Chapter 63: And It's All Because Of You

Alessandro’s pov:

My ears take note of the sound of the waves brushing ashore before my eyes open. As beautiful as the scene in front of my eyes is, waking up to her every day would be a blessing.

Last night, she told me that she wanted to take things slow, and I respect that. The last time, we did everything in the reverse order of what is considered normal but this time, we’ll do it properly. I will ask her out on a date this week.

“Ken,” I ring him up, “Thank you for yesterday’s arrangement.” Then, I get on with the day’s usual regime.

Thursday

“Amber, that was mind-blowing. All your hard work has paid off. This will be known as your best walk,” Liam tells Amber as she enters the backstage area.

“Liam’s right, that was incredible, Mrs. Bianchi,” the head of the organizers, Vera Haldez tells her.

“I always save the best for the last,” Amber utters, laughing. “It hurts me to know that this is where our journey ends…I wish you’d have agreed to extend the contract,” Vera expr