~RICCARDO~

“What about you, Riccardo?” Elena asks.

The air shifts instantly….heavy, sharp, electric.

And just like that…. the room goes tense again.

“Tell us Riccardo,” Elena probes.

“No, I don't want to talk about it” I reply.

Nico's eyes meet mine and he starts to laugh again. We all know why he is laughing, except Elena.

It's something my brothers use to taunt me back then, but now, I'm to embarrassed at the idea that Elena might know it soon.

“Nico, please…. don't spill” I beg him, but deep down I know it's a fruitless effort.

Nico finally lifts his head, now trying to control his laughter.

“You all were...