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Luke I was in the meeting room of the company where I worked, along with some organizers, waiting for Anne and Dereck to sort out the last details of the wedding. There were only 29 days left until the wedding and we needed to make the final arrangements. I was next to one of my co-workers who also organized the events and sometimes worked with me. There were four employees in the room plus the owner of the company. I worked as an organizer, who had to check that my client's orders were being made and on the day of the event, presence was essential. “ What was it like working with the bride and groom’s family? “She whispered to me curiously. “Apart from the out-of-hours calls, it was peaceful. Nothing stressful... “I replied and we both laughed. Soon after, the door opened and I saw the couple walking in hand in hand like a perfect couple, even though Dereck was serious. Anne had a wide and excited smile, even though she was nervous like many brides. We stood up and greeted the co
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Derek“But how did you allow this? “My mother followed me into the living room of my house.I took a deep breath, poured a straight whiskey without ice, and took a sip. I had no patience for her dramas.“Son, I'm talking to you. “My mother tried to get my attention at all costs and she was succeeding.“What do you want me to tell you? “I looked at her impatiently. There was no point in complaining now that we were close to the wedding.“Explain yourself, how do you allow this? She was his ex-fiancée and now she is the one organizing his wedding. “My mother approached me." And? “I tried to act like it didn't matter at all.“Can't you see she wants something..." What for example? “I took another sip of my whiskey." I don't know! A revenge, don't forget you left it on your wedding day! What a deliverance it was. “ She raised her voice slightly, as if desperate.I was silent remembering that day, that I left the only woman I loved in my entire life.“Go there and say you want another o
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Days laterLukeRight at sunrise I heard my dog barking for food and then I heard Drogo's footsteps around the apartment. I stretched, got up from the bed and walked to where my dog's food was.“ Drogo... “He soon came to me, giving licks and I petted him. Jackson's dog was in my apartment because he traveled. He had exhibitions of other paintings, which unfortunately I couldn't attend, due to my work, so he asked me to always go and see his dog so he wouldn't feel alone in the apartment, but I ended up bringing him to mine. First I did the test to see if it would work well with my dog, luckily there was no problem, the two got along. My dog found him strange at first, but then she got used to it, unlike Drogo who soon became friendly. Unlike Drogo, who easily got along with me, because he knew me, even though I noticed that he missed Jackson.I put food in Drogo's bowl and then I took my dog's food and put it in her bowl. Today my work schedule would start later, so I would have
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Derek“But how did you allow this? “My mother followed me into the living room of my house.I took a deep breath, poured a straight whiskey without ice, and took a sip. I had no patience for her dramas.“Son, I'm talking to you. “My mother tried to get my attention at all costs and she was succeeding.“What do you want me to tell you? “I looked at her impatiently. There was no point in complaining now that we were close to the wedding.“Explain yourself, how do you allow this? She was his ex-fiancée and now she is the one organizing his wedding. “My mother approached me." And? “I tried to act like it didn't matter at all.“Can't you see he wants something..." What for example? “I took another sip of my whiskey." I don't know! A revenge, don't forget that you left him years ago! What a deliverance it was. “ She raised her voice slightly, as if desperate.I was silent remembering that day, that I left the only person I loved in my entire life.“Imagine if everyone found out you were
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LukeIt was seven o'clock at night when I heard the doorbell to my apartment. Suspicious, I walked to the door and looked through the magnifying glass, and I couldn't believe what I saw. I immediately opened the door and saw Jackson in front of me, holding a bouquet of flowers, surprising me. He looked handsome, wearing a white shirt with the top two buttons open and black dress pants.“I’m here, baby.I gave an excited scream and practically threw myself at him, wrapping my arms around his shoulders and my legs around his waist, hugging him tightly. She returned my hug, holding me with just one hand, the other still holding the flowers.It wasn't just me who was excited, but also Drogo who soon approached wagging his tail with so much happiness and my dog was sitting staring at us.He entered the apartment still clinging to me and I kissed him.“Why didn't you tell me you were arriving today, would I have picked you up at the airport?" Surprise. “The same hand that was around my w
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Jackson“Shit,” I said, entering the apartment together with Drogo, who looked at me without understanding, but noticed my annoyance. I knew that he was not obligated to accept my marriage proposal, however, he would have to give me a convincing reason. I expected him to say it was still early, or another excuse other than the one he gave. To think that I would do the same thing that idiot Dereck did was the height of it. he should know me better.When I met Luke, I imagined that he had certain traumas like anyone else, just like me, but not like that. He lived his traumas in the present, without realizing it.I could have accepted not marrying him at the moment, but it wasn't about time, it was about something someone else did and he was still attached to it. Until he got rid of it, we weren't going anywhere.It used to be said that people gave what they got. Insisting on him would be like I was asking for something he couldn't give me, not until he resolved what was tormenting her.
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DerekI called Anne, but she didn't answer me, we had planned to have lunch together. Today I had the freest day and I left earlier than I expected, so I would come by and pick her up. Driving the car towards my house, since her cell phone didn't even show a signal, I would wait for her at home. I reached the traffic light and picked up my cell phone, trying to call him one more time, but there was no signal, so I gave up. I hated people who didn't answer their cell phones. Waiting for the traffic light to change, I saw her crossing the street hurriedly and wearing sunglasses. There were other cars ahead, so she didn't see me. I honked my horn lightly, as a way of getting her attention, but to no avail, she seemed in a hurry.She finished crossing, I waited for the traffic lights to open and entered the street she was walking on, however, she was very far away and there were cars ahead that I couldn't overtake. I intentionally ended up following her and picked up the cell phone again,
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Jackson“Look here, at one in the morning there will be a dance session with these fucking hot bitches,” one of my friends commented, showing me the program. “It's going to be a show.Daimen was excited, he was my childhood friend and went to almost all of my events, just like I went to his. He was a professional surfer and has won several awards.There were five of us in a nightclub, sitting in the VIP area, where there were countless sofas covered with curtains, giving us more privacy. The event had already ended, so my friends and I went to have fun and the place chosen was a nightclub that was well attended.I needed to unwind and since I was single, why not somewhere where there would be a lot of women pole dancing. It wasn't common for me to go to nightclubs, but today I needed it. The place was discreet and luxurious, with countless compartments. In the VIP area, all the tables were large enough for a striper to danc
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LUCIEN I wake up early because I have to prepare Carol before going to school. I wake up 15 minutes late, now that I'm anemic, nauseous and dizzy. I'm slower and I can't have the same agility as before, but I'm improving. Dereck gave me his room and went to sleep in the guest room as I ordered. Lazily and drowsily, he gets me out of bed and leaves the room, walking down the hallway until I reach Carol's room. “Carol, wake up... “I say, entering the room and see the empty bed. I hear voices and I walk calmly, because I recognize Dereck and Carol's voices in the bathroom. I look over and I can't believe it when I see Carol already ready and Dereck holding her hair, trying to make a bun. The two talk, laughing. Carol teaches Dereck how to make a bun and the two have fun together. This dedication from Derek moves me. “Lucien, good morning... “Carol notices my presence. They both look at me without understanding what is happening. “ Sleep well? “Derek looks at me smiling. “Yes... “I
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Lucien Next morning I was sitting on the bed in the hospital clinic. After so much effort I managed to eat, as she was dying of nausea and lack of appetite. Days later I felt unwell again and ended up in the hospital again. In fact, I had severe anemia and needed care. I finish eating lunch and place the plate on the tray. I pick up my cell phone and start texting my friend, wanting to know about my sister. I'm missing my little one. As soon as I pick up my cell phone and the door opens, I see the vision of Dereck and Carol entering my room together. Carol soon runs to me, carefully sits down on the bed and gives me a hug. “ My love! “I give a lot of kisses, full of longing. “ Are you well? “Yes, but I miss you too. Dereck approaches me with a calm look. “Are you feeling better, Lucien? “ What are you doing here, how do you know “Lorena told me everything. “ It's nothing serious. Thank you and thank you for bringing my sister “ I say smiling, because I can't disguise my happi
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3 weeks later Lucien I walk through the garden near my house with my sister, who is now 9 years old. She's getting more and more beautiful and it just fills me with pride. Always on Sundays, from 8am until 1pm, they close the street for walking. It's 9 am on a beautiful summer day. I wear black leggings and a black top, with a cap, and my sister is wearing yellow. Her favorite color. “Lucien, can I have a puppy or kitten?" “Of course you can, but do you promise to take good care of your pet?" “ Promise!" “Okay, this week I'll take you to an animal adoption home and you choose. “Yay! “Carol smiles, jumping. My sister has always liked animals, just like me, but since my dog died ten years ago I've never had another pet. Her name was Betsy, she was my companion and best friend. “Little brother, isn't that Dereck? “Carol points out the last man I want to see on the face of the earth. She runs happily towards him, calling him. “Carol, come back here! “I quicken my steps, wanting
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LUCIENI want to hurt him at all costs. I want him to feel what I felt, to live in a dark world like the one I lived in when she simply took me out of her life as if I were nothing. “You’re no use to me.” I never forgot that phrase, but what continues to kill me inside is the way she said it, looking coldly into my eyes and having said it so easily, without even blinking. I didn't know if she ever really loved me or if it was her comfort, as she said the last time we saw each other, before I went to New York. If Dereck knew, I would leave everything for him, because he had everything here. He felt complete and anyway, he encouraged me to fight for more, but he destroyed every good thing I believed in. He made me see that love is for idiots and only serves as a consolation. That social level is much more important and now here I am. I'm on the list of the most successful.I've been in several places, until I got here, fighting to finally have the world I had left without him. I went to
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LucienI am stopped, as Dereck closes the door again, blocking my passage.“ You are crazy? “Dereck holds my arm and forces me to face him. “You're the one who's crazy and has a level of infinite arrogance!“I learned that from you.“What did you call me here for, then? To humiliate me? To be arrogant and rude?"What did you expect from me?"I stare at him for a few seconds, with no answer to give him, as I was expecting the opposite. I expected a yes and not just on the proposal, but on everything. I was hoping for a yes to having him back in my life. I expected a kiss and hot sex like other times. I was waiting for that Dereck I had known for four years, who said he loved me and adored my sister. That Dereck, who today was more like a Lucifer, a traitorous angel.Dereck holds my face, puts his mouth on mine. A rough, dominating kiss, as if wanting to demonstrate who the alpha is. A good, suffocating kiss, a mix of love and hate, perhaps more hate than love.“ Let me go. “I push him
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3 years laterDerekIn my room, just wearing a towel, choosing the suit I'm going to wear. I go to the wardrobe and see the shirt I wore the day I met Lucien at the strip club, a splendid night and a path to happiness, which I interrupted or which fate did not allow. I show a smile and run my hand over my dress, I close my eyes remembering the wonderful night I had. I remember his hands on me, feeling me, a touch without kisses, but one that managed to cause incredible sensations in my body. I open my eyes, returning with my feet on the ground; I close the wardrobe and finish getting dressed.I had been invited to the opening party of a multinational company called “Lucius”. An international magazine company, and one of the most expensive. This company exists in several places around the world and now it would have a branch here too. I had no idea who the partner of this company is, since it chooses a partner in each country where it has an established branch. However, I know one thin
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LucienI'm at home, I just got out of the shower, as I had gone to the gym. I just wear sweatpants and go to the fridge, make a snack and hear the doorbell ring.I quickly open the door and have a pleasant surprise when I see Dereck in front of me. I then give way for him to enter. I see the concern in his eyes, he looks distressed and afraid.“ Did something happen?He takes a deep breath, takes out his bag, takes out an envelope and hands it to me.“ What is that? “I ask, already opening the envelope. I take out the letter and start reading. I was accepted to do a 4”month corporate management internship and, if all went well, I would be given the position on a two”year contract. I'm speechless.“Congratulations “Dereck says with a trembling voice.I look at the date the letter was signed and it was just over a month ago; I only have fifteen days to prepare.“Dereck, when did you receive this letter?“ A month ago...“ One month? It took you a month to show me this?“I know, sorry! I
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DERECKIn front of my papers, I am analyzing some documents and signing new partnerships. In the middle there is a letter, coming from another multinational company in New York. In fact, this letter came by mistake, it was for Lucien. Months ago, another publisher opened applications for anyone who wanted to do a management internship at the company. Lucien and many signed up; he, as my assistant, is more than aware of what it's like to have to deal with certain companies in terms of business and everything. That's why he signed up. I took the letter and was in shock, not knowing what to do, I don't know why I'm anxious for the answer. I'm selfish for a moment in wishing that the letter stated that he didn't get the position, as I want him close to me and not far away, but I also hoped that he would be accepted, as it would be a great opportunity for him to grow in his professional career and I I would be very proud. I spend a few seconds looking at the letter, not knowing what to do,
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LUCIENI leave Dereck's office and go to my desk. Dereck does the same, going to his appointment. I spend some time at the company, sorting out some of my documents and sorting out some things. There's only me in the company, my other colleagues had already come forward. I close my suitcase, turn around and come across Ryco, who is looking at me in a bad mood.“Geez, Ryco, do you want to scare me to death?“What's going on between you and Dereck?“ What do you mean by that?“I'm not an idiot, Lucien, I see the looks, your reaction to her... “Ryco puts his hands on his hips. “She even tries to hide it, but I see a sparkle in her eyes.I don't comment, I just look at her as if I don't understand what she's saying.“Have you guys been fucking each other? You left me to hit the boss, didn't you? So you Lucien, all correct, opening your legs for your boss?—Watch how you talk, Ryco! He pays your salary and mine too, so let's have respect in our work environment.“I know you have been seein
