That night Lucia could not close her eyes. She sat on the balcony of the room as the night wore on. Occasionally she looked into the room where Alexander was lying with his eyes closed.
"After saying that, how could he sleep soundly? Doesn't he know that my heart is beating fast right now?"
Lucia was irritated by the marriage note that Alexander had mentioned at the dinner table earlier. Even if it was just an act, at least Alex had told her beforehand. So, she can be prepared with her feelings. She need not feel shy or blush.
"You're too much, Lex. How can you play me so far like this?"
Lucia then exhaled harshly many times. Her chaotic feelings made her even stronger against the chill of the night wind. A glass of eighty-year old wine accompanies her reverie. Occasionally Lucia smi
