*Chapter 3*

We hung out on the balcony for a while. Getting to know one another. Sharing our stories about ourselves.

Very interesting young lady this Rosemary. And so very beautiful. Even in the dim light of the night, she radiates.

"Damn!!!", she abruptly pulls away from me. "I forgot about the food!!!". So had I. I was so enthralled by her story of herself.

She was down the stairs in a flash. I headed down to see what, if anything, I can do to help. " How's it looking?", I asked as I walked into the kitchen. "I scorched the potatoes just a bit, but everything is ready. I'll get you a plate.", she says as she places the food on the table. I opened another bottle of wine. We sit down to eat and continue our story share about ourselves as we eat.

I am totally enchanted. She cooks, travels internationally, is beautiful, intelligent, funny. I found it hard to believe. She is the total package. It's as if I was dreaming her. But I am awake and I know it. "This has got to be one of my fantasy dreams", I tell myself as I take another sip of wine.

We are both so absorbed in each other that we barely hear the door open. Chico, Marcello and company have made it to the cottage. The spell has been broken. "Hey!!! What's that smell???", Chico yells as he turns the corner to the kitchen. "Man!!! Y'all got it going on in here!!!", he says. I offer everyone to join us. There is way too much food for the two of us and Chico looks as if he is in dire need of something on his stomach. Everyone prepares a plate and exits to the patio. Very soon their noise subsides as they scarf down the wonderful meal that Rosemary has concocted.

We finish eating and Rosemary excuses herself. "Babe? Do you mind if I get a shower? I'm sticky from dancing and all". "By all means, make yourself at home. I'll be up in just a few. I need to check on my friend and his guests", I tell her as I refill our glasses with wine. She takes her glass and offers a toast. "Here's to a most wonderful evening. Pleasure meeting you mate". We sip, kiss and she disappears up the stairs.

The Second Time Down Under©
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12/26/15