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Aurora“Sorry I didn’t get to you. When you can call me, I already miss you”.And I called, but he didn’t pick up for the thousandth time.I walked through the city streets. It was still very early, and the sun was passable. I had nowhere to go, but I didn’t want to go home right then either, not with Claudio there, doubting my innocence after everything I’d done to help him. The problem was that I was physically and emotionally drained. I couldn’t take any more chaos that would ruin my life even more.As I was looking for a place where I could sit and think, my cell phone rang. For a moment, I wished it was Luke, but it wasn’t. At that moment, I felt like there was no way my relationship with him was going to work out like that. Luke lived far away, and I’m not talking about physical space, but sentimental, too.“Hi Naldo”, I answered discouraged.“Your father is crazy after you,” he said worriedly.“Is Claudio worried about me?”, he smiles. “Are we really talking about the same pers
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Luke I was already in the gonsales beta when I decided to call Aurora. The first attempt was unsuccessful. I tried again, and as I walked back and forth in my father’s office, someone answered the call. “Aurora, we need to talk”, I slurred the words and got straight to the point. “I’m sorry, Luke,” I huffed in disappointment. “it’s not Aurora, and apparently she doesn’t want to talk to you. “Hi Naldo”, I said without any enthusiasm “So excited to talk to your old friend,” he complained good-naturedly. “by the way, you didn’t call me during those months you were missing.” “I’m sorry”, I ran my hand over my temple, “I won’t apologize, it was a mistake”. “I like your sincerity,” he laughed. “What’s this about being the new president of beta gonsales?” “They decided for me,” I got nervous. “I was forced to accept the position, so I didn’t tell Aurora anything.” “She’s suspicious of you,” gave the game away and went further, “And I don’t blame her. There’s a picture of you with a b
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AuroraClaudio didn’t understand how I got a lawyer to defend me, and I had to explain the entire story to him. I walked into the house with my thoughts completely messed up. Claudio was talking, but I wasn’t listening. My eyes watched Naldo, who was talking to Luke outside the house. That’s where my heart was.— Are you listening to what I’m saying, Aurora? – I glanced at him and realized that I had no idea what Claudio was talking about so much.— About the lawyer? – I pointed to Rodolfo, who was sitting on the couch in our house, attentive to everything we said.— What happened? Mr. Claudio – Rodolfo interrupted me, realizing that I was completely lost – Luke, Aurora’s boyfriend, asked me to come here to defend her.— Boyfriend? – Claudio widened his eyes at me in surprise – you told me he was a friend.— I… – I stammered – Luke and I, we’re not lovers.— Anyway, I’m a lawyer for the Fagundes family – he interrupted me again – and Mr. Luke will pay my fees.Claudio kept looking at
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Luke“We need to talk”That sentence made me speechless. I’ve never been so afraid of losing someone as I was feeling of losing Aurora. But I needed to say something to convince her that it was all a mistake.“Why didn’t you tell me that you would be the new president of beta gonsales?”“I wasn’t going to be,” I confessed. “that wasn’t in my plans. I was called in for a surprise meeting and when I got there, I was simply appointed.”“Are you telling me that they force you to do this, like Gonzalo forced you to come to Brasília?”I could hear in Aurora’s voice how irritated and impatient she was with me.“These are two completely different things”, my voice almost didn’t come out, “I didn’t want to accept being president, but I accepted and signed the paper willingly.“Then don’t lie to me,” the irritation rose, “don’t promise me things you can’t keep.”“I didn’t lie when I said I want to be with you.”“And where are you now, Luke?”, her voice cracked. “where are you when I need you mo
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AuroraThat had been a decision I thought a lot about. I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life waiting for Luke to decide. Where I wasn’t a priority, I wouldn’t remain. But I confess, it was the most painful thing I’ve done since I met him.I cried until my head throbbed with pain. I hear knocking on my bedroom door.— Are you okay, Aurora? – The voice coming from the other side was my father’s.Things were so weird, even he was worried about me.— I’m fine, dad – I got up, wiped my tears and opened the door.Claudio looked at me and I knew my eyes wouldn’t deny that I had cried, but I didn’t care what he would think, since Claudio himself didn’t care about anything related to me.— Are you sure it’s okay? – he insisted.— You should be resting – I changed the subject – Have you had dinner yet?I had even forgotten, during those few hours, that Claudio needed to eat and that depended on me.— Not yet, – he replied, still suspicious.— I’ll prepare something for you to eat – I was a
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Luke I pulled away almost immediately. The sweet taste of coffee coming off her lips reminded me of Aurora. For doing this, I felt like a traitor. I walked around the table, headed down and walked towards the window. Julie was behind me when I heard her footsteps. — I’m sorry, – she didn’t seem sorry – I was sad and ended up mixing things up. I looked at her and realized how embarrassed I was at that moment. Then I, Luke Fagundes, whose favorite hobby was making out with beautiful women, awkwardly because he had kissed one. — Julie, – I took a deep breath – I… But the words stopped right in the middle of my throat. I didn’t know how to say it. — You have a girlfriend, – he stated with almost certainty. – I shouldn’t have done that. — It shouldn’t,– I said finally. – I hope our relationship is just professional.” — Clear! – he let out a dull smile. – Gonzalo spoke so highly of you, that I thought… — Was it in Gonzalo’s plans for you to conquer me, too? She looked at me, startl
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Aurora There was no sun outside. The thick drops of rain fell steadily and ferociously on the roof, causing a loud noise that made me wake up. I was having a nightmare where huge hands grabbed me and pulled me into a puddle of black mud. I could feel the air escaping my lungs, and when I was close to dying, the rain came and saved me. Likewise, I sighed in relief when I realized it had been a dream. But I was drenched in sweat. In addition to the rain, another sound came from outside. A woman’s voice mingled with Claudio’s laughter. I knew that timbre; it was Lourdes. I looked at the clock, which was hanging on the wall, it was about to strike nine o’clock in the morning. Not only that, but I changed clothes and went to meet them two. — Good morning, Aurora – Lourdes held a cup in one hand and smiled when she saw me. – are you okay? I didn’t understand the reason for the question, or why I was so concerned about my appearance that it could show that I had had a nightmare. In fact,
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LukeI drove like crazy through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Next to me, on the passenger seat, my cell phone kept ringing. The screen indicated that it was Dionysus. It was clear to me that he wasn’t going to accept my decision that easily, but I didn’t care. I was giving up on Gonzalo’s plans, and they would have to accept Natalia in my place. I parked the car outside the mansion and ran into the house, scaring Helena and Natalia who had gathered in the garden. — What happened? – Natalia was right behind me, going up the stairs. — I’m going to Brasília – I informed as soon as I entered my room and took the dusty suitcase off the top of the wardrobe – I need you to assume the presidency of beta gonsales. — You must be going crazy. – The second piece of information made her forget the importance of the first one. — Aurora disappeared. – I widened my eyes when I looked at her – I can’t stay here, managing a company while the woman I love is at risk of life. — I agree with you, –
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FinalPOV: LukeToday is the thirty-seventh day since Aurora was shot and nearly perished. Every day I come here and spend most of the time with her, telling her about how things in her life have changed, even if she is not awake, they are happening. I read books; I convert. The most important fact was when Rebeca was arrested, still in the hospital. She finally got the punishment she deserved. He spent the rest of his life in severe pain, even though he was free. We know Brazilian laws well.It was already late at night. I should have gone to Luke’s house to rest, but for some reason I couldn’t explain, I decided to sleep there, in the hospital with her. Sitting in the armchair, I read a book and ended up falling asleep. That’s when I heard a cry of “Mom” and when I opened my eyes, Aurora was sitting wide-eyed, panting. My eyes widened too, in surprise, but most of all, happiness. Aurora is back. I got up in a hurry and sat next to her. I don’t remember what I said or if I said anythi
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Luke— They set Aurora’s house on fire. – I was leaning against a hospital counter, waiting for the receptionist to come back with information about empty ICU beds, when Naldo dropped that bombshell on me.— That’s not possible! – I exclaimed, completely dumbfounded. But I knew it was possible.— I spoke with Claudio, – he continued. – He was desperate on the phone, saying that Rebeca entered the house and set fire to it, until she left with severe burns.— Does that woman have no limits? - really the nightmare that Aurora lived, it seemed to never end – and how is Claudio doing? I asked him to go home.— He said he’s fine - Naldo, he was completely ecstatic, but he forgot to give me more information – I need to go back. Claudio needs my help.I agreed with Naldo and let him go towards Aurora’s house, if there was still a house, without knowing the rest of the story. For a moment, I wished she would die, for all the harm she was causing me and Aurora. The thought of her in a hospital
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POV: third person written by the authorClaudioClaudio watched Luke carrying Aurora in his arms, under a heavy rain, still unable to believe that it was actually happening. The tears mixed with the raindrops, and no one could tell if her face was soaked by the weather or the pain.The distant voice, at least he had this impression, that Rebeca was running away, generated a great doubt in him: catch the woman who tried to murder his daughter, or stay at Aurora’s side, begging God not to take her only one. Daughter. It was at that time that the maternal feeling, which had been hidden for a long time, surfaced within him. The police had an obligation to capture Rebeca, so he would stay there, holding Aurora’s hand until the last moment.They took her, unconscious, in the police car. Speeding through the empty city streets, Luke watched his heartbeat every ten seconds. By a miracle, Aurora made it to the hospital alive. They took her straight to the operating room, and Claudio almost col
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POV: third person written by the authorNataliaIt’s been more than six hours since Luke had left for Brasília, putting the responsibility of foreseeing the beta gonsales on Natalia’s shoulders. She knew how almost impossible that mission would be, in a company where male command predominated. Gonzalo never considered handing over the management of his company to a woman, much less one so inexperienced.Natalia thought about it a lot, so much so that she even lost her appetite. The problem was that outside; it was already dark and if she wanted to save the family company, she would have less than twelve hours to decide.She got up from the sofa once more, because anxiety was on the point of driving her crazy, when she saw that man enter the mansion. Watched the slow steps walk towards her. Hector Fagundes, her grandfather, Gonzalo’s father, hadn’t been to that house to visit her for many years. When he looked at her, the man gave her a smile and his eyes filled with tears. Despite the
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Luke— We should separate, – Naldo suggested, but I didn’t like the idea. – that way they would cover a larger area.— I don’t agree. – Claudio expanded the same thought I had on that subject.— Any suggestion where Rebeca would take Aurora? – I looked at Claudio, and for the first time, he was being clear in the accusation against Rebeca.— I have no idea – he confessed, and a sadness expanded even more on his features – it’s strange to say that, but I lived so long with this woman and I don’t know her favorite places.I looked at Naldo, as if we were talking through signs. We understood, just looking at each other, that silence was the best answer.—I shouldn’t have put that woman in our house,– he whispered, lamenting.What I had also noticed was that he no longer pronounced Rebeca’s name, as if he couldn’t, or it was too difficult for him.— Guilt won’t help you find Aurora, – I said, looking at him. – You need to concentrate now.During that entire afternoon, we walked around the
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Aurora.The smell of wet grass, mixed with the wind that hit my exfoliated skin, gave me a feeling of peace and despair. As I slowly opened my eyes, I felt a throbbing pain in my head. I looked up at the sky, which felt really weird. I was tied up in the open air. The shades of gray and black blended together perfectly, and I had this perception because lightning streaked across the sky, indicating an approaching storm.I observed the surrounding environment. Even though it was already getting dark, I realized that I was surrounded by woods. I had no idea where I was. Until I heard footsteps towards me and saw those hideous shoes. She loved to wear so much.Rebeca crouched down to look into my eyes. Sitting on the cold floor, hair disheveled in my face and clothes completely dirty, I looked up at her, panting.— Hi, Aurora, – she said, with an ironic smile on her lips. – Do you know why you’re here?I did not answer.— I heard that you have a relationship with the son of a man who die
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LukeI drove like crazy through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Next to me, on the passenger seat, my cell phone kept ringing. The screen indicated that it was Dionysus. It was clear to me that he wasn’t going to accept my decision that easily, but I didn’t care. I was giving up on Gonzalo’s plans, and they would have to accept Natalia in my place. I parked the car outside the mansion and ran into the house, scaring Helena and Natalia who had gathered in the garden. — What happened? – Natalia was right behind me, going up the stairs. — I’m going to Brasília – I informed as soon as I entered my room and took the dusty suitcase off the top of the wardrobe – I need you to assume the presidency of beta gonsales. — You must be going crazy. – The second piece of information made her forget the importance of the first one. — Aurora disappeared. – I widened my eyes when I looked at her – I can’t stay here, managing a company while the woman I love is at risk of life. — I agree with you, –
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Aurora There was no sun outside. The thick drops of rain fell steadily and ferociously on the roof, causing a loud noise that made me wake up. I was having a nightmare where huge hands grabbed me and pulled me into a puddle of black mud. I could feel the air escaping my lungs, and when I was close to dying, the rain came and saved me. Likewise, I sighed in relief when I realized it had been a dream. But I was drenched in sweat. In addition to the rain, another sound came from outside. A woman’s voice mingled with Claudio’s laughter. I knew that timbre; it was Lourdes. I looked at the clock, which was hanging on the wall, it was about to strike nine o’clock in the morning. Not only that, but I changed clothes and went to meet them two. — Good morning, Aurora – Lourdes held a cup in one hand and smiled when she saw me. – are you okay? I didn’t understand the reason for the question, or why I was so concerned about my appearance that it could show that I had had a nightmare. In fact,
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Luke I pulled away almost immediately. The sweet taste of coffee coming off her lips reminded me of Aurora. For doing this, I felt like a traitor. I walked around the table, headed down and walked towards the window. Julie was behind me when I heard her footsteps. — I’m sorry, – she didn’t seem sorry – I was sad and ended up mixing things up. I looked at her and realized how embarrassed I was at that moment. Then I, Luke Fagundes, whose favorite hobby was making out with beautiful women, awkwardly because he had kissed one. — Julie, – I took a deep breath – I… But the words stopped right in the middle of my throat. I didn’t know how to say it. — You have a girlfriend, – he stated with almost certainty. – I shouldn’t have done that. — It shouldn’t,– I said finally. – I hope our relationship is just professional.” — Clear! – he let out a dull smile. – Gonzalo spoke so highly of you, that I thought… — Was it in Gonzalo’s plans for you to conquer me, too? She looked at me, startl
