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Liana woke up first, finding herself snug in Riccardo's arms. She couldn't resist gently tracing his peaceful face with her fingers.
Liana (Fl)
Riccardo flinched, opening his eyes, and Liana nervously pulled her hand back. "Oh, I'm so sorry, I was just..." she trailed off, fear evident on her face.
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
Riccardo's expression softened as he took her hand and placed it back on his face. "Hey, why are you apologizing?" he whispered, moving closer to kiss her forehead.
Liana blushed, sitting up as Riccardo held her hands and kissed the backs of them.
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
"Did you sleep well?" he asked, still holding her hands.
Liana (Fl)
"Yeah, I usually feel weird in new places, but I slept okay," She replied with a soft smile.
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
Riccardo pulled her closer, hugging her tight. "You know, you shouldn't be afraid of me. You're a Queen, after all."
Liana (Fl)
corrected him, "Not queen, just a princess."
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
Riccardo smiled. "Yeah, princess of Russia and queen of Italy. You're the wife of the Italian ruler”
Liana (Fl)
“Let’s not forget that you’re also the underworld mafia." She said with unease emotions in her eyes
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
Riccardo sensed her unease and pulled back, tucking her hair behind her ear. "This mafia guy promises to never hurt you or let anyone lay a finger on you."
Liana (Fl)
Liana asked again, "What if someone really tries to hurt me?"
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
"If anyone even tries to lay a finger on you, I'll make sure to take care of them... permanently." His words sent a shiver down Liana's spine, but somehow, she felt safe with him.
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
"Anyway, we should take a shower and head downstairs for breakfast." Riccardo quickly changed the subject
Liana (Fl)
*she didn’t said anything just nodded and went to take a bath*
Meanwhile, Alexander woke up to find himself cuddled up with Rio. He started placing gentle kisses on Rio's face he awaits from a long time to see a morning like this
Rio (left hand)
Rio flinched back by his touch, standing up and dressing quickly. "Pretend like we didn't do anything," said with his icy tone.
Alexander (right hand)
Alexander was shocked, “how can you-“
Rio (left hand)
cut him off mid-sentence. "I don't want to ruin our friendship, Alex. I'm not gay."
*Rio said and walked out of the bedroom meanwhile Alex was still shocked and a tear escape from his eyes*
Alexander (right hand)
A tear rolled down Alexander's cheek as he whispered to himself, "I get it. I've tried enough. I won't chase after him anymore. I was a fool to think he'd be impressed by my jokes, my efforts… all of them.. all of my fucking efforts went wasted I hate myself for thattt… how stupid I am.. and.. and now I’m crying like a crazy guy howww can I be soo weak” he broke down he hate the fact that he failed in his love life..
The group gathered in the living room, outside the kitchen, around the huge dining table. Riccardo sat at the head, with Liana by his side, looking like a perfect couple. Across from them, Rio and Alexander sat in silence, like two opposites.
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
Riccardo noticed Alexander's unusual quietness and asked, "You okay, Alex?"
Alexander (right hand)
Alexander, lost in thought, flinched back to reality. "Yeah, boss, I'm fine. Just feeling a bit uneasy," he replied, his eyes drifting off again.
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
Riccardo nodded, then turned to Liana, who was devouring a chocolate cake with gusto. He chuckled and playfully petted her head. "I have to head to the office now. I'll be back this evening."
Liana (Fl)
Liana nodded, her mouth still full of cake, her eyes sparkling with chocolatey bliss.
Rio (left hand)
Rio, who had been observing the exchange, spoke up, "I'll come with you, Riccardo. We have some business to discuss."
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
Riccardo nodded and asked Alexander, "What about you, Alex?"
Alexander (right hand)
Alexander replied with his low tone, "You go, I'll come after you."
Riccardo and Rio headed out to the car, and just as they were about to leave, Liana came running out, looking like a sweet little girl.
Liana (Fl)
"Umm... can you bring cookies when you come back?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with hope.
Riccardo sentoro (Ml)
Riccardo chuckled and nodded, giving her a light hug. "For sure, Ana. I'll bring your favorite cookies.
Liana (Fl)
"Liana's face lit up with excitement as she hugged him back. "Thanks! I'll be waiting."
With that, Riccardo and Rio drove off to the office, leaving Liana and Alexander behind. Alexander, still lost in thought, didn't even notice their departure. Liana went back inside, humming a happy tune as she thought about the cookies Riccardo would bring her. She settled back into her seat at the dining table, her eyes drifting to Alexander, who was still sitting in silence.
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