The Perfect Someday (A standalone novel ~ Book three in The Mathews Family) by Beverly Preston

Author:Beverly Preston [Preston, Beverly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-05-12T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

The castle remained eerily quiet over the next few days. Vincent made himself scarce, however, she knew exactly when he entered into the main building. The gorgeous painting depicting a sleepy Tuscan village, hanging on her wall, threatened to rattle loose of its supporting nail with each slam of the door.

Lulled by the mundane ticking of the antique clock hanging on the wall, she caught herself dozing off at her desk for the second time and it wasn’t even noon yet. Catching a whiff of freshly brewed coffee, she closed her laptop and followed the rich, delicious aroma.

Sunshine beamed through each large arched window, warming her bare calves as she sauntered down the long hall. Walking past the back door, she saw Vincent walking up the sidewalk, arms encumbered with two cases of wine. Their eyes locked for a split second. Turning away from the stormy grey pull of his eyes, she saw him nod asking for her assistance.

Tracy ignored him and continued down the corridor. Hearing the door knob jiggle, moral decency tapped her on the shoulder. She stopped mid-stride, struggling with a mental tug-of-war, detestation verses politeness. Her eyes rolled back and her lip curled in revulsion. Her conscience winning, forcing her to do an about face.

“Here, by all means, let me help you with that.” Tracy offered with a snide smile, voice as sweet as honey, opening the door allowing him to walk through.

She thought she heard him draw a breath, possibly to thank her, as she slammed the door behind him rattling the glass. He lurched at the loud boom, fumbling to keep hold of the crates, swearing beneath his breath.

Her head bobbled back-and-forth childishly, huffing in satisfaction, “No wonder you do that.”

Throwing him a sideways glance, Tracy witnessed a rare hint of a grin lift at the corner of his mouth. The vision was so gorgeous it made her traitorous heart flip.

Feeling his eyes pinned to her backside, her hormones automatically took over, adding a sway to her hips. She feared her knees might buckle before making it to the coffee niche around the corner.

Grabbing a gourmet single serve coffee capsule, she shoved it into the maker and wiped her sweaty palms on a napkin. She inhaled her coffee while leaning on a spotless countertop, allowing her pulse to settle before venturing back into the hall.

As she made her way back to her office, Tracy saw Vincent outside on the veranda. A smile ticked the edge of her mouth. He didn’t slam the door when he left. Her head tilted, a ping of curiosity pulled her closer to the wall.

Hiding behind the edge of the window, she watched in astonishment as his typically rigid stance softened and an unpretentious smile broadened across his entire face. Reading his lips, Vincent called out Bongiorno to someone just out of her sight. She questioned what on earth could make this man happy. He extended his arms wide sparking a twinge of unsuspecting yearning to her core. Clinging

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