"I'll drive you home," Riccardo said, his voice calm, breaking the silence.
Vanessa glanced at him for a second before nodding. "Okay," she answered quietly, her mind wandering. She stared out the window, watching the lights of the city blur by, her thoughts far away.
Riccardo stayed focused on the road, his hands resting on the wheel. The silence between them grew, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. He didn’t try to make her talk, knowing she needed the quiet. The soft sound of the car’s engine filled the space as they drove through the night.
"Thank you for today." Vanessa said, her gratitude evident.
Riccardo stared at her, a hint of surprise dancing in his eyes. He then let out a small smile.
"It's not a problem."
"Oh." Vanessa muttered, tearing her gaze away from him.
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