Grandma Herminia trembled as she spoke, she felt very disappointed."Grandma, someone put some kind of drug in Gia's drink, she is not responsible for what happened last night." said Dorian in a serious voice,Grandma frowned, listening to what Dorian said, at that moment a thought came to her mind, would Juno be capable of going so far just to cause harm to Gia?"Are you sure what you are saying Dorian?" asked Herminia."I'm pretty sure, I've called a laboratory technician friend to take blood samples from Gia, so we can know what kind of drug is in her system."Gia, sitting silently until that moment, looked up as she cried."I... I don't remember anything," she murmured.The grandmother approached her, her anger had passed, she was now worried and felt compassion for the girl, if anyone had been born under a bad star in life, it was her.“Oh, my girl, I am so sorry.”Shortly after, Dorian's friend arrived, and immediately took the blood sample needed for the analysis.“I will let y
Days later, Gia was preparing to face the outside world for the first time since the incident, Grandma had convinced her that she couldn't hide forever, she had to return to the university."Remember, dear," Grandma told her as Gia headed for the door, "keep your head up, you haven't done anything wrong."Gia nodded, although inside she felt like her heart was going to burst from fear, Dorian was waiting to take her, when she arrived at the university, she found herself face to face with a group of reporters."Gia! Is it true that you seduced Juno Greco?""Are you planning to sue the Greco family?""What do you have to say about the photos circulating on the internet?"Questions bombarded her from all sides, Gia stood paralyzed, unable to answer or move.It was then that she felt a firm hand on her shoulder, it was Dorian, who upon seeing what was happening had approached."Gentlemen, please. Miss Gia will not make any comments at this time. We ask that you respect her privacy." He sa
A month after the engagement party, Gia was walking through the halls of the university, she noticed that the other students seemed to ignore her, that made her feel relieved, she preferred to go unnoticed than to be the center of ridicule."Hey, Gia," a familiar voice called her, it was Laura.Gia stopped, surprised. “Hi, Laura,” she replied cautiously.Laura walked over, looking a little uncomfortable.“I just wanted to tell you that… well, I’m sorry about how I treated you earlier, it wasn’t right.”Gia blinked, not knowing what to say.Laura, without waiting for her to answer, quickly walked away.However, it wasn’t all peace, Alina was still a thorn in her side, as Gia put her books away in her locker, she heard Alina’s mocking voice behind her.“My, my, if it’s our little star, how’s business, Gia?” "Lots of customers lately?" Alina said sarcastically.Gia closed her eyes, taking a deep breath before turning to look at her."Alina, don't you have anything better to do?" Alina s
Grandma asked the old doctor to be the one to give the news to Gia. The doctor sighed, but he couldn't refuse, so he headed for the stairs. He had no idea how Gia was going to take it.When he got to the door, he stopped for a moment, then knocked softly."Come in!" Gia's voice was heard from inside.The doctor entered and found the young woman sitting at the dressing table, Gia brushing her long hair."Gia," said the doctor."Gia, can we talk for a moment?" Her mind was spinning thinking of the best way to tell her the results of the tests.Gia was very intelligent, and from the look on the doctor's face, she realized that this was not something good."Doctor, you're scaring me. Did the tests come out bad? What do I have?""They gave me the results this morning.""So? Is it serious?" The concern in her voice was evident.“You're pregnant, Gia.”Gia's face was more one of terror than astonishment, the brush fell to the floor, and she turned completely pale."No, there must be a mistak
Grandma turned to look at the screen to see who was calling her, it was Juno, apparently she had waited until the last moment to call her."Yes?" she answered, trying not to let it be noticed how anxious she was."Grandma, I've decided, I'll marry her." Juno's voice sounded tense, almost forced.Herminia let out the breath she was holding."You've made the right decision, Juno." She said in a serious tone."But I want to make something clear, it will be a quick civil wedding, without...""No way, if we're going to do this, we'll do it right, Gia deserves a proper wedding." Victoria interrupted firmly."Please, Grandma! I'm already giving in to getting married, isn't that enough?""No, it's not, either it's done right, or I sign these papers right now, and you're left without the corporate.""This is ridiculous! A church wedding? For what?" He asked furiously."Because it's the right thing to do, because that baby deserves to have his parents marry properly.""It's a waste of time and
The wedding day came very quickly, at least for the bride and groom. At the Greco mansion, in her room, Gia was looking at herself in the mirror, the seamstress was fixing some last minute details."Be still for a moment, these pearl embroideries are very delicate." asked the seamstress, while adjusting the veil."You look beautiful," whispered Herminia, on the verge of tears."Like a real princess," added the makeup artist.Gia barely smiled, her eyes showing a deep sadness."Thank you.""My girl, I know it's not how you dreamed it, but you're doing the right thing." Herminia came over and took her hands."Please, Grandma, I just want to get this over with as soon as possible."In the cathedral, Juno waited in front of the altar, looking handsome in his dark, tailored suit, but his face showed more fury than nerves."Breathe, you look like you're going to a funeral." Thiago whispered, who would be the godfather."For me it's a funeral, the funeral of my freedom." Juno growled."At le
Herminia stood up and then gently tapped her glass, the room falling silent as the guests turned their attention to her."Dear friends and family, as the night is coming to an end, I want to make a special announcement." She said with a smile."More surprises?" Thiago whispered to Juno, pitying his friend."With my grandmother, you never know." He replied, preparing himself for whatever Grandma would announce, which at this point, wouldn't be anything good, at least not for him."As a wedding gift for the bride and groom, I've prepared something special, a two-week trip to the Caribbean." Herminia continued.Juno nearly choked on her champagne, coughing violently."What? A trip?" No, that couldn't be possible."Everything is arranged, the private plane is waiting for them in the hangar.""This is ridiculous! I can't leave like this! "I have work to do," Juno exclaimed, standing up."Sit down, you're making a scene." Grandma ordered in a low voice."Grandma, it's really not necessary."
On the plane, oblivious to her family's intrigues, Gia put on her headphones, trying not to hear the sounds still coming from the room, and quickly fell asleep."Ma'am? Mrs. Greco? Please wake up."The flight attendant's voice woke her up, Gia opened her eyes and blinked several times, completely disoriented."What... what time is it?" She asked, confused."It's 6 in the morning, we've already landed.""Where are we?""In Nassau, in the Bahamas. Are you okay? You look a little pale," the flight attendant asked."Yes, just, I'm a little dizzy, the flight was long." Gia rubbed her eyes."Can I get you a glass of water?" She offered."Yes, please."As the stewardess went to get the water, Gia looked around, noticing that Odalis and Juno were missing."Where are the others?" She asked when the stewardess returned."Mr. Greco and his companion already got off the plane.""How long ago?" She asked surprised."About twenty minutes, he specifically ordered that we not disturb her for any reas
Dorian was nervous, pacing the hallway as Gia was wheeled into the delivery room. "Do you want to come with her?" a nurse asked kindly. "I've... never been to a birth.""It shows," the nurse smiled. "But she needs it."Dorian nodded, he had faced life or death situations on his missions, and kept his cool under enemy fire, but this was completely different. "Just tell me what to do." "Put this on, then you have to apply disinfectant." The nurse handed him a gown and a surgical cap.As he dressed, Dorian thought of Lucrezia, she should be there, not him. They shouldn't have tricked her like that, but it was the only way to keep Juno away, he had to keep thinking that this child was not his son.The two cousins were very different from each other, he always trying to do the right thing, dedicated to his missions. Juno, was a disaster in personal matters but a genius in business.A scream from Gia brought him out of his thoughts."Are you ready?" the nurse asked."Not really.""No
The doctor saw John sweat as soon as he told him that Mathis was with Marizza.“Is Mathis with her?” He asked as if he hadn't heard what the doctor had said.“Mr. Dupont came as soon as you left to get the money.”“Did he say anything to you about...?” John paled.“No, I told him, but I need more money.”“More? I already gave him five thousand!”“It's not enough, almost everyone here knows Gia, that girl came to see her mother all the time.” The doctor smiled maliciously.“Here you go, but I don't want anyone to find out.” John pulled out a wad of cash.“Relax, no one will say anything, although I must say you are a coward.” The doctor counted the money.“What did you say?” John frowned."To deceive a man like that, to hide his real daughter from him, that's cowardly.""You don't know anything about the situation.""I know enough, but as long as you pay, your secret is safe." The doctor laughed.John stayed in the office, constantly wiping his sweat as he waited for Mathis to leave, t
After the bad time in Miami, now in Texas, Dorian and Gía continued with the decoration of the baby's bedroom. Dorian wanted to take advantage of his days off."Are you okay?" Dorian noticed that Gía was pale while they painted the room."Just a little dizzy, since the encounter with Juno I haven't felt well." Gía leaned against the wall."You should rest." He suggested worriedly."I can't, I have to go to daycare, the kids must be waiting for me.""About that, Sarah called while you were sleeping." Dorian put the roller aside, he knew that what he would say would affect her."What's wrong?" He asked without having any idea."I'm sorry, Gía, you've been fired, they say you lied about your condition.""But I didn't lie, I just didn't mention it.""I'm sorry, I know how much you wanted that job.""The kids, I got so attached to them." Gia started crying.Meanwhile, in Miami, John walked into a pawn shop."How much for these jewels?" he put Regina's last few pieces of jewelry on the coun
John was a man with a quick and agile mind, Mathis Dupont was the man they needed to get out of the misery they were in, so he decided to call his daughter to come closer."Alina! Come here for a moment, there's someone I want to introduce you to!"Alina walked up to them, seeing the elegant visitor up close, her eyes sparkled with interest as she scanned him with her gaze, from the clothes and the expensive watch he was wearing, it was obvious that he had money, and he was also very attractive despite being her father's age."Hello, who's our guest, dad?" She greeted in a honeyed voice, thinking that he was some foreign investor who would help her father."Mr. Mathis Dupont, he's... an old acquaintance of the family." John answered, starting the plan he had put together for her convenience.Alina approached, extending her hand."Nice to meet you." She said, throwing a suggestive look.Mathis briefly took her hand, feeling uncomfortable with the way the girl looked at him."Excuse me
Upon hearing that, Juno felt really furious, his eyes fixed on Gia's belly, he felt a strong sensation inside his chest due to the rage he was feeling.“Wow, I see you haven't wasted any time! You've betrayed me with my own cousin!” Juno's voice trembled, turning almost into a hiss.The people around them began to discreetly stop, soon they had already formed a circle around them, some even taking out their phones to record the scandalous scene in front of them.“You're making a fuss.” Gia said, embarrassed, seeing that the people's attention was focused on them.“Shut up! It took you longer to lose my son than to get into bed with him.” He roared, the loud sound of his voice causing several people to jump.“Don't talk to her like that!” Dorian stood between them, adopting a protective stance.“Are you defending her? They are traitors! My wife and my own cousin.” The whispers and murmurs around them increased.“Ex-wife, you lost that right when you decided to treat her like a servant.
At the Smith's house, Regina anxiously awaited her daughter's return. John had returned early after hearing about the scandal. Not only would they be singled out for being bankrupt, but now for that embarrassing event as well. "I told you it was a bad idea! But you never listen to me!" He shouted, Regina turned to look at him furiously. "Shut up! Everything would have been fine if that bitch Odalis hadn't shown up." Regina looked at the photos and comments on social media on her phone. The door opened, and Alina walked in looking like a mess, with disheveled hair, torn clothes, and scratch marks on her neck. "Your brilliant plan failed! Odalis showed up!" She shouted furiously at her mother. "What was Odalis doing there?" Regina didn't seem to care about her daughter's bad condition. "What do I know! But she attacked me like a crazy woman!" She replied, covering her breasts with a blanket that someone on the street had given her."This is all your fault! Using our daughter like
At the Smith family home, Regina looked at all the bills that had piled up on the table, the debts were increasing day by day, and the credit cards were at their limit.“I can't stand this situation any longer, we need money urgently.” She said to John, throwing the bills on the floor.“And what do you want me to do? I've looked for new investors, but as soon as I get close, they run away, they don't answer my calls.“You don't need investors, you need to find Gia, that ungrateful woman has the obligation to help us solve our problems.” Regina smiled maliciously.“Find her? Not even Greco with all his money could do it.” They were aware of everything that was happening.“That man is the one who has all the resources to help us out of the misery we are in.”“What are you planning, Regina?” He stared at her while raising an eyebrow.“Alina! “Come here right now!” She called, ignoring her husband's question.Alina came down in her pajamas, yawning, her hair tangled, she still had pillow
A couple of months later, Gia saw a van park in front of her door, she nervously locked the door, thinking it could be Juno.She was surprised to see that the person getting out was Dorrian, she hadn't said anything to him, hoping to give him a nice surprise, Gia opened the door and went out to greet him."Dorian!" She greeted him smiling.Dorian looked at her for a moment, her belly was noticeably bigger than the last time he saw her."Look at you! You're radiant." He smiled hugging her carefully."I'm huge, but the doctor says everything is going perfectly." She laughed inviting him in.The house was cozy, Gia had decorated it by putting up some photographs, some of her with the children in daycare."How's work going?" asked Dorian, sitting on the sofa."The children are wonderful, they make me feel happy." He answered caressing her belly."What have they told you about your pregnancy?""No one knows I'm pregnant, I wear loose clothing at work and well, I'll have to ask for a leave
Gia stood looking at the two-story house that Dorian had prepared for her to live in. It was in a quiet neighborhood in Austin, Texas. It wasn't luxurious, but she thought it was charming, with its front porch and a small garden."The keys are under the mat, all the utilities work, I took the liberty of deciding for you by filling the refrigerator." Dorian had told her.When she entered, she noticed that the furniture was simple but comfortable, the kitchen was equipped, and in the dining room she found an envelope with documents and money."For emergencies, use it carefully. I'll visit you as soon as I can." A note from Dorian said.Gia sat on the couch, placing her hands on her belly. Her baby was still growing inside, when Herminia and Juno thought she had lost it."We'll be fine. Now it's just the two of us." He said tenderly.The next day, she went out to look for work, she came to a ‘Little Steps’ daycare center where there was a sign indicating that they needed staff.“Do you h