Chapter 6

I kissed him on the nose and he laughed. Then he took my hand in his and I felt funny. But I had to. We went downstairs, laughing as Adrian talked about planning our wedding.

I froze as Marie and Pierre looked at us with interest and dark red covered my cheeks. He seemed to notice my discomfort and an evil mist appeared over his head.

“Stop looking at her like that. If spaventar it.

I gave Adrian a scolding look, not really liking what he said in Italian, knowing I didn't understand.

“Oh, sorry dear. - Said Marie. “Come and sit down. Collie was about to serve the tea.

Unfortunately I was sitting next to Pierre and Adrian sat on the other side of me. My body was suddenly on high alert. I was aware of how close we were sitting. If either of us moved an inch towards each other, we would be touching each other. Her different scent caught my attention and I suddenly found myself fantasizing. And worst of all, I wanted more.

"So, Jenny, how's the coffee business going?" Marie asked.