Alessandro -
Finally, I had said it, which even surprised me at the time.
"I don't believe you." She stated.
"Why?"
Her eyes appear misty. I couldn't bear to watch her cry.
"Please spare me, Alessandro, if this is some joke you've been playing on me. I am already juggling an excessive amount of responsibilities in my life. I'm sorry, but I can't continue to play games with you. I haven't been sleeping well and I'm dead on my feet. The only thing I want to do is hide away in my room and sleep."
"You are welcome to do whatever you want in my bed," I said.
"This is not a joke Al." She looked down. It was heartbreaking to see her like this.
"I never joke about my feelings, Natalia. Whatever I told you. It's true."
"Alessandro, I don't belong in your world," she said.
"You are already
