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Spices of passion - The charming cook of chef Isabella The best uncle in the universe
Isabelle I shifted in bed slowly as I came back to consciousness, opening my eyes to look at the wooden walls of Gustaf's hut. I turned on my back, seeing the mistletoe I had hung over the bed the night before. Gustaf was sleeping peacefully beside me, his heavy breathing revealing a deep sleep that made me smile.I settled down to take a closer look at him, feeling my heart beat faster as I remembered the night before. "You were the best thing that has happened to me in recent times" That sentence was engraved in my mind and made my stomach turn, in a good way. I never thought I'd fall in love with someone in such a short space of time, and yet, that's what was happening!"What time are you going to watch me sleep? "Gustaf stammered, still with his eyes closed."Well, now that you're awake, it's a bit difficult to keep watching you sleep. Unless I pass out," I pointed.Gustaf opened his eyes, giving me a warm look that set my heart racing even more."In that case, you'd be watchin
Spices of passion - The charming cook of chef Isabella What's going on?
Isabelle"Low blow, Gustaf."Anything goes in war, Zazie "he winked at me.I crossed my arms, looking away with a frown, making him laugh.""Zazie, you come up with the funniest nicknames, Gustaf," Gwen teased, attracting our attention.Is it possible that she doesn't know yet? No, she must have realized. She probably went to my room yesterday to check on me and noticed I wasn't there."Danny, shall we play with your new ship? "Kate changed the subject.We watched as the woman sat down in a corner with the boy."So Gustaf is giving Danny a car for his sixteenth birthday? "Gwen commented, handing me a package.I opened it and found a beautiful wool scarf."I got my first car from my mother's brother. It was very old and kept breaking down, and I had to wait a few months until I was old enough to drive, but I loved the present "Gustaf said, handing out his packages to my friends."I got mine from my father when I was sixteen. It was a beautiful mini cooper and an incredible party "Gwen
Spices of passion - The charming cook of chef Isabella You're freaking out, aren't you?
Isabelle"What's wrong? "Actually, I have another present for you, but I thought I'd better not give it to you in front of everyone "He looked a little put out.Another present? I didn't buy him anything else. "Gustaf, you've already given me a present, I can't accept it "I tried to return the envelope he handed me, giving up when I saw his expression."If you accept it, it'll be a present for me too "he insisted.I opened the envelope, frowning as I pulled out a plane ticket, then turned back to him with a frown, waiting for an explanation."I hope you'll come back in the summer to see the midnight sun, so I bought this ticket with no set date, you can try to organize yourself at work and come back, Gwen and Zachary would be very happy "he explained, adding the last part after a second's thought "and so would I.My heart raced when I heard that. I stared at the envelope in my hand, digesting everything his gesture meant. Will he want to pick up where we left off? Or maybe whatever
Spices of passion - The charming cook of chef Isabella I'm definitely in love
Gustaf"Are you warm enough? "I asked as I parked the car at the husky farm where I had booked the tour."Yes, I've learned how not to freeze to death, and today I wore a few extra layers "Izzy smiled at me.Her smile had caught my eye from the first moment I saw her at the airport, but now, after the days we'd spent side by side and getting to know her more deeply, her smiles had taken on a new meaning for me, and I loved it when her smile was one of pure happiness and excitement, like at that moment.Izzy straightened her gloves, reaching for the cap in her lap, and I leaned over, taking it from her hand."I think you need help with this," I teased her, arranging the cap on her head so that my face was inches from hers.Izzy kept her gaze fixed on mine as I tidied up the thick scarf Gwen had given her as a present the day before, checking that she was ready to go out, then stole a brief kiss."Are you ready? "I asked with my lips still pressed to hers."No, but I'm looking forward t
Spices of passion - The charming cook of chef Isabella A tough talk
GustafSilence dominated much of our journey back, the light atmosphere of before gave way to a dark cloud that seemed to grow with every minute we didn't talk about what would happen from then on, and it was only when I parked the car back at the hostel that Izzy decided to speak up."I know I've been avoiding the subject all day, but I didn't want to risk ruining our moment together "she sighed, getting out of the car.That sentence bothered me, even though I'd spent the day doing the same thing for the same reason, it just went to show how well-founded my insecurity was."So this conversation is going to ruin our moment? "I forced a smile, starting to walk towards the cabin."Maybe.Maybe.I put my hands in my jacket pockets, walking in silence beside her, waiting for her to make another statement and put an end to all the hope I had been harboring that day. But as I reached the door of the hut, I realized that wasn't going to happen."You don't have to accept the ticket if you don
Spices of passion - The charming cook of chef Isabella nerves on edge
Isabelle"Izzy, I'm serious, are you okay? "Gwen's voice sounded on the other end of the line.She had called me while I was packing up the groceries I had bought at the market.It had been a few days since I had returned to Miami, and although I wouldn't admit it to anyone, I felt miserable. From the moment I landed in Miami, that loneliness that seemed to haunt me became evident. There was no one for me in that city, not even a single soul to feel my absence.Even Cora seemed to have coped well with my distance, ever since I returned to work I could see how much she had been praising Hugo and his leadership while I was away."I'm fine, I want to know how you've been eating, you had a lot of trouble eating during Danny's pregnancy "I tried to change the subject."I'm fine, and I'm not the subject here, Izzy. Can you stop trying to run away? I've been trying to talk to you properly for days," she complained.It was true, since I'd arrived last week, Gwen had called me every day, she w
Spices of passion - The charming cook of chef Isabella Here's your well-done steak
IsabelleWe left the restaurant and stopped a few meters ahead on the sidewalk, I leaned against the wall watching the blue sky. It was almost 5:30 in the afternoon and the sun was close to setting, making me think that by that time everyone would be in absolute darkness in Alaska."You didn't tell me about your trip," Hugo commented."It was incredible, that place surprised me in so many ways. I didn't expect to like it so much," I admitted, still looking at the sky."I never thought I'd go to Alaska, for me it's nothing but ice, I like the heat.I couldn't help laughing at his comment, which was so similar to my own opinion when I left a month ago. "I've seen the Aurora Borealis," I said, "and I've been husky sledding."That sounds interesting, what's the Aurora like? I remembered the day we spent at the hot spring, and all the explanation Gustaf had given me about the auroras afterwards. That thought made me smile again, because I knew we could do it again at some point and I hop
Spices of passion - The charming cook of chef Isabella I won't leave your side
Gustaf I staggered through the streets near the inn without knowing exactly where to go, my mind seemed clouded and bewildered, that torment hadn't left me since I left the cabin a few minutes before.I had even considered taking the car and going to Fairbanks in search of my comfort, but I dismissed the possibility of driving afterwards, settling for going to the grocery store to see what I could get there.A week was all I had to endure to complete two years of sobriety, and I felt terrible for not being able to endure it, but I needed that relief. But before I could reach my destination, a mini van pulled up next to me, lowering its window."Gustaf, I'm so glad I found you "Gwen greeted me smiling, seemingly oblivious to everything that was going on in my mind "I need to pick up a guest from the airport, and Zach is busy, can you come with me? I blinked, stunned, and for a moment thought about denying her request. But it wouldn't be safe for her to pick up a guest on her own, Za
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