The Magnate's Holiday Proposal

“Ah. The idea makes you uncomfortable.”

“Not at all, but I’m just surprised he’s here. Did you show him Dino’s letter?”

“The subject didn’t come up. It appears he wants his son to apologize to you in person for the way he behaved toward you before you left their home. He’s concerned that Dino ran out on you and didn’t say goodbye or even thank you.”

She shook her head. “That wasn’t important. He was like all children who don’t want something fun to end.”

“Well, he’s here now and waiting to see you. I’ve informed Stefania.”

“Thank you.” Gabi stood up. “I’ll go down.”

“Keep me informed.”

“Of course.”

Fortunately, Gabi had worn her navy suit with a lighter blue collared blouse to work and felt presentable. She stopped in the conference room for her purse and waved to Luisa, who knew about her visit to Dino. Once outside in the hall, she brushed her hair and put on a fresh coat of pink frost lipstick before she made her way downstairs to the reception room.

People doing business or needing information came to the foundation throughout the day. Gabi looked around at the half-dozen visitors until she saw Dino, who slid off the chair but didn’t run to her.

Seated next to him had to be his father, who got to his feet. He was tall and fit, with black hair and blue eyes that matched his son’s. The thirtyish male who’d once won an Olympic gold medal for Italy’s ski team was beyond gorgeous despite the telltale lines of grief.

She took a quick breath and walked the short distance to them. “Benvenuto, Dino! What a wonderful surprise! Here I thought you were at school this morning.”

He looked so solemn. “I asked Papà to drive me here. I’m sorry about yesterday.”

Gabi smiled. “I’m not. I had such a great time and didn’t want to go back to work. I felt just like you did.”

A half smile broke out on his face. “So...you’re not mad at me?”

“What do you think?”

A huge smile broke out on his face. Over his dark head her eyes fused with his father’s.

“Dino?” the man asked in a deep voice that penetrated her body. “Aren’t you going to introduce us?”

His son looked at both of them. “Gabi? This is my papà.”

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