Chapter 90. The Woman I Love

Riccardo POV

“What about you, Riccardo?” Elena asks.

The air shifts instantly….heavy, sharp, electric.

And just like that…. the room goes tense again.

“Tell us Riccardo,” Elena probes.

“No, I don’t want to talk about it,” I replied.

Nico’s eyes meet mine and he starts to laugh again. We all know why he is laughing, except Elena.

It’s something my brothers used to taunt me back then, but now, I’m too embarrassed at the idea that Elena might know it soon.

“Nico, please…. don’t spill” I beg him, but deep down I know it’s a fruitless effort.

Nico finally lifts his head, now trying to control his laughter.

“You all were laughing at me but I’m better than Riccardo. At least I didn’t go celibate for a year like him” he teases me.

The table falls silent.

My heart stops.

Vincenzo clears his throat. “Nico.”

“What?” Nico shrugs. “It’s true. He hasn’t been with anyone since…”

He trails off, not real