Vince and I sat in a dimly lit pub. It was my first time in a pub, and unlike what I'd expected, it wasn’t crowded, just a few people nursing their drinks in the far corners, the soft hum of a radio blending with low murmurs of conversation. Vince had an arm around me—must be trying to ward off lustful eyes of the men around. It made me feel so tiny and secured.Soon, Luca walked into the pub. His hair was messy, his button-up dark shirt wrinkled like he’d slept in it. There was a faint stubble lining his jaw, and the moment his eyes landed on us, his dead look was replaced with a bright one.“You still remember this old pub,” Luca smirked at his brother as he slid into the booth, settling opposite Vince and me. His eyes flicked to me and softened just a little. “Jessica,” he nodded.“Hey,” I said quietly, offering him a small smile. He looked… so out of touch, like a different person.The silence fell in for a moment. Then Luca let out a breath and leaned forward, gripping the edge o
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