I was so excited to finally be in Italy! My childhood wish was finally coming true. I had all my outings planned down to the tiniest detail. I was going to explore every nook and cranny in this beautiful Neapolitan town.
My hotel was wonderful; a cool blue room with a double bed nestled in the centre. It only had a small TV, but who comes all the way to Italy to watch the telly???? On that first day, I was just relieved to finally be at the hotel, I hadn't noticed anyone else as I climbed the stairs. Resting on the firm mattress, I slept for three hours, with at least an hour to go before dinner.
I chose a silky green dress that was longer at the back than at the front. The material clung in all the right places showing off my generous breasts and curvaceous waist. The front of the dress split into an upside down V showing off my well toned legs, and a black under-dress hiding my sexy red knickers. I chose a pair of black sandals with a subtle heel to add inches to my height. My long blonde hair had been curled and hung loose over my shoulders. Although I had no tan yet; my paler skin complimented my large grey eyes perfectly; I felt sexy. I hadn't come to Italy to have sex, but I liked dressing up. I'm not like most girls my age who just go abroad to sleep with any exotic stranger they can find.
Luckily my room was reasonably close to the dining room. I could see a few admiring glances as I descended to wide staircase and through the doorway. Greeted by an older gentleman, who showed me to a table (making a great show of taking care of the lonely traveller) and handed me a menu. I felt the presence of another person behind me, but I took no notice, although a strong smell of lemons clung to them. The older waiter asked me in his thick Italian accent, "Anything to drink signorita?"
I only had to think for a moment, "White wine, please."
"Of course. Luigi!"
And the presence I had felt behind me came around to stand next to the older gentleman. He took my breath away. As intoxicating as his smell had been, I was unprepared for this gorgeous man looking at me and trying to take in what the head waiter (I assumed) was telling him. He held himself proudly, and I could tell he was in good shape through the thick black and white uniforms all waiters have to wear, I guess. He had kind, smiling olive green eyes surrounded by un-tanned skin. His mouth was a shape of a man who always saw the lighter side of life. And his hair was a wonderful dark shade held into place by a subtle amount of gel. I could feel my stomach clench at the sight of him.
He left quickly after the head waiter took my order. I waited, thinking of the exotic man I hadn't planned to meet on my holiday. I could be professional couldn't I? It was his job to be nice to people. The amused, double glance was NOT for me personally. He was being kind to a guest. Had that been his name? Luigi. It rolled off my tongue easily.
Luigi returned with my wine. His English was amazing, and held a strong Italian accent, "Are you staying here long?" He had such long, smooth fingers as he expertly poured the wine without dropping any on the table cloth.
"Yes. For one week."
"Have you been to Naples before?" He removed some extra cutlery from the table. I guess they're not used to having single guests come here.
"No. This is my first time."
"It is very nice. You will enjoy it here."
"Grazie. I hope I do."
"And I hope you enjoy it too, signorita."
"Julia. My name is Julia." He smiled at my name, a warm smile that caused a tingle down below.