Buying Time (Legacy Series, Book 1) by Paula Kay

Author:Paula Kay [Kay, Paula]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Contemporary Women, Domestic Life, Contemporary Fiction, Sagas, women's fiction
Amazon: B00TNF3XRK
Publisher: PKS Publishing
Published: 2015-02-14T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

Arianna woke the next morning feeling so restful and happy. She waited until what she hoped was the reasonable time of eight o’clock before ringing Lia’s room to make a plan for the day.

“Good morning.”

“Someone sounds wide awake and cheerful this morning,” Arianna said.

“I’ve been up since five o’clock and am well into a first cup of coffee already. Sorry, I couldn’t wait once I smelled the strong coffee brewing near the garden cafe.”

Arianna laughed. “If you’re ready, you’re welcome to come up here while I do the same. It won’t take me long, and I’ll have two coffees delivered right now.”

“I was hoping you’d invite me to your suite. I’m dying to see it. I’ll be over in ten minutes?”

“Sounds perfect.” Arianna clicked off the phone and then called room service. She was really looking forward to the day. Another chance to spend time with her mother. The thought still seemed rather foreign to her but she was getting used to it, and she definitely was enjoying her time.

She let Lia in a few minutes later and gave her a quick tour of the suite before carrying their coffees out onto the expansive terrace.

“Wow. This is so pretty. I love it.”

“I know it’s bigger than the one you’re in. But I thought you would enjoy it more—”

“Ari, I love my suite. There is nothing to explain.” She leaned over to hug her. “You’ve been so wonderful to me. Really. I’m still pinching myself for being on this trip with you.”

“Me too. As a matter of fact, I was just thinking a similar thought about having you here with me. I guess it was meant to be. Now, let me go put some clothes on and freshen up these tired-looking eyes. I won’t be long. Make yourself at home.”

Arianna went to get dressed, opting for a simple but elegant summer dress, with her favorite sandals. She grabbed one of the knit shawls that she’d brought with her, stuffing it into her oversized bag with her sunglasses, phone, and keys. She was back downstairs within ten minutes, ready to go.

“You really are pretty low-maintenance in terms of how much time it takes you to get ready,” Lia said.

“Good genes. And little patience.” Arianna laughed. “Alright then, let’s head out. I’ve called the driver and he should be waiting for us outside.”

Their car was waiting; Arianna instructed the driver to take them near the Accademia. It looked to be another gorgeous day, with not a cloud in sight. According to the weather forecast, their time in Florence was shaping up to be full of sunshine and reasonable temperatures.

They thanked the driver and had him let them out near a small cafe that they spotted near the museum. They went inside and ordered one more coffee, and did not resist the beautiful-looking pastries that were being showcased near the register. “Oh, this is a fine start to the day.” Arianna laughed.

“You can say that again,” Lia said, wiping a bit of raspberry filling from her lip.

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