Thank you all who have reviewed my first chapter! That's what made we want to go on with the story. So, here you go, and hope you'll enjoy it!
Sam stood still, moth wide opened. Once again, Donna had left him speechless! She's the one who said they shouldn't get carried away anymore when there were employees near them. Because it had cost her a lot already. They wouldn't take anything she says seriously anymore, and they kept teasing her about her brand new married life. Especially Pepper, who kept making kissing noises every time she'd passed him. She wasn't mad at them at all, actually she thought it was quite funny. But still, they had to be careful. So she said. Because now … she was the one who had just shouted how much she loved him! When he eventually closed his mouth, Sam smiled to himself. Yes, his Donna was full of surprises!
Donna walked to the front office, where Pepper was still working. Or at least pretending he was.
"Thank you so much for your help Pepper. You may take a break now if you want, before going back to the beach bar."
"Thanks Donna! But are you sure I shouldn't go help out at the bar? I mean, it's lunchtime now."
"That's all right Pepper, we don't have many people staying at the villa, so I think Eddie will cope."
"Ok cool … see you!"
"See you later!"
Donna stood there for about half an hour, but nobody came. So, instead of wasting more of her time, she sat at her own desk, which was right across the front desk. So she could still see if there were any people coming in, and at the same time, she could sort out her bills. After spending the week enjoying her husband's company, there was a lot to catch up with. She hated that: sorting papers! She definitely had to get a computer and learn how to use it. It would be much easier for her to find anything she may need. And most of all, to classify her bills, accounting documents … and have a better look at her expenses and benefits. One thing she knew: there were definitely more expenses then benefits! But whatever it took, she'd keep this villa. For her, for Sophie, and of course now for Sam. Their dream villa. And with all the refurbishment Sam has planned, and Sky's website, things would get better, much better. The place was wonderfully located, there was a cosy and romantic ambiance, welcoming staff, local food. Ideal for families, backpackers of couples. Anyone who wanted to enjoy Greece at its best. All it took was a little advertising. And maybe a better transportation service. Because that was a problem: only two ferries travelled to Kalokairi every day, and none on weekends.
Donna let her thoughts wander and suddenly, Sam's voice brought her back to reality:
"Are you ready my love?"
"Ready?"
"Yes, we were supposed to have lunch together, remember?"
"Oh gosh yes, sorry!"
"Well what am I supposed to think now? After only one week of marriage, I feel left out already."
"Oh, poor you!"
She stood up, walked around her desk and once she got close to Sam, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him with such fever, he couldn't help but surrender.
"How about that?"
"Well erm …"
"Not feeling left out anymore, right?"
"You can't imagine how right you are!"
"Thought you would like it."
Sam took her hand in hers, and they slowly made their way to the beach bar, stopping here and there to "steal" a kiss, always being careful nobody was looking. They didn't talk much, they'd rather conversations for later, when they would be having lunch. Conversations would keep their minds occupied then, because no way they would kiss in front of Eddie and Pepper.
"Hey Donna! Sam!"
"Hi Eddie, how is it going?" Donna said.
"Fine just fine, not too crowded I must say. Sam mate, how's it going with the crack? If you can't fix it that's fine, it's quite fun to dance around and see all those girls' shirts getting wet."
Both Donna and Sam cracked up. They too had noticed how popular the crack was at their wedding reception.
"Well Eddie, it will take time to get fixed, but we really have to. Otherwise in no time, we won't have anymore water for the rooms. Actually for the whole villa."
"Too bad! I guess we'll have to use good old water fights to get the girls' shirts wet then. Fancy a drink guys?"
"We'd like to have lunch" , Donna said, "but yeah why not start with a drink, I'm so thirsty!"
"So am I sweetheart!"
Eddie looked surprised:
"Geez I can't believe you guys are actually going to have lunch!" he said, serving them some water.
It was Donna's turn to look surprised:
"And why's that?"
"Because you hardly ate all week, you both. You always found excuses to skip meals and go hide away to do we-all-know-what!"
"And I thought Pepper was the worst one! Sam darling please, next time we have to hire people, you'll take care of the recruitment …"
"OK, sorry boss! It's just that …"
He stopped there, scared he might say something he shouldn't.
"Just that what?" Sam said, curious.
"Well most of us have known Donna for years. For example, Pepper and I have known her since we were kids, we grew up here with Sophie while our parents worked at the villa. And all these years, we never ever saw her with a guy. We actually think she never dated anyone."
Donna interrupted:
"You're right. I didn't have time to, and I didn't want to. All I cared about were this villa and my daughter."
"Waow, you surprise me everyday", Sam said stunned.
"So", Eddie said, "we're not used to seeing you so in love. Sure we make some fun of it, but we're actually so happy for you. You're so cute together. Let's just say that teasing you is our very own way to express our feelings."
"Hearing that from anyone would have sounded silly and like total nonsense, but from you and Pepper … it does make sense!"
"Great, so we can keep on teasing you!"
"You can try", Sam said laughing, "but your boss told me we'd avoid any suspicious behaviour in public. So good luck!"
"You won't resist long, we'll win! We'll catch you somehow! Now, what do you want to eat?"
Donna's eyes widened:
"Souvlaki and fries!!! Oh yes, I haven't had them in a long time!"
"I have no clue what that is, but just looking at you and I know it's going to be delicious so,I'll try that."
"Great! Eddie, make it two please!"
Lil' green button ... Begging, begging ...
