The Sexy Artist: Fixation (The Sexy Series) by Z.L. Arkadie & T.R. Bertrand

Author:Z.L. Arkadie & T.R. Bertrand [Arkadie, Z.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781942857976
Publisher: Z.L. Arkadie Books
Published: 2016-05-08T22:00:00+00:00

GIANFRANCO GUARDI

It’s 8:40 p.m. I stand in front of the mirror, take a breath, and close my eyes, anticipating the night. I remember the last time I was with Liza and dancing—the feeling of her hips brushing against mine. My nostrils open, recalling her warm, intoxicating scent. I open my eyes and take one last look at myself. I put on a gray classic cut suit, something like a James Bond / Daniel Craig look. It feels right.

I grab fragrance from the countertop, unbutton my collar, and dab some around my neck. I take the keys from the key hanger next to my closet, go outside to get into the red Ferrari, and go.

The view along my drive across the countryside is magnificent. The moon is bright and makes the landscape glisten. It’s inspiring. It isn’t all that uncommon for me to stop when inspired and make a drawing or paint. However, tonight as I drive, my mind continually is bombarded by thoughts of Liza.

When I arrive, it’s nine thirty. I stop in front of il colosseo di mare and a valet takes my car. I hope Liza has already arrived.

Mask in hand, I hurry up the stairs, continually scanning the faces of the people who are standing about, smoking, talking and drinking. I get inside and stop. There are a lot more people in here than I'd thought. It’s not going to be easy to find Liza. I loosen my collar, put on my mask, and start down the main floor.

I look at every woman I pass, searching for the eyes I have been thinking about for the last three weeks. I make it through the main room without any luck. I know there are two rooms off to the side and also a patio area. I try those also, then I circle back around and find myself where I started. By chance, I catch a glimpse of Juanita. She’s near the stage, standing with other beautiful six-foot tall women. Perhaps she has seen Liza tonight.

I slice through the crowd, and as soon as I am close, Juanita and I make eye contact.

She lifts her arm high. “Gianfranco, darling!”

We hug when I reach her, and she kisses me on the cheek.

“How are you tonight?” Juanita says.

I kiss her back. “I’m well. And you?”

“You know,” she says with a smile. “A little here, a little there. Life is but a dream.”

My attention snaps toward a woman who brushes past us. “Have you seen Liza?” I say impatiently.

She points toward the exit. “Yes for a moment, I did, but she ran outside.”

I step back. “What was she wearing?”

“Um… yes, a yellow dress.”

I dart for the door. When I get outside, I freeze, scanning the overly large grounds and parking area as fast as I can. I catch a glimpse of a woman in yellow some distance off, moving away from the venue. If I get her attention, I’ll be able to reach her.

“Liza,” I holler at the top of my lungs.

Everyone around me stops.

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