ZARA’S POVThe door between Marcello and I’s room opens just as I change into a loose fitting dress. Marcello pokes his head into the room, scanning the room and when he meets my eyes, a smile small breaks out on his lips. He shuts the door behind him and walks over to my side, pulling me into a hug.It surprises me for a split second but I wrap my arms around his neck as he holds tightly onto my back. “ Did everything go well?”, I ask.“hmmm... just let me stay like this for a while”, he murmurs into my hair.I rub his back soothingly as he continues to hold me. The weight of the past few days must have really taken a toll on him. Usually, he is his grumpy self and the few times I’ve seen him not being serious, he’s ogling me or being annoying. These days, I get to see more of his vulnerability and for some reason, it breaks my heart. I just want the old Marcello back. He finally pulls away and leads me to the bed, helping me lay down, and putting the covers on me.His face is da
Last Updated : 2025-07-11
