Episode 4

_Lorenzo headed to his office, mind still lingering on the mysterious blonde._

_He wondered if he'd see her again, if she'd be at the gala._

Alessia popped into his office, smirking. "Hey, Lo?"

Lorenzo looked up. "What?"

Alessia: "Just checking if ‘gala prep’ needs backup 😏."

Lorenzo leaned back. "I’ve got it."

Alessia raised an eyebrow. "Okay... you’re dismissed."

Lorenzo stood. "I have meetings."

_He left, leaving Alessia curious._

_Lorenzo drove home with Alex(his driver) ._

_Lorenzo thought about her smile, how it lit up the food court._

_At the villa. Parents in the living room._

Lorenzo: "Hey. Finalising gala logistics."

Mother: "Sounds like a big night. You okay? You seem... distant."

Lorenzo: "Yeah, just focused."

_Wicked smile._ "Wouldn’t want to disappoint."

_Parents exchanged looks. Dinner. Business talk._

_Later. Bathroom. Hot bath. Eyes closed._

_Lorenzo thought about her dimples, her heterochromic eyes..._

😴 _Mind drifted._

*A week later. The Conti mansion.*

It was gala party later on that day. So Amira woke up early as she was going with her friends– first stop: spa salons (for hair, nail, and makeup).

😊 _Vlog recording starts_

Amira: "Hey, babes! It’s gala day! 😄 First things first, skincare! 🧖‍♀️ I’m using CeraVe moisturizer – my fave for hydrated skin 💦, and a dash of Vitamin C serum to brighten things up ✨!"

Amira: "Applying Jo Malone London’s Grapefruit colossum perfume – fresh vibes for a fresh day 😊!"

Amira: "Gym time! 💪🏻 Getting those endorphins pumping before we get dolled up! 😂"

_She finds Mateo already there._

Amira: "Hey, Mat! 😏 You’re early!"

Mateo: "Hey! Gotta keep up with the princess girl! 😄"

_Amira does squats, sit-ups, and other workouts._

Amira: "Alright, done! 💁‍♀️ Time to get pretty! 😘"

_She heads to shower, wears a simple outfit._

Amira: "Outfit check! 👗 Casual chic for spa day 😊. Do You guys like it ? 🤔"

_Amira heads to the dining room._

😊 _Vlog recording starts_

Amira: "Breakfast with the fam! 🍳👪 Check out what we’re eating... 🥐 Avocado toast🔽

, fresh fruits🍓🔽

, and porched eggs🔽

. Healthy vibes! 😋 #galaweek"

_Ends vlog_

_Amira sits down. Brother, Leonardo, starts._

Leonardo: "Vlogging breakfast, Amira? 😐 Really?"

Amira: "Mom, you see what he’s saying☹️."

Mom playfully scolds: "Leonardo, let my princess be! 😘 She’s sharing her day."

Leonardo smirks: "Princess mode activated 😏..."

Amira rolls her eyes: "Ignore him, mom."

_Family eats. Amira gets ready to leave._

_Amira grabs her bag, friend texts she's waiting outside._

Amira: "Mom, I'm off to the spa! 😊"

Mom: "Have fun, sweetie! 💅 Take pics!"

Leonardo: "Send me the vlogs, Princess 👑"

Amira: "😂 Only if you behave, Leo."

_Amira heads out. Car waiting._

😊 _Vlog recording starts_

Amira: "Off to the spa with besties! 😄 Hair, nails, makeup – gala prep ON! 💖 #GalaVibes"

_Arrive at spa. Amira and friend get pampered._

Amira: "Spa day is the best 😌. Getting gala-ready!"

_Spa treatments. Amira vlogs snippets._

_Time for hair and makeup._

_It's 7pm. The gala's at 8._

Amira heads home, rushes in. Sees note: "Gala. Left w/ Leo. Mom's gonna kill you 😂" 😐

Sees Leonardo waiting, checking his watch.

Leonardo: "7:15. You’re _fashionably_ late 😒."

Amira: "Hey! Traffic, okay? 😅"

Leonardo: "Mom’s stressing. Gala’s at 8."

Amira: "I know, I know 😐. Where’s the fam?"

Leonardo: "Gone ahead. Mom said, ‘Tell Amira to hurry!’ 😄"

Amira: "Got it. _heads to take a bath_ Bath only, no face wash – makeup’s on point 😎."

_Amira soaks in tub. Glams up. Gets into dress._

Dress reveal? 😊

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