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~~ARIA~~I can't get my hands off him. What the hell is wrong with me? While I thought about doing something a little bit different, I wasn't exactly planning on this. But kissing Stefano—feeling the powerful sensation of his hands around my waist, eagerly touching all of me—is so addictive and so intoxicating, that I'm enthralled.I know Isla tried to warn me off him and I get why. A man with a touch this expert has to be a playboy, and that's not the sort of man I should be giving myself to. But how can I resist? Especially when my best friend isn't here to warn me even more."So, this is my home," Stefano says with a smile as he leads me inside his condo, but neither of us are looking around. We're too busy staring into one another's eyes. This is how we'd been throughout the whole wedding. No wonder we ended up here.His hazel eyes with little golden flecks are intoxicating. I could stare at them forever and discover something new. I think that's what Stefano is like. He seems a c

~~ARIA~~Two years later... My boss Robert, stares at me in shock as I finish my proposal. I can't help twisting my hands anxiously around in my lap as I wait for him to respond. I know I'm putting forth a lot, but I'm hoping he sees that I'm worth it. I mean, I've surely proven my worth over the last two years.I know that Robert took a risk when he hired me because I was pregnant, and there was no guarantee which way my life would go. But I've worked really hard to show that he made the right choice. At least, I've tried to, every single day. I always volunteer for any work available, and I'm always putting forth ideas during meetings.I'm lucky that my mother moved close as soon as Leo was born so she could help me out with babysitting. She loves him and adores looking after him, allowing me to pursue my career. I'm lucky, and I feel it every day. Somehow, I've managed to "have it all", although only with assistance. Architecture might still be more a man's world, but I've taken a

~~ARIA~~ Ring, ring... ring, ring... I don't want to get up from the table as yet because I'm having such a nice time... but this is Mom calling. I can't ignore the call because it might be about Leo. Bringing my two worlds together is a little unnerving, I have to admit. "I'm just going to take this," I tell Stefano as I scrape my chair back. "Be right back." "You don't have to go," he chuckles. "I won't listen in." I smile thinly as I back away because there's no way I can have this chat right in front of him. Not when I haven't even mentioned my son. I can't talk about Leo without being honest, and I really don't think Stefano will respond well to my news. Oh hey, you have a young son that I never told you about. Yeah, that won't go down well, especially since it seems to me like Stefano is still the same playboy he was a couple of years ago. He's still a flirt who doesn't give off vibes that he wants to settle down. So a son won't be a blessing. It's kinda sad, but I think

I blink at Robert a couple of times, not quite sure what I'm hearing. Just because this is what I've been working toward and hoping for doesn't make it any less shocking to be here in his office, with him telling me I'm headed off to Italy for a job.I've done it! Somehow, I've done it. That feels really exciting."Do you mean it?" I blink at him a couple of times, trying to process this as best as I can. "This is happening? I'm really going to work on the Italian project?""You've started a brand new phase for the company," Robert laughs. "I'm just as shocked as you are. This is something that will be positive for all of us."The tight knot in my chest loosens. I have been so nervous ever since I had that meeting in Italy. I thought it went well, and now it seems like my suspicions were correct. Everything is coming together in the best way possible. My career is definitely going in a new direction, which is something that didn't seem possible at one point. When I first found out tha

I can't do this. That's the only thought that keeps circling endlessly through my mind. It doesn't matter what anyone says to me, I cannot do this. I keep staring at my wild-eyed reflection in the mirror, barely recognizing the person looking back because she's so afraid, so unsure of what she's going to do.I agreed to this date and kinda wanted to go on it as well. I don't see why I shouldn't because Stefano and I always have a good time. I have never had a date like that with someone else. Even the last time I was here, we had the best time. A crazy good time. But it's different now, and I can't shake that off.I can't let go of the feeling that as unlikely as it is, Stefano really wants more from me. He suggested dating in a way I don't think he does as a rule. He has a reputation as a playboy for a reason, but it seems he's stepping out of his usual comfort zone and trying something new - with me. That's thrilling and terrifying all at once. With Leo in Italy,