Chapter 53. Feel So Grateful

And once again, we find ourselves grateful to have each other in our lives. Our love is tested time and time again, but it always emerges stronger.

As I sit on the balcony sipping tea one afternoon, Riccardo comes up from behind and wraps his arms around me. He kisses my neck tenderly, and I know that everything will be okay. The warmth of his embrace melts away all my fears and doubts.

“Thank you,” he whispers, “for always being by my side.”

Tears prick at the corners of my eyes as I turn to face him. “I will always be here for you, no matter what.”

A moment passes between us, filled with unspoken emotions, and then we kiss passionately. Our love is a wildfire that cannot be contained or tamed, and at this moment, we allow ourselves to get lost in it completely.

His hands travel down my body as we make our way back inside the bedroom. Everything else fades away except for the two of us at this moment.

Our lovemaking is slow and tender, filled wit