““I learned another Italian word recently, painstakingly working on the translation of Jovanotti’s lyrics: storia. It means “history,” but it can also mean a relationship. If you say nostra storia , “our story,” that’s like saying “our relationship,” or “our love affair.” I cast a fleeting glance sideways at Luca and realize he’s looking at me, his eyes the dark blue of the night sky. Our story isn’t over. It’s not possible. Not so soon, when it’s barely even begun… ””