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Ricardo,

All I wanted right now was to get on a plane and go to the woman of my life and throw myself into her arms, forgetting that there's a world around us. My heart almost stopped when I received your message, Melissa accepted to be my girlfriend, and that's all I want – to have her all to myself. But before anything else, I need to clarify everything here. I can't start something without putting an end to my problems first. Mel doesn't deserve someone entering her life burdened with issues. Maybe she thinks I simply didn't want to respond, but for now, I just want to focus on my son and ending my engagement.

Today, I have a meeting at the company, and I know it won't be easy. But I won't let myself be defeated. Life has to go on. I wake up early, take a long and warm shower. It's a bit chilly today. I put on a navy blue suit and I'm ready. Since I woke up earlier, I decide to leave earlier too. I don't want to argue with my parents once again. I head out, and the maid is setting