- My grandmother is all I have. I can't leave you.- And can you leave me? His voice changed.- It doesn't seem like my absence shook you much, since I found you with the blonde with the middle dick, does it?- Why do you always make things difficult for me, the fuck? He ran his fingers through his hair.- You didn't tell me what exactly she was doing here. I already gave my explanations about what I went to do on Saturday... And it was a serious case of illness. I remember you promised me you'd break up with Milena and Cindy – I laughed. - It's even funny to say that... Submitting myself to charge you to end your relationship with "two women". How far have I come...- Cindy is not an easy woman.- I'm giving a fuck about this.- I'll need it.- What do you mean "need it"? I frowned, in disbelief at what he was saying.- I don't have another reliable person to take over Babylon.- Heitor, are you trying to say that we are going to be a couple, however your ex will take care of your mi
Two days after my arrival in the countryside, I received a call from Hector. To say that my legs didn't immediately shake and my heart didn't beat faster would be a lie.Oh Hector, how I wish you could tell me right now that you sent Cindy out of your life, your home, your country... If that's what you called me for, I'll be yours forever. But if not... You will meet my fury."Hi..." I said, trying not to sound nervous.- I just can't stand to miss you. – He said at once.- This sentence can be changed. May I suggest it be “Barbara, I miss you so much.” What do you think?- You fucking understand. What a habit you have of trying to confuse me... And make me even crazier than I already am.- You can change this to: Barbara, without you I can't even think straight...- Fuck, when are you coming back?- This one you replace with: “How is your grandmother? I hope well."He was silent on the other end of the line, but I could hear his nervous breathing.- Tell me Cindy is not in charge of
- I can't, Baby. I need to fulfill the promise I made to her.Heavens, my chest hurt so much. Remembering my mother broke me. It was such a great, intense longing. And I knew I could never get rid of that feeling inside me. Because I wouldn't see her again, with her sweet smile, her perseverance and optimism and the certainty she gave me that everything would work out, always.If there was a promise that I wouldn't find out the truth, Mom was sure I would seek revenge on the bastard.Of course I was going to find out, one way or another. I didn't want to know who my parent was. But to be sure who was the man who hurt the most perfect woman in the whole world: my mother.Mandy wiped my tears and said:- You're not a child anymore... And I know it. But as long as I live, I will protect you from anything that could hurt you.She started the car and drove off again. We went in silence until we arrived at the site.As soon as we entered the house, I said:- I'll stay here for a while.- No
I could tell that it hurt me deeply. But it didn't hurt, because honestly, I didn't expect great things from the man who got my mother pregnant and disappeared, leaving no trace.- I never had expectations of him. – I confessed.- If he was a horrible, cruel and cold man to you and your mother? Yes it was. But he regretted it, in the last years of his life.- And I judged Allan - he laughs, with derision. “I think he was much more of a man than Francesco Perrone.- Francesco Perrone regretted it and that's what matters."It doesn't fucking matter to me," I yelled. – I was ignored by this disqualified person for 27 years. Do you know what 27 years is, Sebastian? – I started walking around the huge room with little furniture, completely stunned and nervous. “Now I understand why my mother didn't even talk about him. Because the ordinary wasn't even worth the saliva you spent on it.- Baby... I know. I never thought he did it right. But since I knew there was you in my life, I haven't gi
I burst into the North B. CEO's office like a hurricane. As soon as they saw me, the secretaries immediately got up:- Miss Novaes! – one of them said.Before they could say anything else, I opened the door without asking permission. Hector was gathered with several men, all seated around a table, to the left of those entering the room.- Out, everyone, now! I pointed my finger at the door.Hector began to move his swivel chair from side to side and faced me, seeming to enjoy the situation.As he didn't say anything, all the men got up and left. As soon as the last of them was gone, I slammed the door shut, slamming into the wall.- Should I be afraid? He arched an eyebrow playfully.- I'll kill you. I said, motionless, feeling my heart pounding so hard I could barely breathe.Of course I thought I'd go over there and finish him off. And yes, I would. But first my body needed to get used to his there, not wanting to touch him, even without my brain's permission.Damn, how I loved that
If I wanted to go back into that room and tell him how much I loved him, that it wasn't just deep feelings, that I made that up not to say what I really wanted? The answer is yes. Did I have the courage to do this? Not.There was a time when I let my heart speak louder and I was screwed for eight years, suffering in the worst way possible, for the man I thought I loved, for his mother, for his brothers, living pains that weren't mine.I could no longer do this. Now my pains. I tolerated Mirela and Cindy. Then the call the blonde answered. The mess at North B. when she was there. I tolerated him saying that he couldn't go on with the business without her, as she was his trusted person. I endured knowing that the underclass had an apartment in the same luxurious building as him, given as a gift. Now, for him to steal my idea and say he'd done it for me… No, that wasn't forgivable.It was like getting into a relationship already knowing it wouldn't work out. We weren't Romeo and Juliet,
It was supposed to be a pleasant night. And it wasn't. I ended up alone, “canceled” by my own friends.I even think they did it on purpose so I could wash and dry the dishes myself.As I scrubbed the dishes, my head couldn't stop thinking about Hector. I put an end to it... Ending myself. Because being away from him is like losing me forever. But I couldn't forgive what he had done. Was he being intolerant? No, I was not.The bell rang. My heart nearly jumped out of my mouth. What if it was him? We weren't expecting anyone at that time.I pulled my hair back and looked at myself in the mirror to see if I looked okay. Meanwhile the bell rang.I opened the door and came face to face with a tall, dark-haired woman with light eyes. He had long hair and wore a white suit with a red blouse underneath. The bag she carried on her forearm had the famous brand logo in full size.- Can I help you with something? I asked, thinking it was a mistake.- Yes... I'm looking for “Ben”.- Ben? – I was i
- OK. – I nodded.He handed me the envelope:- Your time. I opened the first.I took a deep breath and felt an indescribable anxiety. I slowly opened the seal on adhesive paper, containing the name of the laboratory. Inside, an A4 sheet, white, with small letters that came to scramble my mind.My eyes went straight to the result: 99.99% in the affirmative. Of course, we were already almost certain, but the new statement left us in no doubt.- And then? he asked, panting.- Yes... We are brothers, Sebastian. There are no doubts.He came to me. I got up from the chair and we hugged. It wasn't a crazy hug anymore, like the first time. He was tender and loving, between brothers. We spent maybe three minutes feeling our hearts pounding.As we pulled away, I saw tears in his eyes.- I can't believe it, Sebastian!- I'm sorry. He wiped away his tears.- You're crying for being my brother! this is good or bad? – I played.- I swear if it was negative, I would adopt you. - Laughed.- You fool.
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