Luca
Anytime. You know that. Hope Marlowe feels better, and thanks for dinner.
I’m about to slip my phone into my pocket when it beeps again.
I swipe open on the incoming email and swear as I scan its contents. Paolo, my main point of contact for my youth summer camp in Tuscany, is bailing. It’s a family emergency—his father is ill—which I obviously understand.
But I can’t run the camp alone. Logistically, it would be a nightmare. But even during the two weeks of camp, I need someone with expertise to help organize, train, and motivate the players. Paolo is a difficult person to replace.
On the third floor of the building, a light flickers on.
Carla’s silhouette appears through the window and I suck in a breath.
No. I can’t ask Carla. She’s…too fucking perfect for the position. That’s what she is. But I can’t spend two weeks living in the same rustic farmhouse in Tuscany with her and not slip up. It would be too dangerous, too tempting, to make a mistake I’d never forgive myself for.
Turning away from the apartment building, I head to my flat, grab my jacket and helmet, and go for a long motorcycle ride. But even the open road, the speed, and release can’t block out the mental images I have of laying Carla—blonde hair fanning out on my pillow, eyes wide and wanting—out on my bed and making her mine.
Social Media Post
Epic Bicycle Kick in Final Seconds Secures Victory for League Valencia
Bilbao, March 18—In a heart-stopping finish, League Valencia secured a dramatic win last night as center forward and team captain Alejandro García scored with a spectacular bicycle kick in the closing seconds, following a flawless assist from steady midfielder Luca DiBlanco.
The goal sealed Valencia’s victory while showcasing the team’s growing dominance under García’s leadership.
“This is why we play until the final whistle,” said coach Javier Navarro. “The ability of our midfield and attack to anticipate each other’s moves makes us dangerous.”
With the win, League Valencia strengthens their position as a formidable contender this season.
Photo Caption:
Center forward Alejandro García executes a bicycle kick in the final seconds, securing League Valencia’s victory on Friday.
@CallMeMrsGarcia @AleGarcia9 is unstoppable!! WTG LV!
@FutbolGuru This season is epic!!
@SweetPea3 Big congrats to @AleGarcia9 and @LucaDiBlancoCalciatore !! Rooting for y’all!
@SoccerSux33 It’s not that impressive.
@forzaazzurrisempre Forza DiBlanco!
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Carla
I press send on the email to the athletic director of Santa Isabel and blow out a breath, leaning back on my sofa and placing my laptop beside me.
Picking up my phone, I send a message to Luca.
Carla
I sent the application and my CV.
He replies immediately and I roll my eyes at his ribbing.
Luca
