Abandon Me Once and It's Goodbye Forever
"You want that plot of land in the east district Ettore's been after, too? What's in it for me?"
Vittorio smiled at me. "Freedom. Real freedom, and a chance to make Ettore regret everything."
I stayed silent for a long time. Finally, I raised my glass and clinked it gently against his. "To a successful partnership."
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That night, I lay in bed unable to sleep for hours. I remembered how many years ago, when Dad was still alive, our little balcony had been filled with violets too. Dad used to say violets represented eternal love, loyalty, and protection. But my eternity only lasted seven years.