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I spent two months living in the clouds
ОглавлениеMarcello says heâs Italian when he approaches Daria. But from how he expresses himself, itâs clear that heâs not. She points out that his written Italian is not very good, and he justifies it by explaining that he was born in Italy, but his mother is German. His father died when he was a child, and on the death of his father, his mother decided to relocate to Great Britain where they lived for many years.
Daria speaks several languages and she tells him to choose whichever he prefers: Spanish, English, German.
«Iâm a widower, and I have a twelve-year-old daughter - he explains - I travel a lot on international business. I take my little girl and the baby sitter with me because I donât like leaving my daughter alone. Itâs just the two of us all alone in the world.»
At this, Daria starts to nourish compassion and understanding for this widowed man with his sweet daughter always at his side.
«Iâm based in Bristol for work - continues Marcello - but my business takes me everywhere. I organise big expensive tenders.»
«Thatâs quite a demanding job!», observes Daria.
«Yes, but Iâm used to the work and to travelling. Iâm happy with the way business is going. The only thing missing in my life is a woman to sweep me off my feet. Iâm happy because Iâve found her now, but my happiness will only be complete when I can embrace you.»
«Will that day be soon?»
«Sooner than you think!», Marcello assures her emphatically.
«When?»
«I hate talking about money, but I can tell you. I chose a tender for 7.5 million instead of 12, because the first is shorter and we can see each other sooner. I canât wait to meet you. Youâre so beautiful, lovable (the man starts to list her qualities and the feelings he has for her). Sweet Daria I do nothing but think of you!»
Marcello goes on to explain his plans for their meeting which will take place on his return from a trip by ship to Cyprus where heâs about to go to buy equipment that will be used for the construction of a bridge.
«Everything was going marvellously well - says Daria - even if there were a few small contradictions in his words which however, having decidedly thrown caution to the wind, I didnât pick up on».
