Gabriella's Pov
Despite having a good time with Alessio, I was pissed off because he cut off my encounter with Maria. I needed to hear what she had to say. I headed downstairs toward the kitchen area and spotted a girl cooking by the counter.
“Can I help you?" I asked curiously.
The girl spun around and a smile made a way to her lips.
"You must be Gabriella,” she cleaned her hands on the towel before walking towards me. "I'm Stella. Alessio has told me so much about you."
I stared at her like she had grown two heads. She noticed my stiff posture and moved closer to me, holding my hand.
“I…..” she was cut off by the sound of noise coming from outside.
Alessio walked in looking devilishly handsome as ever. I couldn't stop gawking at him and the memories of last night's kiss ke
