LukeI was still in the gonsales beta when Aurora called me. I was sitting in reception, watching the cops come and go the entire time. Likewise, I looked down at my bloody hands. My father’s blood and I couldn’t accept what had happened. If I had sped up a little more or not wasted so much time on unnecessary conversation, maybe I would have been able to save him. I blamed myself for arriving too late, and worse, for knowing that it could happen and not having done anything to try to save my father. I watched them take his body away, and I cried. How was I going to tell my mother that? How would I explain to my family that Gonzalo had been murdered?I held the cell phone, and it got blood marks. I held back tears several times while talking to Aurora, but when I told her that Gonzalo was dead, it was as if someone shuddered through me and forced me to pour out all my pain.“I’m so sorry, Luke”, she also cried, as if the pain was hers too, “I wish I could be there with you”.“Aurora,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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