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ShinyGirl's avatar

Beautiful ❤️

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you for visiting LEAVES this morning. Glad you liked this bit of romance, VikkiDawn!

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Kim Smyth's avatar

Yes, yes! Worth the four minute read!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

A little morning romance for those of us who still believe. The incurable ones. Thank you, Kim.

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Ahhh amore!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You are just an old softie, like me, Jill. I do not apologize for it. ha ha ha

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Thomas D’Arcy O’Donnell's avatar

.. Quite Lovely .. & a romantic delight ! Will round up my headphones ! 🦎🏴‍☠️🍁

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You have a romantic heart, I know that.... thank you.

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Kate Henry's avatar

That's the way its supposed to be )))))

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ah, Kate. The romantic heart does not age. It is still beating vigorously in both of us.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Perfectly, perfect, in every way. Your very best, Sharron. Beautifully unfolded … the gazes, the inner voices, the notes … the exasperated ‘olds’ sighing contentedly as the soon-to-be lovers connect. Delightful. Molto bene! [chef’s kiss]

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Aw, Barrie. Thank you for this sweet comment. I have a great affection for Italy, especially for the people in the smaller towns and villages. I hope my affection came through in this writing.

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

Totally; I was feeling a multilayered love story … setting and scene! Scrumptious. Bellissimo

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

Awww! A delightful romantic story, Sharron! 💚

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Jack, thank you. I suspected that you had a romantic heart. I appreciate your comment, my friend.

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Janice Walton's avatar

What a sweet story! I needed that right now.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Aw, we all like a little dose of romance once in a while, right? Thanks Janice.

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Little Writing Corner's avatar

How beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Romance and Italy - just lovely.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! Welcome to 🌿LEAVES! I hope you find more micro-stories here that you like. I have many little stories with impressions of Italy. On the home page, click on TRAVEL at the top of the page.

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Jim Cummings's avatar

A beautiful little romance, timeless and innocent. You should send this to Meg for her new romance substack.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Glad you liked it, Jim. I hope the bits of Italian language didn't get in the way of understanding. I DID send it to Meg. Her new newsletter The Romantic has been just full of great romance-writing advice. I am practicing with some of her suggestions. Smart woman.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Absolutely delightful. Oh, the courage it takes to begin a romance. Finalmente!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Sue. Yeah, these two were not exactly suited to Tinder. They could hardly speak to each other, they were so shy and cautious.

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

They probably didn't want to upset the grandfather and aunt. LOL

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Hah! Maybe so!

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James Ron's avatar

I've lived in apartment buildings and know others only when passing in the halls but I never lived in such close environs as in your story. I can imagine the relationships formed when you only see your neighbors through windows across the streets and courtyards and on balconies. How romances begin and go further is indeed romantic.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Ah well, Ron, it's part of our vast fantasy-life, isn't it. You met you wife in a very romantic way. I loved that story.

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Yael Gelardin's avatar

Lovely. In most stories, the girl takes the initiative. Girls are usually bolder. This was nice. Thank you.❤️

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

A quiet little story of how , with a little patience, love wins! So glad you read it, Yael. Thank you.

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

The addition of the father and aunt and their reactions added a bit of humor and bodes well for the success of the relationship. A tender love story, Sharron.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Old fashioned, I admit. But I like a little happily ever after sometimes. Thank you, again, KC, for your kind comments.

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Meg Oolders's avatar

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

thanks, prof.

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

Choices made in heaven. Speak softly to rain’s rhythm and two glasses red wine.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

A little happily ever after fantasy. Thanks for reading it, Richard.

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