Finding Love in Positano by Lucy Coleman
Author:Lucy Coleman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction
Published: 2022-05-05T00:00:00+00:00
16.
Throwing Caution to the Wind
Itâs the wine, I tell myself. And the fact that Nico and I are working in such close proximity. Sitting cross-legged on the floor as we sift through a mountain of paper, itâs boring enough for the mind to begin wandering. It hasnât really registered with me before how fresh Nico smells, despite the dust that lingers in the air and the odour of staleness from the boxes weâre diving into. Nico reminds me of the scent of citrus, but when he jumps up to carry over yet another box to place in front of me, the warmth of his body in action seems to accentuate it.
âThatâs an interesting cologne,â I eventually ask, my curiosity getting the better of me.
âItâs a body spray I buy from a friend of Oliviaâs. She has a little shop in the heart of Positano â Bellezza Naturale. The ingredients are organically sourced and chemical-free. Iâm sure Olivia will end up taking you there at some point. Sorry if itâs a bit overpowering.â
I didnât mean to make him feel awkward. âNo, itâs nice ⦠fresh.â
âThank goodness! Itâs rather warm in here â do you mind if I open the window a little wider?â
âNot at all â itâs a little stiff and thatâs as far as I could get it to extend.â As Nico turns away, I discreetly sniff myself. Not too bad considering and, thankfully, the spritz of perfume I sprayed over my top still lingers. The light, floral tones arenât overpowering, but still pleasantly fragrant.
My eyes stray over to Nico as he reaches over the top of a stack of boxes and pushes against the glass. His muscles strain against his pale blue T-shirt and from the contours itâs obvious that there isnât an ounce of fat on him. I suppose heâs on the go most of the time.
âDo you have any hobbies, other than boating, whenever Jack is around?â
âThereâs a gym in the basement of the hotel,â Nico informs me as he settles down again. âI really must give you that tour.â
âYour mum showed me her and Lucaâs accommodation. Itâs wonderful â so modern and bright.â
âShe did? Youâre honoured, then.â
He doesnât seem put out and I continue leafing through. Most of what Iâm sorting out here are receipts for various purchases over the last two years.
âUh ⦠I think you should take a look at this,â Nico interrupts.
âWhat have you found?â
âMost of this stack seems to be mainly auction brochures. They go back a long time, but I found this pile in among them. Iâd better flick through each one to be on the safe side.â
He passes me a handful of envelopes of various shapes and sizes, some of which look like birthday cards. Itâs obviously personal correspondence. âMaybe weâll set up a separate box for handwritten letters and photos. Iâll go and get one. Do you fancy a cold drink? Thereâs lemonade in the fridge.â
âPerfect. Where do you want me to put the auction stuff? There are an awful lot of these.
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