The next day, when Alessandro woke up, the first thing he did was make sure Abril was by his side, but he didn't find her. He became anxious and wondered if it had all been a dream brought on by his longing to see her again.
He clutched the sheets of his bed and whispered his beloved's name, convinced that nothing that had happened was real.
"Aby."
Abril, who had been on the balcony, peeked into the room upon hearing her name and greeted him with a smile.
"Good morning, Lessan."
Alessandro was surprised to see Abril. He stumbled to his feet and headed towards her. When they were face to face, he reached out his hand to touch her but hesitated at the last moment.
"What's wrong, Lessan?"
"Are you really here? Is this not a dream?"
"I'm here. How long will you keep saying the same thi
