The Molla family lived in the building that faced Gianna’s office and they followed the young doctor's activities with interest. Their son, Pietro was their joy and pride. He was an engineer and held the position of technical director. Pietro had several fleeting encounters with Gianna, which he never forgot. As these encounters continued to grow, Pietro’s admiration of Gianna also grew and he began to realize that she completely enchanted him. Yet, he had not spent any significant time with her to get to know her better. Finally one day, a mutual acquaintance invited both of them to his first Mass.

The next day, as if to solidify the initial sensation of love, Pietro wrote in his diary:

“I sense a tranquility that makes me feel certain of having made a good impression. The Immaculate Mother has Saint me.”

The young couple began to cross paths more frequently and they became more important in each other’s lives. They confided in each other their hopes and dreams and came to understand each other more deeply. They had so many things in common, their fundamental certainties and the great hope that gave meaning to their lives. They were truly happy together.