Under the shimmering moonlight that danced upon the river, Marissa made her way to the water's edge. There, in an emotional moment, she slowly removed her clothes, leaving only her bra and pants. Closing her eyes, she immersed herself in the river, each step a deliberate descent into the cool, soothing water. In this solitary act, she sought relief from the pain of unrequited love, believing that fading away was the only way to escape, convinced that no one would notice her absence.Juan sprinted towards the river, catching sight of Marissa with only her bra, he swiftly dove into the water, swimming urgently to reach her. Standing before her, he took decisive action, leaning in to passionately press his lips against hers.Marissa, initially startled, felt a surge of surprise. In that unexpected kiss, she questioned the reality of the situation, only to find herself returning the kiss.Juan lifted her from the water, cradling her in his arms as he emerged from the river.Gently setting
Marissa made a conscious decision to invest her time in caring for her white foal and assisting with the other horses, immersing herself in the routine of the stable. Yet, amidst her tasks, she occasionally paused to observe Juan from afar, his figure visible through the window of his office. As she thought about ways to erase him from her heart, she struggled with the ongoing task of moving on and finding comfort in the daily routines of the ranch. Memories flooded Marissa's mind, transporting her to a time when everything was harmonious between them. Memories of Juan getting her ready for school and driving them there wrapped her with nostalgia. She treasured him for the many ways he showed his love, making her feel uniquely special among her siblings. The moment Juan completed college and decided to return to the ranch, Marissa felt a significant change in her life. It felt like a part of her essence was being carried away with him, as if he were taking a piece of her soul with hi
The next morning, Marissa joined the breakfast table, wondering where their parents were as she sat down. "Where are Mother and Father?" Carlos, the only one at the table, started to reply, "They went out...," but his words faded as he looked at Marissa. "Wow, Marissa, lipstick. Who gave it to you? Danna or Mother?" Carlos asked. "Can't any change happen to me?" Marissa replied. "Juan..." Carlos called out, capturing Juan's attention as he came towards the table. Marissa subtly licked her lips, her gaze dropping to her plate. "I'm surprised Margarita made my favorite dish today," she said, trying to hide her nervousness by talking about the food. Carlos examined the dish. "Come on, Marissa, this isn't your favorite," he countered, watching her take a bite of the potato. Juan glanced at Carlos as he sat across from him. "Do you notice anything different about Marissa today?" Carlos inquired, his brow furrowed and his eyes wide with curiosity. Juan looked at Marissa, who smiled b
Juan's fists clenched tightly as his face contorted with worry and anger. "Drugs? This can't be happening," he muttered, glancing at Marissa, who shared his shock. "I know this is hard to believe, Juan. We have evidence, and we're conducting a comprehensive investigation," Inspector Guerra reassured them, his tone sympathetic. "What evidence do you have?" Juan questioned. "We received a tip about illegal activities in a casino. They are using drugs and gambling, and upon investigation, we found drugs in Ignacio's possession. He resisted arrest, making the situation more complicated," Inspector Guerra explained, handing Juan a folder with details of the case. "We are conducting a test on them; if the drug test is negative in his system, he will be released." Marissa, equally shocked and concerned, placed her hand on Juan's shoulder, offering him silent support as he examined the documents. "We need your cooperation to get to the bottom of this," Inspector Guerra added. "When will h
"It has been a few days already; how long are we going to lie to Mother and Father?" Carlos questioned as they sat in Juan's office. Juan, seated at his office desk, Marissa, and Carlos each occupied seats in front of him. "Yes, Juan. Mother even asked when is he coming back; she and Father tried his number, but it's not reaching," Marissa added as Juan sighed. "She also asked me. I told her maybe she should try again," Juan said, sucking his lower lip in deep thought. "What do we do now, Juan?" Carlos asked. "What do you guys think I should say?" Juan questioned. "Oh dear Mother, Father, your son is arrested and he is in jail with the charge of drugs. Is that it?" Juan asked sarcastically. Miguel walked inside the office, asking, "What did you just say?" He looked extremely agitated and unwell, with clear signs of stress and sickness etched on his face, as if he might collapse any moment. They all stood and stared at him; Juan hurried to his side and supported him. "I'll call t
Juan laughed, a low, sweet sound that spread throughout the room. "Looks like you've gained an admirer," he said, his amused eyes glimmering."Are you feeling an inkling of jealousy, Juan?" Marissa questioned, a cheeky sparkle in her eyes.With a grin on his face, Juan extended his hand to grasp hers, kissing her fingers. "Jealous? Never." "Juan, you really shouldn't have told Ignacio that, you know the ranch and this mansion are yours, not ours."Juan lifted her chin with a comforting grin and warm, glowing eyes. "Don't fret, my love. Everything is fine. Even if Ignacio wins the bet, I'd gladly share because he's family, just like all of you.""Juan, you're truly a compassionate soul. Don't let anyone exploit your generosity.""Thinking of paying Juan a visit today; he must be missing you. His mamá," Juan proposed, giving a fun edge to his last words.Marissa smiled and replied, "I miss him too," as Juan took her hand and they walked out together.The stable welcomed Juan and Marissa
The next morning, as Juan entered his room, he found Marissa seated on his bed, a laptop resting on her lap. "Good morning," she greeted him with a kind smile. Juan returned her smile and planted a gentle kiss on her temple as he settled beside her. "We had breakfast together," he mentioned. With a cheeky smile, she said, "I'm talking to the love of my life right now. Why am I seeing the office laptop here?" she questioned, her face showing interest. Juan explained, "This is my own personal laptop; I also use it to save important documents." Closing the laptop, Marissa put it down and sat down on Juan's lap, wrapping her arms around his neck. She whispered, "I love you so much," She kissed him, taking off his large brown coat. As Juan's phone began to ring from his coat, he swiftly retrieved it. Both he and Marissa glanced at the caller ID, revealing Daniella's name accompanied by a photo of Juan and Daniella sharing a kiss. "Please, don't answer," Marissa implored. However, J
Marissa stared at them in confusion, wondering what brought them to her room. "What are you all doing here?" she asked. "Why didn't you come out for breakfast, and it's already noon?" Miguel questioned. "I am sorry, Father. I couldn't sleep yesterday," she replied. "I thought yesterday you told me that you were sleepy when you walked in with Ignacio?" Juan questioned. Marissa glared at him, annoyed, well aware of his attempt to provoke her. "Big brother, I am sorry I lied to you because I can see my future." "Don't talk to your brother like that," Miguel scolded. "It's okay; we will go now. Why don't you take a nice shower, and Lara will bring your lunch?" Rosario suggested. Miguel walked out, followed by Rosario. Marissa fixed her gaze on Juan. "And don't you have anything to occupy yourself with?" she inquired, her hand gesturing dismissively. "Oh, I forgot-you're jobless. Why not go and call your perfect, beautiful fiancée, the one with the future ahead of her? A real model