*Sophia’s POV*

We stood in the middle of the almost completed villa, surrounded by the crisp scent of newly laid concrete and plaster. Luca and I were examining a brochure full of different flooring options, debating between marble tiles or terracotta pavers. The contractor had been kind enough to provide us with a detailed price list, so we could compare prices between our top choices.

"I'm really leaning toward terracotta pavers," Luca said.

I nodded, ...