Maurício Before going back to pick up Louise, Roberto and I decided to check on James. "I need to take some time off to take care of my problem as soon as possible, now that Louise is leaving with Emma, I don't know what she will choose!""You should realize that she is in yours as much as you are in hers, but I don't see the need to send her away since she is working things out around here.""Do you really think she likes me, even after everything that happened earlier today?" - I asked seriously, watching him arch, knowing what I was about to say. - "Now that she knows my business, including Alicia's, which you made a point of mentioning. Is there anything you can do or say to help me with her?""Honestly? I don't have anything to say, because I already needed her help on how to win Clarice over.""So I guess we'll have to leave that for later and stick to business as usual." Roberto was signing some contracts while I was choosing some "toys" to use on James, but a damned surpri
Norely "I'm done looking for today, I only know one thing; if Mauricio has put those filthy hands on my son he will see me. Besides, his mother is on my black list!""I don't think he would be capable of such a thing. Well, I'm going to take Edy with me, today I promised I would go for a walk with him." - Alícia went out and came back very strange, this time she didn't even stay long. "You left strange and came back worse, are you hiding something from me, Alícia? Is everything alright?""Of course everything is fine, I'm just tired and I need to see my son. I am feeling GTA from James too, I am worried about him or where he might be right now.""That's fine. Do you need anything?""Not at the moment, just to let me know if you have any news about James." Juliana has always shown that she has a certain interest in Mauricio and I could not let this opportunity pass before my eyes. She could easily be manipulated when the subject is money or even something that would benefit her, bein
Clarice The next day my mother came to visit me, and since it was also my day off I decided to go shopping with her, as we used to do when I was little. Roberto left before I woke up, he always does that. "The apartment is not that big, but it will fit both of us, Mom. Besides, it will be better for you. I'll be able to take better care of your health.""I don't want to get in your way, daughter. But what I really want to know about is this boy with whom you say you are "having an affair"." - I have never hidden anything from my mother, she has always been my best friend, I was feeling really bad for having argued with her about something stupid that happened recently, but I apologized for everything and I think that everything is fine now. "He is a nice guy, Mom. One of these days I'll introduce him to you.""If you like him and he doesn't mistreat you, that's great! I've been doing good deeds too, daughter. Do you know Parkinson?""Yes, Louise's father, isn't he? That bastard, L
Roberto It had been a while since Mauricio and I had time to sit and talk about life, but this early morning Emma took Louise with her. Mauricio and I were filling our faces with cachaça in a little bar that had some fucking hot Stripes."I tried to talk to her yesterday and she was just really cold to me." - I said between sighs, like a complaining child."There must be some reason, right? Maybe she knows about your other women, don't you think?""As always your advice is great! And, I don't have other women, that was a phase and has passed." Maurício may not have dated many women, but the ones he conquered stayed at his feet, Alicia was the only courageous one who betrayed him and even then remained alive and free, James..."Do you think Louise likes me? I asked her to marry me yesterday." - I thought I was the rash one, but I was wrong and handsome."How could you think of something like that and not tell me? I can see that you're leaving me aside already…" - I pouted and receive
Parkinson's"If you keep getting involved in street fights, they're going to kill you, you know? - Reubia replied while she bandaged my face, which was badly bruised and with an open eyebrow from a punch I had taken almost in the eye.""They caught me off guard, Reubia. How could I have seen them coming from behind?""If I didn't do so much shit, I wouldn't be so fucked up. Think with me, now you lost your daughter and ended up losing everything you had, if it wasn't for me you would be on the street right now. Besides, there was nothing surprising, you're just drunk." I ended up losing the house in one of the bets I made, but I can still recover if I have the money, the money is high and only Mauricio could get it for me. As it costs nothing to try, later I'll go to his house and try to talk."I swear I won't do these things anymore and…""Of course you won't, you just lost your house, you idiot." - The suture that Reubia made on me looked like it was made on an animal, very bad and
Three days later...Maurício Ana's death was reported as poisoning, the restaurant she went to after she left work is being investigated. I don't know who may have done it but, I suspect Juliana, the two were too close together and its good that Juliana is, I know the play well."Maurício, I have news about Ana's death." - Juliana was holding a briefcase in one hand and in the other she had two cappuccinos."Send the report to my e-mail, Juliana. And please do what I asked you to do earlier. I don't want to hear any talk around here, anything at all, just take the case to me." - I was walking into my office, Juliana was just following me."Louise called earlier and left a message, asking you to return when you can.""Dismiss everyone for the day and you can leave too. Thanks for the cappuccino." - I walked into my office and went straight to return Louise's call. When everyone leaves, I will call some of the ANC men together so that we can have a quick meeting.Active Connection"Oh
Maurício He must not have gone very far, unless he asked for help. But how? He didn't have a cell phone. Alicia...Upon arriving and entering my office, I received Norely right away, and to her surprise I was on a totally unpleasant day."While Norely was staring at me I fixed my eyes on her waist and realized that she had a gun in her holster, but I am not a man to stay behind. I went behind my desk and sat down, opening the drawer where there was always a Boa Vapen that I wouldn't give up for anything.""You know why I am here, I want to know where my son is and what you have done with him." - His authoritarian tone irritated me in an inexplicable way. A few more words and I would undoubtedly lose control of the situation."I have no idea where that imbecile is, maybe he was killed out there and you don't know it yet." - The only thing Norely has is that son of his who is more useless than he is."You know, Mauricio, and you will tell me where he is now." - Before he could draw his
Juliana It was always the same process as always and as I was already used to it, it wasn't difficult, but some of them were difficult because they were too drugged. This is without a doubt the worst moment of my work, these bitches don't know what they want and stay like this, and then complain."I swear that if you don't cooperate, I won't be the one who loses!" - I tried to explain that I am not the one looking for a rich husband, much less an old one, or in the hands of Mauricio. With a little patience, I finished searching everyone and finally I was taking them all to their proper places, but there was one who wanted to go back on her choice, and this is literally the moment there is no turning back. I found Mauricio to talk about, but he was surrounded by people, so I tried to do my best without drawing too much attention to myself."This is serious business." - I spoke softly and smiled to disguise anything they might think. Without any effort he excused himself and we went t
18 years later...Say"Why do you insist on continuing with this madness? If our mother finds out what you are doing, your punishment will be severe and you know it." - Charles was the typical protective brother, but nothing could beat our father, he was terribly terrible and I knew he monitored my every move."Calm down, Charles. Besides, tell me, don't you also find this place interesting? Why do you think they don't let us come here?"My father and mother have always been conservative. Charles and I were in our first year of college, I had chosen chemical engineering and Charles hadn't decided yet, but the annoying thing was that for my father this was normal when it came to Charles, since when the subject was Say here, he was always rude. Today was going to be our week, but I'm alone and Charles is just going to drive me, since I can't even walk by myself, it's just my life.The room we were in was forbidden for us to enter, but today our parents went to settle some things in Los
LouiseSay was in Julie's arms, I had no anger toward her for what had happened in the past. I trusted Mauricio, so as long as she didn't destroy my children I had no reason to hate her. Lucius was holding Charles in his arms and was softly telling Emma that he was her grandson too, which made me very happy. It's so good when your child is loved, isn't it?"I think we'd better go where everyone else is already." - Maurício says in a loud voice, taking everyone's attention. We had planned to spend this date with our brother and sister after supper, but he knew that this was not what I wanted, so he didn't want Julie to stay too long in our house either."I tried to talk to him, but he interrupted me immediately:""Don't even come, Louise. I don't want any trouble here today, it's only been two three weeks since you gave birth and you can't and I'm not going to let you stress yourself out. Not now!" - When he looked at me without bowing his head, I knew he was serious and didn't fight b
RobertoIt was like a joint effort inside the hospital. Edgar, Klaus (who was now Maria's daughter's boyfriend), Jason, Emma, Lucius, me, and Clarice. Mauricio was in distress in the delivery room, helping Louise who had gone into labor in the early hours of the morning. We were all waiting for news and I swear I never thought that the feeling of dread would come over me again, but now, I was feeling it all over again. It was the same feeling as when Clarice was having our child, but the difference was that I was inside, and now I am distressed that I don't know how things are going inside. Brian had stayed home with Mary, Clarice was more nervous than all of us put together. Edgar was pacing back and forth, when suddenly Parkinson came through the door, with a worried expression and all awkwardness, he looked as if he had been taking heavy drugs, so thin he was. Before he could come to us, I walked towards him discreetly and he followed me into the other waiting room."What are you d
Some time later...LouiseEverything was going well. The pregnancy was going well, I was 39 weeks and super heavy. I woke up and decided that I wanted to get out of here. We are living in the same place, and Roberto and Clarice are nearby. Mauricio had just come home from work, and I was in the kitchen preparing dinner with Maria's help."Honey, can you come up in a little while?" - Maria looked at me dubiously and smiled, denying it with her head.After having no trace of him, she began to speak:"I think he is very lucky to have you." - Maria said looking at my belly, which wouldn't stop moving. - "You'd better go, I'll finish the rest. I'll set the table and leave afterwards. I'll be back tomorrow.""Thank you, Maria. You are an angel in my life." - I climbed the stairs slowly because of the discomfort my stomach was causing me.We hadn't planned anything yet, Mauricio has some projects for the future. No more auctions, not from Mauricio and not from any of my ANC members. This gav
RobertoThe days have been passing quickly, but Louise still hasn't made any statement about her pregnancy. Clarice was devoted body and soul to Brian and I thought this was perfect.Mauricio had been moody lately and this was bothering me. We were on our way home from work when he brought up the subject I had been sworn to secrecy about."Did Louise say something to you?""About what? If she said nothing to Clarice, it wasn't to me." - I lied, but I was terrible at it and he didn't stop looking at me until I stopped walking."You are a bad fucking liar, Roberto. You two are good friends, I know she would tell you secrets. She sees you as a brother!""But you just told her a secret, and you know that you don't share it with anyone. It's no big deal, but if you want to know, ask her yourself.""Are you on her side now?" - Was it immature of you? Yes, but Mauricio was really outraged and he was pissed off when this happened."I'm not on anyone's side, I'm just not going to meddle in any
MaurícioEveryone was singing Happy Birthday to Brian when I saw someone passing by the garden, the service was short, but I know it wasn't from any ghost. I left without anyone noticing and went to the garden, while everyone was too excited about what was going on inside."I don't want to get in your way, please. I need to talk to you, just listen to me for a few seconds and then you can do what you want with us." - Willy had Edy, Alícia and James' son, by his side.The boy was all bruised and Willy was almost unrecognizable. He had never hurt anyone, had always been against Alicia's atrocities and was only with her because... because he was the only person she could turn to, her family was a bunch of junkies and she had chosen her fate."Alícia committed suicide, it's been three months since this happened and I don't know what to do anymore." - In her eyes there was despair, I know how Louise won't like this, but I can't leave it like this."Okay, what do you need?""Someone to take
One year later...LouiseThe preparations for Brian's birthday were in full swing. Clarice was more than happy, as were Roberto and all of us. The time on the invitations was 6:00 PM, but Edgar and his darling daughter arrived early, and I would not deny shelter to her who sponsored me, that would be too selfish. He taught me too much, but I couldn't stand her. In the past, Edgar forced Mauricio and his daughter, Julie, to be together. And wherever Mauricio is, she won't mind forcing herself on him, and I knew that a long time ago."Do you know what I want?" - Clarice smiled wickedly as she looked at Julie. - "To teach that bitch not to stare too much at other people's men.""You have no idea how much we both think alike." - I smiled at her and she did the same. Mauricio approached us both with a small box in hand, handing it to Clarice. He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed my neck."This is our present for our little boy. You know that he is the most precious thing in our f
ClariceThe feeling that I would die at any moment was still very present. My son was in the incubator in the UV light. My body hurt even under anesthesia. I still hadn't eaten anything, I couldn't even drink water, but now, I was waiting for the nurses to help me up. If not, my blood would not circulate and could lead to a thrombosis, because of the anesthesia. Louise and Roberto's voices were loud, and when they talked, they sounded like they were fighting, and Mauricio was always quiet."Where is my baby?" - Louise came hurriedly to see him, but was disappointed when she didn't see him there. - "I forgot he's tiny. But, how are you feeling? - She sat down next to me and held my hand.""I am fulfilled, sister. I have a wonderful family. I have a strong sister that I have been very proud of ever since I met her, and now, you don't know how much I admire you for all your strength.""Do you know that even though I haven't seen him yet, he is the most important thing I have in my life?
LouiseWith each sip I took of the different drinks, I felt my stomach turn and the vomit want to come out, until I realized I was overdoing it and needed to sober up for the morning.The last time I looked at the time it was almost two in the morning, but I didn't intend to leave now."I finally found you, do you know how long I have been looking for you?" - I couldn't believe who was standing in front of me! It was Klaus, now in a nice suit, but with the same shoulder-length hair."Oh my God! I'm sorry I left without any warning. How is Miss Margot?""She passed away two weeks ago. But, she knew you were fine and that's why I didn't come after you. But now, I was going home when I saw her hiding here and thought: why not go and talk to her?" - Why did he have to be so handsome? He was very similar to Maurício in some ways, but so different in some."I was sorry." - If it weren't for this man and this woman, I wouldn't be suffering now, I would be dead. - "Sit down, have a few beers