Shadows of the heart

I entered Signora Rossi's bustling kitchen after leaving the dressing room. A

he said as she gave me my cof

sip. The rich, aromatic tea worked wonders

d for today?"

pending the da

she is a sweet girl, but s

kay with that.". I had experience carrying the weight

ked up as I approached, her gaze cautious yet intrigued. "Good morning, Sofia," I murmured, crouching

ith me?" I inquired, attempting

a moment before

g of birds and the distant hum of the city. I'm lettin

here?" I smiled, moved by her tentative question. "It's really gorg

le smile forming on

I used to imagine living in a setting like this. It mu

hind a melancholy expression. "Som

up, I too felt a lot of loneliness. Perhaps we

she nodded. "I'd like that." Despite the connection I was developing

te moments left me feeli

ignore it, but it

rt full of pride and optimism. Seeing Sofia smi

. But he couldn't dismiss the longing that had developed within him since their night together. H

rden, where Chiara and Sofia were still conversing. He ap

ed quietly and smiled at

r eyes lighting up. "Chiara told me

ke you two had a wonderful time." Chiara smiled warmly and genuinely,

is gaze drawn to Chiara. Thank

is. Something about her eyes made his heart race and his pul

. "Alright, Marco," she murmured, her sm

experienced in years as the sun sank behind the P

happiness for the fir

eam, thanks to Marco's k

fia's smiles made everyt

hadows hiding. Secrets that could jeopardiz

o comfy. I had to remain cautious,

k memories of our tumultuous night

st to me, our adventure had only just started. The shadows of the past were looming closer than expected, and the hurdles ahead would p

d my eyes and prepared to