The door to the office opened and Leo stepped inside. "I am done with the meeting. So where were we?""Impatient much?""Yeah. So what did you come and see me for? Is something wrong?""Why do you always assume something is wrong, Leo.""I am sorry if I offended you. I was only concerned for your well-being.""I forgive you." Megan took a deep breath. She had only thought about this in the car, right before she entered his building. "What is it?" He asked impatiently."I want to learn swimming and I want you to teach me. Yourself."He drew back in surprise. "You want to learn swimming? And you want me to teach you?""That is exactly what I said, Leo. Don't make me repeat myself." She barked angrily.Leo cupped her cheeks not minding that she shouted at him. "I am proud of you, Cara. You are finally ready to face your fears."Megan rolled her eyes. "I know and that is why I want to do it with you.""Would you still like to come to my villa in Italy? It is in Lake Como." "Lake Como?"
Their SUV drew to a halt in front of the white sprawling large villa. It was so big and beautiful. It was located privately away from other houses in the area. The journey to this place was very smooth and nice, the view was breathtaking and satisfying to watch.The driver got down and opened Leo's door, Leo got down then helped her out of the car. She gaped at the villa but was interrupted when someone approached them the moment they stepped onto the villa's meticulously manicured grounds. The intruder was a woman, a middle-aged woman. She was slim, tall, and stiff-faced. She looked like a no-nonsense woman. Her hair was packed in a tight bun and her skin was brown. She was obviously a native from the way she looked."Welcome Signore Valenti and Signora Zendel to Villa Casa. My name is Antonia Morano. I am the housekeeper here and will be serving you all through your stay here. Would you like me to show you around the house?" She finished in a clipped tone but she had a professional
Coming out from the bathroom after a wonderful bath, she put on a warm robe and went to the walk-in closet to find clothes to wear. Her hair was still a bit wet. The clothes actually were not much and most of the clothes were her size while some of them were not."Did he have a girlfriend before?" She muttered to herself."What did you say?" Leo said from behind her and Megan flinched.She swiftly turned around to find Leo standing at her back, his head was tilted to the side and he was staring at her in amusement."When did you come in? I did not hear when you came in and you scared me with your little surprise." She said."I just came in and sorry for scaring you. I did not mean to. Now, you were saying something to yourself. What were you saying?" He said in his very deep voice."Who do these clothes belong to? Did you have a girlfriend before?" She asked squarely.Leo stared at her for a long time before he burst into laughter. "What is this? Is this Megan Zendel being jealous? I
"Let's start by taking a deep breath. Now, take a deep breath, Cara." Leo said."I think I need a moment." Megan gasped out staring at the blue sparkling water in her swimming suits. They were at the back of Leo's villa where his swimming pool was located. After much persuasion, she finally decided to start her swimming lessons. Leo wanted to hire a swimming coach for her but she sternly refused because she wanted him to teach her. Now today was the day that she began her lessons and she couldn't seem to enter the water. She thought she was ready but she realized too late that she was not ready at all."You have needed four moments now and I have given you all the moments you need. If I let you have more, then we won't achieve anything today." Leo said."I know, Leo. I just... Ugh. I don't know what I want. I thought I could do it but I don't know if I can do it again." She cried out.Leo moved closer to her and held her shoulders and she looked up into his dark eyes. "Trust me, Cara
Megan couldn't believe it. "I'm floating!" She exclaimed.Leo chuckled. "Yes, you are." He was holding her waist lightly as she floated in the water. "I am going to let go of you so that you can float all on your own. Are you ready?""Wait! I'm not ready. Will I sink if you let go of me?" She asked nervously."You won't if you do exactly as I told you to do." "Ok. Tell me again." She gave him a guilty look. He has told her many times and she kept forgetting."Take shallow breaths. You need air in your lungs. Don't fret, calm yourself, or else you will sink." He advised calmly."Thanks." She took slow breaths and then relaxed her body. "I'm ready.""I am letting go on the count of three. One, two, three." He slowly let her go, stepping back. She was still floating on the water, her hands were spread wide. "That's it. You are getting it." He said proudly."I know." She whispered in amazement. She never thought that she could pull this off one day. It felt so nice that she could finally
Megan in the dining room of Leo's house, a laptop was on the table in front of her and she was on a video call with Julie who was in her house. She could see that swimming pool from where she sat in the dining room. The floor-to-ceiling windows provided a bright and airy atmosphere. It was very cool too. Leo had gone upstairs to take an important call and she was alone downstairs waiting for him."Hi, Megan. You are looking good." Julie complimented.Megan was still wearing her swimsuit and her hair was still damp. She had just finished her swimming lessons and wanted to call Julie because she told her to.She touched her cheeks unconsciously. "How?" She asked."You are glowing. Did you just take a bath because your hair is damp?""My hair? Oh, that's true. I have something to tell you. Guess." She said.Julie's eyes lit up and she leaned closely to the screen. "I can't guess right now, a lot of things are running through my head. Please tell me." She begged with pouted lips."Ok. I w
Over the course of the next few days, Megan's swimming lessons with Leo became a normal everyday thing and the highlight of their trip. The swimming lessons were helping and she could feel herself healing a bit. Two days ago, in the night, right before she slept, there was a heavy storm but she did not have that nightmare anymore. With each lesson, she could feel her skills and confidence steadily growing which was a great improvement.At first, she had been nervous and anxious, clinging to the pool's edge, asn and worrying about not getting it right or if she would fail but Leo patiently guided her through the basics strokes and under his watchful eyes and the way he encouraged her with his words, she found a new strength and zeal within her.She had to increase the days she was on vacation, so she could learn all there is to swimming and she did not mind if she was practicing all the time. She has also been helping Julie with all that she can regarding work. Julie has also successfu
"I love you, Leonardo." When he heard Megan's sweet and soft voice utter those words, it felt like something hard punched him in the gut. "I love you." She repeated, her meadow green eyes staring into his dark eyes with pure affection. "I have loved for a long time now. I have been wanting to say this for a while and it has been lingering in my chest. I cannot hide it anymore. I love being with you, I love having you near, I love your body, your soul and everything about you." She placed her hand on his chest. "You don't have to answer me now. I will wait till you are ready to open up to me." She said when he remained quiet.He cupped her cheek and smiled happily at her. He has been longing to hear those words from her but now that she has said them, he can't seem to say the same thing back to her. He so badly wanted to say it to her, however, guilt held him from saying it back to her. The reason he approached Megan was for his selfish reason. He wished he had never approached her