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Luciano

I'm being disregarded.

I'm definitely being disregarded.

I glanced back through the rearview mirror and unconsciously clenched my jaw. Dom and Thalia were still talking amongst themselves in a hushed voice, giggling from time to time.

I clicked my tongue. I couldn't hear what they were saying, so it just made me more frustrated.

I heard Grandpa Ferri laugh by my side, but I ignored him.

My jealousy was brimming to the core, and it fucking sucks that I can't do anything about it.

***

I sighed in relief when we finally arrived at the beach house I rented for two days and one night.

Thalia looked around the place with a smile on her face, making my heart swell in pride.

"Do you like it?" I asked.

Her eyes were still on the sight as she nodded her head.

"It's so beautiful here. How did you even find this place?"

"Word of mouth," I smiled.

"But why is it so empty?" she asked. "It feels like we're the only ones here."

"That's because we are," I said.

She turned to me, her e