Chapter 17

Mia.

I don't know what he went through that makes him so sad and distant but I will gladly wait. I want him to trust me enough, to tell me the story behind that sadness.

The sadness I'm willing to wipe away.

The thought of him standing up for her made me so upset that I almost cried. I don't know anything about the girl but they seem close.

I also didn't know the man I'm falling for had a twin brother. Fuck! This is the part where I scold myself.

I should consider every detail around me so I won't be caught unaware. Alessio didn't mention this either.

Maybe he doesn't know how close Rico and I have become.

Rico looks exactly like his brother. If it wasn't for the ample amount of tattoos his brother has, it would be impossible to tell one from another.

I just hope he opens up soon. Rico knows almost everything about me and it's only fair he lets me in too.

I am glad his walls are finally crumbling though. It's just a matter of time.

"Mmh" a throat clears behind me and I don't move, a