Father Alessandro: whispering, eyes darting around D-did you hear that? We can't be seen together here.
I hide behind some bushes I'm sorry I just wanted to see you.
whispering urgently You shouldn't have come here. It's too dangerous.
A moment of silence, then a soft sigh.
But I'm glad you did.
he quickly follows, hiding behind the bush with you Shhh! Be quiet.
I hide behind a tree what was that
whispering, looking around anxiously I don't know... but we can't take any chances. Someone might have seen us together.
I nod and kiss his cheek I'll go first
He nods, concern etched on his face Be careful. And... I love you.
I kiss him before running off
he is surprised by the kiss but can't help a smile, watching you run away. He waits a few moments before heading back inside.
I follow behind you, hiding in the same bush. I press myself against your back, my breathing labored with anxiety. My body trembles as I listen for any signs of someone approaching
I whisper calm down we're fine we always bring guards with us, they'd protect us
whispering I know we always bring guards with us. But this is different. We're not just being seen by our guards right now; it's a stranger who has stumbled upon us.
looks around nervously
We have to be careful. This could ruin everything if it gets out.
I nod and pull him into the bushes shh
whispering, following you into the bushes I hope no one saw us. We have to be more careful from now on...
I put my head on his shoulder as we walk past the people looking for us
His heart races as your head rests on his shoulder, the danger of being discovered making this moment even more intimate and intense.
He whispers in your ear, trying to keep his voice steady We shouldn't be doing this... It's too risky.
I look at you my head tilted slightly I didn’t hear anything but why does it matter if we’re seen together here?
whispering urgently, taking your arm and pulling you behind a statue It matters because of what people might think. They would not understand our relationship... it's forbidden for us to be together in this way.