Chapter 18
Gio checked his phone and oversaw the staff as they prepared everything he’d asked for. If Kiwi came back, then she must love him. This time she’d not say no to his proposal. At least he hoped not. But it wasn’t in him to doubt and he’d ensure this time when he asked for her hand in marriage, that it was romantic and make sure she had no time to change her mind. The baker had just put the cake in the oven. The pasta was now shaped.
In the kitchen everything was prepared. He stepped onto the veranda and smelled the fresh morning air full of dew on the vines as he caught sight of the head housekeeper. “I need to order flowers and have them all over the veranda that leads to the vineyard.”
She gave him her usual curt, efficient nod and said, “Within the hour, signore.”
“Perfect
