“My condition is as uncommon as it is renowned. I suffer from a variant of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, essentially rendering me allergic to the world. I’ve been confined to my home for fifteen years, never venturing outside. The only regular faces in my life are my mother and my nurse, Carla.
Then, one day, a moving truck pulls up, heralding the arrival of new neighbors next door. Peering out of my window, I catch sight of him—tall, slender, dressed entirely in black, from his t-shirt and jeans to his sneakers and knit cap, concealing his hair. Our eyes meet as he notices me observing him. His name is Olly. I am determined to unravel the layers of his existence, and I succeed. I discover that he possesses a captivating blend of humor and tenacity, his eyes reminiscent of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. His peculiar penchant involves pilfering silverware. Engaging with him opens up my world, prompting a transformative desire for more—for an escape from my seclusion, a hunger for everything the world has to offer.
While the future remains unpredictable, certain outcomes seem inevitable. I am undeniably bound to fall in love with Olly. The impending collision of our worlds promises to be nothing short of a calamity.”
