Diana RodriguesIt is so good when you have a person to count on, a person you love and who loves you. I always say that love is free. You offer it to the one you truly love. The farce of love can last a while, but if it is a lie, it is soon unmasked. The feeling that I have for my friend José, it is so natural and comes from the heart, with no intention of anything and it is free.I took him to the gate of my house and from there I watched him walk away and when he turned the corner he said goodbye, that's a friend's love. When I got home, I went to my room, got the bag where the money was, opened it and looked at the notes inside. The monthly expenses of my house were high and we always paid late, so I decided to pay them all and go to the supermarket to do some shopping, after all I didn't know how things would turn out.How to pay the hospital bill? When I arrived at the building it was something that made me shiver. I went up to the floor where Alex was and as soon as I reached t
Diana Rodrigues"Well, I'll leave the prescriptions and the test orders ready. And you are already discharged, a nurse will come to help you, I will accompany her - we both left the room and I was ashamed to look at a man as handsome as that - Well, I don't know how to broach the subject with you, but are you worried about the hospital bill?""I am terrified, I don't have much money, as you can see we are simple people, and until now I don't understand why they brought my brother here, I know he crashed a luxury car, but the car wasn't his and we are going to have to pay for both car and hospital.""Your brother was rescued by me, I was going to my house and the accident had just happened, I did first aid and we called the ambulance. That's why he came here, I accompanied him.""A you were the one who brought him here" - my face of disappointment was so big he noticed."I know you're worried, and I only brought him here because the hospital has a program to care for patients who can't
Diana RodriguesI woke up with my mobile phone ringing for the thousandth time. I was so tired from the stress of the day and the night I had. Few hours and so many events. It took me a while to open my eyes to answer the mobile phone that keeps ringing, and Zyan's name takes over the screen with the word messages and calls."Putz, I forgot him - I put my hand on my head - I need to go to the club to work and I can't be late. What am I going to do with him?The only thing I can do today is to cancel, I can't not go to the club, I need the money and between going out with a nice guy and going to work, I only have the second choice. I pick up the phone and look at the messages he sent me. He asked me several questions like: what time can he pick me up? If I had rested? Had my brother left the hospital? What time was I going to see him?******MESSAGEZyan,A thousand pardons for not answering or replying to your messages. My brother left the hospital today and I was so tired that I ende
Diana Rodrigues"Calm down, we'll manage." Renata tries to make me calmer."I'm scared. That was a threat and he's willing to do something bad - "I didn't want to date anyone, but that's not an option" - she pulled me into the same dressing room."We all think like that, but when we don't have the money to pay the bills and can't buy basic things, unfortunately it's one of our last ways to go and then you just keep going" - she made circle gestures with her hand."If my mother knows I'm here, she'll be very sad.""You are here to pay her dear son's debts, Diana. And don't think about your mother. Have you decided about the dates?""Yes, I will" - I ducked my head in shame to say the hardest yes of my life."Are you sure? There's no forgetting the memories afterwards girlfriend, the money is worth it, but some memories you will carry for the rest of your life. I carry mine stored in a little box inside my heart and they are not good" - this time she puts her head down and takes a deep
Aslan MurabakI waited for the answer that didn't come. Will she not accept? Even if I pay a considerable amount."Brother, you're gone." - Lemi comes to meet me - "What do you say we leave?""Let's go." - We leave the place and Said, our driver is waiting for us."So how did you like the Club?" Lemi asks me."No. You know I don't like that kind of place.""Me neither. I'll soon be married to my Brazilian and I'm not putting my in a place like this.""Lemi, you know our father deserts you.""I work my brother and have my savings.""You work for our father and for me.""I work in your company and I have a share of the shares, don't give me this story that I work for you. I also have my share and don't forget that you only have your Holding because the three of us worked together. Aisha also helped you.""I know. You two were essential to the company and still are.""You seem to forget how much our sister and I helped you when our father was against it.""I thank you." - was all I repli
Aslan Murabak"They manipulate you.""No, I am not manipulable, my son. I know well what I do, today you don't like her, but tomorrow you will love her.""I am not getting married, baba (Daddy), I am not." I was sounding like a tantrum child and it is making me angry."It's already signed, I just didn't sign the contract, because now it's you who signs, but I gave my word. And a word is more than any signature.""I am going the day after tomorrow, I can't go before, I have my word here too.""I give you three days, my son, three days or things have gone bad for you.""All right, baba."We had a messaging group between the brothers and I soon sent so they could come to my room. I quickly got up and ran to take a shower and do my toiletries, within minutes Lemi and Aisha were already in my room."What happened?" - Lemi sits on the armchair."Baba called me." I explain to them."The wedding story?" - Aisha speaks and laughs - "I'm scared of when he wants to marry me.""And who is the per
Diana Rodrigues"My God, what am I doing with my life" - I whisper.I lean against the door, I close my eyes and I want to cry, the desperation makes my heart go fast and the blood of my body rushes in my veins. The looping of emotions inside me makes my breathing become accelerated, I swear I thought I was going to be sick in there. I really want to run out of here, but I know how much I need to introduce myself and do what I should do, get my money and run out of here. I take a deep breath and only think about what Renata told me. I need to get as much money from him and leave. If fate brought me here, I should move on.Renata asked me to choose a song, to make my presentation, but I had no idea which one to choose, so I asked her to choose, because I was so nervous I had no idea. I kept my eyes closed and my head down as I entered the venue. I took courage and raised my eyes and had the biggest surprise when I saw who was the man waiting for my show. My Boss, the owner of the hotel
Diana RodriguesDid I do something wrong? I put my hands on my head and thought about what had just happened. He didn't like my show and left. It can only be this. Actually, I didn't do a show, I danced for him. I did things I never imagined I would do in front of someone. I grabbed my bra and put it on, turned the dress back to my body and searched for the cape that was lying on the floor. I left the booth and went back to the same dressing room as always. Renata still wasn't there. I didn't know if I was still going to continue working at the bar, it was already past one o'clock in the morning. I put on the clothes I was working in at the bar since no one came to talk to me. I was so upset with myself for not pleasing my boss. I went back to the bar and the girl who had helped me came up to me."Where did you go?""I went to do some things for Renata.""I thought you'd gone to attend to some client.""No, I didn't" - what me saying I'd gone dancing for my boss and he left me there t
Aslan MurabakI run desperately through the corridors of the palace, my mind filled with worry for Diana. My parents are already safe in the safe house, thanks to Said, my trusted man, who took them there. Now, my only goal is to find Diana and ensure her safety.As I climb the stairs, I see the damage caused by the fighting with the rebels trying to take over the palace. Broken glass and debris scattered everywhere show the violence that is ravaging the place. The state-of-the-art security we relied on seems ineffective against the relentless onslaught of the invaders.When I meet Said in the corridor, his tense face reveals the concern we share. He looks me in the eye and says."Aslan, I found Diana, and I took her to the safe house, but before she could go in, someone hit me and I fell unconscious and she wasn't there anymore.""We have to find my wife, Said. My son in her belly could harm us both."We advanced cautiously through the dark corridors, surprised by three men who inter
Diana Rodrigues"I thought it would be harder to catch you.""I knew you were behind all this, Aly.""Only my idiot cousin didn't realize it. And he left his princess and the bastard alone. I thought I'd have a harder time killing you.""You're a madman," I shout at him and try to hit him, but he holds me back."Stop it, girl," he grabs my arm and tries to pull me out of the room, but I don't let him and he pulls a gun out of his waistband "I think now you'll understand what I'm talking about, I really want to kill you, not now" I then stop trying to get away from him "I want to put on a show for my cousin, but if you don't obey me I'm going to finish you off right now, you understand," his gun pressed against my neck.As I walked through the palace, my heart was beating fast in my chest. I knew that Aly had no limits and would do anything to seize power. It was dangerous to be near him, but I needed to know what he was planning.I spotted some rebels bowing to Aly as he passed them.
Diana RodriguesI sat on the edge of the bed, observing the empty room in which Aslan had left me. The day was strange, the atmosphere seemed heavy, as if the very air was charged with tension. That strange atmosphere hung over the entire palace, enveloping us all in a sense of apprehension.José, my friend and brother, was by my side, trying to calm my restless thoughts. Renata, our recently arrived friend, was also there, offering her support in the midst of this bewildering scenario. My family, my mother and brother were also seeking safety. But as the hours passed, the feeling of dread in my chest only grew.The rebels, those opposed to Aslan's rule, were approaching the palace. Their intentions were unknown, but the rumors circulating around the city were far from reassuring. They were planning to invade our lands, challenging the authority and peace that Aslan had established.As darkness began to engulf the sky, I watched through the bedroom windows. The lights of the fire shon
slan MurabakI took a quick shower and left Diana still in bed. I went down to the office to meet my brother. The matter seemed to be serious, as it has been for the last few weeks. In the hallway, I spotted my cousin Aly entering the room where Berna is staying."What has Aly been doing in Berna's room?"A feeling of curiosity dawned on me, and although I knew it wasn't right, I decided to approach the door and try to hear what they were talking about and why Aly was entering the room.Unfortunately, the voices were too muffled and I couldn't clearly make out the words exchanged between them. It was strange to see my cousin so close to Bern, especially considering that they hadn't had a particularly close relationship before. This sudden closeness left me intrigued and a little worried about Aly's intentions.Realizing that my attempt to eavesdrop on the conversation was proving fruitless, I decided to move away from the door. Perhaps it's best to keep an eye on these two and that's
I woke up next to Diana and immediately felt a wave of happiness invade my being. It was as if I were the richest man in the world, possessing the greatest treasure anyone could wish for: the love of this incredible woman. As my eyes opened to the new day, I realized that the world outside had disappeared. At that moment, there were only the two of us, and all the problems that had previously plagued me had dissipated. Diana smiled when she realized I was awake. Her eyes shone with a mixture of tenderness and love. "Good morning, my love," she said softly, and her tone of voice was music to my ears. I hugged her affectionately, feeling the warmth of her body next to mine. "Good morning, my princess," I replied, knowing that every word that left my lips was filled with truth and devotion.As we lost ourselves in that intimate and comforting atmosphere, Diana began to tell me about her dreams and desires. She expressed her desire to explore the world together, without fear of the unkn
Aslan MurabakI couldn't believe what Bern was doing. From the start, she had shown herself to be an ambiguous and fickle figure, incapable of inspiring genuine trust. Now, in the midst of the whirlwind of emotions that was sweeping over me, I was absolutely certain that the story of her supposed pregnancy was nothing more than a calculated lie.As I left the hospital, my heart squeezing, my eyes took in the bleak scenery. Kudsi, my country, was in a deplorable state. The rebels had consumed the structures of power, leaving the citizens helpless and hopeless.As I watched the decay around me, a mixture of anguish and determination came over me. I could no longer remain passive in the face of this destruction. The time had come to confront the men who were doing this to my country and bring justice to my people.As soon as I entered the palace, I was enveloped by an atmosphere of joy and celebration. Everyone was happy to see me there, and my heart was filled with gratitude for having
Diana RodriguesI couldn't hold back the tears that fell with such joy when I saw Aslan awake after so many days of uncertainty and worry. The hospital room was filled with a mixture of feelings, from joy to sadness, as the pregnancy was visible in my belly, which was growing every day.When I looked into Aslan's eyes, I immediately realized that something had changed in him. His eyes revealed a mixture of happiness and sadness, his expression was one of bewilderment and emotion. He focused on a point on my body, on my stomach..."Aslan, is it good to see you awake?" I asked, my voice trembling.He smiled tenderly and slowly nodded. The words seemed to escape me at that moment, but a wave of emotion flooded my heart. I couldn't believe he was there, conscious and present."You... you've been awake for how long?" I asked, trying to control my tear-streaked voice."It's only been a few hours," he replied, his voice sounding like a whisper. "I woke up and everything is still confused...
Diana RodriguesI was distraught, desperately waiting to hear from my friend Renata. I had asked Lemi to look for her in Brazil, but so far I hadn't received a single message. Every minute that passed increased my anxiety, and the uncertainty about Renata's fate consumed my thoughts.That morning, while I was impatiently waiting for news, we received word from Aslan's doctor. He reported that Aslan was beginning to wake up from his coma, but was still disoriented. This was to be expected, considering the time he had spent in an unconscious state. My heart filled with gratitude to know that Aslan was recovering, but I also worried about how he would react to me. Whether he would send me away or keep me here because of my son. Aslan is like a hurricane in my life.The lack of news about Renata was driving me to the brink of madness. I just wanted to know if she was safe, if the rescue had been successful. Every second that passed felt like an eternity, and the uncertainty was eating me
Lemi MurabakI walked cautiously through the luxurious corridors of the mansion, my gun in hand and my senses sharp. John followed at my side, his gaze also alert to any sign of danger. Adrenaline coursed through my veins, knowing that Renata's life depended on us.Suddenly, I heard a noise coming from one of the rooms. I signaled John to stay alert and we sneaked closer, trying not to make any sound that might alert the men who were keeping us there. With my muscles tense and my heart racing, I entered the room.The moment I opened the door, I was quickly attacked by a robust, well-trained man. With my reflexes sharp, I managed to dodge his punch and counterattack with a sharp kick to his leg. The guy fell to the ground, groggy, but soon got back on his feet and came at me again.I exchanged quick blows with him, using precise and efficient movements, trying to incapacitate him without killing him. Meanwhile, John was engaged in an intense fight with another man in the next room.The