Chapter 6
"Be careful and don't forget..."
"The coffee." Richard finished rather irritated. "We all know Marguerite. We couldn't forget it, not even intentionally."
"Calm down Marguerite, I will take care of my cousin however impudent," said Roxton as his cousin turned his back on them and stalked off into the jungle.
Richard had decided he wanted to be alone as he tried to work off some of his tension.
Richard's abrupt exit left the two lovers alone inside the electrical fence.
"But you also have to be careful. I don't trust this Italian."
"Calm down John." Marguerite smiled mysteriously as she stepped closer. "Maybe you don't trust me?" She added before kissing him long and passionately.
She received her answer after a few breathtaking minutes.
"I trust you, but not him" And Roxton dangerously raised his eyes toward the balcony, where the handsome stranger stood watching their farewell.
Charlotte felt a pleasant touch. Someone had taken her hand. This was the second time. The first time had felt so good, leaving her calm and feeling safe. She had only thought of one person. And now that she again felt the gentle grip of the man's hand, she called out to him.
"Richard?" She asked half asleep.
"Mia Angelina. Have you awakened?"
The girl opened her eyes and the charming foreigner sat at her bedside holding her hand.
"What happened?"
"We were all terribly worried. Do you remember the accident. Do you feel better?"
"Oh... I remember now. The others?" She pulled her hand away and tried to sit up.
"Everybody is all right. Regretfully you hit your head."
"Thank you." She said silently.
"Scuzi?"
"Thank you for saving my life. You pushed me away before the cupboard landed on me."
"I would give my life for you," he said as he slid closer to her never breaking eye contact. Charlotte nervously moved her body away.
"Well,... Giovanni..."
"Oh, Angelina mia please don't make excuses! Although my heart can't see anything but you, my mind understands the circumstances. I think you understand my words. The moment I saw you, I knew that you're the one I've been waiting for in all my life. You're graceful and kind, helpful and wonderful."
"Oh, Please..."
"I know that there is another man, but don't let the stubbornness of another imprison you. Choose the freedom! Choose me..."
Charlotte couldn't breath. She felt she could see inside this man's heart. She became extremely confused and she simply didn't know what to do.
"I can only hope, you feel something for me. If it's only a tiny part of what I feel for you, I know it will be enough to make us happy for a lifetime. Tell me, you're not indifferent toward me ..."
"Well... I... I think...it would be an injustice to deny..." She slowly began, unsure as to what to say as she looked into his begging eyes, eyes so full of hope.
"Thank you, amore mia!" He happily bent forward to kiss her, but she suddenly pulled away. The man sat back and continued in an understanding voice. "I know I have to wait, but I will. Until the end of time if I must."
He slowly stood up, took her hand and kissed it lightly. Not saying more he disappeared. In Charlotte“s mind her thoughts were in a whirlwind. The words of this man partly upset, partly calmed her, and left her bewitched without a doubt.
