*Lucas*
After my shower and getting ready, I step into the kitchen, the aroma of coffee and fresh pastries wrapping around me like a warm hug. I see Ashley, Alex, and Giulia still gathered around the table. They’re laughing, and my heart swells at the sight.
“Morning, everyone,” I say, grabbing a mug and pouring myself some coffee.
Ashley looks up, her eyes shining. “Good morning! Ready for your meeting?”
“I am yeah,” I say, before looking at Giulia. “Did you sleep well?”
“I did, thanks to this incredible bed,” Giulia chimes in, taking a big bite of a croissant. “I might just move over here.”
“Not a bad idea,” I joke, grinning as I watch her savor the breakfast. “I have heard that the apartment migh come on the marked.”
As we sit around the table, the laughter flows easily. I can’t
