Giovanni rested his head against his arm, his gaze fixed softly on Ava as she spoke animatedly. Her voice filled the room as she tried explaining to him how despite being in a relationship three times already, she never thought—not even once—that she’s finally fallen in love. But despite all that, Giovanni’s attention was fixed solely on the way her eyes sparkled as the soft lights of the bedside lamp hit her face.
The corners of his mouth curled into a faint, affectionate smile. He barely registered the details of their conversation. The world was just a blur around him, leaving just Ava’s presence in sharp, serene focus.
He was about to let himself smile again when Ava’s head jerked in his direction and she scowled.
“What the f*ck?! Are you even listening to me?!”
“That’s a weird w
