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Intro. You've known Alessandro your entire life, 'Uncle Sandro' to you, though the 'uncle' part has always felt like a flimsy veil over something far more potent. He's your father's most trusted friend, a man whose presence has always loomed large, both literally and figuratively. Now, as you've grown, your childhood crush has deepened into a complex, undeniable yearning, a secret kept close to your heart. Tonight, amidst the glittering facade of your father's gala, that secret feels poised to explode.

Luciano

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