Chapter 245
Massimo
Bella and I walked through the streets of Venice feeling free for the first time in a long time. It was so relaxing not to worry about anything just about the women next to me and the babies she was carrying. “Sweetheart you okay to walk for a bit? I want to show you some of Venice’s bridges.” “I can walk Massimo I have comfortable shoes on as long as we can sit at a nice coffee shop along the way.” “Off course we can.” While we walked, I told Bella “Although Venice is often called the “City of Canals” and the “Floating City” it is also known as the “City of Bridges.” There is 400 plus bridges in Venice.” “Please tell me you not going to show me all 400 today.” “No Bella I won’t do that to you.” “Thank God I don’t think I would have made it.” “The first Bridge I want to show you is called Ponte dei Sospiri, the Bridge of Sighs. Many visitors find this bridge and its name romantic but it is the bridge that connects the Doge’s Palace with the Prigioni (Prison) It offered prisoners of the Venetian Republic a final opportunity to view the city before they were led to their cells or to the executioner. The canal beneath the bridge is one of the most popular places to kiss in Venice.” “Why didn’t we kiss under the bridge?” “We can go do that tomorrow if you really want to.” “No, it’s okay Massimo, I’m just teasing you.” We walked further holding hands we found a place that made the best Gelato, Gelateria il doge I decided on Pistachio and Bella went for the chocolate. We walked until we got to the Academy Bridge or knows as Ponte Dell Accademia “The Academy Bridge is so named because it crosses the Grand Canal at the Galleria dell Accademia one of the top museums in Venice. The first bridge was erected in the mid-19th century then replaced in the 1930s – it is interesting for its high arch construction and the fact that it is made of wood. This bridge dates to 1985 when the 1930s bridge was rebuilt after being deemed too dangerous. You bored yet with all this history Bella?” “Not at all but how do you remember all these stuffs?” “I don’t know I just do.” “You want to go to the museum?” “Yes, let’s go.” As we approached the museum, I told Bella “Although the building may not look impressive from the outside, it houses a unique art collection inside.” As we walked in, I told her most of the paintings you’ll see here was originally intended to decorate private residences an were acquired by the museum thanks to the generosity of illustrious Venetian collectors. In the first half of the nineteenth century, the Gallerie received donations of tremendous worth.” We walked through the museum hand in hand admiring the paintings. I didn’t say anything further we were just enjoying looking at beautiful art and each other. “And know Massimo why so quiet?” “It’s just beautiful sweetheart. I just want to take in the beauty without saying anything. And admire the beautiful women walking next to me.” “You are way to kind Massimo.”
Rachel
We walked over the bridges and Massimo explained the names of the bridges to me and all the history that went with it. How he remembers everything only he will know. I hoped our children will like history us much as their father does. I was mostly here for the food and the Gelato. The gelato store we walked in had so many options I couldn’t choice but settled on chocolate. We walked over the Academy Bridge that led to the Galleria dell Accademia, Massimo asked me if I wanted to go to the museum and how could I say no. History is his hobby basically. When we walked in, I was surprised at the art inside the museum but what surprised me more was how quiet Massimo got. “And now Massimo why so quiet?” “It’s just beautiful sweetheart. I just want to take in the beauty without saying anything. And admire the beautiful women walking next to me.” “You are way to kind Massimo.” We walked hand in hand looking at the beautiful art. When we eventually went outside it was getting dark. “Shall we go back to the Hotel and have dinner there Bella?” “Yes, it’s fine with me, I must say I’m getting tired again.” “We did a lot today, Bella.” We walked back to the Hotel that’s when I remembered about Luca and Marco. “Is Luca and Marco still with us?” “Yes sweetheart.” “I totally forgot about them.” “That’s a good thing Bella.” We walked to the Hotel and Massimo made reservations for us for dinner. We went to our room and went for a much-needed shower. Walking around the whole day made you tired especially when you’re pregnant with twins and a shower after a long day was the best thing ever. I stayed in the shower to help Massimo. “How does your shoulder feel after today?” “I’m not going to lie Bella I’m really sore tonight.” “Maybe we should just get room service then we can forget about dressing.” “No, we are going down. I’m not going to let my injury come in the way of our vacation we both need it.” “Okay Massimo just a suggestion.” We finished up I helped Massimo get dress then we went down stairs to the restaurant. We took our seats and Massimo ordered non-acholic champagne apparently, he will drink that as well because of the pain medication he was on. “What are you in the mood for sweetheart.” “I know we are in Venice and I should day pasta but I really want a piece of steak, I don’t know what is going on with me I’m craving beef. It would have been nice if I craved Italian while we are here.” “That would have made things much easier but I will get you steak Bella whatever you craving we’ll get.” “Thank you, Massimo.”
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