#Chapter 17 Manuscripts

Tessa’s POV Saturday arrived quickly. Joseph had emailed everybody in the class, or everybody going to the dinner party, his address. I was shaking at the very thought of returning to his Villa, but I was also excited at the same time. I finished dressing and stared at myself in the mirror. I wore a black dress that rested just under my knees and kept my hair tied back. I wasn’t used to going to dinner parties and I wasn’t sure what to wear for the occasion. Thankfully, Ruby picked this outfit out for me, along with a light pink cardigan that I wore over the dress and a cute and stylish scarf. As we got to the house, I noticed the same familiar setting. Though, I didn’t notice the roses blooming every which way around the building and the numerous plants that made the house seem secluded. I also noticed that even though it was nearing dusk, his curtains were all drawn as if it was daylight. “Are you sure you want to do this?” Ruby asked as we stood outside the door of Joseph’