Chapter 39

(Renata Pellegrini)

I wake up to the shrill noise of my cell phone alarm clock, I lazily stretch out on the bed, I ended up sleeping better than I expected, I look to the side and Filippo is not here, I didn't even see what time he came back, I simply blacked out last night.

The bathroom door is opened and the smell of Filippo spreads throughout the room, I look away in his direction and my whole face heats up. I still can't get used to his body being so exposed like this. He is only wearing a towel on his hips and at this moment, watching him in detail, I feel a slight envy of the little drops of water that glide shamelessly across his body.

“Buona giornata, ragazza!” He greets me from the back, I stare at his broad, strong back, I want to run my nails over it.

“Good morning!” I greet him back.

“I think you'll enjoy the view more this way," he says, turning around, taking me by surprise.

I stare wide-eyed as his towel falls to the floor, leaving all his masculinity exposed. I sw