Love is Pain

The beginning

Piper Chapman, eight years ago, her life changed in a way she could never have predicted. It was an evening like any other: Piper decided to go to a bar to deliver a resume, a necessary step to continue her professional life. She never imagined that that simple act would lead her to meet Alexandra.

As she entered the bar, the atmosphere was lively, full of laughter and conversation. But in one corner was her. Alex. Her beauty was magnetic: black hair, green eyes that seemed to glow, and tattoos that told stories she had not yet had the privilege of knowing. He saw her sitting at a table with some friends and his heart leapt.

While she was talking to the bartender, Alex approached her, took the resume from her hands and began to read it aloud. The spoken words resonated in his mind like an echo. "Piper Chapman, Smith graduate, excellent listening skills," and so on. Suddenly the bar filled with infectious laughter, and he realized that he was laughing, almost without meaning to. It was impossible not to be impressed by his boldness and wit.

"Fine qualities for a woman," said Alex, whose playful smile hid a sharp wit. "What else do I need to know about you?"

The question caught her by surprise, and curiosity kicked in. "And who are you?" asked Piper, trying to keep her tone light.

"My name is Alexandra," she replied, as if introducing herself was the most natural thing in the world.

"What do you do in life besides making fun of people in bars?" asked Piper to Alex and then, with disarming nonchalance, Alex added, 'I work for a drug cartel.'

At that moment she felt a chill. What had drawn her to her? Was it her indomitable spirit? Her audacity? Perhaps she was simply fascinated by the bond that seemed to have been created between them, a bond that grew stronger with every word exchanged. That evening marked the beginning of something extraordinary, an adventure she would have to face with an open heart and a mind in turmoil.

So it all began...