Six months ago in New Orleans, Aiden was sitting in the small courtyard of the Carriage House at The Maison Dupuy Hotel a man was taking a mold of Aiden Salvatore. Looking at Katherine Pierce Aiden asked, "Katherine… it's not that I'm not grateful for the attention but why is he making molds of my feet"
Looking at Aiden, Katherine stated in a silvery tone, "Everyone should have a really good set of shoes"
"OK" Aiden said "But why is he taking plaster casts of my feet"
"Because… getting shoes made from Santori means they are made my hand and they need to check them against the molds, they are a gift."
Present Day
The card said Emanuele Di'stefano fashion designer, the six foot tall blond man with and Italian accent caught Damon's attention as he asked in a silvery tone, "And you here why?"
In a warm melodic tone Emanuele said, "I am here at the request of Miss Gillian to make a suit for one Aiden Salvatore"
Having spent a lot of time in Italy Damon recognized the dialect Emanuele was using and stated in a matter of fact tone, "Nato in Toscana?" Born in Tuscany?
Looking at Damon Emanuele said "Si" Yes
Elena Gilbert-Salvatore walked into the room asking in a honeyed tone, "What is this going to cost?"
"Miss Ducharme has taken care of my fee!" Emanuele said, "Including the cost of having me flown in during Milan Fashion Week"
"Aiden" Damon yelled "Get down here…"
Moments later a well-dressed man arrived at the front door of the Salvatore home holding a bundle, Damon quickly scanned the label and nearly gaged on his whisky, when he saw the name Santori across the top and everything needed to maintain them.
Damon did some quick math in his head thinking those are expensive shoes.
The well-dressed man handed Damon a note.
It reads
Damon I know you said no spoiling your kids but I wanted to do something nice for Aiden. Besides every young man should have at least one really good pair of shoes.
P.S. No strings it's a graduation gift
Katherine
The well-dressed man stated politely, "My name is Francesco… Miss Katherine sent with a note for Aurora"
Handing the note to Elena what she ready was
Aurora you were always borrowing my shoes, Francesco will take molds of your feet so you can have some made… on me"
P.S. Damon and Elena are welcome to as well
It's all paid in full so you can't say no… Damon!
See you in 200 years
Katherine
Two weeks later Emanuele Di'stefano returned to The Salvatore Home with a black clothes bag in hand, two steps behind Emanuele was Gillian.
Handing Aiden the bag Emanuele said, "Go… try it on"
15 minutes later, Aiden came back dressed in a Cashmere slim fit black suit and a matching silk tie and his Santoni Night black dress shoes.
Aurora who was passing by let loose with a wolf whistle causing Aiden to turn crimson, and gave his sister that do you mind look.
Aurora told him offhandedly, "What you look good"
Sitting off to the side Gillian mouthed the words, "I told you"
Aurora came back with Elena in tow. Looking right at Aiden Elena said teasing, "Excuse me sir… who are you and what have you done with my teenage son?"
The suit fit Aiden's 6' 2" 180 pound frame like a glove showing off his broad shoulders a muscular chest.
Looking at his reflection in the sliding glass door Aiden could hardly believe his eyes. Gone was the acquired teen just coming into his own and in his place stood a sophisticated young-man ready to take on the world
"Now go put it back in the bag so it will be ready for tonight" Gillian told him giving him a kiss on the cheek telling him, "See you tonight"
Later that night 8:00 P.M. Gillian strut up the drive her 5' 5" 104 pound frame seemed to glide up the drive. The closer she got the more Aiden admired her 32-23-34 figure as the formfitting dress seemed to move with her every graceful step. Her Sequined Cocktail Dress stopped at the mid-thigh shimmering in the moonlight. The eye-catching sequined adornments highlighted her sharply legs leading down to 6 inch Black Manolo Blahnik 6' stiletto pumps painted quite the picture as her waist length jet black hair danced over her shoulders and bare back.
The plunging v-neckline showed off her B Cup cleavage.
Everything about her screamed seduction gving his son a sideways glance Damon thought, Your mother makes me feel like that everytime I see her walk
The more Aiden watched Gillian the dryer his mouth became
Both father and son were watching her as she walked up the drive when Elena leaned in to Damon and stated frankly, "You better be thinking of me in that dress."
Using Infrasonic Speech Elena starts whispering sweet nothings in Damon ear as Aiden went to great his date for the night.
Aurora came storming down stairs glaring at her mother Elena stated in a toneless matter of fact tone, "Really mom… I don't like to think about what you and dad do…" Making hand quotes Aurora said in a tight tone of voice, "Alone… let alone hear about it" Looking at both her parents Aurora stated in an exasperated tone, "I'm going to Lilah's so you two can start your foreplay"
As she was walking out the door Aurora said, "Mom… did you forget I have vampire hearing!"
