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Luciano

My back straightened, and my eyes automatically zoomed in on the beautiful woman on the stage. The quality of the production was shitty as fuck, but it didn't take away any of her beauty. She still shined amidst the pixelated screen.

It seemed like she had reached the final two, and it was now time to give the crown to the winner. My heart started beating faster and faster, and I honestly couldn't hear any of the words that the host was saying at the moment. All I know is that the woman I've been looking for the past four years is finally in front of my eyes—in virtual form, that is.

She's still as beautiful as ever.

No—she looks even more beautiful now if that was even possible. It made my heart ache just seeing her, and I remembered the days when the two of us lost touch.

Things escalated quickly, and the next thing I knew, a crown was placed on top of Thalia's head. I didn't hear the announcement, but it seems like she has won. I couldn't help but smile in satisfaction.