Chapter 3 Michelle meets Marina.

"I know she's beautiful can you close your mouth?"Laura teased Michelle and he closed his mouth and behaved himself. Marina came down, and Mrs. Monroe took her over to Michele, "Marina, this is my son, Michelle; he's your husband-to-be," she said, smiling. Marina was stunned but Michelle couldn't stop staring at her beauty and her body. Michelle extended his hands to shake her, and she shook his hands. "It's nice meeting you, Marina," he said, staring deep into her eyes, "same here, "she replied.

He didn't even realize that he was holding her hands for too long until his father cleared his throat and slowly let go of her."I'm sorry," he said. "It's fine, "Marina added. The family exchanged looks and snickered.

"la cena è pronta," Mama Citta, the chef announced, "oh, finally, dinner is ready, "Olga added ."Let's go eat, "Mrs Monroe said, and they all went to the dining table. Mama Citta served the food and left. Michelle and Marina sat facing each other, they couldn't stop making eye contact. His heart couldn't stop racing, and Marina had butterflies whenever their eyes met. As Marina finished eating, she thanked them and went upstairs."Ti Piace,vero?"Mrs. Monroe asked Michelle with curious eyes. "Mamma, per favor, "he replied, trying to avoid her questions.

Marina returned a few minutes later with her luggage, and everyone looked surprised. "And where do you think you're going?" Olga asked with a frown. "To a hotel," Marina replied. "why are you leaving, daughter-in-law?"Mrs. Monroe asked, looking a bit troubled; she couldn't even respond before Laura said, "You don't like our home?", "oh no, it's not like that; I just don't want to be a burden to y'all", Marina said, trying to make them understand." And who said you were a burden?"Olga asked, rolling her eyes at Marina. "Don't worry, I'll visit frequently," she said, trying to calm everyone. "You don't have to leave, "Michelle added; everyone looked at each other with astonishment. Marina finally decided to stay. Olga quickly returned her luggage so she wouldn't change her mind. Laura's baby crawled over to Marina, and she immediately picked him up and played with him joyfully, "you're going to be a great mom, "Mrs Monroe said, "indeed, "replied Laura. Michelle could just stare at her with admiration in his eyes ."I think we should all retire to bed, "Mr Monroe said with exhaustion in his eyes, "you're right, honey, "Mrs Monroe added ."Good night, children," Mr and Mrs Monroe said and went upstairs together. Laura carried her baby from Marina and hugged her. "Good night Marina, "she said, "night night "Marina replied. Michelle's eyes met Marina's before they all headed to their separate chambers.

Marina and Olga showered and were on their phones when Olga started looking at Marina with a smirk." what ?" Marina asked with a frown, "I think he's in love with you already; I saw both of you making eye contact." Marina stared at her while shaking her head. "And who are you talking about, weirdo?" Marina asked. "Michelle, of course," Olga said, winking at her, "shut up and go to bed, witch," Marina said, rolling her eyes. Olga pecked Marina and covered her duvet. Marina wasn't feeling sleepy, so she decided to write some stories; she took her iPad and went to the Garden. She was surprised to see Michelle there, shirtless, smoking and drinking while looking at the sky. She quietly sat on the swing chair, put on her ear pods, and began writing; Michelle noticed her instantly and walked to her. Marina didn't notice Michelle standing in front of her until she saw his shadow and looked up." can I help you ?" She asked with a puzzled look," Yes," he replied as he sat beside her. "With what exactly? Marina asked." I heard you were a good writer," he replied, looking deep into her eyes. This made her shy, so she looked away."I want to read one of your books," he said, giving her his phone; Marina took the phone and browsed one of her books, 'Notre Nuit De Miel ', and handed his phone over to him ."Are you sure you want to read that?" she asked, raising an eyebrow because she knew what was in there." why not, or is there something in it ?"Michelle asked with curiosity." Oh no," she replied. Michelle dropped his phone and decided to talk to her. "you don't want to read anymore?" she asked with a squeezed face." I want to talk to you for a while, so please, can I have your attention?" He said looking deep into her eyes. Marina dropped her iPad and gave him her attention. They began talking and eventually, they began laughing and having a good time. They talked for hours until Marina got tired and couldn't talk anymore. She told him that she wanted to head to bed, and although he didn't want to let her go, he reluctantly agreed, and they went to bed. Michelle in his room couldn't stop thinking about Marina. "she's so unreal," he thought while lying in bed. Marina, in her room,, couldn't stop thinking about him either.

"wake up, sleepy head," Olga screamed in Marina's ears, "leave me alone, Olga," Marina said tiredly."No, breakfast is ready. Wake up, or else I'll splash water on you," Olga said, pulling Marina's duvet."I hate you, Olga," Marina said sitting up reluctantly, "I love you more," Olga said, pulling her up from the bed. Marina stood and went to brush and shower. She finished and dressed up while Olga waited for her. Marina wore a very tight and short dress that revealed her curvy body, "You look good; I'm sure Michelle won't be able to take his eyes off you," Olga said, grinning. Marina rolled her eyes at her crazy best friend. "Let's go bébé "Olga said holding Marina's hand. The ladies went downstairs, and everyone was waiting for them."what is our business mogul doing at home today?"Olga asked Michelle with a smirk, "He can't stay away from his wife, "Mrs Monroe said, going over to Marina.

" how was your night, baby?" she asked, "It was good, ma, and yours?" " it was wonderful," Mrs Monroe said smiling lovingly at Marina." Breakfast is ready," Mrs. Monroe announced, and they all went to the dining table. Michelle's eyes were fixed on Marina, he could barely touch his food. Laura cleared her throat and said to Michele, "Do you want to eat her instead?" and they all burst out laughing except Michelle and Marina. "let's hang out later; it's been a while," Olga said."sure " Michelle assured her while glancing at Marina.