Free ROMANCE: Billionaire Romance: Tantalizing Temptation (New Adult, Short Stories, Billionaire Romance, Contemporary BBW Romance) by R. E. Swanson Page B

Colombia was probably rather rare.  Adam and Camille stood up and followed Rose and Marcos inside.  When everyone was inside, Rose guided them to the dining room table, which was set with plates and glasses for everyone.  They sat down and Rose poured out four glasses of wine.
    Camille and Adam sat next to each other on one side of the table and Rose and Marcos sat next to each other on the other side.  Rose dished out servings for everyone and smiled. 
    “Thank you for bringing all of us together, Rose.”  Camille smiled and looked at Adam.  She had full lips and long, thick lashes that Adam couldn’t stop staring at.  Marcos eyed up the food and rubbed his hands together in anticipation of the meal.  Rose finally sat down and then held up her glass. 
    “Here’s to meeting new people, and to the long life of Piper.”  She smiled and Piper came running out from the kitchen.   Then she raised her glass, and everyone else followed.  They made their toast and started to eat.  Adam enjoyed sitting next to Camille.  He watched her as she ate and smiled when their eyes locked.  He wondered for a second if he would have the heart to fly back to California.  Then he reminded himself that they had just met only hours ago, and that he shouldn’t get too ahead of himself.
    “So, Camille.  Tell us all about the music company that you work for.  It sounds very interesting.”  Adam was curious about her work.  A piece of him was already wondering if he might be able to convince her to relocate.  Perhaps she had the kind of job where she could work remotely. 
    “Well, it’s a wonderful company called Soul International, and I’m responsible for all of the marketing, sales, and distribution of new artists.  Most of them are from other countries, so we really help to establish them in other parts of the world.”  Camille smiled when she talked about her job, and Adam found it incredibly attractive. 
    “Sounds great.  Do you have the opportunity to telecommute for the position?”  Adam couldn’t help himself.  He knew it might come off as sounding a bit intrusive, but he wanted to know if she would even consider moving to California.  As soon as he asked, he realized that it might not matter so much if she had no interest in moving.  Maybe he could plan his permanent move to Colombia sooner, instead.
    “I’m not sure about that. I’m very happy going into the office and seeing everyone face-to-face.  And for now, I really have no intention of moving.”  She tilted her head and batted her lashes.  Adam took a sip of his wine and fantasized for a moment about him and Camille in the lake.  He wanted to throw his arms around her waist and kiss her on the face.  She had a presence about her that was both strong and natural. 
    Most of the women he had dated over the last few years had been more materialistic and superficial.  He loved the fact that Camille seemed to have a true sense of personality in addition to her beautiful attributes.  Before he could ask he anymore questions, Marcos piped up.  “Rose.  What about you?  You told Adam and me that you’re an artist.”  Marcos smiled and her face lit up.
    “I am.  I moved here from Italy as part of a residency program, and even though I had the option of returning to Venice, I decided to stay here in Colombia.  There is something about the landscape here, and the people, that make it very magnetizing for me.  As much as I miss Italy, I think that for now I will call Colombia my home.” She nodded her head and then looked coyly at Marcos.  He sipped on his wine and then Rose poured him another glass.
    The energy in the room was positive and light.  Rose was thankful to have such a spontaneous gathering in her home, and she was also becoming increasingly interested in Marcos.  She started to clear the dishes away and paused when she got to the kitchen.  The air was so light and cool outside that she felt compelled to ask if