was still living in Willow Creek with her friends, Danielle, Summer, and Travis and she was dreaming of being an astronaut. She was still the innocent, childlike, tomboyish Liberty. Willow Creek is now in her past, as are her dreams of space. Now she works as an investigator for S.I.M.S. and has her own office. She's engaged to the most handsome she could ever picture in her wildest, steamiest dreams. Together they've discovered each other and themselves in the most personal of ways. All the things she remembered Danielle and Summer talking about and doing are now front and center in her mind. Liberty looked up and realized she had become a full grown woman. The tomboy she thought she'd always be was gone and she was happy to wave goodbye. Now to lean on her circle of girlfriends to help her finish the transformation.
"I was thinking how much fun it would be to have...what you call lunch together tomorrow at Celebrazioni." Allegra said as she reached for her glass of wine. "Then we can let the men go do whatever it is men do and we can have a girl's day out."
https://i.imgur.com/5hHb9k7.png
Spoiler
"That sounds wonderful Allegra" Liberty replied. She has been wanting to learn Simtalian and she seized the opening. "You were searching for the Simlish word 'lunch', so what is the Simtalian word for the midday meal"
"We call it 'pranzo'. What you call breakfast, we call 'colazione'. Your supper is what we call 'cena'" Allegra said then added, "I love that you are embracing our home, your new home. It is such a wonderful place and I miss it terribly. Windenburg is nice, but I dream of the day when I can come back to Tartosa and sing opera."
"I know what you mean about Tartosa. Willow Creek is special to me, but I can't imagine ever going back. Not to live anyway. Tartosa is where I want to spend the rest of my life. Right here in this little corner of paradise with Matteo."
Allegra nursed her Avornalino as she looked out over the ocean from her perch on Matteo’s veranda. “My brother has always been lucky, but never more than when he found you”
“I feel like I’m the lucky one for finding him. And the friend we have to thank for bringing us together is right down there in that little villa, Danielle Huntley,” Liberty said as she saluted with her wine glass. Liberty and Allegra were now climbing the stairs to the upper veranda and the comfy love seat by the aquarium. “I have my other friend from back home, Summer Holiday, to thank as well. I had come here on vacation to see them. Summer wanted to take me shopping for a dress for going partying. I also forgot my swimsuit so she talked me into getting this gorgeous bikini, then she and Danielle said we needed to head to the bay to christen it.” Liberty could feel the wistful look forming on her face as her mind drifted back to that day.
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“That’s when you met Matteo, wasn’t it?”
“Yes. I know now Matteo had been friends with Danielle for a while before that. I sometimes wonder if Danielle and Summer had planned that meeting before they even mentioned taking me shopping.”
“Remind me to thank them. Without them…oh why waste precious time wondering what might have been otherwise. Let’s toast what is!” Allegra raised her glass and the veranda rang to the sound of crystal on crystal. “So cara(dear), what would you like to do tomorrow on our girls day out?”
“Clothes shopping. I look at you and Francesca and I would love to have a bit of your style. My friends are even picking up their style game. I’m tired of the tomboy look.”
“Mamma and I can help, but cara, you don’t have to be fancy to be a Rossi. It helps, but it isn’t mandatory. You’re not saying you want to do this just to fit in?”
“No. I really want to look like who I am, a full grown woman. Not some tomboy. As a child and a teen that was who I was. I was more interested in video games than clothes, hair, and makeup. I was interested in those things, just not as much. Working in my office, we’re expected to look polished and professional. Once I started dressing like that for work the tomboy spell was broken. I really liked what I saw in the mirror when I was done getting ready. I felt pretty, mature, and fierce. That’s who I am now and I want my wardrobe to reflect the new me.”
"Never fear, you are in good hands."
"We call it 'pranzo'. What you call breakfast, we call 'colazione'. Your supper is what we call 'cena'" Allegra said then added, "I love that you are embracing our home, your new home. It is such a wonderful place and I miss it terribly. Windenburg is nice, but I dream of the day when I can come back to Tartosa and sing opera."
"I know what you mean about Tartosa. Willow Creek is special to me, but I can't imagine ever going back. Not to live anyway. Tartosa is where I want to spend the rest of my life. Right here in this little corner of paradise with Matteo."
Allegra nursed her Avornalino as she looked out over the ocean from her perch on Matteo’s veranda. “My brother has always been lucky, but never more than when he found you”
“I feel like I’m the lucky one for finding him. And the friend we have to thank for bringing us together is right down there in that little villa, Danielle Huntley,” Liberty said as she saluted with her wine glass. Liberty and Allegra were now climbing the stairs to the upper veranda and the comfy love seat by the aquarium. “I have my other friend from back home, Summer Holiday, to thank as well. I had come here on vacation to see them. Summer wanted to take me shopping for a dress for going partying. I also forgot my swimsuit so she talked me into getting this gorgeous bikini, then she and Danielle said we needed to head to the bay to christen it.” Liberty could feel the wistful look forming on her face as her mind drifted back to that day.
https://i.imgur.com/XOZFagU.png
“That’s when you met Matteo, wasn’t it?”
“Yes. I know now Matteo had been friends with Danielle for a while before that. I sometimes wonder if Danielle and Summer had planned that meeting before they even mentioned taking me shopping.”
“Remind me to thank them. Without them…oh why waste precious time wondering what might have been otherwise. Let’s toast what is!” Allegra raised her glass and the veranda rang to the sound of crystal on crystal. “So cara(dear), what would you like to do tomorrow on our girls day out?”
“Clothes shopping. I look at you and Francesca and I would love to have a bit of your style. My friends are even picking up their style game. I’m tired of the tomboy look.”
“Mamma and I can help, but cara, you don’t have to be fancy to be a Rossi. It helps, but it isn’t mandatory. You’re not saying you want to do this just to fit in?”
“No. I really want to look like who I am, a full grown woman. Not some tomboy. As a child and a teen that was who I was. I was more interested in video games than clothes, hair, and makeup. I was interested in those things, just not as much. Working in my office, we’re expected to look polished and professional. Once I started dressing like that for work the tomboy spell was broken. I really liked what I saw in the mirror when I was done getting ready. I felt pretty, mature, and fierce. That’s who I am now and I want my wardrobe to reflect the new me.”
"Never fear, you are in good hands."
The following day the group headed off to Celebrazioni. The plans changed quickly once they arrived. It was clear to Davide and Matteo the day was going to get properly girly so they decided to grab a drink and then go about their male bonding adventures. They agreed to meet back here that evening. Francesca was running a bit late but said she would meet the ladies at the one place she and Allegra instantly thought of during their phone conversation last night...
"Galleria Bianca De Luca" they had said in perfect unison.
Allegra and Liberty weren't going to let the sudden change of plans dampen their spirits. They talked about life, love, and Gucci. To Allegra love and Gucci were almost interchangeable terms.
https://i.imgur.com/9hK8uB3.png
Spoiler
Liberty ordered a round of Grappo before they headed off to meet Francesca.
"To you, my sister! Saluti!" Allegra offered and toasted
https://i.imgur.com/nDVMUEM.png
......
https://i.imgur.com/jn9TlYO.png
"That was a lovely toast and a lovely vino" Liberty enthused
"Whoever bottled that and called it wine should be tried for crimes against humanity"
https://i.imgur.com/GSjogux.png
"I need to introduce you to proper Grappo, cara."
"To you, my sister! Saluti!" Allegra offered and toasted
https://i.imgur.com/nDVMUEM.png
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https://i.imgur.com/jn9TlYO.png
"That was a lovely toast and a lovely vino" Liberty enthused
"Whoever bottled that and called it wine should be tried for crimes against humanity"
https://i.imgur.com/GSjogux.png
"I need to introduce you to proper Grappo, cara."
A short time later....
"This is the 'Galleria Bianca De Luca'" Francesca gushed. "Bianca can do anything you like and you will love her work. How far are you willing to go for a new look? Just some new outfits? Some new makeup too? What about your hair? Do you want to change that too?
"All of it. I want to unleash the new Liberty Rossi."
"Allegra asked you this last night and I'll ask you again. You're not doing this because you think you have to be a part of our family? We love you just as you are. To us you are a Rossi already"
"I want to do this for me."
"Well then, let's go meet the new Liberty Rossi"
https://i.imgur.com/29oM74w.png
"Child," said Francesca, "you look stunning!"
https://i.imgur.com/t9LAAR0.png
"Which dress are you going to wear to your unveiling?" Allegra asked.
"The red one. Definitely red. I can't wait to show Matteo and my friends the new me!"
https://i.imgur.com/xkbaFpv.png
"Bianca wanted to get some shots of you in your new outfits. Best not to keep her waiting. We're running out of time before we need to have you in that red number and over to Celebrazioni. We want everybody to see you before they have too much vino"
The photoshoot, minus the red dress...
Spoiler
https://i.imgur.com/y5BEdD2.png
https://i.imgur.com/WN2M12K.png?1
https://i.imgur.com/HpdrYLf.png
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This one pops in the wide shot...
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There are a lot more I didn't get photos of. All of her really casual outfits are now under the hot weather tag. Her everyday outfits are kind of, business casual.
https://i.imgur.com/WN2M12K.png?1
https://i.imgur.com/HpdrYLf.png
https://i.imgur.com/KxRDXdl.png
This one pops in the wide shot...
https://i.imgur.com/AwzCqsR.png
https://i.imgur.com/Agi3PcR.png
https://i.imgur.com/BPVy38t.png
https://i.imgur.com/yWbQOMX.png
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https://i.imgur.com/Sklcs6v.png
https://i.imgur.com/eghQY6M.png
https://i.imgur.com/Yp6EvYl.png
There are a lot more I didn't get photos of. All of her really casual outfits are now under the hot weather tag. Her everyday outfits are kind of, business casual.
"I think it's time when get this stunning child over to Celebrazioni." Francesca said, realizing time was getting away from them.
"I cannot wait to see the look on Matteo's face." Allegra said. "She's going to leave his jaw on the floor."
https://i.imgur.com/Um824a2.png
Spoiler
"Ladies and gentleman, it is my privilege to introduce the new Liberty Rossi..."
https://i.imgur.com/EAaokAY.png
"Liberty?! Oh my god!" was all Danielle could say.
"I always knew you were the prettiest out of all of us, girl" Summer chimed in.
"Are you sure you want to be a secret agent? 'Cause girlfriend I know some agents who work with supermodels. I mean that too." said Londyn.
"You haven't said anything yet babe. Do you like what you see?"
https://i.imgur.com/rRznFu2.png
"Liberty, you will always be the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."
https://i.imgur.com/GfZfWTn.png
"Yes, I love what I see very much."
https://i.imgur.com/JDTcUu7.png
"I hope your not going to get mad at me if I smear your lipstick..."
"You can't silly, it's smudgeproof. Now shut up and kiss me."
https://i.imgur.com/6P0FkpN.png
https://i.imgur.com/EAaokAY.png
"Liberty?! Oh my god!" was all Danielle could say.
"I always knew you were the prettiest out of all of us, girl" Summer chimed in.
"Are you sure you want to be a secret agent? 'Cause girlfriend I know some agents who work with supermodels. I mean that too." said Londyn.
"You haven't said anything yet babe. Do you like what you see?"
https://i.imgur.com/rRznFu2.png
"Liberty, you will always be the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."
https://i.imgur.com/GfZfWTn.png
"Yes, I love what I see very much."
https://i.imgur.com/JDTcUu7.png
"I hope your not going to get mad at me if I smear your lipstick..."
"You can't silly, it's smudgeproof. Now shut up and kiss me."
https://i.imgur.com/6P0FkpN.png
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