When Abril woke up, she found herself in Alessandro's arms.
It hadn't been a dream. She placed her ear on his chest and listened to his heart beating, she could feel his breath, his warmth. Alive, he was alive and by her side.
She stayed by his side, listening to his heartbeat until Alessandro woke up, he gently stroked her hair and said to her.
— Morning, Aby.
— Good morning.
Alessandro kissed her forehead and asked her.
— How are you?
— I'm fine, happy that this isn't a dream, that you're by my side.
Alessandro pulled her close to his chest and whispered an apology in her ear.
— I'm sorry for leaving you alone for so long.
— That doesn't matter now, just don't leave me alone again, I don't think I can bear it.
— I won't, I'll never leave you again.
Abril sat up and asked him.
