a deadly introverted young woman.
her newly claimed ex who lied to her about everything to do with his life.
her first boyfriend, and long time ex, whom is wrapped up in the crime world, that she was involved in, who hurt her badly.
and another man...
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HUNTER LOOKS OUT to the city of rome. he's been to italy before, actually. he was born in milan, but his parents moved to california as soon as he was old enough to go on a 10+ hour flight.
as the cafe continues on bustling, his fingers tap on his phone screen, debating on when he's going to ring bella up, and ask her where she's staying.
but he doesn't want to freak her out with the concept of him boarding a plane out of worry.
either way, that fact alone will end up shocking her, due to such a grand gesture.
so then he ends up calling her.
"hunter?" she picks up quickly.
"hey, bella. um, i know this sounds crazy, but can i see you right now?"
there's a silence on the line, and he can hear light commotion going on.
"hunter. . . are you telling me that you flew all the way to rome, to see me?"
"well, if you put it that way— yes. because i was worried and i wanted to make sure you were"
"oh, um. . . hunter, look. i'm not ready to see you, yet. i know it sounds stupid and crazy, but i know you'll understand. i just. . . need some time to adjust to the concept of you knowing stuff, and i need to get my mental state in order, okay?"
"okay, but are you okay?"
"yeah, are you?"
"yeah," he smiles, happy. "i've got a place to stay at, so don't worry about me. . .stay safe"
BELLA HANGS UP, sighing at the man in front of her in shame. running a hand through her hair, she leans back in her chair.
"i hate lying to him like that"
"i know you do, sweetheart. but then again, you've been lying to him for a while"
"yeah, but he kinda found out about my. . . job"
lorenzo sits up, elbows on the table as he leans forward. he resists the urge to reach for her hands.
