MARIANELLAWe were packed and ready to fly, it is a Friday morning, as the flight from Seattle to Valencia - Spain is 14 hours long, and we need to be there for the first family dinner.Needless to say I am a nervous wreck about it, I could hardly put anything in my stomach over coffee, unlike my sister who almost swallowed everything she saw in front of her.She is eager, smiling like never before, I don't know if she is already playing the happy girlfriend since now, or if the idea of facing our family puts her in such a good mood like that.For me, I would have put on the first outfit I saw in front of me, we are going to be stuck for hours on the private jet, I wish I could be comfortable, but this is apparently the biggest blasphemy in the world for my sister.She promptly rejects the idea and looks for something fancier among our clothes, which really should be mine, but my sister is getting her hands on half of everything.Now I am in a beige dress that is tight, but not tight
MARIANELLAThe huge jet was scary to look at, it could easily fit my whole family in it, the door was open and the ladder laid out for us to climb up.A man that I recognize as Roman's security guard walks up to us and helps us with our bags, he told me that I could go first, because Roman was waiting for me.I walk up each step with wobbly legs, this is going to be my life for a while and I am definitely going to get used to it, this is the worst part, the fact that this in my stomach is excitement with these new experiences I am having.Roman is sitting in one of the armchairs, he is again in a casual style that still looks formal and elegant, his social shirt is rolled up to his elbows, he doesn't look tense or worried, while enjoying a cup of coffee.“ Come, sit here," he says casually, his vibrant and strong voice causing me to move my legs to sit in the armchair next to him.“ How was the meeting? “ I ask to distract myself from the fact that he is looking at me like that again.
MARIANELLAThere are several cars parked in front of the entrance to the house, the lot is quite large, enough to almost look like a mansion, I can even hear their conversation, my family isn't known for being exactly discreet and quiet.Roman parks and I pull the belt out of my body with trembling hands, I wish I didn't have to be so nervous about it, but I feel like I'm about to faint.The gate is automatic, which means that no one in particular has come to open it, but it means that they know we have arrived, and must be getting ready.“ Dios mio ellos son mis bebes" I recognize the voice and automatically turn around to see Mamá coming towards us.She is quick to pull me into a bear hug, tight to the point that I can't draw breath, but I don't care, I miss this woman so much that I would stay in this hug for years, her fingers enter my hair, caressing it lightly as she used to do in her childhood.“ Mamá" I greet, releasing myself from her embrace and blowing a kiss on her cheek.
MARIANELLAThe night was a success, the look of disgust on Rebecca's face lasted until the moment we got up and said we were tired, we definitely needed to sleep, it had been a long day.On the way back to the room Esmeralda is smiling, like a child who has just won a piece of candy, not that I wasn't, for I am in the good mood of someone who has just won the lottery.A few days ago I would have abhorred all of this, it didn't fit my personality, I think I am braver after I was forced to open my mind about it all.“ Did you see the look on her face? She was biting herself," she commented amused.“ You know she hates not being the center of attention," I rest my hand on the ladder and remove my heels, Roman puts his hand on my back to steady me.A shiver runs down my spine.“ I bet she's making a voodoo doll out of our faces and throwing whatever available curses on our lives”.“ Has she always acted like this? “ Chris asks.“ Like what? Like a slut? “ Esme asks back.“ She always was,
MARIANELLAI was very shaken by what happened, even though I was feeling much better about what happened with Rebecca, I was still feeling physically shaken.I did my best to distract myself during lunch, but when he even glanced at me, the memories came to my mind without me having a choice about it.The tour became cool after a while, when we got to know the wine storage places, I was more delighted than a kid at the amusement park.I don't know exactly what I did, but I won two bottles of wine from Roman, they were the ones we tried, I would have given anything for those wines and somehow he knew that.He always knew everything, he went out of his way to make sure I had a pleasant afternoon, and it would have been even better if I had won what my mind was screaming to have, I know I can't be thinking about it, but I can't forget the way his hands were all over my body as if that is where they belonged.The afternoon when we returned home, I didn't want to join the women in the kitc
MARIANELLAIn the end, we managed to survive the weekend, everything had worked out better than expected, Mama is even regretting our departure in the morning.We needed to leave early, as we are facing many hours of flight, and Roman and I have an appointment with his mother in the evening, my stomach is twisting at the thought of meeting his mother after hours of flight, I will probably be destroyed, and worse, so tired that I might not even do my best in this role I have been playing for the last few days.He was putting it off as long as he could, but his mother didn't make room for negotiation on the subject, and I thought it better to face it soon, that way she will be more relaxed, or not.The morning was hectic, we woke up earlier than usual to organize the bags and get coffee with my parents, which was practically a requirement, we didn't have much of a say in the matter.Roman doesn't care much about this part, but I want to leave as soon as possible, and not run the risk of
MARIANELLAI realized that I had become unaccustomed to these days away when I had to go back to work, I couldn't remember how much of a rush I went through on a daily basis.Things are still hectic, Mum really keeps her promise and calls me daily to find out about me and of course her son-in-law, she never leaves that part out.I have been very busy dealing with the attention I have been getting, everywhere I go, people look at me, I have even seen them taking pictures, they are not exactly discreet, it annoys me a bit, but I accepted these conditions willingly, I have no right to complain now.The company news is that Roman has hired a second assistant, the one who will take my place when I leave, so he shares the room with me and is busy l
MARIANELLAAs the days went by, I discovered new roles in being Roman's fiancée, this included everything from appointments with his friends, which he didn't want to go to to be honest, to talking to his mother a few times a week, she texts me sometimes to ask how things are going, and like today in this case, she asked to have lunch with me.I couldn't answer no, because I would have to have a plausible reason and I don't have one at the moment, so I was left with only the choice of saying that I was super available for her, as well as promising not to tell her son about this meeting.That last part is a bit strange, what would be so important that she would not want to tell her son that she was going to meet me, it is particularly suspicious, does she intend to do something with me?I swallow the bitter feeling in my stomach, we are in a meeting about some internal problems in the company, the room is packed with several representatives of the teams, apparently there was a leak of o
MARIANELLAMonths later…The end of pregnancy is the worst time to go to events, but I am now dressed as Tiffany and my husband is dressed as Chuck as we are going to the Halloween party that Christopher's company is organizing.He is celebrating that for the first time he has his own company in his area, he decided to start his business as soon as he married Esmeralda, they decided it was time to start something together and not live working for others for the rest of their lives.This meant that it couldn't be a throwaway event, they are my drug family.So we got in the car in our super cool costumes, which Roman hated I must point out, and off we went to this party.The decoration of the Halloween party was amazing. Right at the entrance, there was a giant pumpkin carving, with orange and yellow lights inside, making it glow from afar. Next to it was a wall with a painting of a haunted cemetery, with tombstones and twisted trees, giving the feeling that the party was taking place i
MARIANELLAWhile I am in my preparations, I can't stop thinking about the word marriage and what it means.The meaning of marriage varies according to cultures and religions, but in general, marriage is a legally and socially recognized union between two people who wish to make a commitment of love and fidelity.For many people, marriage is a symbol of love and commitment, representing the union of two people who wish to build a life together and share both happy and difficult moments.In addition, marriage can be seen as an important step in adulthood, indicating a person's willingness to take on responsibilities, establish a family, and build a future together.In some cultures and religions, marriage is also seen as a sacrament, or a sacred ceremonysacred ceremony that must be performed before God, involving religious rituals and practices.Regardless of the meaning attributed to marriage, it is important to remember that this union should be based on love, respect, trust, and com
MARIANELLAI definitely don't get as much sleep as I would like, so I just lie in bed quietly for fear that Roman will wake up and give me a sleeping pill once and for all, I was actually seriously considering it.The anxiety is eating away at me.As I put my feet up out of bed and go to watch the sunrise from my balcony chair, it is beautiful and brings a sense of peace and calm, while I am lost in my thoughts, I remember the story of romance that happened here in this castle that I am to be married in. "Once upon a time there was a young couple, Maria and Rafael, who met during a trip to Europe. They quickly fell in love and decided to travel together through France, visiting various historic castles and palaces.On one of their trips, they came across an isolated castle that had been abandoned for years.for years. Despite the state of decay, Maria and Raphael were fascinated by the beauty of the place and decided to explore it.As they walked through the dusty corridors, they cam
MARIANELLA1 month later.When I wake up that morning, and look at the huge balcony of my suite with the view of the beach and the classic looking old stone walls, only one thought comes to my mind, I am getting married tomorrow.We came a day early as today is the day to welcome our relatives and do the bride and groom programs with whoever is willing after the trip, my very swollen stomach from the seventh month of pregnancy bubbles with happiness, and my son confirms all the good energy with a strong and powerful kick that hurts the bones.Maybe he is just too excited.My husband-to-be is lying on his stomach with his lips ajar and breathing deeply like the sleeping beauty in her spell, he is totally exhausted, this week has been crazy and I've given him a lot of trouble with the scares regarding the nervousness I've been through.When I stepped into the castle in France where my wedding would take place, the reception was already set up to receive our family and the two of us, all
MARIANELLAThe next morning was the wedding day, the most anticipated day for everyone but me, I am sweating a lot and I can't stand to stay indoors with all the craziness and the hormone explosion, nobody deserves it, even more when pregnant and in a fussy mood.I am sitting in the garden in a small greenhouse with lots of flowers, the wind blows wonderfully here, and I have a little peace before I need to enter the war zone to get ready.My fiancé quickly finds me, he always does, he sits down next to me and kisses my lips, putting his hand on the back of my neck and stroking my hair, I moan into his mouth, I love it when he does that, it finishes off any neurons of mine."How did it go there?" I ask referring to the men's meeting, they gathered earlier today to do who knows what."Well, no definite data caused" I fidget with his answer and he chuckles, kissing my mouth again "You look fucking gorgeous today" I shiver all over, hormones starting to work wildly, his fingers run acro
MARIANELLA3 months laterThe heat of Spain was killing me, these frequent visits with my swollen belly from the end of the second trimester were killing me without the slightest remorse.We are here for Rebecca's wedding, Mamá had been filling my ears about it all week, the Núñez take weddings very seriously, and from what I could understand, the preparations were not going as well as Rebecca liked to show off, the buffet was all done by my family, something surprising coming from someone who thinks she is better than everyone else.She disguised the groom's bank account by saying that it was an honor to have her wedding buffet done by my family, nothing wrong with that, except her lying about her real motives.Esmeralda is here very upset, since we got here yesterday, she is counting the seconds for us to leave, it's a Friday afternoon, we slept like rocks but were woken up and pushed because today is the day when the traditions begin, there is the bridal shower, the rehearsal dinne
MARIANELLAWe have a very busy day today, we are all packed up and in the car to go to the buffet tasting for the wedding, we are meeting little Ava later and in between we have to sit down with the hostess to decide once and for all on the venue for the wedding.I've been very anxious about this, this is the part that matters the most to me, I've been rolling over in bed all night worrying about this detail, I think I'll be very disappointed if I don't get the place I'm imagining, because it depends on many details that are not in my hands nor in the hands of the hired team.On the car trip I am in a cold sweat the whole time imagining a disaster happening, I can't think positive in these moments, it is incredibly difficult to be positive when I feel I will be carried away by a tide of bad feelings.My fiancé has been trying to keep me calm, and to his credit he has done an excellent job.As he parks the car in the spot, I spot Shelly's car already parked beside it and she is standin
MARIANELLAJust when I think I am at peace fate shows me that she can be a very mean and fucked up bitch.I watch Mikhelly walking around the restaurant as if the world is beneath her feet, and I remember how much she fucked with me back then, and that now to me she doesn't seem as powerful as she shows herself to be, mostly just looks anyway."Nobody deserves it" Esmeralda grumbled."Isn't that the crazy one who showed up at the studio yelling at you?" Winter asks, and I feel the disapproving look from my fiancé."The very one" I clarify "I haven't seen her since I left for Spain""That you actually ran away" Roman pins me and I close my face to his teasing."I had my reasons" I defend myself.To my utter misfortune, which is no surprise, the shrew's mother sees us and smiles before pulling her daughter towards us, I pull in a very hard breath as I try not to look at the two.Instinctively I move closer to my fiancé's large body almost as if I can merge with him, who tightens his arm
MARIANELLAFriday night we went out as a couple to a Japanese restaurant for dinner, I have been craving this kind of food for the last few days and I actually managed to get inside Roman's mind to get what I wanted.There are me, Roman, Christopher and Esmeralda holding hands, which I did not expect to see in my lifetime, and Winter and Vance who are going out with us even though they deny to death that they are a couple, are even trying hard to keep their hands off each other and not looking each other directly in the eyes.I'm sure this comes from Winter, since Vance has a firm enough posture that I believe he doesn't care about anything but what he wants, not to mention the fact that everyone on this sidewalk already knows they are having sex, it's no secret.Roman puts his hand on the small of my back and gently pushes me towards the restaurant, my mouth salivates automatically, my desires are out of control these days and there is nothing I can do about it, and I don't even want