given him the opportunity, they would have seen the intelligent guy behind the hard work. But at least the place provides him with medical care, which is a relief because even though he looks like he's not that young anymore. My sister is very similar to me, but at the same time different. She gets attached easily and lets go even more easily. She's eighteen and already has a boyfriend, without my father knowing, of course, or he'll have a heart attack. She says she doesn't love him, that he's still a boy mentally and she wants a man for her life, so in the meantime they enjoy each other.

Around seven o'clock, I take a quick shower without washing my hair because it's clean and has light natural curls, so I start getting ready. I put on a strapless jumpsuit with a sweetheart neckline and a nice waist, a delicate necklace and nude heels to complete the look. I'm more basic and I like versatile pieces like this one. She doesn't spend much and is always well put together. I prefer almost no makeup, I think it's cool but I don't have the patience every day, so I just put some color on my cheeks, a mascara to make it look like I put on makeup and my usual lipstick that makes my lips a little redder as if they were naturally like that. I take a taxi because if I know my friend well I'm going to drink so I won't even think about putting my hands on the wheel today. Learn kids. I arrive giving Hayley's name on the reservation and when I'm directed to the table I almost freak out when I find a tall blond with piercing blue eyes. Chapter 02 - Mr. Ricci? - Miss Stell. - He says as surprised as I am. I sit down so as not to embarrass myself in the fancy restaurant and he still stares at me. - Excuse me, but what are you doing here? - I ask trying not to be indifferent and he smiles. - Hayley. - He just answers. Bitch. I can't believe you did that. - You told me to come at eight, didn't you? - I ask and he nods. - I can't believe it. - I murmur already taking out my cell phone and calling the scoundrel. Oh, how I feel like killing today. - Hayley D'ângelo Hunter. - I say through my teeth. - Apparently you've already arrived at the restaurant. - I hear her laugh. - Enjoy the night. - Why did you do that? - Oh, friend, you need to... - I hear a confused noise and laughter. - David said that if you don't want to listen to live porn, you better turn it off. - How disgusting. - I grimace. - I'll kill you tomorrow. I hang up before hearing inappropriate things and turn to Lucca. - It seems like we fell into a trap. - He looks at me confused. - Hayley isn't coming, in fact she set up this dinner for the two of us. - I explain and he bursts out laughing. - Damn, I owed Hayley for trapping her in the elevator with David. - He explains and I remember that. - At least it was worth it, they came back with everything. - I say happy for both of them. Seeing David sinking every day and Hayley pretending to be happy on the other side of the ocean wasn't cool, but I think it was necessary for them to have a mature relationship today. - True. - Then I'll go for it. - When I was about to get up, he called me. - No. - I look at him. - Since we're here, have dinner with me, princess. Do you have to be so sexy speaking Italian? Lucca is the kind of man who charms you right away. He's gorgeous, tall, with eyes the color of the sea, an eye-catching physique, not to mention the amazing smile he has, and an extraordinary charm. I was enchanted the first time I saw him at work and I was even speechless. Today, I'm getting used to his presence around me and I'm not so silly anymore. - Come on, let me buy you dinner. - He asks and smiles slyly like a good man who knows the weapons he has. - Okay, just because I'm hungry. - I murmur, sitting down again and picking up the menu. - Sure, princess, whatever you want. He knows that his Italian accent makes him irresistible, doesn't he? Of course he must know. If he's not careful, a man like that can easily run me over. We order and I let him choose a good wine since that's not my specialty and let's face it, if the guy comes from the land of wine I'm not stupid enough to not take advantage of the opportunity. - Have you been working for Connor for a while, Olivia? - He asks as soon as our wine is served. My name comes out differently when he says it, it almost comes out too sensual. I sound like a sex freak who associates everything with that. Oh, but come on, finding someone nice is hard. - Marco was still at the company a long time ago. - I'm talking about the older Connor. Shortly after his wife died he retired, leaving his children in charge and for about three years he's been traveling more than at home. - How did it start? He asks interestedly and that's why we were able to have a relaxed conversation where we talked about ourselves, but about our professional lives, and in fact he made me feel free to say whatever I wanted. He wasn't the type of guy who talks and talks, brags all the time and doesn't even give us the opportunity. It's more of a monologue than a dialogue. - Aurora is... wow, I don't even know how to say it. - He sighs and I see his eyes shine. - She changed my world and turned it upside down, but in a good way, you know. Mi piccola is the most important person in my life, I do everything for her. At no point did he mention the little one's mother and I didn't even dare to ask even though I was curious about it. I let him talk about his adventures with the little one and we ended up talking about Samuel too and I realized that the blond really does have an uncle's affection for him which makes me happy. Lucca insisted on paying the bill and like a complete gentleman he opened the car door for me. If anyone says that I sighed alone in the car while he turned around, I'll say it's a lie. - It's delivered. - I said as I stopped the car in front of my building while I took off my seatbelt. - The night wasn't bad. - I joke and he smiles. - See you later. - Wait. - He holds my arm and looks at me. - Can we go out again? He asks and I hold my breath and without even knowing the reason I answer. - I don't think so, good night Lucca. This time he lets me go, but before I do, I hear hi