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Ahh, he’s coming inside.

Look Fucking Sexy!

I’m in such a fluster that I go to shove my phone in my bag and completely miss it. The phone falls on the floor in the darkness.

I bend down and feel around looking for it. Oh hell, where is it? A man steps on my hand.

“Ah!” I cry out. I find the phone, stand, and come face to face with Enrico Ferrara.

He smirks right at me. “Hello, Olivia. We meet again.”

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Olivia

“What are you doing here?” I blurt out.

“Looking for you.”

I frown. That’s not the answer I was expecting. “You’re looking for me?”

“Yes, and here you are.”

Thump, thump, thump goes my heart.

“You look beautiful.” He takes my hand and holds it out as his eyes roam up and down my body. “Very nice,” he purrs.

“Thanks.” Nerves steal my breath as I stare at him.

“Next!” the bartender calls. I turn and step forward, and Enrico comes up snug behind me.

“I’ll have two margaritas, please,” I tell the bartender, totally distracted by the man behind me. Enrico’s hand goes to my waist and electricity shoots through me. “Do… do you want a drink?” I ask him over my shoulder.

“I’ll have an Amaro, please.” He digs out his wallet and hands his card to the waiter.

“That’s not necessary. I’ll get it,” I say.

His hands fall to my hips, instantly silencing me. He bends and puts his lips to my ear. “You will get it.” Goosebumps scatter over my skin at the feeling of his breath on my neck. “But I’ll get this one.”

Oh jeez…

I stand and watch the bartender make the drinks as Enrico’s hands stay fixed on my waist. The heat from his touch feels like it’s starting a slow burning fire.

Shit, shit, shit, shit.

The waiter puts the drinks on the counter.

“I’ll help you carry them,” Enrico says. He picks up two and I pick up one. He follows me outside.

Natalie glances up as I approach. Her eyes widen when she sees him behind me.

“Here you are.” I smile awkwardly and hand over her drink.

“Thanks.” She smiles.

I turn to Enrico. “Natalie, this is Enrico, a friend I met in Rome.”

Enrico’s eyes hold mine for an extended beat and he raises a brow. Finally, his m

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