A week later…It had been a week since Nelson's accident; They were extremely difficult days, but his delicate condition had improved. The doctor decided to move him from the intensive care unit to a private room so he could continue his recovery there. However, along with this good news, the inevitable moment arrived: we had to reveal the truth about his permanent disability.That morning, I got up early and headed straight to the clinic. He needed to be there when the doctor gave him the devastating news. The weight of that moment oppressed me; He knew how difficult it would be for Nelson, especially considering his active social life was now cut short. And every minute that passed I felt more responsible for his misfortune.(…)As I walked down the hallway toward the patient rooms, I came face to face with Luis José, which surprised me.-What are you doing here? I snapped.—Hello, Ana Paula, he responded calmly.-I asked you a question! How dare you show up today, when the doctor i
My hands were cold, I didn't know what Nelson was going to say to me, in all this time his treatment towards me had changed considerably, far from being his wife, she seemed more like his slave. I knew he had me in his hands and was taking advantage of that to manipulate me as he pleased.—So... What is that so important that you have to tell me?— In all the time that I have been hospitalized in this clinic without being able to move from this bed, I have had enough time to reflect on our situation, that is why I have decided that as soon as I leave here, you and I will go to live outside of Mexico.- What have you said? Live outside the country? But why? I think that would be very painful for your parents, especially now that you find yourself so vulnerable.—I precisely don't want to be a burden for them. And also, I want a second opinion from another doctor, I don't plan to sit idly by in this wheelchair without at least trying to do something to recover.— But you know that I hav
The next day…Nelson had already been discharged, he was ready to leave the clinic after several weeks of medical treatments and physical and mental exhaustion that had left us all exhausted.The presence of his parents was inevitable; They were excited about the idea of their son returning home with them. I also shared that belief, since it was uncomfortable for me to think about moving to my parents' house, where I already had to endure Luis José's presence.Mrs. Catalina was radiant with happiness, despite the circumstances. For her and my father-in-law, the most important thing was knowing that their son was alive.—Nelson, my love, I already prepared the best room in the house. I want you and Ana Paula to feel comfortable when you settle in. I even prepared the food you like so much. “You don't know how much joy it makes me to know that you will be with your family again,” said Mrs. Catalina.I began to worry, since I had not considered the possibility of moving to his parents'
Nelson looked at me with wide eyes while I tried to revive my father, whose face had turned pale and he no longer had the strength to stand.- Dad! What happens? Why are you like this? Please answer me! —I screamed, desperate.My father collapsed to the ground, and helplessness invaded me. Nelson was there, paralyzed. Full of anger and fear, I pointed a trembling finger at him as I shouted:- It's your fault! You are to blame for my father being like this. I swear to you that if something happens to my father, I will never forgive you.My sobs echoed throughout the house, and in an instant, everyone rushed to the garden, alerted by my cries of despair. My mother arrived first, and her eyes were filled with horror when she saw my father lying on the ground, he was very pale and cold, he looked dead.- Pedro! Pedro! —he exclaimed, putting his hands to his face—. What happened to you? Please answer me.He looked at me, searching for an explanation, but I was too scared. How would I tell
April became very nervous, since she couldn't tell Nelson that she was actually looking for my father's will. That would have been crazy, besides, she had always shown herself to be a good daughter, selfless and with a lot of love for my parents despite not being their biological daughter; and the fact of being there in my father's office rummaging through his things would make her look very bad in front of the whole family.But just then, the doorbell rang, which he took as an excuse to avoid Nelson's questions.— They're knocking on the door, I'm going to see who it is.Nelson grabbed her tightly by the arm before she could leave the office and immediately said:- Wait! Dear little-in-law, let the maid take charge of the door, what I want to know is what you are looking for so eagerly in your father's office.April let go violently as she looked him in the eyes saying:—That's none of your business Nelson, take better care of your things. And with your permission, but I'm going to s
My mother looked at me with anguish, and in her eyes she sensed what Luis José was about to tell her, between sobs she begged him:- What's happening, Luis José? Speaks! You have my soul in suspense.Luis José, with a deep voice, pronounced the words that would change our lives completely:— I regret to tell you that Mr. Pedro… has just passed away.The world stopped. My mother collapsed to the ground, shedding her bitter tears, mixing them with her pain. I couldn't assimilate that the man with whom I had shared an entire life was no longer among us.In the midst of my own shock, I fixed my gaze on Luis José. I was filled with anger and pain at the same time, all those feelings intertwined in my chest making my breathing difficult. Immediately a memory came to my mind of that meeting on the lonely beach of Cancun, when my life took an unexpected turn when I crossed paths with him. From that moment on, my life became a horrible nightmare from which I had not been able to escape.Luis J
April remained motionless, with her gaze fixed on Nelson, eager to discover the name of the woman who had gotten in the way of her marriage. She was not willing to lose Luis José; She preferred death to giving up the only man she loved madly.— Are you telling me that you know the woman my husband is supposedly cheating on me with? How is that possible? he asked, his voice strained.- Exact. "I know who he is," Nelson replied. And I am sure that when you know it, it will make a great impression on you, that is why I advise you from now on to try to take it calmly.—Who is that slut who is sleeping with my husband? —April asked, while her heart beat furiously.—Do you remember the medical congress that Luis José attended in Cancún? —Nelson continued.- Of course! It was I who convinced him to go, to have a perfect excuse to return to Mexico. I had my reasons for doing it. But what does that conference have to do with my husband's alleged mistress?- A lot. Do you remember that Ana Paul
In the midst of my mother's nervous breakdown after my father's unexpected death, the doctors sedated her and took her to the recovery room. We were both devastated, but I, in particular, was carrying the weight of a secret that threatened to destroy us.While my mother rested, I took refuge in one of the clinic's hallways. The window there was huge, and through it I looked at the city landscape. The view was impressive, the pure air and tranquility filtered through my pain. I needed to clear my mind, even for a moment, from the storm that was slowly drowning me.Suddenly, a hand touched my back. When I turned around, I found Luis José.— I didn't mean to scare you, I just saw you here and I wanted to get closer. How do you feel? -asked.—How do you want me to feel? My father just died, my mother is on the verge of collapse, and I am to blame for her death. —I confessed, feeling like a real monster.—Why do you think you are responsible for what happened to your father? —Luis José inq