LOGINA Sweet EndingA year had passed since the day I stood in the university courtyard, holding my graduation cap, unable to believe that everything was over. Back then, I thought my journey was only beginningâand I was right. I simply couldnât have imagined how far that road would take me.After the ceremony, Dante and I decided it was time for a break. We both needed rest, distance, a chance to turn a new page in our lives.During that year, countries blended into one another like pages of a book. Cities unfolded before meâsome loud, some quiet, some bursting with color, others filled with an emptiness that left questions behind. I chose to follow my inspiration and began to write. I wrote everywhere: on trains, on hotel balconies, in bed while Dante slept beside me, in cafĂ©s where no one understood my language, yet somehow understood my silence. I was writing a story I hoped would inspire many women. Some of my muses were simple strangersâa girl selling flowers outside a cafĂ©, an old m
: FamilyWhen I opened my eyes, I was wrapped in Danteâs arms.Last night had been unexpected and beautiful. I studied his sleeping face; his black hair was tousled. Slowly, I lifted my hand and slid my fingers into it. I didnât want to wake him. I touched him gently, carefully.âMmm.âI flinched at the sound of his deep voice and froze.âWhy did you stop?â he asked, his eyes still closed.âDid I wake you?âHe nodded and smiled.âYouâre very good at pretending to sleep.ââIf I hadnât pretended, I wouldnât have known how much you like it when you touch my hair.ââInteresting,â I murmured softly. âAnd wâHmâŠâ He thought for a moment, then moved above me, coming so close that our lips were almost touching.âA lot of things. Kissing you. Breathing in your scent. Touching your hair. Feeling you. And very, very many dirty things I havenât tried yet.âI stared at him in surprise, not even knowing how to respond.He laughed softly and kissed meâhard, but not rough. Our lips moved together in
Where My Heart Belongs.....And so, this day has finally come. Tomorrow I graduate from university and take one step closer to fulfilling my dream.I know itâs going to be an emotional day, and Iâm a little nervous. Amelia has been sending messages in our group chat since morningâtoday is officially our last lecture, and tomorrow the graduation ceremony takes place. I packed my bag, and Dante drove me to the university.âIf you need anything, call me, okay?ââOkay.âI kissed him goodbye and got out of the car. Our relationship is in a very romantic phaseâsometimes we argue over small things like an old married couple, other times we fall asleep wrapped in each otherâs arms. But overall, everything between us is wonderful.Before entering the lecture hall, I saw the others. Amelia was so emotional she couldnât hold back her tears. Lily could hardly wait to receive the diploma she had worked so hard for. Noah and I were simply trying to calm Amelia down.As soon as the lecture began, o
Threads of a New LifeAfter the gallery, Dante took me to the restaurant where his old friend works as a chef. He had prepared lapsha just for me, and I can honestly say that Iâve never had anything as delicious since Nanaâs cooking.I was so hungry that I devoured everything they brought. I could see Dante trying not to laugh, but I didnât pay him any attentionâthe food was far too good.While we were sitting in the restaurant, we talked a lot about my plans after universityâwhere I intended to work, what I wanted to do. He asked about every little detail, even things I hadnât thought about yet. He asked if I wanted to go somewhere after graduation. Back then, I was thinking about running away, but now everything was different. I no longer had to rush; I could take a year off, explore places, and simply enjoy life. I loved the idea so much that I thought about it all night, until my eyes grew heavy with sleep.âBaby, if you donât wake up, weâll be late.ââHmm⊠just a little longerâŠâ
The Lady of ShalottThe next morning, when I opened my eyes, I was lying in my bed. I immediately got up and went to the living room. Dante was standing in the kitchen, a cup of coffee in his hand.âGood morning,â he said, leaning against the counter with a smile, though he didnât take his eyes off me.âGood morning,â I replied.âHeading to university?ââYes, but I need to get ready first.ââDonât rush, Iâll drive you.ââOkay.â I turned around, then remembered that he had planned to shower last night. âYou were going to take a shower last night. Do you want me to bring you a towel?ââI already showered this morning.ââItâs still morning.ââI meant six a.m., itâs ten now.ââDo you always wake up this early?ââYes.ââWhy so early? Youâre not the boss. We wonât be late anywhere.âHe chuckled, set his coffee down, and walked toward me. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me close.âIâm not a sleepyhead like you,â he said, gently kissing my forehead. âNow go get ready.âI went b
Breath Between UsI was freezing, searching for a blanket that wasnât anywhere to be found. When I opened my eyes, I couldnât see a thing. Panicked, I scrambled to find the lamp to turn on the light, but it wasnât there. I wasnât in my bedâI was lying on the cold floor, where the chill was unbearable and darkness surrounded me.Suddenly, out of the darkness, my father appeared.âItâs your fault,â he growled. He looked terrifying, more than I had ever seen him. His hands gripped my neck tightly.âItâs your fault!â he shouted. I struggled against him, but his hold was too strong.Then, someone grabbed him from behind and threw him into the shadows. I gasped, barely able to breathe, my lungs burning for air. When I felt a hand on my shoulder, I looked up, hoping it was Danteâbut it wasnât. I scrambled to my feet and screamed.âItâs your fault!â Liam approached, his hands reaching for my neck. He tried to touch me, to⊠I couldnât stop yelling, hitting him as hard as I could. I felt powerf







