Ara entered Lucca’s room with tears in her eyes. She knew he couldn’t be hers, but seeing him hugging that woman had hurt so much… He had a girlfriend. Lucca followed her inside.

—Ara, sweetheart, it’s not what you think...

—It’s okay, you don’t have to explain. I saw it. I didn’t know you had a girlfriend. I’d better get out of your room. I don’t want to cause any problems. You’ve already done so much for me.

Lucca smiled and pulled her into a firm embrace.

—Ara, she’s not my girlfriend. I don’t have one. I couldn’t.

Ara tensed as Lucca looked into her beautiful blue eyes with a tender smile.

—She’s my boss’s sister. I could never be with her because I… I’m in love with someone else.

Lucca stepped back to see her teary eyes and wiped each tear gently.

—Why are you crying? Do you really think I’d just leave you behind?

—I… Lucca, I...

—What is it, Ara? Tell me.

—I...

Aracely looked into Lucca’s dark eyes. He caressed her cheek, gazing at her with immense sweetness.

—What is it…? —Lucc