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
Diana RodriguesAfter telling José everything, I lay down on the bed, but I didn't sleep. I couldn't stop thinking about what had happened and the anxiety of what would happen when I met him again. Soon the alarm clock went off and it was time to work, so José and I went to the hotel. "Why didn't the doll come to work yesterday?" - Sirlene stares at me as soon as I enter the changing room to put on my uniform."I don't want to fight, it's better we each stay in our own corner, I need a job and I guarantee you need yours too, be rational.""Are you calling me stupid? - Maybe I was."Please, Sirlene.I changed clothes as quickly as possible and she stayed quiet in her corner, but our dear manager, put us to work together, in the suite where the owner of the hotel is installed. I knew he wouldn't recognize me if he saw me. In fact, here at the hotel, we chambermaids are invisible. He would signal a time at reception so we could go there. And it would be the easiest thing in the world.
"Friend, whose is it? Tell me straight away!" - Jose is elated."It's from that boy who works as a lawyer, that I told you about," I whispered, as there were some people next to us and I didn't want to gossip."Oh, my God, he's in love with you.""He just did me a kindness, Jose. I'll text him later to say thank you.""He's in love. Look at those flowers, girl. The man is at your feet.""And these flowers? Are they for me?" - Sirlene arrives and tries to take the bouquet from my hand."No, as incredible as it seems, they're mine.""Who is the crazy man who sends flowers for you? - Sirlene says and cracks a sideways smile. "So dull!" - she looks me up and down - "We have a lot of rooms to clean, poor hotel Cinderella." - the other girls laugh."I agree with you. We have a lot of work to do.""Jose, take it to me and put it in a vase with water so it doesn't wilt.""I'll leave it adorning the reception area, so that everyone passing by will be jealous." - he walked past Sirlene - "They'
Diana RodriguesMESSAGEDiana,Hello friend. Your appointment will be at the hotel. You won't need to travel. He called us a short while ago, asking you to go to the hotel and look for his suite. I told him you'd be there in an hour. It's club procedure. Be careful not to be discovered.Good luck, my dear.Love, Renata.My stomach did a flip-flop, and I thought I'd let it all out. Just thinking about what could happen made me extremely anxious. I stood there for a while trying to manage not only the food, but also everything that was going on in my mind. What if he liked to hit? I had to work tomorrow; it wasn't my day off yet. What am I going to do?I've never dated someone for money before. In fact, I had a few boyfriends, but I never had sex with any of them. Since I was very young, I worked to help my mother. I felt sorry for her and so I always ran from here and there to help her. I would always say that I wasn't a virgin when the girls in the neighbourhood told about their adven
Diana RodriguesI took a deep breath and went inside, as I had done the day of the concert. I stood back and closed the door. When I turned around he was near the window, the flat was dim and I could see his silhouette but not his face. I stood in the doorway waiting for him to give his orders, but he didn't. I was feeling silly, it had been a few minutes since I had stood there and he was standing in front of the window watching, he had something in his hands and his fingers kept moving. I took the initiative."Good evening" - without looking at me, and staring at the window, he said."Would you like something to drink? There's champagne on the table.""I'll have some" - a glass would be nice, I was very nervous. And I imagine he knows he's my first customer, because I didn't behave like a professional at any point - "It's closed, and I can't open it" - I was holding the bottle in my hands.He went over to where I was standing and held the bottle, shaking it, and the sound of the cor
Aslan Murabak"Said, I want your discretion." - I was talking about my brothers."You know you can count on my discretion.""Know everything about a person.""Who is the person, sir?""A woman from the stripper club I went to the other day with Lemi. They called her Scarlet.""I'll see what I can find out.""As fast as I can."Said has always been one of my trusted men, he has always helped me since I was a child, we have created a strong bond of friendship, companionship and loyalty. I trust him and I know he wouldn't do anything to harm me and my brothers, we have him as our grandfather. He is a trained man, one of the best security guards I have ever seen and finds things out very quickly. One of the most accurate marksmen. A born killer."I want you to do something for me" - I say when my lawyer answers, as soon as I call him."How's the trip?""Boring.""What do you need? Because if you didn't ask your brother, it means you want something in confidence" - he already knows."Yeah,
Aslan MurabakThe dancer will be my wife. She is perfect.No criminal record, no problem with the courts and she has never been married. Her only problem is her debt to Juninho Bad Boy, which Said is checking to find out who the guy is. It seems to me that the debt has something to do with a car, a pittance, but I'll wait. I'm curious to know how she messed up the car? Or why she had to pay?What's making me anxious right now is knowing that in a little while she'll be here. And my desire is crazy and unbridled, I want that woman in my bed, but I can't mix pleasure and work. I take a shower, put on a suit, after all it's a job. A marriage contract. The contract papers are already on my desk, I review them and put them in the envelope. I order a bottle of champagne to celebrate, because she would probably sign the contract. She needs the money and I need a bride who knows her place and fake it very well, and the most important clause is not to fall in love with me. That will be a must.
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