How To Propose To A Princess (The Princess Brides 3)
“I had thoughts along those lines too, Nico, and plan to arrange for everything. If I bought ten of them, that would allow three or so students on a computer. They could take turns. Time on the computer could be a real incentive to do well in school. What do you think?”
Her generous heart was a constant revelation. “I think I would have given anything to have one when I lived there.”
“Good. Then that’s what I intend to do. I’ll also purchase ten special desks to house them and ten printers and paper so they can print off what they like. I’ll arrange for several technicians Lanza and I have used setting up shelters to spend several days downloading the software and showing them how everything works.”
“You don’t need to do that too.”
“I want to. Someone has to show them how. The little children will love to do playtime on them. There are coloring and painting programs for them. The older ones can do science experiments and study the planets.”
His penetrating eyes bore into hers. “Your gifts will revolutionize the orphanage.”
“Exposure is everything. Besides having fun, they need to be conversant with technology. It will help them get good jobs and go to college if that’s what they want.”
“You’re an extraordinary woman, Fausta.”
“Why do you say that?”
“It’s evident you love children, but it reveals the measure of your character that you want to do something to better their lives.”
“I don’t hold a candle to you or your kindness, Doctor Barsotti.”
He shook his dark head. “We’re not talking about me.”
“I am. When Angelo said that Enzo had made you an exception to all the rules, he knew what he was talking about. Whoever your parents were, they created a special child.”
Nico scoffed.
“It’s true!” she declared. “Angelo chose you from the other children in the orphanage to work for him. Enzo picked you out of all the other workers to befriend. It wasn’t just your looks that reminded him of his grandson. Both men wanted to adopt you. You carry an aura that sets you apart.”
His expression grew solemn. “What am I to say to all that?”
“Nothing. I’m as impressed by you as everyone who so far has had the privilege to be your friend, and I wanted you to know.”
“If you’ve finished eating, why don’t we leave here and take a drive.” He put some euros on the table. “It’s a beautiful night.”
Yes! Fausta couldn’t wait to be alone with him. Dancing with Nico had only increased her hunger to get closer to him. “I’m ready.”
They left the grill and walked to his car in the parking lot. He drove out to the street and headed for the foothills where there was an overlook with the city spread below them. Nico pulled to a stop and turned off the engine. She felt him turn to look at her.
“If I do what I want to do with you, I’m afraid I won’t be able to stop.”
She angled her head toward him. “If you don’t do what I’m dying for, I won’t be able to stand it.”
In the next breath Nico reached for her and lowered his compelling mouth to hers. At the first contact she moaned with desire, needing him like she needed air to breathe. Her arms wound around his neck and she clung to him as they tried to feed their needs that were bursting out of control.
“I’ve wanted to do this since the first time we met,” he admitted, kissing every feature of her face.
She pressed a hot kiss to his mouth. “I’ve wanted this even before we met.” Being with him like this was better than she’d imagined.
“What do you mean?”
“After I was hired, I saw you in the cafeteria several times before you even knew I existed. Mia told me who you were. From then on I hoped we’d meet.”
“I remember seeing you too and couldn’t get you out of my mind.”
“When you came in Tommaso’s room, I almost had a heart attack from excitement.”
“You weren’t the only one,” he half growled the words and cupped her face, kissing her with increased passion. “You’re the most beautiful thing to come into my life, Fausta. I’m afraid you’re becoming far too important to me.”