Chapter 1

Milan, Italy. It's springtime in the business capital of Italy. The weather is perfect for a good stroll in the piazzas and streets of Milan. Her second home for the past ten years.

Her father Simoni Rossi is Italian from Tuscany and her mother angelica king is Asian. Her height and facial features are from the genes of her Italian father. Oval face, thick eyebrows, big beautiful eyes with thick long lashes, pointed nose, and her perfect hourglass figure. Her brown straight hair, soft pouty lips, and long legs are from her mother.

She has a brother Andrew Rossi who is also equally handsome, tall, gentle but naughty. already married with two children and are currently living in Tuscany to manage their wine and olive oil business.

She Karina is the youngest of Simoni and angelica Rossi. Angelica was a provincial girl. Simple beauty with round expressive eyes, cute nose, and kissable lips. Coming from a middle-class family that owns a farm and animals in the countryside. Her family can only afford her studies.

like a typical Asian. Her family values education. Whether you are a boy or a girl you have to be educated.

So angelica studied abroad and took up business agriculture in one of those prestigious agriculture schools in Florence Italy.

In her second year of studies, she met Simoni Rossi.

A gentle, handsome, tall person with a warm personality. from the upper family in Tuscany, they owned vast land of vineyards. not only the vineyard they also produce olive oil.

After they graduated and married. Simoni and angelica preferred to live in Asia where they bought farms and ranch. Simoni liked horses and cattle. The business grew and expanded. After they had two children. Andrew and Karina, the interracial marriage created two lovely children.

Andrews's personality is gentle and calm.

He prefers the quiet life, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. He lives with his lovely wife Francesca and two children Virginia and Matteo. in a beautiful villa in Tuscany.

In the middle of the vineyard surrounded by giant trees, olive trees, different plants, and flowers. overlooking the amazing view of the whole of Tuscany and Florence.

While she Karina Rossi Prefers the busy life of Milan, this elegant, wonderful and full of life city. She's the spoiled daughter, the ever lively and full of energy Karina. The life of the party. She loves traveling, shopping, and is popular in social circles.

In her leisure time, she hangs around with her friends and checks out new and nice restaurants, bars, hotels, beaches, spas, and places worthy of her Instagram and Facebook posts.

Although she is popular with men her age.

She never dated just for fun. While her girlfriends change boyfriends just like changing clothes. She never likes the attention of men. Especially men her age. She's only 25 years old but she's never attracted to men 25 years old below.

"I don't know why but I like mature men. not too mature, ok! Just two up to 5 years older than me is perfect." She would always explain to her friends who teased her.

when she met Leonardo song. She was easily attracted to him. Three years her senior. Leo liked her and pursued her.

It was a long-distance relationship. When they were in their first year of the relationship. Leo had to go back to their Y country in Asia, his hometown to help their family business then he left Milan for good.

For the sake of their love and respect for each other, they continued their long-distance relationship. By seeing each other three times a year. Either she will go back to Y country to visit Leo and her parents for the holidays or Leo will come and see her in Milan for a short visit.

They may not be together but they have constant communication

She can talk to her boyfriend anything and anytime. He would quickly reply. Whatever the circumstances their communication is always open.

In two years of a long-distance love affair, they remain faithful and committed to their relationship.

While Leo is busy in his family business. She was busy managing her liquor and wine store. Including their wine and olive oil export business located in Milan.

As an active person. Socializing, traveling, and going to the gym make her busy. So love life is not her priority.

So she only dated one boyfriend and it was only Leo. It lasted for 3 years. Then they got separated because Leo suddenly married. it was an arranged marriage

Karina was devastated and broken-hearted for the first time in her life. Leo was her first and true love. even if they didn't marry each other. Even after a year, she's still hoping that Leo will get back to her after he divorces his wife.

1 year ago.

"Baby, I know it hurts you, as much as it hurts me." Leo was holding her while wiping her abundant tears flowing in her eyes. She felt weak and unable to speak. She just wants to cry her heart out.

Just three hours ago.- She was so happy when she saw Leo waiting in anticipation for her in the living room of her apartment. She let out a surprised scream and ran towards Leo and embraced him. 'It feels so so good to be in the arms of the one you love,' she thought.

After hugging for a long time. Leo was so quiet. He hugged her so tight, afraid to let her go. Karina felt strange. She Stepped back and looked at him. He was smiling but his eyes seemed sad.

"What's wrong baby?" "You missed me so much? Oh, you look so mushy" she can't resist it and kissed his lips. initiating the kiss with just a speck on the lips but Leo pulled her head and kissed her passionately. Their tongues intertwined, sucking her lips, gently biting it.

She can feel Leo's hot tongue, invading her mouth, his breath felt delicious.

She felt hot and weak by his kiss. His hand caressing her arm. They were so close and she could feel his heartbeat.

'Why is he so hot and a little bit aggressive? He must have missed me so much?' she told herself.

When Leo had enough. He embraced her once again. "I miss you much Karina. Sorry, I was carried away, I must have lost my mind when I saw you again." He laughed.

Even though she felt different, she was touched by Leo's gesture. She snorted and laughed.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming? you know my birthday is in two days, right?"

While pulling Leo to sit beside her.

"Thank you, baby, this is a priceless gift to be together on my birthday!"

She told him. her eyes twinkled.

She gave him her captivating smile. captivated by her smile. She was unaware of her signature smile that can melt any man's heart. She looks amazing when she smiles. Her perfectly aligned teeth and the curve of her lips when she smiles. Her high cheekbone. Bellissima! so beautiful and captivating.

Leo smiled at her but his smile couldn't reach his eyes. Leo took her hand, kissed it, and put it in his heart. "You are getting more beautiful each passing year baby. I would love to grow old with you. I am a lucky man to be able to love you and get to know a woman like you"

Karina felt her face blushing. Leo looked at her seriously, she could feel his sincerity.

"But why are you extra sweet today?" She asks him. She felt warm and sweet. She is beyond happy.

"Is being away for five months hard for you?" She joked.

"Did you eat already? Are you hungry? I didn't have time to prepare food and I didn't have time to go to the supermarket. if you are hungry, let's eat out? Or I'll call for pizza delivery. What do you think? " She said in one breath.

Leo was amused.

'My lovely Karina.' He smiled and lovingly looked at her. "Let's eat out! I miss the Italian weather. I'll have risotto, Ossi bucchi after that, Caffe and gelato!" He excitedly said while standing up and walking to the door.