Chapter 39

POV - GIOVANNI CARSON

I woke up to the sound of soft chirping birds, the pitter-patter of sensuous rain on the windowsill, the sound of A beautiful sweet mellow filled the whole house.

I got up and excited the bedroom and went downstairs as I entered the living room, my smile grew bigger.

Gabriella was sitting at the huge, shining white instrument , coaxing impossibly soothing melodies from it. She seemed lost as her fingers flew over the keys like a single cloud alone in the sky

She looked up and smiled at me, making my heart leap out of my chest.

"Why are you up so late?" I questioned.

Gabriella sighed, she turned to face the piano.

"I couldn't sleep." She whispered as her fingers moved with grace, not playing but caressing the piano keys.

I looked out the window. The sky was tar-black, A tinkling sound came to our ears as the first pearls of rain splashed onto the window.

"Sit with me." Gabriella uttered.

She scooted a bit to create space for me. I plop myself beside her and watch