Once Within A Lifetime by Phyllis Georgina Rose Read Free Book Online

meal resembled the one they had on her patio back in Monaco. He was nearly at a loss for words but said to her, “What a marvelous idea, how lucky you are to have such a great cook.”  
    “ It seemed like a good plan to have a meal resembling the one we had on the patio before I left, sort of like picking up where we left off. How difficult it was to leave and I missed you terribly, but now, here we are back together again. It is so pleasant and wonderful.”
    They ate leisurely, and by the end of the meal it was beginning to get dark so they turned on the lights above the table, which gave everything a soft, romantic glow. Since it was a pleasant evening, they lingered over their dessert and coffee. The lights cast a fiery gleam over the pool. Fireflies glittered in the bushes like tiny neon lights flashing on and off.
    She looked at him and said, “Tomorrow I will give you a tour of the house. I think you will like the architectural design.”
    “ That sounds great,” he exclaimed. “I have had a few wonderful hours since I arrived here. I am so grateful. I feel it is time to go back to the cottage and go to bed, for I am a little tired. It has been a long day. I will say goodnight for now and will see you tomorrow. Sleep well.”
    “ All right. Goodnight, have a pleasant night. Maybe we can eat out here again in the morning if you wish. How does that appeal you?”
    He nodded his head as he arose to go. He left and walked slowly back to his quarters, admiring the view in the night with the moon shining down in full splendor. He felt happy and calm and very lucky.
    She watched him walk down the path to the cottage, then turned to go inside and got ready for bed. It had been a marvelous and glorious day and a lovely evening and she felt pleasantly tired. Once she got into bed she fell asleep right way. A gentle breeze swept over her bed cooling the air of the warm night, soothing her gently.
    On Thursday she arose, showered and dressed, and went down to tell Nancy they would like breakfast on the patio since it looked like a glorious day was in store. He arrived shortly and they went to the patio to sit and wait for breakfast. Nancy brought them coffee and a small pastry to begin their morning meal.
    “ How did you sleep last night?” she asked. “I hope everything was fine in the cottage.”
    “ I slept wonderfully well,” he sighed and stretched. “I feel very relaxed and ready to face the day.”
    Nancy arrived with three Cheese Crepes and Fruit Ambrosia made from fresh fruit. Coffee was already there and Triessa had passed him a cup. As soon as they finished eating they began the tour of the house. They entered through the front door, which was set in a small alcove decorated with lovely plants and blooms. Round wire frames and poles supported white and purple Clematis Vines on either side of the door. The door opened into a high, open room. Just inside the door was a wide semi-circular platform with two steps following the curve of the platform leading down to the main floor. Three large sky lights illuminated the area from above sending large sunbeams across the bright, shiny linoleum. A large library was at the left of the entrance which contained many books for she was an avid reader who loved to investigate various subjects.
    On one side of the room near a large window was a desk and chair. Some books were lying on the desk near a notebook. She’d been doing some research about men’s ties and clothing with an idea of working on some in the near future. Some sketches lay on the desk and he glanced at them as he walked past.
    “ Do you mind if I look at them?” he questioned as he walked over to the desk.
    “ Not at all, I was planning to ask your opinion of them. How do they look to you?”
    “ They are just fine, but may I make a suggestion?”
    “ Oh, please do, I really want to know all I can so I can make them the best choices. You can supply the ideas for the masculine touch.” As he made