I'm Ashley, and for me, the happiest place in the world is my best friend Sara's house. Every time I drive into the long driveway and see their gorgeous house by the lake, my heart is instantly filled with peace. I love Sara, that's for sure, but deep down, the one who truly makes me feel this way is her father, Mr. Mancini.

I grew up in this house since I was a child, and my childhood memories are filled with him. Once, he was like a second father to me. However, as I grew older, everything changed quietly. I started to see him in a completely different way. He came from Italy and moved to the United States as a teenager. His charming Italian genes, like his jet-black hair, deep eyes, and olive skin, made me crazy on the nights when I stayed here, and it still does. His presence has made me lose all interest in others. During my high school years, I felt like I was in a nunnery. The only intimate act I had was to comfort myself when I thought of him.

Now, we have graduated from high school, and I'm 18 years old. Mr. Mancini has been divorced for years, and as far as I know, he is single at the moment. I'm full of expectations that maybe he can stop seeing me just as his daughter's best friend. When I rang the doorbell, Sara greeted me enthusiastically, and after we hugged, we went into the kitchen. I couldn't help but ask if it was just the two of us tonight. Learning that Mr. Mancini was out for work all night, I was disappointed inside but still forced a smile and had a great time with Sara. The doorbell rang, and the pizza arrived. The delivery guy was attracted by Sara's beauty, and I couldn't help but laugh. After eating, Sara pulled me to try the face mask she ordered from France. Just then, she told me the news that she had been accepted into the study abroad program. Although I was happy for her, I was sad inside because I might have no excuse to see Mr. Mancini anymore.

I excused myself to get cookies for Sara downstairs, but unexpectedly, I found Mr. Mancini talking on the phone in the living room. His appearance made me lose my breath instantly. I peeked at him from the shadows, and my desire was irresistible. I even did something bold. However, he suddenly turned around and saw me. At that moment, I was terrified and tried to find an excuse to escape, but he gently grabbed my shoulder and stopped me. His voice was deep and sexy, with a faint Italian accent, which made me crazy. He asked me what I was doing just now knowingly, and I stammered to cover it up. He held my hand and discovered my secret. Under his questioning, I admitted it was because of him. To my surprise, he put my fingers in his mouth, and that scene almost made me lose control. I fled in embarrassment, but my heart was still pounding because of his actions.

The next morning, I met Mr. Mancini, who was making breakfast when I went downstairs. His concern made my heart flutter, and his closeness made me blush and my heart race. The atmosphere between us became more and more ambiguous. Just when he was about to kiss me, Sara's door suddenly opened. We were panicked and could only pretend nothing had happened. I learned that I had to work tonight and didn't know what would happen to my relationship with Mr. Mancini. I long for his love, but I'm also afraid of the consequences of this forbidden love. I'm full of contradictions and confusion, and I can only wander and struggle in these complex emotions.

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