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
MARIANELLAI walked several blocks until I found a small ice cream parlor on a corner and slipped into it, ordered a strawberry milkshake, and stuck my butt in the chair like a kid with problems?I don't know why I am so angry, everything between us is just an agreement and he kissed me, but we are adults and I should deal with it, but I am not here in an ice cream parlor drowning my problems in a milkshake like a teenager.As I deal with my stupid and unfounded anger, I catch myself thinking that it was unprofessional of me to leave like that, whether I want to or not I am still his secretary.My cell phone vibrates several times, I read his name on the screen, I think about not answering, but that would be a level of childishness I don't want to give him.Roman: Where are you?Roman: Marianella, you better show up before I find you.Roman: Answer the damn phone.Uh, he's angry, that gives me a little internal satisfaction, I let him get a little more angry and then I answer.Mariane
MARIANELLAI push my fisted hands against his incredibly hard chest in an attempt to push him away, his presence is too suffocating, intoxicating, and completely mesmerizing.He doesn't pull away and gives no indication that he will, in fact his body moves even closer to mine, causing me to be almost crushed against the wall, with no way out.I have no idea why this is attractive.“ Now tell me what you meant by that about my mother “ although it is an order, his tone of voice is very subtle, it almost doesn't sound like he is ordering you.“ Your mother gave me her consent papers for you to take over the entire inheritance, she did it as a vote of confidence," I say at once, because I want him to let me go, I fear for what will happen if he doesn't.“ You did it for me, huh? “ his face comes dangerously close to mine “ Tell me why, Nella, why did you risk your neck going to meet my mother behind my back?”My body receives an electrifying wave that sends messages and energies all over
MARIANELLAWhen my sister arrived home I was already alone, but with a smile on my face that was impossible to disguise, Esmeralda gave me a crooked look as if she knew the reason for my smile, and what the hell, I wouldn't hide it.“ Okay, go ahead and talk," she throws herself next to me on the sofa, tossing her purse onto the nearest armchair.“ We had an argument today, not really an argument, but something along those lines, I was very angry with him, and with you, by the way, for letting him in without asking me first," I accuse her, and she raises her hands in a sign of redemption”.“ First of all, he had a great point, and second, you don't seem at all sorry that he was here”.“ Anyway, I had lunch with his mother today, and I was discovered because I said I would have lunch with you, by the way, thank you very much for that," I accuse her again, "She gave me the papers he wanted so badly to take over the company, and I saw him with another woman today so I was sure he was dum
ROMANAt 33 I have achieved things that many people have died trying, I have control of the most prestigious multi-million dollar company in Seattle and in the countries where I have branches, I made my name when nobody believed in me, just as I made sure to eradicate the names of the people who stood in my way.Like my own father.He always told me that I would never be good enough, showed me this with his contempt as I grew up, so I decided to put self-pity aside and take a new approach, he watched me get the best awards in school projects, get the best grades in college, and little by little, saw me being much better than him at running the company, because I had one thing he didn't possess.The feeling of revenge, which made me want to climb up and outdo myself every second, in life I showed him that I could be better than him at everything, so when I turned 26 I managed to take 45% of the company's shares, which gave the old man a nice heart attack.But he wouldn't let it go chea
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