Taylor's POV
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🎧hurricane - James Vincent McMorrow
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As Jay is driving us, in the red Maserati, through the Italian countryside I'm wondering what seven million gets you. Property wise and land wise. I just hope it's not too modern, I'm a lover of buildings with character, exposed brick and open fires-all of that kind of stuff.
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I smile over at him, he's pulled his shades on, as it's bright. The sun is just beating down over us. I learn something new about Jay, all of the time. He springs stuff on me, this Italian heritage thing has been an entire surprise, but I can see it. I slip my shades on and stretch my legs out holding onto Henry over my white dress.
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We spent the morning in each other's arms, I've barely looked at my phone. His infectious grin pulling me in and keeping me captivated all of the time. The way he made me eggs on toast again, in his boxers walking around the little kitchen in the villa.
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"We're almost there" he says his hand going over my thighs.
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"This is remote huh?" I say a smile spreading across my lips looking over the rolling hills. The green and golden hues of grass that stretch out before us. Only interrupted by the cerulean sky.
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"It is we won't even have neighbours" he comments stroking my thigh. I begin to wonder what his plan is; that's the thing with Jay he always has one. Only he knows what he's thinking and we all just play along. Are we going to be staying here for the majority of our time? What about cherry tree, we have just kitted out the nursery, all of our stuff is there. I'm sure in his head he already has all of that covered.
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Having all of this opportunity, all of these choices yet little control of what he's choosing for us is both thrilling and unnerving. I sacrifice all of my control to him, continuously because he doesn't disappoint.
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"No neighbours" I smirk at him, I'll have to broach the subject later. Most likely by then I will have fallen in love with the idea of having him to myself in the Italian countryside, his smile as he looks over at me is just the precipice of how much this means to him.
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"Taylor" he whispers looking again back out at the stone pine trees, and the olive trees in wonder.
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"Yes" I whisper back at him lapping up his excitement. He's the happiest when he's travelling. He's truly free when he's in control of where we are. Away from the drama, exploring the world with just me. It reminds me of when we visited Aspen before we were married. How he hiked all the way up the mountains with me, made us a fire and we sat there feeling like the only people in the world.
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"Thanks for always jumping and taking a leap with me when I ask you too" he smiles.
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"No problem, I enjoy your impromptu property buying binges Jay" I say laughing and he full on scoffs.
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"Okay well at least it's not cars" he smirks.
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"Are you sure about that" I smirk back looking at the Maserati.
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"I didn't buy it" he laughs defensively.
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"Do you remember" I begin smiling at him.
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"When you told me all of those times, that you would give me everything. And I really couldn't have imagined what that meant" I chuckle slightly.
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"And now look at me, baby in my tummy. And how many houses is it now?" I laugh and he smirks at me.
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"Oh hush amore mio, at least I meant what I said" he smiles and quickly kisses me on my cheek before looking back at the baron road.
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"Australia, Tasmania, Aspen, Cali, and now Italy" I say listing the places teasing him.
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"You forgot Dubai" he laughs.
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"I already owned the home in Australia, that's why I bought you a car instead" he laughs out loud.
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"Jay, I think you've bought me all of my cars" I laugh.
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"What? You looked cute asking for a mini, How am I supposed to say no? And we can't take the cars on the planes. So we have to have at least one for each property" he smiles and I like his logic.
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"What's in the pipeline for the Italian property" I ask and he smiles over at me.
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"Oh so now you're sold on the Italian property!?" He laughs and I chuckle.
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He kisses me again, just a quick brush of his lips leaving me wanting more.
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"Well" he says turning into a private slip road which I presume leads up to the property. It's perched on top of a hill, and so far the impression is good. Rustic and surrounded by nature.
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"I can imagine you, my wife driving up here to our home in a Lamborghini" he smiles grinning at me, such a tease.
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"A sports car" I laugh.
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"Oh Taylor they have less sporty ones if you like? Shall I take you there afterwards?" He laughs.
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"Let's just stick to one big purchase a day, yeah" I tell him smiling, quite liking the idea of a fancy car.
The front of the house is everything I could have dreamt up. One single track road which leads to two wooden gates which have been left open, trees lining each side of the entrance. The warm yellow building just in sight. With the windows down as we drive in I can hear the birds, the rustling of leaves as a gentle breeze sweeps through the land.
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I turn to Jay and just smile, a beaming grin. Killing the engine we both look out at the grounds. He's parked up just to the side of the main entrance.
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"It's stunning" I say simply looking down at the vineyards. The various trees and plants that I'm sure are native to the area.
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He returns my excitement as he comes to get my door. I step out onto the gravel in my sandals. Although the temperature is close to 30 degrees today, the breeze just hits this spot on the mountain perfectly.
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"It's pretty sizeable" he chuckles looking down over the landscape before us.
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"Imagine" he whispers in my ear.
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"Henry and his little sister playing in the vineyards. There's little to no risk here, it's remote and they could have the childhood of dreams" he says.
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I smile up at him seeing the twinkle in his eyes that I've grown to adore. I kiss him softly and he brushes my cheek with his palm.
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"Come on" he smiles.
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"Let's explore" he says and he takes my hand guiding me up to the open stone porch. With pillars either side to hold it up and tiled steps. A double door with a rustic feel. Complete with an actual door knocker which we use to alert the agent that we are here.
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The door opens and I smile as the agent, a middle aged man answers. Wearing a suit, in a light heather grey, with dark cropped hair. He greets us with a smile. Opening the door wide to expose the hall in the home.
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And even though, yes this is large and stately, it's still a home at heart.
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"English yes?" He smiles and I nod.
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"Jay can speak Italian but you would be correct English it is for me" I smirk instantly feeling at home with the agent.
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"Of course, madam" he smiles and stands aside allowing us into the home.
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"It's a beautiful property, astounding natural surroundings around the home. It's important to add that this particular property is secluded in the sense that there are no others around it for miles. So having a nice little Chevy truck" he explains.
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"Americans yes?" He adds laughing.
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"Yes we're American" Jay laughs and he seems so carefree and happy.
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"Chevy truck it is, will help immensely" the agent laughs.
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"My name is Nico, pleasure to meet you both. I will be showing you the main amenities and then I'll leave you to explore on your own" he says carefully.
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We both nod taking in the hall which already has gained a big yes from me. With its high ceilings and rich painted walls. It's light and airy, lots of natural light coming in from the windows. Wooden beams on the ceiling, in keeping with the natural finish of the place.
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"This is an eight bedroom farmhouse, including the land which amounts to an impressive 125 acres. Including a vineyard and an outdoor pool with terrace. There are plenty of little spots here which you are going to adore" he smiles at us as he walks us through first to the kitchen. It's the heart of any home, and I just cannot wait to see it.
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As I suspected the kitchen doesn't disappoint. With exposed beams on the ceiling, a feature of the house. Pendant lights which highlight the area and a large kitchen island. The heart of this kitchen though is the stove which is slightly larger than an average double gas oven. It's traditional and it sits well in the room.
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Two large arched windows highlight the far wall looking over the vineyard. An eight seater oak dining table situated in front of the windows is in keeping with the light ash wood kitchen cabinets.
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"This is wonderful" I say looking out to the vineyard.
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"You most definitely could make your own wine" Nico says and I smile at him warmly. I like his thinking, I imagine having Rachel over and giving her my own wine.
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I glance at Jay and he's watching me intently, a smile growing on his face. I stroke his arm coming to stand with him again.
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“There’s also lots of connections here to local winery’s, for sale of grapes and such” Nico says and Jay smiles up at him, knowingly.
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Nico takes us into the lounge, which has an impressive open fire. Enough space for a large family and then some. The windows look out onto a terrace which leads down to the grounds.
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“There are separate dining areas too, both outside and inside” Nico explains.
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Set across three floors are eight bedrooms. The first floor which is reached through a majestic staircase features three bedrooms all with hardwood original floor and high ceilings. Each with their own bathroom, and stunning panoramic views over the grounds.
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“This should be the babies room” he smiles and I hug him Nico is in the kitchen allowing us time to look around.
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“We could have a seperate play room for them” he adds.
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“Them” I smile teasing him.
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“You must realise I’m going to be putting another baby in your tummy pretty quickly after this one” he smirks and I kiss him.
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The arched windows have seats on them so that you can sit and look out at the vineyards. I imagine myself reading to our children here and putting them to bed.
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“Jay” I say softly and he kneels in front of me as I sit on the bay seat by the window.
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“I would like to live here with you and have our family here” I say stroking his hair.
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“Are you thinking about keeping cherry tree” I ask him and he looks up at me shocked. I don’t think he could have imagined me leaving America behind.
America, is my life. My mum and dad, our friends and the dance company. My childhood, growing up in California. Ross and Matthew. Everything is there for me. But I would leave it all for him. The entire lot, clean break. For a life with him.
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“I’m thinking along the lines you are. But I feel it’s important we keep cherry tree because of the connections” he replies slowly.
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“You would live here with me?” he mutters after a pause.
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“I would live here with you” I tell him clear as day.
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“People dance in Italy right” I tell him feeling his hands on my hips.
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He chuckles and I smile with him.
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“We keep cherry tree. That way we keep all of our options open.” He says finally.
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“Ugh Jay” I say as he stands up and I stand close to him.
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“How are you going to get all of the babies stuff here” I laugh.
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“We get new stuff” he says simply and I sigh.
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“Babies stuff is very expensive” I laugh.
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“You’re talking to a man who’s about to buy you an entire Italian farmhouse with…” he smiles looking out at the view.
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“Is that a tennis court?” He laughs.
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I follow his eye line and see two tennis courts in the distance.
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“Yes it most certainly is” I smile kissing him. We leave the bedroom, which soon will be baby number one’s domain.
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After speaking with Nico, myself and Jay walk through the vineyards in the sunshine dreaming up all of the possibilities this place has to offer us and our family.
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