CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR

After a few minutes later, I find myself standing on the sand, the sun starting to give warmth to my skin.

I laid eyes on a shirtless Giovanni; he had changed into a navy blue swimming trunk. The waist band of the trunk hung a little lower, which showed his v-line. My eyes trailed upward, seeing his very toned abs.

Jeez, get a hold of yourself, woman! Stop staring!. I shouted at myself.

I walked towards him as he stared at me, definitely checking me out.

"Why is there no one around?" I asked, partially curiously and also trying to get a hold of myself.

"Because I made sure we got an hour or two of privacy alone and away from prying eyes.”

"Do you think it’s appropriate to do that? I’m sure a lot of visitors at the hotel wish to spend some time at the beach as well.”

"Then they have to wait at least two hours.” He shrugs his shoulders nonchalantly. "I want to spend this time with you and only you.” He bops my nose. I rolled my eyes, trying so hard not to flush.

Giovanni’s eyes stayed