I sat at the balcony enjoying the view of beautiful houses built on the hills. As Italians would say, Bellisimo. While drinking my orange juice I heard Hans voice. "Good morning precious.....isn't it a fantastic day? I was at the reception to arrange our boat trip this morning. You're up for an adventure?" Hans was all smiles and to me it felt so strange.
"Happy-nya you this morning...." I said and Hans took his seat opposite of me.
"I am refreshed....perhaps the air here is much more cleaner." as he took a bite of the muffin on his plate.
"You're sure you're alright?" I asked him. He replied, "Babe, I am fine lah..." he smiled and finished his muffin. "Now you go and take your shower and let's get ready for the boat trip. Please don't forget my sunglasses. Thanks."
I sat there and stared at him wonder what's going on here. I picked up my glass of orange juice and sipped it slowly while I stared at him.
"Aren't you going to take your shower?"Hans asked and looked back at me.
"Can I finished my breakfast first? I heard you the first time." I answered back at him.
"Wow, someone got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning..." he made an insinuation which I think is not funny.
"Hans, I don't know what's going on here but you macam sengaja cari pasal dengan I.....let me finished my breakfast and then I will go and take my shower. Capisce?" I replied and placed my fingertips under the chin pointing toward the neck, then swiftly flicked outward towards him. That was how pissed off I am of with him. I stood up and walked away from him.
Ghezz, Hans....what's going on?........
Part 2.
I tried my best to forget the incident this morning and forced myself to have a great time. Deep down I'm lying to myself. I want to know why he is acting differently towards me.
We laughed when the water splashed on us during the boat ride. I faked all my laughter.....
When he asked whether I'm enjoying myself, I said awesome. I was lying through my teeth......
I tried as much not to have an eye contact with him cause if I do, I will melt and fall right into his arms. When we arrived at the jetty, Hans held my hands and we walked up to a few cute shops around the small town. We also stopped by Emporio Le Sirenuse. I adore their beach wear.....
I bought a few pieces of clothing, sandals and other souvenirs. I know I want to come here again. So much fun shopping in the narrow streets and in the back alley. Most of the items sold here are locally made. Then we walked back to the hotel. Leonardo the concierge greeted us and was kind enough to carry our shopping bags into the hotel. He said that lunch is already waiting for us in the dining area. Lunch?
Leonardo walked next to me and asked, "Ah Signora, dida you henjoy the boat ta ride?"
"Yes, Leonardo I did and thank you for asking. So lunch is ready?" I answered.
"Si. Your husband made a special arrangement this sa morning. We hope you like it." Leonardo explained.
"Momento Signora,.....scusi" Leonardo excused himself. Hans who stood next to me kept quiet the whole time. He looked at me and smiled. I squint my eyes at him.
"Da questa parte por favore signora..." Leonardo led us to our table. It was the best seat in the restaurant and away from other restaurant patron.
"Grazie Leonardo, grazie."I replied. Hans sat opposite me. He looked at me and asked for my hand. I put my right hand on the table and he slowly reached out for it.
"First of all I wanna apologized to you if the proposal last night came as a surprised."Hans started off the ball running.
My palms are getting sweaty. I looked him straight in the eyes. "You're starting to make me nervous. What's going on? The proposal last night, breakfast on the balcony, boat ride, shopping spree and now confession over lunch. Something fishy I should know about? You're nuts."
"Nothing fishy. I am really enjoying myself. It has been a while, for me. It's the truth......" He stopped when the drinks arrived.
"Come on Hans, you can do better than that......" and at the same time I tried to pull away my hand from his gripped. He pulled back hard.
"Hey, look at me, babe, don't do that. You're breaking my heart.........., I agreed to give you time to think about the proposal. I am just anxious await your decision ....." Hans explained and caressing my fingers.
"Are you putting pressure on me? It has been,....what?.....less than 12 hours Hans." I pull my hands back and place it closer to my end of the table.
"Ok...ok....I won't do it again. I promise I will give you as much time you need." His words seems genuine. I trust him. He asked for my hand again. I kicked his foot under the table. He cringed to withstand the pain. And I hold his hand. "I hate you." I said.
"No you don't." he said and gave me the look. His eyes sparkle and when those crow feet appeared I know he is being genuine. I found this almost unspeakably attractive in Hans.
"Come, let's enjoy our lunch." Hans memujukku.
(Credit all pictures from La Sponda and Google Image)
No doubt La Sponda is the best.
Part 3.
After lunch we went back straight to the room and rest. Hans asked, "What do you have plan for this afternoon?"
"Nothing actually. I think I may want to take a dip in the tub and relax. Just a lazy afternoon for me. Listen to some old songs and let them take me to places...." I replied while I change into my bathing suit.
"Do you want to be alone when you travel back in time? Or can I join you later, perhaps?" Hans memerliku.
"Perhaps......later but not so soon....."I said as I left him in the bedroom reading the newspaper.
"By the way why do you need a bathing suit. I mean you're in your own room, right? What is that of yours I have not seen?" Hans asked.
"Shut up Hans!"I said out loud from the bathroom. I dipped into the hot tub and faced towards the view from the glass window. I put on Sportify of songs from the 80's and felt calm and relax. Careless Whispers, Eternal Flames, Hello, Wild Thing, Tell It To My Heart and lots more. But what touched me this afternoon was Billy Ocean's Suddenly.
Credit BillyOceanVevo and You Tube
I used to think that love was just a fairy tale
Until that first hello until that first smile
But if I had to do it all again I wouldn't change a thing
'Cause this love is everlasting.
Suddenly
Life has new meaning to me
There's beauty up above and things we never take notice of
You wake up and suddenly you're in love.
Girl
You're everything a man could want and more.
One thousand words are not enough to say what I feel inside
Holding hands as we walk along the shore
Never felt like this before
Now you're all I'm living for
Suddenly
Life has new meaning to me...
There's beauty up above and things we never take notice of
You wake up and suddenly you're in love
Each day I pray this love affair would last forever huhuhu….
Suddenly
Life has new meaning to me...
There's beauty up above and things we never take notice of
You wake up and suddenly you're in love
There's beauty up above and things we never take notice of
You wake up and suddenly
You're in love.
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