“My stay is not permanent, but I wasn’t expecting the perfumes will be ready in such a short time. I guess I should compliment our brilliant perfumer over there.” I raised the glass for a toss, winking at her.
“To Are.”
* * *
“I’m sorry about those questions earlier.” Arella sat beside me on the porch.
“It’s alright, love.” A mix of emotions ran through me. Sadness and guilt were the strongest. How was I going to leave her here? Was she willing to move to England with me? She could still work there if she was worried about her job. Now, that I had her, I didn’t think I could let her go and wait for more years.
“I want you to come with me.” I faced her to meet her in the eyes so she could see my soul.
Arella looked away and took a deep breath. “We are just enjoying each other’s, remem
