Forbidden Desires

Chapter 14

Stefano's voice had a sense of urgency as he talked, his words filled with tension. The room seemed to pause, its once exuberant vibe darkening in the aftermath of Stefano's anxiety. He looked to Luca, her sister's boyfriend and confidant, his eyes filled with fear and perplexity.

"Hey, Luca. Does Gianna accompany you?" Stefano's voice quivered slightly, his words thick with expectancy hanging in the air. His fingers tapped restlessly against his thigh as he anticipated Luca's response. The banquet hall, which had earlier been alive with laughter and chatter, felt strangely silent as if echoing Stefano's discomfort.

Luca's brow furrowed in dread, mirroring Stefano's. "No, Stefano. I haven't seen Gianna," Luca responded, his voice filled with genuine anxiety. As Stefano pondered the weight of Luca's words, the room seemed to shrink, with the walls closing in on him. The bright hues of the banquet hall faded into the background, overpowered by Stefano's mounting discomfort.

Stefano's mind raced, his emotions churning with a panicked mix of determination and panic. As if conscious of the gravity of the situation, the atmosphere in the room appeared to deepen. "I didn't see her at the banquet hall just now," he said, taking a big breath. "Luca, something doesn't feel quite right."

The previously quiet spirit in the room erupted, as if in response to Stefano's comments. Whispers and whispered talks filled the air; a slight buzz of concern reverberated through the space. Stefano's gaze flew about the room, looking for any hint of Gianna's presence, but she remained elusive, adding to his rising fear.

Luca's voice pierced through the tension in the room, his remarks firm and unwavering. "We have to find her, Stefano. Let us thoroughly inspect the venue, leaving no stone unturned." The room seemed to hold its breath, waiting for their plan of action. Stefano nodded, his resolve propelling his movements as he and Luca set out to find Gianna.

The formerly bustling banquet hall now served as a backdrop for their never-ending search, the room's grandeur receding into the background as Stefano and Luca concentrated entirely on finding their lost sister As they walked across the space, time appeared to slow down, their footfall echoing in the solitude. Stefano's heart remained filled with optimism as the room awaited their triumphant homecoming, propelling him further in his desire to bring Gianna back safe and sound.

Stefano's voice trembled as he held the phone to his ear, his grasp tightening with every second that passed. The room appeared to press in on him, and the once lively surroundings faded into a swirl of worry and bewilderment. He waited for Luca's response with bated breath, hoping for any information about Gianna's whereabouts. "Hey, Stefano," Luca said over the phone, his tone tinged with anxiety and regret. 

The atmosphere in the room seemed to reflect Stefano's discomfort; the air was thick with expectancy. Stefano's gaze raced over the room, looking for any trace of his missing sister, but she remained elusive, exacerbating his anxiousness. Luca's voice shook slightly as he continued, his words tinged with sadness. "No, she's not with me," Luca acknowledged, his voice sombre.

The room appeared to close in on Stefano even more as if to represent his feelings of impotence. The previously vivid hues of the room faded into the background, overshadowed by the weight of Luca's remarks. Stefano's breath became trapped in his throat as he took in Luca's following remarks, his heart sinking with each syllable. "The last time I saw her, she told me she needed to go to the restroom, and the rest is history. That's the last time I'll see her," Luca explained, his voice filled with regret and guilt.

The room grew hushed as if holding its breath alongside Stefano, the weight of the situation falling on them. His mind raced, attempting to make sense of the bits of information. As Stefano struggled with the reality of the situation, the room appeared to blur. His words quiver with worry and determination.