Prologue

Echoes of Eternity

The wind carried the whispers of forgotten love.

In a time long past, beneath a sky painted in the hues of dusk, two souls had once stood together, bound by a love so pure, so unwavering, that even the gods envied them. The world around them had been different-simpler, untouched by the chaos of the present. Yet their love had remained the same, unchanging, infinite.

She was light, warmth, and innocence. He was fire, passion, and devotion.

And together, they had created a love that legends were written about.

But even the strongest love was not immune to the cruelty of fate.

A war. A betrayal. A promise unfulfilled.

A love lost to time.

Yet, time could never truly erase what was written in the soul.

And so, across centuries, across lifetimes, the universe conspired to bring them back together.

But would they remember?

Or would they be cursed to search for each other, again and again, always just within reach, yet never truly grasping the love they had once held so dearly?

Florence, Present Day

The city was alive with music, laughter, and the scent of freshly brewed espresso. The golden hues of the setting sun cast long shadows across the cobbled streets, painting everything in a warm glow.

Rafaella Moretti walked through the piazza, her sketchbook pressed against her chest. The world around her buzzed with life, yet inside, she felt strangely... empty. There was a longing she explain, a feeling of something missing-something she had lost but could not name.

Then, she heard it.

A melody.

Soft at first, like a whisper from another world. Then stronger, bolder, wrapping around her like an embrace.

She stopped.

Her breath hitched.

The tune was... familiar.

Not in the way a song learned long ago might be familiar. No, this was something deeper, something woven into her very soul.

Her feet moved before her mind could catch up, guiding her toward the sound.

And then, she saw him.

A lone violinist stood in the piazza, his eyes closed, lost in the music. His fingers moved effortlessly over the strings, as if he had played this melody a thousand times before

Something in her chest ached.

He opened his eyes.

And for a moment-just a moment-time stopped.

Their eyes met, and the world faded away.

She knew him.

But she didn't.

Cristiano DeLuca's lips curled into a slow, knowing smile.

"Do you remember?" he asked, his voice smooth, teasing.

Rafaella blinked. "Remember what?"

Cristiano chuckled, tilting his head. "Ah... not yet."

He began playing again.

And suddenly-

A vision.

A memory not her own.

Golden fields, warm laughter, stolen kisses beneath the stars.

A promise whispered against the wind.

And then-pain.

A goodbye that should never have been.

Rafaella gasped, stepping back, her heart racing.

She didn't understand.

But somewhere, deep within her, she knew.

She had loved him before.

And she would love him again.

But would fate be kind this time?

Or was history doomed to repeat itself?

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Dear Reader,

Some love stories are not written in ink but carved into the soul—stories that transcend time, echoing through lifetimes, waiting to be remembered. This is one such story, where love is not just an emotion but a journey, a destiny, a promise made beyond time itself.

Through Rafaella and Cristiano’s story, I want to take you on a journey of love that is both beautiful and heartbreaking, where fate plays its tune, and the heart remembers what the mind forgets. It is about finding someone who feels like home, even when you don’t remember why.

This story is not just about romance—it’s about devotion, longing, and the unseen forces that bring two souls together no matter how many lifetimes it takes. It’s about music that carries forgotten memories and hearts that ache for something they cannot name.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. Every word is written with love, and I hope it touches your heart the way it was meant to. May you find the kind of love that feels eternal, just like Cristiano and Rafaella’s.

With love, I welcome you all in the story of Cristiano and Rafaella.

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