y beneath his polished exterior. The next day, Alessia received a mysterious package at work. Inside, she found a single red rose and a note with a single sentence: "Meet me

ffee, Alessandro asked her questions about her life, her interests, and her passions. Alessia found herself opening up to him in ways she never had with anyone before. But as the evening wore on, Alessia began to notice that Alessandro was evasive about his own life. He skillfully dodged her questions, changing the subject with ease. "What's going on, Alessandro?" Alessia asked, her curiosity piqued. "You seem to be hiding something." Alessandro's expression turned serious, his eyes glinting in the dim light. "Let's just say I have responsibilities, Alessia. Responsibilities th