It’s not normally an Alexi outfit, but something about him screams Alexi rather than Gino, and I cannot pinpoint it. I watch with bated breath, taking in the trainers and casual attire from the back and doubting this isn’t Gino. When he turns sideways, I catch sight of his neck tattoo, and my heart elevates to a rapid beat, confirming I am right.

I must catch the sudden urge to sob and inhale quickly to calm the instant lack of breath and tingling of tears at seeing him again. I ...