The Senator's Unexpected Passion

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er liquid dance inside it. A grand party was happening at the Ricci family mansion, and I was a

Frederico and Valentina Ricci's first grandchild. Laughter echoed through the hal

i family certainly knew how to throw a party, that much I couldn't deny, even though I h

roached, casting me a disapprovin

," he suggested, with a concerne

ght. Perhaps I was trying to drown out my thoughts, or simply avoid fa

ime to stop," I replied, trying to

only seemed to furthe

g on?" Logan inquired, fixing his intense gaze on mine

here was nothing wrong with me, Manuela approached us. She noticed the tense at

her soft voice trying to dissipate any ten

to explain, his voice

our friend here. He's been acting strange latel

d see understanding reflected in them. Trying to steer

beautiful? I've never been to a party like

wing himself to be distracted. He

do, Manuela. I'm sure you know

gged for understanding. It became evident that she was somehow involved, and I knew I coul

to the speculations and tell the truth. I loo

lately, something has

had made it clear her opinion on the matter, believing that I shouldn't reveal the truth, th

onsider my words. She knew what was coming and didn't agree with it. L

ture senatorial candidacy

idacy was indeed linked to my dilemma, but there was more than just politics i

an that," My voice was firm but laden with

the names of our friend

What does it have

ed that I hadn't followed her advice. Logan, on the other han

eveal the truth that had

to them, Log

on shifted to a

to talk to them. It's not fair that

, agreeing with Logan's words. With a hur

o Liam and Cecilia," she agrees, "But first,

confused by the sudde

trange too, Manu

d, her eyes conveying

driel is really urgent

even tighter and discreetly insisted that I follow her, pressing me with a determined look.

the party, where the music became a distant murmur. Making sure

slip to Logan about Ceci

ep it to myself anymore. I lo

ok her head

Cecilia is in love with Liam, and

uela. I need to talk to Cec

ain, but I stepped away from he

A sense of urgency took hold of me, and I knew it was now or never. After another shot of whiskey to gather co

f a tree. Cecilia seemed curious about my approach, and i

u enjoying

ind of conversation, but I

I said. Then, I went straight to the point,

me and firmly gripping my arm. Her gesture didn't surprise m

el..." Manuela said, her voic

with curiosity, seeming

" she said with a smile. "

la insisted on trying to preve

sn't the best time," Manuela insisted, staring at me with

arrival of an unexpected couple of guests made me end up agreeing with

passed, and it was