“What about it?”

“That’s where we’re going this summer. And you’re coming too. We’ve got some friends who’ve lent us a house and a pool and it’s going to be great.” She looked closely at his face. “Don’t tell me you had other plans?”

Alex smiled. “No, Sabina, I haven’t got any plans.”

“That’s settled then. Now, what do you want for lunch? I fancy an Italian-but he’s been ignoring me so you’ll have to do!” She laughed.

Alex and Sabina walked down the street together. Alex glanced up. The clouds had parted and the sun was out.

It looked as if it was going to be a bright day after all.

Anthony Horowitz