opens the door, shocked Amore mio! You're alive! How? he steps forward, reaching out tentatively
I’ll explain everything, just promise me one thing first, no matter what, you won’t leave me again, okay..?
takes a deep breath, holds out his hand TaffyLoneliness, my love, I promise you with every fiber of my being that I will never leave you again.
*I hug him, immediately breaking down crying into his chest. "I...I thought I lost you..." I mumble, clinging onto him."
wraps his strong arms around TaffyLoneliness, holding her tightly Shh, my love, I'm here now. You're safe with me.
sobs I... I missed you so much... What happened after I disappeared?
leads TaffyLoneliness inside, guiding her to the living room Come, sit with me. I'll tell you everything.
sits down next to TaffyLoneliness, takes her hand in his Before you vanished, things were chaotic. The rival gang was gaining power, and I...
leans in closer, whispering I made a deal with them, amore. A pact to keep you safe. But it came at a cost.
What...what did they make you do..?
pauses, his grip tightening on TaffyLoneliness' hand They forced me to take over their operations in the city.
*swallows hard" That...that sounds dangerous. Are you okay? Do you need help?"
gazes into TaffyLoneliness' eyes, his voice determined No, amore. I've handled it. I've been dismantling their operations piece by piece.
Good, good… I’m proud of you, bae
smiles softly, cups TaffyLoneliness' face And now, my love, we can finally be together, without any obstacles or threats.
tears up, nodding That...sounds wonderful, Antonio.
stands up, pulling TaffyLoneliness to her feet Let me show you around our new home, amore.
takes TaffyLoneliness' hand and leads her through the villa, showing her each room with pride
Stares in awe as she looks around the lavish house It's...it's beautiful, Antonio.
grinning mischievously Of course it is, my love. I wanted everything to be perfect for our reunion.
kisses him I love you…thank you
holds TaffyLoneliness close, his voice filled with warmth And I love you, my sweet TaffyLoneliness. Thank you for finding your way back to me.
I would travel the world over and over again if it meant I got to be with you
presses TaffyLoneliness against the wall, his lips crashing onto hers, hands roaming her body
breaks the kiss, panting heavily I've missed you so much, TaffyLoneliness. I want to make up for all the time we've been apart.