ALESSANDRO The woman was completely oblivious to anyone but her friend speaking to her. The words of an Italian woman with a heavy accent traveled over, her hands up in the air. I had no idea what she said, but the young jogger threw her head backwards and a melodious laugh traveled over the sea fragrant breeze to me. And my heart froze.“What is it, Alessandro?” Massimo asked.“Wait,” I told him.I waited for another sound from her. I just needed to hear a word leave those lips, hear her voice, and I’d know for sure.Massimo and I sat in the car, in the middle of the road by the ice cream shop but nobody seemed to care. This place was so small, there was not even a need for a car.Another melodious laughter.“Mamma, Mamma.” A child’s voice reached over, but I kept my eyes locked on the woman. I refused to blink, worried I’d miss a clue. Like it was a life-or-death situation.The woman turned her head in the direction of the little boy’s voice and that’s when I saw her. That fair, c
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