"Finally! I thought we would never get off the plane in this lifetime." said Lydia when they landed at Naples Airport on a chilly January evening.
"It's been almost a year since I last visited Europe, I'm not used to these 12 hours flights myself." sighed Victoria as she hooked her arm around hers.
"Did you see that woman's purse? I can spot a fake Gucci bag from a mile." laughed Lydia with a malicious spark in her eyes.
„Not everyone managed to profit from the recession as well as we did, darling."
„I thought we had left the economy talk back in Montauk. It's time for the fun part to begin." – Lydia said as she twisted a lock of Victoria's hair around her finger.
„You're right, sweetheart. We can start with emptying the minibar in our hotel room, for old times' sake."
„I'm game." – Lydia murmured.
Their cab arrived at the hotel in about 90 minutes. They gave the young, suntanned bellboy a generous tip after he finished bringing all 16 of their suitcases to their room.
„Did you see the way he checked you out?" laughed Lydia.
„I did. He must be about the same age as Daniel." Victoria said with a faraway look in her eyes – „I barely get to see him during the year. But he promised to come home for my next fundraising party."
„Talking about parties, we could pick the perfect gown tomorrow for your event in April."
„Always one step ahead of the she-wolves." – Victoria's face softened, gentle amusement in her voice - "I'll call Ashley first thing in the morning to send me a list of the best designer stores in the city."
„She's in a different time zone, that will definitely be a wake up call." – Lydia sighed as she threw herself on the bed.
Victoria opened the balcony door. The huge terrace was overlooking the sea.
„God, the city looks so beautiful at night. I wish the weather was a little warmer so we could take a walk outside right now."
„I know, we should return next summer. Until then, there are still plenty fun indoors activities I could think of. Would you help me get out of this dress?" Lydia said invitingly.
„With pleasure."