- No. I'm going to travel.- Travel? Like this? Where are you going?-Noria South. I'm staying at an acquaintance's house for a while... Me, Ben and Salma.- You can't do that, Babi.- I can, Sebastian. You know I can.- It is us? We just met... We still have so many things to do together.- Hey, I just said I'm traveling. I didn't say I'm going to die or forget him - I smiled. – My friends need me.- What about Tony and Ben?- Sebastian, tell me something, honestly... Please.- What do you want to know?- Do you think Tony would drop everything and come out someday, for Ben?- I don't know, Babi - he was sincere. – I can imagine how confused Tony is.- So it's not love, Sebastian.He arched an eyebrow:- I did so much shit with Milena... And I loved her. I still do. We drifted apart for years, even though we really loved each other.I loved Heitor myself and had given him up because of my pride and fear of suffering, running away because in the past I was hostage to that feeling.- I
Then the door opened, heading our way, blocking us as Ben and Salma entered.I got up immediately, turning my back to Hector. Ben closed the door and came face to face with us, while Hector finished pulling on his pants.- Disqualified? Ben looked at him, who was with his face close to my right shoulder.Salma looked at me and turned around:- I forgot something.- Salma... Come back here! – Ben called.She had already opened the door and left. Ben stood still, with several bags in his hands, looking at us confused, not knowing how to act.- Hector was on his way out. I said, trying to find words to justify his presence there.'I realised… Off on a tangent, you mean,' he chuckled. – Welcome back, Thorzinho.Hector pushed me away a few centimeters and said, with his head on my shoulder:- Good night, Ben!Ben smiled and turned away with the bags:-I'll keep it here. Are you staying for dinner? Or to sleep, who knows? – he asked before entering the hallway.- Could it be both? - He pull
The day before our departure for Noriah Sul, I took the flower-shaped ring, very expensive, so much so that, ironically, it was almost worth my life, since that was the intention when my mother received it, and I put it in my bag.It was after nine o'clock when I asked Daniel to drop me off at the cemetery where my mother's body was buried.- Want me to wait for you? he asked, as soon as he parked the car in the main entrance.- No. I'll walk later.- But it's late, Baby. It will soon be dark.- I'll walk. I know it's a bit far, but I need to walk a little and enjoy my last moments in Noriah North – he smiles. “If I get tired along the way, I'll call you. – Guarantee.- Okay, I'll keep an eye on the phone. Just don't take too long because I'm going to Babylon soon.- All right, Daniel. Go easy. I smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek.- What has changed between us? - he asked.I was silent, looking at him, wondering what to say."Because everything was fine," he continued. And sudde
- This is not a dream, Barbara. It's real. And tomorrow you will be sober and unfortunately you may not remember anything that happened here.I took her hands off my tie and scrambled away.- Are you hungry? I asked.- Only you.Fuck! I would have to be very strong not to take her clothes off and kiss every inch of her skin before I fucked her with all my might.I turned around and took a deep breath. I have never used a woman's drinking to take advantage of myself, although I have been abused by them a lot because of my condition of drinking too much.She shifted in bed and I came back, taking off her shoes to make her more comfortable.- Sleep, Barbara.- Only if it's with you. Lie on my side.I sighed and removed my shoe, lying down beside her as far away as I could. She rolled over to me, laughing as she lifted her chest, trying to brace herself on her arms, barely able to keep her eyes fixed on mine.- I like to dream about you - he said. - I love your eyes.- Love you. - I touch
I don't remember seeing her so susceptible to me since we met. Barbara always tried to stay strong and steady, but she also had her weaknesses. And drinking might be one of them.- I'll never drink wine again... Never, my whole life. My head hurts... And everything is spinning... Too fast.I took her to the shower and turned on the shower, letting the water run cold. She screamed and tried to pull away as soon as she felt the water.I took off his clothes, trying not to get hard. But it was impossible.- Let's make Love now? She arched her brow mockingly.- Later. – I heard myself saying.Fuck, who are you, Hector? When in your life have you refused a naked woman wanting you?The thing is, she wasn't just any woman. She was the woman of my life, the only one I loved and I don't know if I would feel for another the way I felt for her.I pushed her lightly under the shower and she ended up accepting the ice water. It took nearly five minutes to squeeze the shampoo tube, not seeming to k
I wish I could talk to Anon more, but my head has never been so confused in my life. It was a mix between wanting to go and at the same time staying that I couldn't explain. Strong feelings that came to ache inside me at the same time as fear haunted me in a way I've never seen before.If Hector continued to be that debauched and characterless man I saw a few months ago, it would be easy to say goodbye. But the new Hector I was getting to know was so sweet and kind that it made me want to throw myself at his feet, doing exactly what he wanted.Why had life been so cruel to me? Why did Jardel appear so many years ago? What is his purpose in my life? Show me how horrible a man could be and destroy the good part of me that still existed?I often thought he had come to make me grow. But now he doubted it. Jardel came to finish me off and ruin even my future.My heart said: Play, Barbara! Hector is the love of your life. You stayed with him when the man had two wives and now that he's will
- Thanks for the surprise. We love the reception. - Thank you.- I didn't do it. I just got the idea.- And who did? - I was curious.- This person here. – Showed Milena next to him on the screen.- Milena? I felt my heart beat faster. - You are...- Together. - She showed her ring finger, which had a ring.- My God! It can not be.- Thank you, Cupid. She smiled sincerely.- You don't know how happy I am for you.- And I for Sebastian have a sister who changed things between the Casanovas and Perrone... At least for now. He rolled his eyes.- And his mother? – I asked.- She does not know.- But you'll know soon enough. – Sebastian justified.- But... Are you in Noriah North?- No. We are in my apartment in Italy.- Living together?- No... Not exactly. But soon, yes. – Milena said, looking at him. – I was in Noriah North until yesterday. I organized your apartment and then flew straight here. And so we are.- Love on an air shuttle, with stopovers at least. – I played.- And your mot
When I arrived at the hospital, nearly an hour after Ben called, I found him and Daniel at the front desk. As soon as they saw me, the two came towards me at the same time and hugged me tightly. I noticed the reddened eyes of Ben, who had certainly been crying and the expression of sadness on Daniel's face.- How is she? Tell me it's okay.- It is not alright. Daniel pressed his lips together, trying not to make them quiver like when he started the sentence.- Any news? Is Maria Luna born yet?- We're just told to wait, wait and wait… – Daniel continued distressed.I looked at Ben, who wiped away the stubborn tear that was trying to fall. I went to him and pressed him against my body:- You can cry if you want. Don't hold it to yourself. I'll be here and you can use my shoulder.- She'll make it. I know it will. She did everything right... Everything. - He said.- I thought the same thing. Of course God wouldn't leave a newborn baby without a mother, would He? Who will sing “ You are
As soon as I entered the room, accompanied by the doctor, I saw my father wrapped in a bunch of wires that controlled his every move. She knew how much he hated that situation and the reason why he ran away: everything was repeated, it had happened before.I approached the bed and took his hand, which he squeezed.- I am tired. – He said, eyes closed.- So rest.- It's complicated to know that we won't see each other anymore... - His eyes were still closed - I'll miss you.- No, you won't miss it. But I'll go...- I know I wasn't a perfect father. And for that I apologize. But understand, it was never with bad intentions. I always loved you, no matter how much of a motherfucker I was.- I think everyone has a motherfucking phase in life. The good thing is, we may realize that one day. You did the best you could.- Make every drop of my sweat count ... But don't put North B. above your family like I did.- I will not do that. Don't worry.- Now... Give me a kiss, my son. And go! I don'
As soon as we descended the steps of the side stairs, the ceremony still going on, we went outside.What was my surprise when I found Anya and Breno talking to Nic, while Maria Lua was on her lap, with Be on her lap.I ran over to them, nearly falling, my stiletto heels sinking into the soft grass.I stopped between them and Nic, preventing them from seeing my daughter:- What are you doing here? – I asked, feeling the anger build up inside me.- We... We just came to see the girl. – Anya said.- You can't see her. She is our daughter. – Hector spoke firmly – If you approach again, I will ask for a protective measure against you.- We really just wanted to see the girl. After all, we don't want to have the same end as Daniel. – Breno said.- I don't understand... - I played dumb.- Do you really think we believe that Daniel disappeared or left? He just disappeared from the country.- We don't know about him - I said - And I don't even want to know.- Well, unlike my wife, I know what
I straightened my dress one last time before entering the church. Maria Lua couldn't stand still and I feared that the maid of honor wouldn't make it to the altar, being able to run away or run with the rings anywhere, even if she went after Be, the cat who was wearing a tie, lost in the great hall, full of from people I barely knew.Mandy straightened my dress back and said,- I think you chose a very tight dress, dear. I hope it doesn't tear while you're walking to the sound of the wedding march.- Turn your mouth over there, grandma... It would be a shame.- Mandy, honey, if that happens I'll cut your granddaughter's neck. – Ben said, fanning himself with his hand – I'm so nervous! I think I'm going to have a fit, I swear!- Look at me, Ben - I took his face with both hands and stared into his bright eyes, like two gemstones on clean and completely perfect and well-groomed skin - You deserve every second of it... Enjoy your day, my love. my life.He kissed my lips and we instantly
- Mama? Maria extended her arms to me.I felt my heart break into a thousand pieces and I went towards her, being pulled into the house. The door closed and Daniel passed the key.- What do you do here? - He asked.Maria Lua followed with her arms towards me and Daniel prevented me from getting close to her. It was enough for her to start crying vehemently.Celine came towards me and handed me the girl:- I hate her crying. She is spoiled and sly.I closed my eyes, smelling her hair coming through my nostrils. Her skin was warm, the blood circulating in her body, her cheeks rosy.She laid her head on my shoulder and stopped crying immediately.- Mom is here, my love.- Daddy? She looked into my eyes.- Dad too! - I said, seeing a smile on her face, the kind that made me lose my mind and donate a kidney without thinking twice.I wiped the tears that were still on her face and asked:- Are you hungry?She nodded in the affirmative.- What the fuck are you doing here? – Daniel immediatel
- I agree - Allan said - We have many armed and trained men here. If we don't do something now, it will never be done again.Everyone looked at Hector. He glared at me. I felt that something was bothering him, although I agreed with Allan and my brother.- Speak, Hector... - I went to him, taking his hand, without taking my eyes off his. – What do you think about all this?- I'm afraid for Maria Lua. What if Daniel is also armed? What if you're not alone? What if a stray bullet hits our girl? - I noticed a certain panic in his voice.I hadn't thought of that. And he was right. Of course, the will was to finish off Daniel and everyone who was with him. But my daughter was one of the people under his sway.- We can try to talk - Ben suggested - I hate violence, people! Not that I think we have to give in to the blackmail of this disqualified Daniel, but it doesn't hurt to try to resolve it in peace.- In this case, there's no way to resolve it in peace, Ben. – Anon 1 told him.- We do n
- How did you disappear? There's no way for her to disappear. If you left her in the living room, she must be somewhere... She likes to play hide and seek.I got up and ran down the steep wooden stairs. The room was empty.I went to the glass door that faced the street and it was closed but not locked.- There's no way someone could have entered here... And taken her. - I said uncertainly.- She's not in the kitchen - said the housekeeper - Nor in the rooms on the way there.Hector ran downstairs, tucking a coat into his arms:- We need to look everywhere.- How did you know? – I looked at him.- Ben... He heard everything on the phone. And told me.We started looking around the house. The man in charge of the place also helped, but on the outside. After a while, I already knew that my daughter was not in the house.I stepped out onto the street, feeling my feet on the small, fluffy flakes. That moment was supposed to be so perfect. However, all I felt was my heart wanting to jump out
I woke up the next morning completely naked, cuddling with my husband, under a thick blanket, despite the heating, which made the room pleasantly warm.I stroked his arm, which was around my body, with my fingertips, noticing the skin prickling slightly, even when he was asleep. I smiled, sliding carefully to the side of the bed, making no noise.I wrapped myself in the sheet and went to the window, opening the glass, then pushing back the heavy wooden shutter. My heart pounded when I saw the ground starting to turn white and the snow falling shyly.I ran to Hector, shaking him anxiously.- What there was? He opened his eyes a little, covering himself up to his head.I pulled back the covers, finding a perfectly naked man on the bed, thin, with little body hair and a perfect abs.- Damn, how cold! – he said, looking at the window – Are you crazy, Barbara? Do you want to freeze me to death?- It's snowing! - I started jumping like a child, amazed, as I went back to the window.I reache
The Perrone estate wasn't far from the airport. In less than thirty minutes we arrived at the winery, which also housed the house where my brother was born and raised.Although we didn't feel it, as we were sheltered inside the car, the intense cold was visible on the street, even with the sun rising timidly between the mountains.Yes, I was surprised to see the extent of land that belonged and still belonged to my family.As soon as Anon had reached the main gate, we started up the steep path down the road where all you could see on either side were vines, lined up in millimeters, looking lifeless, with gray stems and not a single leaf.- My God! It's all dead! Poor Sebastian when he finds out about this. - I watched, feeling my heart sink.Hector laughed before explaining:- Didn't you study about grapes, even though you worked in a wine company, Mrs. Perrone?- Actually, at this time, I wasn't very focused on it, Mr. Disqualified.- I remember well... Your only concern was to bothe
That's how, hours later, we boarded a private jet, owned by the CEO of North B., bound for Italy.- At last, she rested. – Nicolete said, when, finally, Maria Lua slept on her lap, still on the flight.- I don't understand how she has so much energy. - I said, while gathering the toys that she threw on the floor, putting them in the bag.- I think the cat was happy to have a little slack. - Nicolette started to laugh.- No, Nicolete, she barely had time to play with him.- I thought he might lose his tail. She couldn't contain her laughter.I kissed my sleeping little one on the cheek.- I'll take her to rest with me and Hector.- No way! I stay with her. Go pay attention to your husband. Don't worry about this little hurricane I can handle.I went to the chair at the front and saw Anon in a deep sleep, with her head propped against the window.- This one sure hated the trip. – I said softly, since he and Malu were sleeping.- Certainly. He took him away from Ben. He's not the type to