I opened my eyes, still a little dizzy. I was tense and I got up immediately, remembering exactly what had happened.I was in Hector's room.- Calm down, Barbara. You can't get up like that. – Hector came to me, laying me down on the bed again.- Disqualified, if you have a handcuff, arrest me now. Or I will run away. - I begged, while he smiled with the corner of his lips, beautifully.He grabbed my shoulders and looked at me.- You won't run away, Barbara. I won't. You're stuck with me, forever.- I need to get up. Where is Maria Lua?- The baby? It's with Nick. - He said.I removed his hands from my shoulders and stood up, putting on my sandals.- Barbara, what do you have?- Fear... - I confessed.- I'm sorry. Didn't want to scare her. I swear I thought I'd order just the two of us. But when I told my father, he insisted on being there. So... I ended up giving in to his desire. But only because he has little time to live. Otherwise, I wouldn't care much about it at all. Because I
- You are lying! He is Maria Lua's father. Make a fucking DNA if you like and you'll make sure it's yours. You can deny anything in life, Hector, except her paternity. - I screamed, feeling hate.- I had a vasectomy after Milena's pregnancy, you disqualified. I can't be a father. I never wanted children. So you knock on my door with a child you must have had from any man you picked up on the street and try to hit me? – He laughed, running his hands nervously through his hair – Many have already tried this with me, Barbara. Do you think you're smart? No, it's not. It's just one more... Like all the others.- I'm not like the others... I'm Barbara.Everything started to spin too fast. I leaned into a chair, feeling that my body needed support once more. It couldn't be true. And I wasn't offended by his words to me. The fact that he might actually have a vasectomy left me completely helpless.- Leave my house or I'll call Anon and have him take you by force, along with the fucking girl.
How I wish it was a vision, or even a nightmare. But not. As soon as they saw me, they both got up immediately.Breno this time wore branded, original sneakers, a couple sizes too big for his feet, worn jeans and a red-and-black plaid shirt, the sleeves ripped off, turned into shorts with his own hands.Anya wore a red and black plaid dress, with a black leather jacket over it and black leather high boots. Just looking very closely to make sure the fabric of his shirt and her dress weren't the same. Her red hair was pulled back in a poorly made ponytail on top of her head.God, as if analyzing their clothes was the most important thing right now! No, it wasn't ... But I was hoping that when I looked into their eyes, they would magically evaporate from my face.Of course that's not what happened, after all, I wasn't in Narnia but Noriah North.- What do you want? – I asked, trying to show a courage that I didn't feel at that moment.- The girl. – Anya was direct.- No way. She is mine.
Out of nowhere, Daniel was grabbed by the neck, being thrown to the ground. I froze when I saw Hector on top of him, punching him as if I was going to keep doing that until I saw him dead.Anon helped me up. I was dizzy, I couldn't move properly as the room was spinning wildly.I closed my eyes, hearing Hector's hands clap on Daniel's face, trying to get back to normal, uselessly.When I managed to come to myself, Anon was lifting Daniel, his face completely bloodied, while Hector continued with his punches wildly, now in the biceps area.I went to him, trying to walk without falling, and put myself in front. Never, in all my life, have I seen a look with such hatred as I saw it at that moment.- Don't tell me... that you're going to defend him. – Hector asked, tired, almost voiceless, his shirt open halfway to his chest, his hair completely messed up.- I don't want you to be arrested for killing him. - I justified, turning to Daniel.Anon was still holding him. He was completely des
- Mandy, nice to meet you. Hector shook her hand politely.- I don't know if I should say the same, Casanova - she looked me from head to toe - By God, what happened to you?- Grandma, it's a long story.She lifted my face, touching her neck:- What happened, girl? This... It's awful.- It was Daniel.She sat on the couch, tossing her bag to the side, laying her head on the back.- Grandma, are you all right? Please tell me yes. - I sat down, worried, next to her.- Tell me that everything is fine with Maria Lua.- Maria Lua is safe in her room.- God, you did all this for this girl? – her lips trembled – No one will take this child from you, my love. I swear. What did you do with the money?I lowered my eyes, afraid to tell the truth.- Come on, Babi... The truth. - She asked.- I gave it to Breno and Anya.- Breno and Anya? That money? What are you talking about? – Hector asked.Mandy analyzed Hector and asked me:- You haven't told him the truth yet?- Part of it... Not all of it.
While her grandmother changed the baby's diaper, I forced Barbara to eat some. I told them to bring real food. After she saw that the girl was fine, I thought she wouldn't stop eating.As he watched her, happy and chatty, he tried not to remember what had happened hours before. I feel like I aged a year that night. I was exhausted physically and psychologically.When I realized that she was finally satisfied, and honestly I've never seen anyone eat so much in such a short amount of time, I walked over to my dad, who seemed to want to talk to Mandy longer.I sat on the sofa, which was not comfortable at all, and asked him:- Babies never wake up? And when they wake up they only cry?- No - he smiled - But I'll let you see how it works up close.- No, I don't want to see that.- I think it's too late now. Didn't you invite her to go with you? The child goes along. She won't leave you for nothing.- I know.- What made you go back? I didn't even think I was going to let her go like that.
She looked at me steadily. The eyes were green and the skin extremely fair. The nose was small and the few hairs reflected in the artificial light of the lamp in coppery blondes.- Did they think we're related just because we have the same color eyes? It's funny, because other than that, we don't have anything like it. I think they project a lot of expectations on you. And we can't always do what the other expects...Suddenly she stopped smiling and her lips twisted into a slight pout. Fuck, did I say something wrong? Was it his fault that he wasn't her father? No of course not.- OK sorry. I didn't even know you were able to understand. But if you understand, why don't you speak?She was still making an attempt to cry and I was completely confused and worried about what I could have said that offended her.- Maybe we'll talk about something else? Like... Well... Why don't you have a teddy bear in your room? Do kids still like teddy bears? I had one... I cried when Nic threw it away.
Hector's lips found mine, eager, maddened, seeming to want to swallow me. His tongue was demanding and I tried to follow the same rhythm and beat, while my body began to relax and at the same time boil.It never crossed my mind that sex could relax. Or even wishing to happen in the midst of chaos. But at that moment, it felt like having him inside me was essential.Hector was part of what I was today, what I've waited my whole life, having to go through chaos before I find what belonged to me and was engraved on my tombstone of destiny. Okay, there was a time I thought Bon Jovi could be my other half. In this part I was wrong.But hey, life presented me with a beautiful, rich and wonderful man. I should be grateful, very grateful. My savior... After making me suffer like a convict hours before. Maybe it was time to be less proud and forgive some things, seeing as I'd done a lot of shit myself since I'd met him. And now I wasn't alone. Had a daughter. And since I always assumed it 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