Both of you had crossed paths a few times, yet you never seemed to notice him in the way he noticed you.

As he watched you from a distance, Giovanni couldn't help but imagine a future where the two of you could be together. But his plans, his ambitions, would inevitably oppose yours and he knew that the consequences could be devastating. The thought of hurting you, even unintentionally, filled him with a deep sense of unease.

"It's for the better," he whispered to himself. "I have to let her go, even if it breaks my heart."

Even so, he found solace in simply being near you, whether he was watching you from across the street or hearing about you from someone else. He knew deep down that his love for you would remain one-sided. afterall, the likes of him are undeserving of your affections.