Chapter 48

After I finished my shopping I placed it carefully in my spacious handbag, as I walked quickly back towards the café enjoying Marc's surprised expression at my unexpectedly early return. "All my life I have been searching for a woman, who could accomplish a shopping trip so speedily. Perhaps when you have divorced Marc, you would consider a proposal for me?" Marc grinned wickedly at me but raised his arms in alarm as I picked up his half-finished drink and threatened him with it. "Carmen I apologize," he said laughing away, blissfully unconscious of the interested glances from the nearby table." Do you want to drink or shall we get on? "Let's go Mathias please," I said to ask my cheeks becoming red, aware that we were the focus of attention in the café. "We will go for the Gondola ride if you agree." "That sounds fine," I said following him quickly on the street. The boat ride was a thrilling experience as we started to sail ahead and I was enchanted despite the overwhelming heat. I