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Dating

To be honest, I haven’t thought thatbetween us I was really too busy trying to get hi?

No

Right?

I didn’t want a relationship with him

His dehts

Just me Only me

That was a commitment A relationship

The thought of his possessiveness only serves to hs clench I loved it, even while

We e s her sheathed in white and lace He hugs her, whispering soestures to me “Annie, this is my cousin Ariella”

Ariella’s smile is infectious, she’s a pretty blonde with round eyes and a slirab my hand “Nice to meet you”

I withstand a slurry of introductions throughout the cocktail hour Gio has what feels like a million family members, all with Italian names I can’t remember, some I can’t even pronounce Each one kisses both of ives Gio a sly looks that says finally

I get the feeling that he doesn’t nor women around his family

I thinkeachand kiss to the cheek He shares inside jokes and gives the kids big bear hugs that s a smile to my lips

I can’t help but laugh