- Do you not understand? In addition to all my confusion about everything that's going on, you're bringing me more trouble when you're really supposed to help? Ah, I don't want you in this house anymore, or in my daughter's life.He laughed, scornfully:- "His daughter?- Mine... Yes, mine. I'm the one who takes care of her. Salma is gone and you know very well the relationship we had.- Yet she will never be “yours”.I felt a tear trickle down my right eye, wiping it hard:- Of everything you can say to get to me, touching her name is the worst way. If you knew how I feel about this child, you would never hurt me this way.- Enough of being nice to you, Babi.- Did you ever go?- Believe me, I did.He turned his back and left. I closed the door and stood there for a while, letting the tears flow. How many times would I still hear in my life that Maria Lua was not my daughter? It was like a stab to my heart. What I felt for that girl was greater than anything I'd ever felt in my life.
There was no escaping the truth. We had to summarize in a few minutes how Maria Lua came into the world. When we were done, my grandmother sat on the bed and stared at me:- How did Salma get pregnant with Hector?- And will I know the details? The truth is that he didn't use a condom, or Maria Lua wouldn't be here right now.- But she ran away from him for fear of Hector knowing she was pregnant?- Certainly yes, or you wouldn't have problems showing yourself to him, grandma. I try to understand and I can't. At first I had anger, hatred, jealousy. Then I tried to get into Salma's mind and retrieve things she had told us , like planned pregnancy, we would all be rich and all. Turns out I got involved with Hector later and I think she was upset. I don't even know if there were feelings between them.- Of course there wasn't - Ben said - Salma always made it clear that the baby's father didn't know about his existence. So it will come as a shock to Thorzinho, Mandy.- But if they have a
- Alan? Did my mother and Allan have a relationship?- They met when Beatriz was very young, from 15 to 16 years old. He was no more than 18. At that time we were a wealthy family and Allan was a poor man... Very poor. Her grandfather didn't accept their relationship at all, even though Allan had come to ask for our daughter's hand respectfully. She took a deep breath.- Money? status? Was this the fuck always the reason for everything?- Ironically, today Allan Casanova owns an empire and the Novaes are what's left of a family destroyed by the lack of their only daughter.- My God! And I am the daughter... Of Allan? And if I'm not Hector's sister... Is he adopted? I frowned, trying to understand something that wasn't in my head.- Beatriz loved Allan. And left with him, leaving everything behind. We haven't heard from her for almost a year.- You didn't intervene in all this, grandma?- I was submissive to your grandfather. I only managed to stabilize myself emotionally and let go of
- I honestly don't understand where you're going. - I acted like I didn't understand.She laughed ironically, her lips barely able to move, from so many cosmetic procedures:- Yes, you understand. It's very smart! He punched his belly. I knew it! You never deceived me. It may have deceived Hector, Allan and even my daughter. But I have years of experience with women of your type.I met her gaze:- I can bet you do. Where does the scam for money come from? You're the teacher, aren't you? If you're so smart, why haven't you ever taken Cindy Connor away from Hector? Why did you let Allan get involved with Sebastian's mother? Or will you tell me that in these cases your cleverness didn't work out so well.- You're more into everything that happens in my family than I imagined, isn't it? “You” fear Cindy Connor”—she laughed, her finger still pointing at me—“I don't fear Cindy Connor. But yes, she is a strong candidate to end her little game of taking everything away from Hector. After all,
I told Ben about it shortly before he arrived. When I finished, he was silent for a while, seeming to process everything he'd heard. When he looked at me, he asked:- Does it cross your mind not to tell Hector the truth, due to her threat?- No. Although I was a little apprehensive, I know this is for Maria Lua's sake. We can't go on with this lie, which hurts her mainly because the birth certificate restricts us as fuck.- Doesn't "Fuck" hurt her ears? – he looked at me – Literally “do as I say, but not as I do”.- Oh, Ben...- I almost said to Thorzinho: “Bye, beautiful, see you Monday, at your house.”- It doesn't even make it up.- I just thought, I didn't say.- When you start?- Early next month.- You know what went through my head, Ben?- What? Honestly, I'm afraid of what's going on in your head.- That at first I thought that Allan would welcome me if he knew I was Beatriz Novaes' daughter. But after Celine left, I wondered if he wouldn't hate me. After all, I am the daughte
“For so long I planned all this. And now that it's happened, I feel like a despicable human being. I was never crazy about money. But I've been tired of everything, especially the assholes I get involved with. I seem to have a magnet to attract bad-tempered men and scoundrels. Just this week I met an older man who seemed to be nice. Until arriving at the Motel and realizing that he just wanted to satisfy himself. The bastard was married and if that wasn't enough the horrible night he put me through, he humiliated me in the end, treating me like an object. I feel disgust and disgust for men like him.But Hector... What about my boss? After all I did to get to his room, I never imagined his contempt for me or the person he imagined was there.I know all women would give anything for a good fuck with Noriah North's best known and most sought after CEO. Little do they know he doesn't even kiss on the mouth and I keep trying to figure out why. I've heard hookers don't do that because it's
- Bár ... Bara ... - He said slowly, with a slurred voice, while the cup with the bubbling liquid made a tremendous effort to balance itself in his hand.I looked at the two practically naked women next to him in the hot tub and grabbed their clothes:- Get out of here now! – I ordered – If you don't get out of my way in two minutes, I'm going to throw you from up here.The two rose from the hot water without question, frightened. I threw the clothes over them and opened the door:- If you come back here, I swear you will regret the day you were born.- She doesn't lie! – he shouted – She does! Jealous... The descla ... - he couldn't finish the pronunciation of the word, he was so drunk - She's very jealous...They left immediately, closing the door. I went back towards them, who were already walking in the hallway and warned:- Out of here I want to say “now”. Go wear your clothes somewhere else. I don't want to see them in here for a second longer. - I screamed, furious.They glared
He took the bottle from my hand and twirled it, taking his time in replying:- Red, smooth. The first custom label created by North B.- With my name?He lowered his eyes, saying nothing more.I took the bottle again from his hands and looked:- Will you drink it someday?- I do not know if I should. You just forbid me to drink anything alcoholic.- Maybe I should make an exception when it's in my company. My voice came out weak.- I don't know if I can open it. - Confessed.I put the bottle back in place, carefully.- Are you going to destroy my cellar? - He asked.I placed my hand on his chest, moving slowly down the soft, over-scented skin with so much soap on it. When my fingers passed the navel, I asked:- Maybe I should disinfect it with bleach?- Don't even play... I don't doubt you at all.- Why “two” women?"I..." His voice trailed off, not completing the sentence.- Did you have sex with them?- No.- There was no time!- It didn't turn on. But the presence of the two was...
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