ROYCE

I held Nelina's waist as we walked to the outdoor dining area. It was the place near the infinity swimming pool. Even the stone in it was old to fit a Mediterranean style. Dark woods were used in the vast dining table and chairs.

"This was where I used to have dinner with grannies," I said as I pulled a chair for her.

"Thank you, you sure have a lot of beautiful memories with them," she replied as she sat on the chair.

"Nothing but beautiful ones. I wish they were here to get to know you. We would make a wonderful family," I said, intently looking at her....