When Alessandro returned to the room, he found Abril on the balcony, staring at the starry sky as if searching for something. He approached, hugged her from behind, and asked, "What are you looking at?"
"The stars. They look beautiful tonight. There's such peace, such calm. Everything that happened yesterday seems like it was just a nightmare, or maybe that's what I wish."
"You're right, and you're not the only one feeling that way. I also wish it were all a nightmare, to open my eyes and wake up with you in my arms, but that won't happen. This is our reality, whether we like it or not."
Abril leaned her head back, resting it on Alessandro's shoulder, and said, "Luckily, I have you, which makes my reality not so bad."
Alessandro kissed her cheek and replied, "Without a doubt, everythin
