RUE After the rigorous exercise Matteo and I went through, he had agreed to give me more than a lunch break. “I'll be back in three hours, this is enough time for you to prepare harder. Much harder, because I am done being gentle with you.” Was he gentle with me? “Alright. I'll be ready when you come.” I nod, He turns to Alessandro. One exchange of glances, and they walk away. I retreat into my room. Minutes later, Alessandro walks in. “Hey,” he says, with a short wave. I immediately sit up, “Why did Matteo give me a break?” He pauses, “so you can rest.” “Oh, please. Matteo is not a kind man. He gave me a break because it benefits him. So…why am I getting a break?” “His daughter is sick,” “His children are in town?” “To be honest with you, I have absolutely no idea. It's just how only a few of us know where Matteo lives. His life is private and we let him have it that way because it works well for all of us.” I pout my lips, “I do get that. I'll take the opportunity,
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