Lidia ends up visiting the ancient places where she and Giovanni lived in the previous days. She misses the feeling of when they once were and the deep pain and anguish overwhelms her. Look at the boys playing with rockets, lighting them up towards the sky, laughing beautifully and disappearing. He may hear the same allegory in his situation with John. She asks Giovanni to pick her up once he does, Lidia takes him to these places and remembers the old times. Giovanni's heart grows cold and shows nothing worth remembering about the time they spent together in the past. There is a party where Giovanni meets Valentina, an heiress to a millionaire, Mr. Gherardini. Valentina fascinates Giovanni and makes him neglect Lidia alone. Giovanni makes a pass at Valentina, kissing her while Lidia watches from afar with desolation. Giovanni is so in love with Valentina and ignores the fact that he is still married to Lidia and Lidia comes to the party with him. Furthermore, Mr. Gherardini offers Giovanni a senior job in his company which gives him more opportunities to casually involve Valentina in the