I looked for my soap and found it next to his. Then I smiled weakly as I realized how things had gradually changed. Damien's once manly bathroom was now filled with feminine things that were gradually saturating the space. Had he noticed the difference? I couldn't say, but I knew that having accepted Damien's Damien's offer to move out temporarily could have been a big mistake.Despite reducing the distance to the hospital, spending every night in his arms was complicating things, because I had been enjoying the experience too much. And I shouldn't do that, because it wouldn't last. Damien was getting more and more calls from New York and he was constantly upset at the end of each one. at the end of each one. I knew that something serious must be going on, but he refused to say anything about it. According to Damien, David was the only issue that really deserved our concern. Unfortunately, preparing for the bone marrow transplant was a grueling task for my brother. He was given medica
- I'm so sorry.The doctor dashed my hopes with just two words. That was the answer I had been dreading. Not even our aunt could be David's donor. She was also incompatible.- And what can we do? - I heard Damien ask next to me, but I couldn't pay enough attention to the doctor's answer.Suddenly, the small room was like a vacuum. The sounds became low and indiscernible. I could only think of David and a growing pain spread throughout my body. What if I couldn't save him? What if we couldn't find help? Everything was becoming more and more complicated. Why weren't things working out? What had David done to put up with so much? I clasped my hands in my lap and realized I was about to cry. It was when his hand found mine and I heard his voice soothing me:- Calm down, darling. There's still hope. - He held my face and made me look at him. - I promised, remember?I nodded and a tear escaped from my eye. Damien wiped it away lovingly.- I'll do the tests too, doctor. - He spoke with his e
- I have a surprise for you. - He said after I'd left.- A surprise?- Wait here.Damien kissed me once more and then got up from the bed.- What are you going to do?He went over to the television and turned it on. Then he programmed something and came back to the bed with the controls. He lay down next to me and pulled me into his arms.- You need some rest. - He kissed the top of my head.- Let's watch your favorite movie. I spent all morning looking for it. I mean, George did.- Top Gun? - I looked perplexed at the television screen.- Yes. I know how much you like old movies, so let's start with this one and then we'll watch the others I've selected. Arianna gave me some information.- Arianna?- Yes. - He smiled amusedly at the look on my face. - I had to know exactly what to select. I want you to distract yourself a little darling, you've been under pressure all week with these exams and I can't see you crying anymore.- Damien... - I smiled with emotion and ran my fingers alon
It wasn't pleasant, but it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be.Perhaps it was because the conversation didn't last very long. Julia and David were wary, but they still wanted to meet our father. In part, it was a wise decision to trust Damien. Meeting him made my brothers less afraid, as he was now just a thin, tired-looking man. Damien and I stayed in the room the whole time. At the end of the meandering conversation, he wanted to hug his children. David agreed first, Julia was still fearful, but eventually accepted.- I'll come back later, when the results are in. - He stopped in front of me.- Okay. - I agreed without looking at him.- Can I hug you? - He asked. His voice was again full of melancholy. I didn't answer, but tightened my arms around Damien.- You'd better go. - Damien spoke for me. - The results will be ready at three.And then he finally left.- Is he staying with us now? - Julia threw the question into the air.- No, he won't. - I rushed to answer. - You c
- You've disappeared. - I said, already regretting having gone looking for him and overhearing the conversation. - I came looking for you.I kept walking until I stopped in front of him. Damien smiled and put his cell phone back in his pocket.- I'm sorry. I had to answer the phone.- I know. - I also knew what those last words meant, but I resisted the urge to tell him that I had heard. Damien frowned and took a step towards me.- What happened? - He put both hands on my waist and smiled sideways.- It's nothing. - I touched his face. - Nothing happened. I think things will go back to where they were now.I smiled even though I wanted to cry. He too would return to the life that was his.- I hope so. - Damien held my face with one hand, but this time he didn't smile. - Are you sure everything's all right?I nodded and hugged him. Damien seemed surprised by my reaction at first, but then he hugged me back.- Be happy, darling. David will heal now. - I heard him say as he stroked my ha
David had a huge smile on his face when he entered the house and the first thing he did was announce that it was time to catch up on his series. Jenny and Arianna were also with us. Aunt Meiry had gone to the hospital, but couldn't follow us home, promising to come and see us later.- Things seem to be getting back to normal. - Arianna glared at me as I finished sorting out the chocolate cake I had made for David.- Yeah. It looks like they are. - I agreed.- What is it, Ell? - Jenny stopped pouring herself a soft drink next to me and stared at me. - You don't seem very excited.- I am. - I smiled at her. - I'm very happy that David is finally home.- But... - Jenny insisted. - You can't fool us, my friend. Go ahead.She gestured to Arianna who went to the door leading to the living room and then came back.- David is explaining something about that series he likes to Julia and Renata. We can talk about it.- I'm fine. - I assured them. They both looked at me incredulously. - Damien i
Damien rested his free hand on my waist and we walked to the garage as if we were once again going to one of the usual parties. He chose the Ferrari this time and before long we were crossing Rio de Janeiro.Damien kept silent about our destination and really surprised me when he maneuvered the car and parked it in front of the international airport.- You'll be well looked after, Mr. Mason. - A man in a suit with an airport badge met us. - The platform is ready for you.- Platform? - I looked at Damien without understanding.He just smiled and led me into the airport. Another employee greeted us with a smile and I was stunned when we stepped onto the take-off platform.- Your private jet is ready, sir. I wish you a safe journey.He waved goodbye.- Jet? Damien, we're going...- We're going somewhere special. And since I know how much you like that airplane movie, I got a bit of inspiration since I know how to fly and I think I look better than Tom Cruise. - I let out a laugh.- Wait
He seemed to hesitate and then let out a long sigh.- I need to go back. - He revealed what I already knew, but added something more.Things in New York have changed a lot and I'll have no choice but to leave. My trip is scheduled for tomorrow. - Then I finally understood what was happening. The whole thing was our farewell. It was to end our relationship. I felt my heart speed up and then tighten in my chest. This was the momentthat I had always dreaded, even though I knew it was bound to happen. Damien and I were from different worlds and at some point the gap between us would become apparent.- It's all right. - I stroked the hair on the back of his neck and held his gaze, but when I felt my eyes getting teary, I put my face on his shoulder. - I'll understand.I had nothing to complain about. When we got together, our time together became something precious to me. So it wasn't fair to spoil the moments he had prepared for us with tears.- Ellen. - Damien called me, but I couldn't