ARIA’s POV

It was surreal watching him approach, his hair swaying in the breeze, a radiant smile lighting up his face. Seeing him so happy because of me filled me with disbelief and joy. These past few days had been beyond amazing; it felt like I was living in a dream. 

Yet, like a scene from a movie, I couldn't shake the fear of losing it all. He seemed perfect, not the Matteo I once knew, not the one who would hurt me, but the one who would go to any length to make me smile. Having him in my life brought me immense happiness. I was grateful for my...