Chapter Fourteen: A Beautiful Time

It was half past nine, and Courtney was already running up and down the halls of the villa, admiring the beautiful arts and fine furniture, not to mention, the beautiful view from the balconies.

"This is surreal" she whispered as the wind blew in her face.

"It's as real as you standing here right now" Lorenzo whispered back in her ear, giving her goosebumps.

"Oh geez, you surprised me" Courtney placed her hand on her chest, and laughed afterwards.

"Sorry, I saw you coming this way and decided to enjoy the view with you. This reminds me of you and me, sitting on my balcony, but much more exciting and much more of a view" Lorenzo said, knowingly.

"I agree. This is the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. I am so lucky" Courtney said, looking at the gardens below them.

"I'm the lucky one, you could have came here with anyone else, but your here with me, and I am thankful for that" Lorenzo admitted, staring at her.

Courtney turned to look at him and smiled. "So i guess we are both thankful for being here"

"Indeed" Lorenzo nodded, and smiled back.

"So, what's next?" Courtney asked.

"Whatever you want to do, we'll do. But if you want my advice on what we should do next, I'll be happy to show you" Lorenzo grinned, holding his hand out.

"Please do" Courtney took his hand and followed.

Three minutes had gone by until they both reached Lorenzo's surprise destination.

"Close your eyes" Lorenzo asked of her politely.

Courtney grinned and closed her eyes.

"Take my hand" He asked.

Courtney took his hand and squeezed it tight.

A few steps were taken, then both stood still and silently.

"Okay, I can't take it anymore. What is it!" Courtney asked anxiously.

"Open your eyes" Lorenzo stood behind her.

Courtney slowly opened her eyes and was in total surprise.

Lorenzo just smiled, knowing right away that she loved it.

In front of Courtney stood the most beautiful sight anyone could ever imagine.

"It is called the Comparone. One of Romes best" Lorenzo escorted her down the steps towards the Beautiful Restaurant.

Courtney was still speechless. This place was stunning!

"I love it, this place is so beautiful. Thank you Lorenzo" Courtney smiled, stopping at the bottom of the steps and giving him a hug.

"Your very welcomed, Courtney" Lorenzo hugged her back and blushed.

"May I?" Lorenzo held out his hand.

"Yes you may" Courtney grinned, and took his hand.

This was going to be one unforgettable evening.

Romantic Music Plays In The Background While They Enjoy The Evening

"Oh Lorenzo, the food is so delicious here" Courtney exclaimed.

"Splendid food. I am glad you are enjoying yourself" Lorenzo commented, and took a sip of his wine.

"Me too" Courtney smiled.

"I have some where else special to take you" Lorenzo finally said after they had finished their meal.

"Oh, another surprise!" Courtney exclaimed, placing her glass down.

"Mmhmm. Shall we go?" Lorenzo asked politely, and left a tip for the waiter.

Courtney followed closely by his side, admiring the breathtaking sights on each side of her, she was careful not to trip over herself as they walked down the stoned pavement. Such a beautiful place! Courtney thought in her mind.

Lorenzo couldn't help but look down and smile at her sparkling eyes shifting from side to side, he was quite impressed with himself that evening. He had made her happy, once again.

"It's around the courtyard, you have not seen this wonderful place yet, I made sure to save it for last" Lorenzo smiled.

"Oh really? Then I really can't wait to see it" Courtney replied bubbly.

After walking down from the village square nightlife, they came upon a huge courtyard, a very huge courtyard, a very popular area in Rome.

"Are we there yet?" Courtney asked, wide-eyed.

"Almost" Lorenzo laughed.

A few more steps were taken, and they were finally at the Courtyard.

"Oh my -- g-osh! I've never seen this....area! Lorenzo!" Courtney shouted aloud.

"I know, as I said earlier, I saved it until now" Lorenzo folded his arms.

"Thanks, this is really beautiful" Courtney whispered, leaning into him.

"There is a bench over looking the waters of Italy, just over here, come with me" Lorenzo guided her slowly across the courtyard. Courtney was still amazed at this place. She was mesmerized by everything this place held, it was unreal. She liked feeling this way.

"Courtney, look" Lorenzo took her hand, and brought her to the bench, and by the railing, that overlooked the waters.

Courtney gasped with excitement. "It's breathtaking!"

Lorenzo smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Let's throw things in!" Courtney playfully replied after a moment.

Lorenzo shrugged and stood still for a second to make sure she was serious. "Okay, why not"

"Courtney found some pebbles nearby the waterfountain behind the bench and handed some of them to Lorenzo. "Let's see whatcha got, Lorenzo"

Lorenzo smirked, he loved challenges.

"Oh that water is deep!" Courtney said, looking down.

"I see that, I'm guessing around about 10feet" Lorenzo said, dropping his pebble.

"It makes beautiful ripples" Courtney admired the water, the moon shined upon it like a reflecting light.

"Very beautiful" Lorenzo joined in. "Come and see"

"What?" Courtney grinned.

"What do you see ahead?" He asked.

"I, see...a yacht" Courtney said slowly.

"Yes, it is called, 'roma'" Lorenzo pointed to the name. "Would you like to go down and take a tour?"

"Uh, okay" Courtney said almost faintly.

Lorenzo just thought she was speechless, after all it was a beautiful white yacht and quite big for the waters.

Lorenzo went ahead of her, and took her hand over the steps. "Watch your step"

Courtney eyed the boat quietly. Quickly gathering that she was on a boat, surrounded by water.

"Courtney, are you...okay? Do you not like - -" Lorenzo stopped himself, how could he have been so stupid! He had ruined the night for the both of them.

"Courtney, I am so sorry. I -" Lorenzo apologized.

"It's....okay" Courtney tried to smile.

"Are you sure?" he asked sympathetically.

"I am sure, I would love to see the rest of the boat" Courtney swallowed. It was nice she moved on.

Lorenzo was surprised and relief, she didn't run off of the boat, and disappear into the night. He wanted this night to be perfect, and it might just end that way.

"Come, let me show you around" Lorenzo guided her to the top of the deck.

"Okay, I'd love that" Courtney smiled.

Only five minutes had passed since Lorenzo offered to show her around, then their was the phone call. One Lorenzo wasn't expecting, not in this lifetime.

"One second, Courtney..." Lorenzo stopped between his sentence.

Courtney sat on the deck, and waited.

"Alcazar" He turned around. "What? No, no what are you talking about? Look, damnit if this is some kind of sick joke it's not amusing!"

Courtney's eyes grew wide with worry.

Lorenzo paced around a bit, listening carefully to the caller's words.

"Are you sure?" He asked one more time. "Thank you"

Lorenzo put his phone away slowly, and turned back around to face, Courtney.

"What...is it?" She asked getting up.

"Um, my brother, Luis. He's alive" Lorenzo spoke, not believing what he said.

"Your brother?" Courtney asked, she remembered hearing about him from different people. He wasn't a nice man at all. Lorenzo thought differently, it was his brother, and he couldn't think of him in any other way. Alexis Davis was innocent!

"Yes, he is alive. He is returning to Port Charles.....tomorrow"

Sorry this is kinda short!!! I've had writers block for the longest!!! I hope you guys like how this storyline is turning out!!! Yes, Luis Alcazar is indeed ALIVE, and will take a major part in the lives of our main characters!!! Thank you guys for being soooo patient, and I will try to write more!!!:)