“Like how?” I mumble with a failed voice.He flips me over, making me straddle him.“Like this,” he insists.I could freeze this moment and never forget how a man in love stares at a woman. His bright blue eyes and perfect mouth pulling a goofy smile makes me realise I'm the luckiest woman in the world to have a man like Hunter Blanco.I stick my lips out to his tasting him; our tongues now dance a new rhythm that I still need to know what it’s called. But if it is up to me, they would dance nonstop for a lifetime.My pajama shirt is now on the floor, leaving my breasts exposed.“So beautiful,” he murmurs as he starts to caress them.He kisses my ever-growing huge tummy so sweetly before teasing me at other places. He begins to smell my arm pit and licks on the adjoining skin, hell I did not know that was a pleasure point. Hunter’s bag of tricks never failed to turn me on.His mouth is hot and affectionate as he tastes every inch of my new body, showering me with plenty of compliments
I look once more at the entrance to Barcelona's beach house. I will miss it so much; I will miss it a lot. Fights, reconciliations, kisses, Ahmm hot steamy sex and a new stage of mine happening here and now. I will live more than six hundred kilometres from here, which isn't much, but it's still far.“I like it here,” I say, getting into the only car left, the R8.Hunter already sold all the other cars, including my favourite Lamborghini. At first, I felt strange and guilty that he sold them all because there are only two seats in each. Not convenient for the five us from now on. But he explained that he needed to “turn” the market and make the cars not devalue just because of his ethical reasons.We head to the airport for what feels like the last time. Leaving Barcelona is in the plans as Hunter will show up in two days for his first training session on the new team. Up in the air, I observe the early afternoon of sunny Barcelona, its rich architecture and the people as if they ar
I am blown away by the set-up, as everything looks better than I could ever imagine. I’m lucky to have Sophia as a sister-in-law and even more as one of my best friends. There is no reason to want something more. She is always there unconditionally for me, not because of her brother but because of our own friendship. Right now, I want to make the best baby shower for her, too, in a few months.“Hi.”A voice behind me makes my heart race.“Hi.” I smile like a fool as I look at Hunter. “Did you come to join the party?”“Oh... No.” He analyses the contents of the costume box. “The photographer has arrived and I came to bring her up here since Sophia is shuffling things around and welcoming the guests.”“Thanks, Mr. helpful Dad.” I move closer to him and wrap my arms around his neck.I feel a flash hit us and I turn to the short girl with the camera in hand.“Sorry,” she says, very embarrassed. “It will look great in the album.”“No worries.” Hunter smiles. “If you want to take pictures o
“Sorry for the delay in posting again. Many crazy things have happened this New Year. By the way, I hope your year is exceptional and that your story is the end of a dream for me, which I intend to continue for some time. And there's a lot more to come. #2023ComesWithAll”I leave the hospital after another consultation with Dr Sheena. Once again, I go alone. For the first time, I had a tantrum with my mother, claiming that I would go alone if Hunter did not accompany me. The problem is that my head is not thinking straight to reason with how he fulfils a new contract and travels to play. I just didn't realise that one of these trips would go well on the day of my appointment. Best of all, my three cute little boys are doing very well despite wanting to see the world soon, which worries the doctor.I arrive at the empty apartment and dispatch my mother, Sophia and Luana to fix the details of the decoration for my wedding that will take place exactly one month from now. I know I should
We choose Barcelona as the place for the big day. There was no way not to choose Barcelona; everything happened in this beautiful city. The two times I met him was here, and there is no other place in the world I want to get married but here. The site is the mansion itself which, thank God, Hunter did not sell. I choose the big football field because it has a massive space as the event would be during daylight hours and end close to sunset. Of course, Hunter makes a face at my demands but wisely chooses not to clear his throat or anything.I can see in Hunter's eyes that he is much more nervous than me even though I am the one struggling to sleep at night because of the pain. I might as well be glamorously pregnant and not be tired all the time.One hundred and twenty people are on the guestlist. I don’t even know where so many people came from. I pick up the invitation with the name “Christiano e Familia” and Hunter frowns.“One day, you will tell me what happened between you and you
He looks at me for several seconds that feel endless. I look away once more to see if he starts talking but nothing.“This is leaving me in anticipation.” I smile in humour.“Never say that again.” I let out my breath. “My dream is coming true every day.”I go back to grinning and rock on my heels. “I want a favour.”“Oh yes?” he questions suspiciously.“I want a pregnancy book.” I bite my lip.“You do?” He’s amazed.“That's right, I want a pregnant book in a photo studio with you,” I release all at once.He looks at me like it was ten minutes ago when he arrived.“That would be a reminder for all of us.” I lower my head, indicating belly.“That would be more than amazing.” He opens a wide smile.“Really?” My smile widens too.“Today?” he asks, excited.“Today.” I nod with my head.I swing my leg at the nerves that passes through me at this moment as Madrid passes the side of my window in blurs. I relax against the car’s plush seats, gazing at the scenery go by.“You’re nervous.” I
I am left alone looking at myself in the mirror. Pink cheeks, bright brown eyes, cold sweating hands, a white wedding dress, a tiara in my hair, and an aching stomach. I look beautiful and completely freaked out.I turn around once more and see my friends, Sophia, my mother and mother-in-law join the countless guests behind the house in Barcelona. The football field is different now without the white lines demarcating where there are no chairs for the guests, an altar made of pergola and fabrics and the rest of the decoration—all simple. I sigh once again that everything is so simple, that it doesn't “smell like money”.My heart leaps when I see Hunter. I narrow my eyes at the distance between the house, and the reasonable steps it takes to reach the ceremony space. I can see that it's just the graffiti-coloured suit with a white shirt inside, and soon it disappears from my view. Seconds later, my cellphone notifies me of a new message.“I love you, but don't be late because I'm going
HunterI greet the guests while the damn hour passes by. Just when you want to give her space, time shows you that you are not and will never own it. I clench and unclench my fists several times to see if the tension is gone. I look several times to where Selena will be appearing and want to run to her and see her beautiful brown eyes shining. I am restrained by my godparents Jimmy and Fernando. I often look at my old bedroom window and wish I can see it for at least a second, but I see nothing as the trees and distance blocks my view. When I realise that the women have given the air of their graces to the party, I feel it is almost time. I prefer to think a little more about how much I am looking forward to it, to finally have Selena as my wife and see my children, only now without escape.I position myself in the agreed-upon place at the altar and tensely wait for the music to start. When I realise Selena is already walking with her father beside her, smiling at our guests, I finall
One year later...You've been married for just over a year, and your children will complete one year. How has your life changed from then?I fiddle with my fingers that are resting on my now finely crossed legs.“I discovered myself as a woman,” I answer, facing Alice as she interviews me. “I found that I can really take care of someone, since I didn't even know how to take care of myself. And now I take care of four!”“How is the atmosphere in your house with your children?”I smile. “My house is the biggest mess ever. It's a minefield of toys everywhere. Every time I get home, my kids start waving their arms frantically and laughing nonstop to see me.”“And your husband, Hunter Blanco, is at home with his children?”I look at the camera nervously photographing me and then back at Alice.“He is an amazing father, and whenever he can, he is with his children and family.” I end it there and Alice tilts her head and looks at me.“Selena!” she scolds me. “This is a personal interview, so
I let him enter the dimly lit room. The quiet and peaceful environment, together with the image of Hunter kissing our children's foreheads, fascinates me. He cares about them fifteen thousand times more than he cares about me. Before, I didn't understand the reason for this exaggeration, but now I would watch over them as they sleep twenty-four hours a day if I could.“How did they spend these last few days?”My heart sinks, remembering. It’s been five days since we've seen each other, way too long!“The pediatrician said that Valeria should start taking half a dose of the medication,” I inform and he sighs. “The boys are missing iron. Did you see the size of Pedro's fat little hand and Liam's thick thigh?” I say, laughing.“There was no way not to notice it, it makes you want to bite it.”I feel like crying to see him so happy. I want to hug him and hold him so much that I have to hold back. I need him to keep me strong, and I like it better when I have more time, but now it doesn't
Hunter:"I know I'm stubbornBut I changed when I looked at youYou made me wiserAs much as I try to run awayI'm always led in your directionIt seems like I let go everythingAs I held your hand."“I Forgot to Forget You – Mr SantanaThe plane lands on the ground as the intense Madrid sun helps ease the short winter days it has been having lately. I smooth out my suit, ready to get off the plane. I become twice as nervous.I'm coming back from Germany after another game for the Champions League*. It was quite a game. I’m bringing another victory and two more goals in my career. Today I feel like no one can beat me. Nobody can beat me as the best player, as the best husband and as the best father, and that's why I feel powerful, having my family around.I quicken my pace, leaving my team behind. I hear protests, but I don't give a damn. I'm missing my family. It’s been two months since my two little surprises have been at home with my little princess ValeriaI get into my custom bla
I try to get comfortable in my hospital bed, but it's impossible. My stitches are sore, and my belly never seems to want to deflate. I want my tiny waist back and not get saggy!My two boys have just had their last hospital feed as tomorrow we are finally going home. After almost four days, we can go to our new house which I still haven't seen after the last details of the renovation. The hard part will be leaving my little one with the pink bow in her hair at the hospital. It won't be easy. After all, I have to feed three babies, and one of them will be far from me in that damn incubator.Hunter is hesitant after I mention Christiano's name, constantly dodging the conversation. Still, every time I look at him, I see his watery eyes for our daughter, who hasn't shown any improvement. I can't hide my crying spells. After all, I want my family back home and healthy. I can't believe that as soon as he learned more about the subject, he didn't think straight about his brother, who is too
“We have tested everyone in our family,” Hunter takes the lead. “Even Alice, Joanna, Stella, Fernando and Sophia volunteered. I realised that Sophia was on the list since she is not your blood sister. But none of them are a match,” he says, unsatisfied.I spend more time with my daughter, my beautiful little princess with blue eyes. She swallows stiffly every time she moves inside that warm bubble. She is so small, so white and almost bald.I head back to the bedroom, and soon they bring me my two boys. When I hold them one by one in my lap, already lying on the gurney, I almost fear I am going to drop them. Like their sister, they are so tiny, also white and bald. I can barely distinguish them from one another.First, I cuddle Pedro, who keeps moving his hands and making faces. And then it is Liam's turn, who keeps wiggling and blinking lazily. So beautiful.For the first time, I am going to breastfeed my children. The nurses watch me all the time to see if I am doing it wrong. And f
Life is sometimes so unfair but objectively correct. There are no pains that cannot be healed, no bonds that cannot be joined, people that do not come back—the concept of life and death. Widely known as the eminent pain after a person, who is deliberately said to set out on a better journey. Maybe not. Since no one has yet discovered what occurs after death, there are only scientific and religious theories to go by.I can say that experiencing death is neither painful nor sad. I don't feel like running out of the light and back to life. Peace. Perhaps the peace that everyone seeks is not in life itself. Never, ever, no matter how hard you try, you will never have any rest. As much as something is resolved well, another factor comes and shakes everything again. That may be the meaning of life. It’s not just you opening your eyes and feeling that your heart is still beating. It's a vicious cycle, where love and disagreement will always be present as a challenge, a challenge you face eve
I feel my eyelids getting heavier. It's too hard to keep my eyes alert. The doctors and nurses keep encouraging me to stay awake as I drift off. Sleeping at a time like this would complicate their work much more.They get to work with the scalpel. A rush takes place behind the door, and I am aware of what is happening. Hunter, my Hunter is in sterilised blue suits to match his blue eyes.My head starts to ache, and I close my eyes due to the sudden pain."Our first appearance together. There will be a lot of people.“If you get nervous and want to leave that's fine.""Let's see you soon, my beautiful. Just don't forget what we had together."More pressure in my head settles, and every time I open my eyes and blink, there’s a flash of memory.“I promise to never forget you,” I speak hoarsely, repeating what I told him on the day of the benefit ball.He takes my hand, and we both cry, and then he understands everything. Despite the rush to move my belly that occurs around us, we are obl
Losing him was something I've never imaginedMissing you was like the dark grey skies, I am here all aloneForgetting you was like trying to find out about somebodythat I never sawBut loving him was all redTouching him again was me realising that everything I ever wantedwas right in front of meRemembering it was as easy as knowing all the lyricsfrom your favourite songFighting with you was like trying to solve difficult crossword puzzlesAnd realise that there is no right answerMy regret for you was as though you wishedthat you had never discoveredThat maybe love could be this strong – Tay Swift – “Red”Contractions increase with every nanosecond of my breathing. I look at the car's dashboard and realise that Fernando is driving at 110 km/h on one of Madrid's busiest avenues. I let out one scream after another in pain, and with each one that is echoed by the car, I see the expression of agony on Sophia's face.I can't feel my hands or feet. My hair is plastered to my forehea
SelenaAfter our last fight at the end of last month it is like a burst of guilt. Guilt is now stuck between us and our relationship. He for talking to me about pessimism, and I admit that I'm pessimistic, but I didn't say that, and that's precisely my percentage of the blame.Despite what the doctor said, I was determined to fight the obvious consequence at all odds. I had to be positive, believe there was a calming light at the end of a tunnel, that it wasn’t a train which will crush me under it’s wheels of destiny.Snap! Someone makes a click with their fingers to bring me back to reality.“Stop thinking so much!” It was Sophia, my best friend soulmate.“I think the third baby's name is Theo,” I tell Sophia as she came to me to confirm that she chose her baby's name too. “And we'll have one more family man.”When we speak together, the same name is spelt out in our voices, making us laugh like crazy until she says I could put it on the third baby since I'm going to win first. It wa