LUNA TRA NOI : The Moon Between Us
Beginning
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so I’m starting a new chat story 😊
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Been thinking about this one for a while, and i’m kinda nervous but also really excited to share it with you
hope you enjoy it
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Matteo (elio's brother)
* Wiping grease off his hands, leaning against the kitchen counter *
Matteo (elio's brother)
Drink your espresso, Leo. You’ve been staring at that toast for ten minutes.
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Matteo
Age : 28.
Elio’s older brother
Job : mechanic
Nature: kind, protective, talented
Family oriented
Father like figure to Elio
Elio
The whole firm is buzzing. The old boss retired, and the new guy supposedly bought out the board in a single weekend.
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Leonardo Moretti
Age: 24
Formerly a wealthy heir
Job: assistant.
Nature: kind, cheerful, hardworking
Secretly a bar singer.
Engaged to his childhood friend.
No contact with him till now.
Matteo (elio's brother)
*Sighs* Just another shark in a suit. Does he have a name?
Elio
They’re calling him "The Shadow" in the group chats. Apparently, he’s young, ruthless, and hates inefficiency.
Matteo (elio's brother)
All the best
elio's mom
what's the discussion kids...?
Elio
Mama? You’re still up?
elio's mom
Just finished a double shift at the clinic
elio's mom
Alina moretti
Age: 48
Job: nurse
Caring mom
Hardworking
Living for her sons
elio's mom
I’ll sleep when you and Matteo are billionaires.
Elio
* Kisses her forehead*
Elio
My new boss is... intense, but the pay is stable.
elio's mom
*Her eyes cloud over*
elio's mom
Just stay away from men like your father, Elio.
elio's mom
Men who build towers on lies and then run when the wind blows.
Matteo (elio's brother)
Don’t worry, Ma.
Matteo (elio's brother)
If any "businessman" tries to screw Leo over, I’ll personally dismantle his car piece by piece.
Elio
*Small smile* I have to go. The "Shadow" doesn't like waiting.
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Thank you for reading.
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Looking forward for your support and love
Enzo Valenti
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hope you are doing well
Sasha (elio's bestie)
[09:02] HE’S ON THE FLOOR.
August (employee)
[09:03] I just saw him in the hallway. He doesn't walk, he stalks.
August (employee)
He’s... terrifyingly handsome. Like a fallen angel with a grudge.
Sasha (elio's bestie)
I just saw him.
Sasha (elio's bestie)
He hasn’t smiled once. He just fired the Head of Marketing for wearing a "loud" tie.
Leena(employee)
Elio, he’s headed toward the Analyst wing. HAVE THE FILES READY.
The elevator doors finally groan open. A tall, imposing man steps in, mask on face. He carries the scent of expensive cedarwood and rain. Elio is staring at his phone, his fringe covering his eyes.
stranger
Floor 40 please?
Elio
(Nods, not looking up) Yeah. You must be one of the new consultants? Everyone is losing their minds today because of the "Ice King" joining us.
stranger
(A slight, dangerous tilt of his head) "Ice King"? Is that the consensus?
Elio
(Small, nervous laugh) Among other things.
Elio
Personally, I think he’s probably just a lonely man who uses power to hide the fact that he is soft inside.
stranger
(Steps closer, his shadow falling over Elio) Quite an observation for a junior analyst... Elio.
Elio
(Finally looks up)
How... how do you know my name?
stranger
(Nods toward Elio’s ID badge) I can read.
stranger
I also notice you’re humming a melody. Senza Fine. A bit sophisticated for a corporate cubicle, isn't it?
Elio
Ugh.... (Have I seen him somewhere?)
The doors open. The man walks out with a terrifying grace.
THE ANALYST WING – 10:15 AM
The air in the office is suffocating. The usual clatter of keyboards has been replaced by a heavy, nervous silence. New CEO- Enzo Valenti enters. He is wearing a midnight-blue three-piece suit that looks like armor. His presence is oppressive, making the room feel smaller.
Enzo Valenti
Age: 28
The "Iron CEO."
Nature: Cold, calculated, and fueled by the memory of his father’s collapse.
Family oriented
Loves dangerous sports
Sasha (elio's bestie)
(Whispering to Elio) Don’t look him in the eye. He looks like he can see your bank balance just by glancing at you.
EnzoValenti
(Stopping at the center of the room. His voice is a cold, velvet command.)
Who is responsible for the quarterly projection files?
Elio
(Swallows hard, standing up and holding a thick leather folder) I am, sir.
Enzo turns slowly. His gaze is like a physical weight, scanning Elio from his messy fringe down to his scuffed shoes. He doesn't show a flicker of recognition, only cold professional disdain
Elio steps forward, his voice steady despite his racing heart
Elio
Good morning, Mr. Valenti.
Elio
Myself Elio... the Junior Analyst for this sector. I’ve prepared the data you requested regarding the merger.
EnzoValenti
You’re shaking, Elio.
EnzoValenti
Is the air conditioning too high, or is your work so poor that you’re afraid for your position?
Elio
(Bows his head slightly) Neither, sir. I simply have a high respect for the new leadership.
EnzoValenti
(Snatches the folder with a sharp movement) Respect is earned through profit, not flattery.
EnzoValenti
(He flips open the first page, his eyes moving with lethal speed.)
This is... adequate. Barely.
Elio
I can revise anything you find...
EnzoValenti
(Cuts him off, looking back at his tablet, already dismissing him) I don't have time for revisions.
EnzoValenti
I have time for perfection. Go back to your desk. And fix your posture.
EnzoValenti
You look like a man who's used to carrying a burden he can't handle.
Enzo walks away without another word. He doesn't look back.
Sasha (elio's bestie)
He's too much (whispering)
Sasha (elio's bestie)
Are you ok Elio?
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Thank you for reading
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Fuel me with your love
Recharge
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Hello my favorite people 💫
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Hope you’re vibing with this
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Feel free to correct me 🤟🏻
The heavy double doors click shut behind Enzo. For five seconds, the entire floor is dead silent. Then, like a collective lung finally exhaling, the office erupts into hushed, frantic whispers.
Elio and Sasha came out. Elio clutching his empty hands as if the file were still there. His face is pale, his eyes wide and vacant
Sasha (elio's bestie)
HOLY CRAP. You survived! But damn, he was cold. It’s like he didn't even see you as a human being.
Sasha (elio's bestie)
Did you see the way he looked at your hands? I thought he was going to bite you.
Leena(employee)
(Leaning over her cubicle) Is he even human? I’ve never seen anyone look at a top-tier report and call it "adequate" with such... disgust.
August (employee)
Are you okay, Elio? Your hands are still shaking. Do you need to sit down?
Elio
(Blindsided, his voice sounding thin) I’m... I’m fine. I just...
Sasha (elio's bestie)
(Gently guiding him back to his chair) Sit. Everyone, back to your stations!
Sasha (elio's bestie)
If he comes back and sees us hovering, he’ll fire the whole row. Move!
The team disperses, casting sympathetic, anxious glances at Elio. He sinks into his chair, staring at the blank computer monitor. His reflection in the dark glass looks like a stranger
Elio
(Whispering to Sasha) Why does he feel so... heavy?
Elio
It’s not just the power. It’s like there’s a pull in the air when he’s near.
Sasha (elio's bestie)
It’s called "Executive Terror," Elio. Don't overthink it.
she pulls a hidden flask from his drawer and pours a splash of amber liquid into Elio’s cold coffee mug.
Sasha (elio's bestie)
Here....Your favorite. Sicilian honey bourbon. Drink.
Elio
(Takes a sip, the burn grounding him) I keep trying to place him. That voice, that way he looks through people... I feel like I know him from somewhere.
August (employee)
You’ve probably seen him in Vogue Man or some business journal.
Sasha (elio's bestie)
He’s a celebrity, Leo. Forget his face. Just focus on his signature on your paycheck.
Elio
(Setting the mug down, his jaw tightening) You’re right. He’s just a bully in an expensive suit.
Elio
He thinks he can walk in here and own our dignity along with the company.
Sasha (elio's bestie)
That’s the spirit. What’s the plan for tonight?
Elio
(Eyes darkening with a new spark, whispering to sasha)
Elio
I’m going to the club. I need to be in a place where I’m the one in control of the room.
Sasha (elio's bestie)
Hmmm...
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