Freya shook Valerio's hand as she slowly walked by his side to the grave of Polo. His funeral was magnificent, worthy of the mothers of Polo. And yet she just couldn't help thinking that he would have liked something much quieter. It wasn't really who he was. He was someone good. And he hadn't deserved what had happened to him.

She let out a new sigh as she slowly walked over to the tomb at the sight of Carla and Cayetana a little further before stopping at the grave. She could briefly hear the duo talk about the investigation. It turned out that the police had accepted the theory of suicide. Lucrecia was out of the woods. It was the only positive thing about it.

Freya narrowed her lips as she stayed away from the duo, clearly uncomfortable in their presence. In fact, she had struggled to stay in the presence of Valerio for the past few days. This lingering feeling of guilt stuck with her.

She crossed her arms over her chest as she stared at Polo's grave, swallowing before feeling the presence of Valerio against her back. He hugged her as he kissed the crook of her neck before pressing his chin against her shoulder."Are you okay, mì cielo?"

"Yeah. You?"Freya asked calmly as she gave him a look over her shoulder.

Valerio watched her carefully knowing that she was forcing her emotions before pressing his forehead against hers."Everything will end up getting better. You'll see. I promise you."

"I hope you're right."Whispered Freya back before swallowing as she caught sight of Carla's father walking towards his daughter."I think it's going to be your highlight."

"Valerio."

"Only if you come with me."Whispered Valerio back as he took her hand in his before pulling her towards the duo with him a little further.

She narrowed her lips as Carla put her arm around Valerio's shoulders to present him to her father."I don't know if you know Valerio. This is my dad."

Freya let go of Valerio's hand to allow him to greet Teodoro Roson cleanly before raising her eyebrows at the disdainful reaction of the arrogant man.

"Nice to meet you."

Teodoro nodded, peeping at Valerio's outstretched hand before looking up at Valerio again as he looked between him and Freya."Yes, you reputation precedes you."

"I assure you, the reality's much worse than whatever you've heard."Valerio replied immediately as he shook Teodoro's hand, letting Freya bring her hand to her nose to hide her smirk.

"I heard you didn't even graduate."

"And yet, I ran my own highly successful business."Valerio replied, leaning slightly towards Teodoro confidently.

Teodoro nodded hypocritically."Yes, an illegal business."

Valerio immediately left a chuckle as he glanced between Carla and Freya before addressing Teodoro again."Since when are you scared of breaking the law, Teodoro? Relax, I'll mostly be taking care of PR. I'm the best at getting people to party."

"Do you think this is what the wineries need?"Chuckled somberly Teodoro as he turned to Carla in annoyance.

Carla nodded as she looked at the couple by her side with confidence."Valerio is a good person. And then, if he ever gets out of control I trust Freya to take over. And we really need that."

"Carla, I hope this is all a joke--"

"Let me tell you about my plan."Valerio abruptly interrupted him as he put his arm around Teodoro's shoulders before pulling him away from the girls' duo."I think social media will be crucial for marketing. If we want to sell, this is going to be key..."

Freya moved closer to Carla, crossing her arms over her chest as she saw Teodoro looking at Carla over his shoulder."I know it was all to annoy your father but you really gave him a purpose. I'm sure he'll succeed."

"Mhm, I think so too."Carla nodded confidently before looking sideways at Freya's profile."I'm sure your father must be in heaven."

"Well, this is a big improvement after selling drugs."

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"You know Valerio after the fourth time it's not really credible anymore."Freya commented as she watched the brown haired boy take a look at his watch for the umpteenth time.

Valerio pursed his lips before forcing an innocent smile on his lips."What are you talking about ? I was just trying to find out if we will be back in time for dinner with your parents."

"Whoa, you're a real perfect son-in-law."She teased as she crossed her arms over her chest before looking up with a smirk as Valerio hurried over to her and hugged her.

He put his hands on her hips to wedge her between his legs since he was leaning against his new Lamborghini before raising his eyebrows with suggestion."How dare you doubt me? Your father loves me."

"Come on."Chuckled Freya as she pulled Valerio's face away from hers before raising her eyebrows."I doubt that he really appreciates the fact that you want to undress me every moment of the day."

Valerio left an amused snort."Well, I'm a healthy young worker. I have needs too."

"Needs. Definitely."Chuckled Freya as she turned her head towards him with a teasing smile before leaning over to kiss him."That's good because... I think I have the same."

Valerio let a moan in the kiss as he felt Freya's hands travel under his shirt. He continued to kiss her passionately before extracting her a small yelp of surprise as he tipped them both over the back door. He fell heavily on the seat with Freya above him. The brunette literally giggling over him.

She readjusted her hair blocking her sight before giving him an incredulous look."You remember we still have to go to the airport, right?"

"I know. But if we're fast ..."

Freya let out a small laugh as he suddenly attacked her sides with tickling before letting a gasp at the feel of his lips against her neck.

They would never be on time to say goodbye.

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"Valerio, faster! I told you we'd be late!"Hailed Freya as she ran through the airport gates.

Valerio smiled broadly as he hastened to run after her, not regretting for a moment their delay."It wasn't what you said earlier."

"Idiot."Freya huffed as she tapped him on the chest before spotting Nadia's family with Lucrecia."Lu!"

Lucrecia seemed genuinely surprised by the sudden call to the opposite of Nadia who displayed a broad smile at the sight of the brunette Bjørkaas rushing towards their duo."Freya? Valerio? What are you doing here ?"

"Didn't you think we weren't going to come say goodbye anyway?"Valerio exclaimed as he joined the group before hugging Nadia in his side."So? Ready for New York life?"

Lucrecia narrowed her lips with emotion as she watched the duo holding hands before giving a look at Nadia's mother."I was wrong earlier. They're my family."