As soon as we entered the Hospital's main door, we didn't even have to go to reception to find out about Allan. The bouncer directed Mr. Casanova, who seemed to be known everywhere he set foot, directly to the receptionist, who guided us to the elevator, which would take us to the second floor, where his father was.As soon as we entered the elevator, along with the receptionist, Hector took my hand. I laced my fingers with his and couldn't help but stare at it.- All very well? He lifted my chin with his free hand, making me face him.I took a deep breath:- Yes... I just don't want to wake up. And I don't want you to forget... Nothing.- I already told you I won't. I am well. You can ask any question, from the part after the painkillers - he smiled - Before that I just remember a crazy woman threatening to throw people from the top of the building's roof.- Do you swear? Why did I do that, right? I'm very nice to you and you know it. I should have turned my back and walked away.He
I was thoughtful. No, I was not and never was pregnant. I didn't give birth to Maria Lua. But I was the first person who took her in her arms, who gave her everything I had and didn't have and who faced a hell of a lot every day, trying to be the best mother in the world for her. If anyone dared to say that child wasn't mine, I'd be able to give it a good slap.- No of course not. – I replied.- Impossible. – Hector said.- It's not impossible. - I looked into Hector's eyes.Of course it wasn't impossible. I don't even remember if we ever had sex with a condom after the first time. He knew that I was taking birth control without taking a break because of endometriosis, but he wasn't so intimate with my life that he knew if I missed a few days or something.- That gives me hope. – Allan said, looking at me tenderly.I took his hand again and said:- I really need to go. But as soon as you get out of here, I promise to pay you a visit. And it won't be brief, because I think we need to t
As soon as we arrived in front of the apartment, he said, looking at me, his eyes burning like fire:- Can I come down? - He touched my leg, sliding his hand inside, under the thick fabric of the pants that was completely strange and did not adapt to my body.- I would very much like to. But not now... Not today. - I looked at him sternly.Should I tell you now at once? It never seemed like a good time to reveal to Heitor Casanova that he was the father of a beautiful four-month-old girl, without even knowing how the little one was conceived.I could be judged as selfish or self-centered for not revealing it at that moment, or that night because everything was going so well between us in a way that it never had before. I knew he needed to know, but we could and deserved at least a few days of peace and love. Because despite everything, I didn't know what his reaction would be, already anticipating that denial would come one way or another. Between showing the diary and the various par
I walked with Mandy through the center of the capital of Noriah North with Maria Lua. We took the stroller, but my grandmother almost didn't leave her in it, just wanting to hold our little ray of sunshine named after the moon.Apart from the routine pediatric appointments, it was the first time I went out with Maria Lua. Me and Ben preferred to leave her at home, fearing anything that might happen to her as well as the questions that might come.I told Mandy about the day we were going to reveal the truth to Hector and about Allan being in the hospital. And also that Hector hadn't believed he could be a father.As we were heading back into the house in the late afternoon, Mandy asked:- Are you going to talk to Allan about your mother?- I'm not sure. But I believe so. He's the only one who can tell me the truth about what happened. I like him. Much.I opened the door and we entered. Maria Lua was sleeping. I put her in her crib while Mandy followed me.We went back to the living roo
- As you already knew what really happened... - I looked at the clock - You can leave my house, please.They both looked at me, surprised as I headed for the door.- But... We've come a long way. Where are we going to stay? We can't go back at this hour. – Bruno complained.- That's not my business. The house used to belong to Salma, now it's not. As you said yourself, she “kicked the boots”... “The parakeet rested”. – I repeated their ridiculous phrases.- What the fuck, I thought we'd be rich. – Breno spoke in an altered tone of voice, tapping his foot on the floor.- With the money Salma could have saved? – I laughed, sarcastically – She was a simple nightclub dancer. Nobody gets rich this way.- But I've read about call girls who got rich, with important clients, like judges, CEO's , politicians. – Anya said.- The point here is that Salma was not a call girl. And there's no way for you to know, because you didn't participate in her life - I opened the door - Tomorrow I'm going to
- Oh, my love, do you think that if I were in Noriah North right now, the place where you would find me wouldn't be your bed?- Like this?- I'm not in Noriah North. Unfortunately. You calling for me and I can't go? It is a dream? Or nightmare? Should I send the jet around right away? Something happened?I took a deep breath, feeling all the sadness taking over me:- It's very important.- Speak, my love.- You can't talk about it over the phone. When you come back? Tell me soon, please.- I'll be waiting for you at dinner Monday.- My God, I feel like Monday is a month away. Each day seems to last 72 hours.- I also feel that way when I'm away from you. That's why we need to end this distance once and for all. You can travel with me from now on, what do you think? Business trips with your presence can have a different flavor…” I heard his breathing quicken on the other end of the line.- Why the fuck did you leave at dawn?- I need to be in Noriah South by dawn. I have a meeting with
- You're crazy... You can't. – Sebastian started to walk nervously.- I need a fake certificate. I have to be able to travel with my daughter if something goes wrong. And... If you say she's not my daughter, I'll kill you... I swear. – I spoke between my teeth.He looked at me, not daring to say anything. He waited a few minutes and said:- I do not know how to do this. We have a certificate that the girl is my daughter... With Salma. A lie... Now you want me to make up another one? What's your plan anyway? Lie your whole life? Do you have any idea what you're getting into?- If I'm judged, convicted, arrested or whatever and Heitor is with Maria Lua, I'll be fine. I just want her to be safe. Nothing else matters to me. And her safety only exists if Anya and Breno are far away... Far away.- If Hector doesn't believe that the daughter is his with Barbara, he won't accept the girl. I... I'm sure of it. – Milena said.- A scrotum, miserable and despicable, like his father. – Sebastian e
The tears seemed to calm me somehow, even if only fleetingly.Yes, I thought about lying to Hector. But now, hearing from Daniel's mouth that plan to deceive him, it was like a reality check. The lie had gone on too long. It was the moment of truth, no matter what happened next. If he didn't accept Maria Lua, I would run away with her.- I don't want to make you cry, Babi. I want you to be happy. At first I wanted you. Today I don't care anymore. I'll stay by your side, one way or another. And to organize my life, thanks to this baby, that Salma planned with so much care and interest and that, in the end, will ease the lives of many people.- How long do you think this will last? Do you really think you'll be able to lie to Hector all your life?- You lied... Salma lied... Everyone lied to him. And when Casanova finds out the truth, I'll be living in another country, in a beautiful house with a backyard, a swimming pool, a dog, my own car and a little money in my account.- Your dream
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