Danica I sat in class, staring blankly at the professor's slides, but his words weren’t registering in my ears. My mind wandered off, reliving the moments with Ignazio on the ship. It was a wonderful experience, one I won’t forget in a long while. But, I couldn’t stop my mind from wondering why he had to leave so suddenly. What's bothering him? His eyes seemed troubled, his smile forced during those last moments. I couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong, but he wasn’t willing to share. Could it be that he doesn’t trust me? Or is it something more dangerous than I could fathom. My thoughts jumbled around as the professor droned on. I found myself lost in thoughts of Ignazio's touch, his kisses, and his gentle words. "Bella mia..." My heart skipped a beat. I kn

