Narrator: After finishing their conversation and reading the book with Lucrezia, Dav bid her farewell and headed to his room to check on the two sleepyheads.

  Upon arriving, he opened the door directly and stepped inside, closing it behind him.

  He saw Iris and Valeria naked, fresh out of the shower, drying their hair while chatting.

  Dav looked at them and asked if they were free after lunch to go into town with him.

  Iris and Valeria, happy and smiling, glanced at each other and answered with a direct and unwavering "Yes."

  Seeing them in that state made no difference to Dav, so he simply asked and then began preparing for his own shower, stripping while sitting on the bed before heading to the bathroom.

  For the first time, the two, a bit flustered upon seeing him naked, said nothing and continued drying their hair.

  After a quick 15-minute shower, Dav stepped out nude and started looking for his boxers and socks.

  Meanwhile, the two girls couldn't help but watch him in silence, occasionally looking away.

  With a sigh, Dav desperately searched for something comfortable yet somewhat stylish to wear for the shopping mall, wanting to avoid embarrassing them.

  Iris and Valeria, still nude and silent, stood up and approached him, looking inside the wardrobe together.

  Dav: (Sighing) What should I wear? I’d prefer something that doesn’t attract too much attention...

  Iris: (A little embarrassed, touching his hand) That black sweater looks really nice!

  Valeria: (Touching his other hand) These ripped light-blue jeans would go well with it.

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  Dav: (Decisive) You two are the experts, so fine.

  (While getting dressed) I suggest you wear sneakers because we’ll be walking a lot.

  Narrator: Once dressed, Dav lay down on the bed with a pillow over his face, listening to music while waiting for them to get ready.

  Twenty minutes passed, and he dozed off.

  As Iris did her makeup and Dav snored softly under the pillow, Valeria took the opportunity to lift it slightly, kissing him with one hand resting on his chest.

  She lightly trailed her nails over his skin while giving him a long kiss.

  Once both were ready, they approached Dav, who was still snoring, and started shaking him awake from his little nap.

  When he opened his eyes, still a bit sleepy, he looked at them properly and said:

  "You two look really beautiful. Shall we go now?"

  The two, flustered but smiling brightly, replied with a "Yes."

  Dav: (Looking at them, sitting up) Let's grab a quick sandwich before we go.

  Most people won’t be at lunch with us, considering it’s the holiday period.

  Many will probably sleep in late or stay in their rooms playing games and eating there.

  Narrator: Iris and Valeria nodded and followed him.

  Arriving at the cafeteria, the elegantly dressed Iris and Valeria asked Margherita Bellini if she could prepare three sandwiches for them since they were heading out.

  The director, while helping Margherita in the kitchen, walked over to the counter and saw the three of them dressed with care.

  With a playful smile, he looked at Valeria with an expression that clearly said: Good luck, my daughter.

  Valeria, a bit red but smiling, felt as if she had already won.

  Vittorio: (Thinking, mouth agape, looking at Dav with a comically teary expression) Damn you... you took my daughter?

  ! I’ll kill you!!

  Dav: (Looking at him with an amused expression) What’s with that face?

  Did you cut too many onions or something?

  Vittorio: (Sarcastic) Make sure..chokes up to eat your whole sandwich.

  It’ll be good for the day ahead.

  Narrator: Valeria, facepalming, ignored her father and ate her sandwich while Vittorio watched from afar with teary eyes.

  Then, from behind the counter, he suddenly yelled in despair, both hands on his face:

  "At least give me a grandson! I beg you!"

  Valeria, caught off guard, choked on her sandwich while Iris burst into laughter.

  Dav, on the other hand, kept eating with a blank face as if nothing had happened.

  After finishing their meal, Iris asked Dav if the van was fine and if there were any issues with it.

  Looking at her, Dav replied: "Today, we’ll use the director’s car."

  It was a sleek black car, elegant and perfect for the occasion.

  When Dav stepped outside to start it and let it warm up, he noticed Iris and Valeria doing something, but he couldn’t see clearly as their backs were turned.

  The two were playing rock-paper-scissors for the seat next to him.

  Valeria won the round, but on the way back, Iris would take her turn, as agreed.

  They got in, fastened their seatbelts, and the car started, driving off from the Academy.

  END OF CHAPTER - 71