Franca was more submissive and more content with life. She had the most beautiful blue eyes. And there in Sicily, where most people were dark, those eyes looked even more dramatic. Sometimes the three of us would go out walking together. That was as far as our adventures took us and, when we bought ice-creams we thought we were in heaven. Silvio was there with some friends of his one evening and came over to see who these two girls were. As soon as Franca caught his eye, it was clear he was smitten. Love at first sight does exist, I saw it strike the moment Franca and Silvio set eyes on each other.
Soon, the engagement party followed. Franca looked gorgeous and, of course, so did Silvio. They were truly a beautiful pair. Franca wore a glittery, pastel multi-coloured maxi dress – patchwork
