"I know he's rich, but I don't want to be taken advantage of and I asked him to leave my family safe.""Your family probably already has a new house, an armoured car and security guards at the door, of that you can be sure.""Where did you get all this from, Said? Armoured car?" - I give a laugh."All his cars are armoured, except the Blue Thunder." - he gives a sideways smile and shakes his head as if he remembers something."What's Blue Thunder?""Nothing. Never mind. Let's go to the hospital and I'll provide an outfit for you."We headed to the hospital. I needed to be with my family a little longer. I was so worried about my mother, how she would stay here alone and sick. And my brother like that made me more worried by the minute. When I got there I had a big surprise. My mother was sitting next to my brother's bed and apparently she was healthy. She didn't even look like the woman who was lying in bed a few hours ago. I decided not to tell them about my marriage, not yet. What w
Aslan MurabakSaid took Diana and I now need to resolve her situation as such, Juninho. I have done my research on the guy and I know he is a dangerous man and I must be very careful with him. He will probably want to make me pay more and I should be prepared for that. I already have the bag with money and as soon as my security guard returns, we will find the bandit who is haunting Diana's family.I sit in the armchair in my room and wonder what my life will be like. I didn't imagine that I would get married, much less like this. In fact, I have always been different from my brothers. At first, Aisha was not allowed to play with us, but after a while, my mother let her join us because the poor child was getting so sad being alone and seeing that the boys could play and have fun, and she could not. So the girl would go into a deep depression. The three of us grew up together, a brotherhood, something rare in our country. But I was always a bit more distant, always afraid to love peopl
Aslan Murabak"And you guys are going to stop me from taking her?", I tease."Bro, if you have money and we have prestige, you know? We'll break it when it doesn't go our way." The girl's got family here, her brother's broke. I took care of him, you stupid kid, Paulão. He took my car without permission and ended up with my baby. I was pissed off, that motherfucker. I wanted to shoot him in the mouth.""A million for your car," I say to Juninho and look at Paulo. "Three hundred for you, take it or leave it. Diana's family is already under my protection. It would be silly for you guys to want to fight with me.""You think we don't have some guys who also know how to do bad things?" This time Juninho teases me."Paulo, know that I can do worse things to you. Don't forget that I know a lot of people and those people would do anything to please me. I can bring people to my side that perhaps you, who have 'prestige', can't. I'd have a lot of inspectors interested in closing down a club like
Diana Rodrigues"I am not able to sleep from so much anxiety. I know Aslan left and I have no idea where he went. It's not that I'm jealous, as we have nothing. I have to get used to it, after all, our marriage has no validity and is nothing but a contract. But for the first time I feel strange. To think that he left on our wedding night... I laugh. And I tell myself: don't get your hopes up, Diana. I pick up my phone and dial the number."Jose, I can't sleep.""Girlfriend, neither can I. I'm so euphoric you have no idea. I've always dreamed of staying here and today I'm fulfilling my dream" - our anxieties are different."Are you crying?" - he was."It's always been a dream. I know I would never fulfil it and today I can be here as a guest. You have no idea how happy I am to be able to order food at the restaurant without worrying about the amount because I can't afford it. That's exciting.""I haven't eaten anything. My stomach is turning round and round with anxiety. Do you want to
Diana RodriguesLet's take our bags ourselves, we couldn't be recognized. I wore sunglasses, a hat and a scarf, since we were in the morning. I was feeling like a movie actress. José put on different clothes from the ones he was used to, along with a cap and glasses. A security guard was waiting for us and we went down the lift together. Anyone who saw us would never say that we were the same hotel employees. On a random floor, the lift opens its doors and Sirlene enters and looks at me. I lower my head and Jose hides behind the security guard. She opens a smile showing him all her teeth. Then she looks in the mirror and puts away her lipstick, which is in the little pocket of her uniform."Are you leaving?" - she asks."Yes" - Joseph makes a different, ridiculous voice."Did you enjoy the accommodation? It's very important for us to know if the clients are being well taken care of.""Sure, it was perfect as always, and thank the staff as the cleanliness is excellent" - José replies -
Diana RodriguesAfter a while inside that plane, the silence started to get boring. Each one of the brothers took his computer and seemed to be working, trapped in his own world. And me? I was watching them both, looking at my mobile phone and wishing that my friend was here beside me. If I asked where José was, would I get a scolding? Better not to ask questions."Lemi texted me before we boarded," Aslan's sister said."What does he want this time?" questioned Aslan."Stop being thick, my brother. He is suffering for love. The poor fellow.""He told me the girl rejected him," she looked at me, "Lemi, our brother, met a girl and was hopelessly in love with her.""I knew that wouldn't work out. The girl probably didn't want that serious relationship he was proposing to her," I commented sarcastically."Lemi always liked to win women over, but then he would leave them. I don't understand why he wants this woman now.""Even I didn't understand all that craziness. And from what he talked
Aslan MurabakI kissed Diana before leaving the room. Even I hadn't understood what happened between the two of us, maybe I'm going crazy, I promised myself I would stay miles away from her. And in the end I'm here curling up with her in the bathroom of my plane. Ever since that day at the club she's been messing with me in a way that no other woman has, it's like I need her, the warmth of her body and touching her skin and having her all to myself.I go to the other bathroom I have on the plane and look at myself in the mirror, my hair is all messed up my clothes are out of place and I smell like sex. I really wanted to take a shower before I went to face my sister, but I know that right now she must be freaking out, I think my sister had never seen this, a man and a woman with so much intimacy, I put my hands on the bathroom countertop and shake my head, this shouldn't have come from me, I'm HER keeper. And in the end my sister ends up seeing me in an awkward situation. I have to f
Bern was my first love. And today I know what hate is because of her. Our first kiss was unforgettable. When we were still teenagers, she found me in one of the palace gardens, she called me for a walk. She was the most beautiful and delicate girl that had ever happened, I went running like a puppy. We walked there, until she started running encouraging me to go after her, but the girl tripped and fell, she hurt her foot and I went running after her as soon as I saw her fallen, I picked her up and carried her and she held my neck and kissed me. We were twelve years old, I was very embarrassed, I didn't know how to act or what to do, whether to put my tongue inside her mouth, but she guided me perfectly, it was a quick kiss, because if someone caught us there I would have to marry her, honour in our country is something very serious. I took her inside the palace on my lap and she said that it was one of the happiest days of her life and that she dreamed of it. I left her on the sofa in
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