MAIN VILLA He arrives at the perfect moment, as if he had been there from the beginning and was just waiting for the right time to make his entrance. The sunlight reflects on his face, illuminating his complexion and making his eyes stand out. His wavy hair is slightly tousled. His face is so close to mine that I can clearly see the scar under his eye. I remember it intrigued me even during our first meeting. I feel his arms pull me tightly against him to keep me from collapsing. He gives me a radiant smile, as if we were the only two people in the world. Alexander came to help me. I feel like his heart is going to burst out of his chest; it’s beating so fast. Mine must be beating even faster than his. He positions himself in front of Omar while making sure to hold me. Omar look

