Free Choices We Make: The Moretti Brothers Series by Sage Young

check,” she coaxed herself as she steadied her nerves and continued into the kitchen.
    Dominic sat at the breakfast counter with coffee and a muffin when Victoria walked in dressed in a tank top and matching linen shorts.  He didn’t need to turn around to know she had entered the room.  He could smell the beautiful floral fragrance that he was growing accustom to and would miss when this vacation was over.  “Good morning” she said as she padded across the kitchen floor barefoot.  She grabbed a mug from the cabinet and began to pour herself a cup of coffee.  Dominic looked up from his computer to watch her as she moved about the kitchen. 
    “Good morning beautiful, I saw you working out on the beach, you could have joined me in the shower,” he smiled before continuing, “You know… to conserve water.” 
    She looked at him and could see the mischief in his eyes. “My back is still trying to recover from our conservation efforts last night,” she said smiling into her coffee mug.  “I see you already started your one hour of work time.” 
    “I’m about fifteen minutes into my hour.  I don’t see how I can get through all of these emails, there is too much going on.” 
    “Well, you only have an hour, that was our agreement.  You are not only here for me, but you also deserve a vacation, so we have to stick to our plan, one hour of business a day and that’s it, ” she said sternly as she sat beside him turned on her computer and started to respond to her emails.  He looked at her and smiled, he loved a strong woman.  They sat there in silence for the next hour; the only sound that could be heard was the clicking of computer keys.  
    Dominic stretched his arms “That’s it, one hour now let’s do something fun, ” He said as he closed his computer. 
    “What did you have in mind?”
    “Can you swim?” 
    “Yes, Why?”
    “I have something planned for us this afternoon, do you trust me?”
    She looked into his eyes as they danced with playfulness.  “Okay, what the hell, I’m in.” 
    “Great go change and I will meet you at the car”
    “Wait, meet you at the car?  Where are we going?” 
    “You will see, get changed,” he said as he smacked her on her ass.  He didn’t know what prompted him to do that but he felt comfortable around her, the type of comfort that comes with knowing someone for years instead of a few weeks.  

CHAPTER NINE
    They drove a short distance to a pier where there were a few yachts lined up.  There was a gentleman standing by a particularly large yacht waving them over. 
    “Mr. Moretti?” Dominic nodded.  “Right this way sir everything has been prepared and the crew is waiting for your instructions.” 
    Victoria looked at him, “you didn’t have to do this, it looks really expensive.” 
    “Actually the yacht was complimentary with the villa.  I thought it would be fun if we spent a day at sea and possibly go scuba diving, if you are up to it?” 
    “Sounds like fun.”  She said excited as they boarded. 
    A much smaller boat actually came with the villa, but Dominic wanted this experience to be special for Victoria so he rented the largest yacht they had available.  Dominic wasn’t frivolous with his money, but he also didn’t mind spending it on someone he cared about and he was definitely developing feelings for her.
    Victoria and Dominic were given a tour of the yacht.  The interior had a warm contemporary feel enhanced by lovely cherry wood and fine soft furnishings. The fully stocked bar and dining area was laid out in an open floor space.  The lounge area came equipped with an L shaped cream leather sofa, coffee table and two occasional chairs, a flat screen TV and music system. Just past the lounge area was a formal dining table. The sizeable exterior deck had a Mediterranean feel with a shaded area with upholstered seating.  The upper deck was also partly shaded space with dining furniture that was perfect for a