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Yep, because it’s totally normal to have two boats. In Italy.
As we finish the circle, I notice a sea of boats that look anchored about one hundred feet offshore. It’s hard to tell the difference between them, but I ask, “Which one is yours?”
He winks as we get closer to a boat that looks like a swan. Oh, and it’s the biggest boat here by tenfold. And it’s not a boat. It’s a floating mansion.
“That’s your boat?”
He nods.
“Why does it look like a swan?”
He points to it. “Do you see the head of the swan?”
“Yes.”
“That’s the other boat. The smaller, sport boat. The neck of the swan lowers it to the water. You’ll see tomorrow. Today I just want you to myself.”
The pilot presses a button and says, “Whirlybird three to Enchanted. Are we clear for landing?”
A voice comes on our earphones. “Enchanted to Whirlybird three. You are clear.”
I look at Beckett. “Your boat is named Enchanted?”
He nods.
“When did you buy it? When did you name it?”
Though he’s normally so confident, he looks a bit like a teenager caught doing something naughty. He doesn’t make eye contact with me for a few moments.
He eventually steels his shoulders and looks me in theeyes. He takes my hand and kisses it. “A little less than five years ago. The day after I met you.”
We landas I continue to process what he said. Do things like this happen in real life?
As we step off the helicopter and onto the boat, I’m realizing that I have no concept of real life anymore.
“How big is this boat?”
“Four hundred and fifty feet long.”
“How many rooms?”
“Thirty.”
“It’s just going to be us?”
“I have a crew, plus Nico. But don’t worry, we’ll have privacy.”
“I wasn’t worried. I just didn’t appreciate what we were doing. I thought we were going to be rocking back and forth at sea for a few nights on a one-room houseboat.”
His eyes sparkle with mischief. “I promise we’ll be rocking the boat.”
I laugh. “Even you can’t make this boat rock.”
“Wanna bet?”
I’m not sure how he can be so playful. Maybe I’m just in shock at our surroundings.
“Relax, Amanda. This is my happy place. I want it to be yours too. Let’s get changed into our swimsuits and enjoy piña coladas and cherries by the pool.”
