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Love in ruins Chapter sixty-four
AuroraI stood motionless with my cell phone in my hands for several minutes. I was crying for Luke, for the painful experiences he had been having over the last few months, and it amazed me at how our lives seemed to be a mirror image of each other. My father was in the hospital fighting for his life while his father was being murdered. I strolled back to Claudio’s room.— Did something happen? – he analyzed me. My eyes betrayed that I had been crying.— The father of a friend of mine, – I swallowed the tears – was murdered.— I’m sorry,– he said, looking away.— I’m going to need to travel, dad – I communicated immediately – and while I’m away, I’m going to ask Lourdes to take care of you.— Travel with what resource? – It was obvious that he would ask me that.— My friend will send the tickets for me,– I replied.— That friend of yours likes you a lot, then.I kept quiet, at least on that subject.— Do you have a problem with me being away for a day?— I can manage on my own, – he
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LukeI had never witnessed such desolation in one person as I was seen in Helena. We had to give her tranquilizers. I had a lot of things to explain to my mother and sister, but I couldn’t make them hate Gonzalo before his funeral. The truth would come, but it wouldn’t come now.Gonzalo’s death was already all over the news and the search for Leo Caliento apparently as soon as possible. I watched at the TV and laughed at the theater that journalism put on about my father’s death, so I advised Natalia to forbid Helena to see that news. People had no idea what was going on inside the Fagundes’ mansion. Their reality was different from ours.I tried to ignore all that and headed towards the funeral home. The family lawyer offered to do all that work, but I turned him down. That was the least I could do for Gonzalo.I was called to go and recognize my father’s body; it was one of the hardest things I had to do in my entire life. Looking at it lifelessly and imagining it could have been di
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AuroraThat would be my first plane ride. I didn’t know what to do, where to go, what to talk to, but as we live in the age of technology, all the information I needed was at my fingertips. I watched some tutorials and went to the Airport. Of course, in the videos I watched, everything looked easy. I almost missed the flight because I got completely lost inside the airport.Already inside the plane, my hands were sweating. Everything was new to me, an unknown world, and if I didn’t have guidance, I wouldn’t make it. During the entire trip, I thought about Rebeca’s accusations against me. I would have every reason in the world to try to kill my father, but those reasons were insufficient compared to the woman I was. Claudio crossed the line. He was never been a good father. On the contrary, he always tried to make my life difficult, even so I would take care of him until the last day of his death. It wasn’t for merit, but for being who I am.As soon as the plane landed, I knew Gomez wo
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LukeI watched from afar as Aurora chatted with my mother, while Gonzalo’s former partners spoke of their concerns about how beta gonsales would proceed without his stewardship. I felt like they were putting all the responsibility on me. Not only that, but I soon made up any excuse and left. I walked towards where Aurora was.— So you’ve already been introduced – referring to Aurora feeling so good next to my mother.— I never imagined that I would see you in a serious relationship one day, – she commented, and I laughed when I saw the astonishment on Aurora’s face.— We’re not dating yet – I looked right into Aurora’s eyes. – But it’s just a matter of time.Aurora’s cheeks turned red, and I continued to laugh. It was amazing how he could change my mood.— if you don’t mind, I’m going out for lunch with Aurora. – I spoke to Helena.— I don’t mind, – she said. – The lawyer will come to the house in the morning to talk about Gonzalo’s will and about the beta gonsales situation.My good
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LukeI’ve been with many women in my life, but none of them caused the sensation that Aurora had. Staying with someone you love is, without a doubt, having the best night of your life. I looked at her, who was sleeping, her head resting on my chest, and smiled. I got up without making a sound, as I didn’t want to wake her. I got dressed and went downstairs to the mansion.The lawyer was already there, and Helena shot me a startled look.— Glad you’re here, Luke,– she told me as I walked past her and greeted the man.— You’re so early here. – I shook his hand and inevitably with a worried expression on my face.— I have urgent matters to discuss with you,– he said, sitting down on the sofa and placing his briefcase on the coffee table in the living room.He opened it and took out reports, several of them.— Beta gonsales can go bankrupt – it was direct – Gonzalo left the company with debts and the lawyer for Caliento companies filed a lawsuit to collect a millionaire debt against your
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AuroraI’m a virgin!That phrase was the first thing I remembered when I woke up that morning, still at Luke’s house. Embarrassment knocked me over, but I also remembered how gentle he was with me last night.It was an unforgettable night. Inevitably, already inside the plane, I returned home between sighs with the memories of the night I spent in Luke’s arms. I went back to my reality, not sure that we could be together one day.When I landed, I went straight from the airport to the hospital. I had only called Lourdes once during those two days, and she assured me that Claudio was recovering well, but that she missed Rebeca.How could Claudio ever consider liking that woman?This was a question that perhaps even Claudio himself could not answer. Still with my bags, I arrived at the hospital and hurried to his room. Claudio was on his feet, without serum or apparently shaken. Your recovery blew me away.— Hi dad – I smiled at him right after my state of astonishment disappeared – I’m
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LukeThe day in Rio de Janeiro was hot, and I even thought about going to the beach. I wore a baseball cap and sunglasses to disguise myself at the airport. After Gonzalo’s death, my face was all over the country’s newspapers. I didn’t want to be recognized and even believed that my disguise was perfect until I heard someone call my name.I turned around, because the voice sounded familiar. That brunette with the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen, with her curly hair loose, looked at me tenderly. Geane had teary eyes. He came running towards me and hugged me.I was confused, and I can’t say I was happy to see Geane here. But I, better than anyone, recognized his motives.— What are you doing here? I pulled away and looked her straight in the eyes. I didn’t want to spoil that moment for Geane, but things between the two of us needed to be clarified.— I came to see you, – he replied enthusiastically.The exaggerated scene of Geane hugging me and saying my name, loud and clear, arouse
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AuroraI was still trying to understand what was going on with Geane when she pulled away and looked right into my eyes. It was normal for me to find this behavior strange, due to the fact that in the last few days she had acted in a violent and irrational way.— I was with Luke today. – I widened my eyes. How could that be possible if I was with him that same day?— You had just left for Brasília and when I got there, I met Luke at the airport.— Was that arranged? – I couldn’t explain if I had reasons for that, but I really got jealous.— Of course not. – She wiped her tears. – It was all a coincidence.It was then that I realized that the two of us were still at the gate. I had to be careful with that, since Rebeca was still out there and might want revenge for my denouncing her. I pulled Geane by the arm and put her inside the house.— What’s going on with you, Geane?My voice came out in a provocative tone, giving the impression that I wanted to fight with him, and only later di
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Love in ruins Chapter eighty-seven
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
Love in ruins Chapter eighty
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
