I finally managed to broach the subject of the cottages with Luca later that day. I was lying on the grass by the side of the pool. It was so much easier to enjoy myself once the truth was out. I had put my bikini on, planning to go for a swim, but not made it as far as the pool by the time he found me. I had my eyes closed, basking in the warm sunshine, something that didn’t happen often in my home country. Although I supposed if Luca did agree, Italy would be my home soon.
“What are you doing?”
“I was relaxing before you scared the living daylights out of me.” I visibly jumped when he approached. No doubt his intention was to sneak up on me. Without a second thought, he laid down beside me. I could sense him watching me, and it was unnerving.
“So, I won’t ask if I can ask, because we’
