AMELIA
"Amelia, you need to rest."
"I'm fine, I have something to tell you." I say, not getting any less convincing from my shaky voice. However, I need to mention that we have a cousin living in another country. A secret that was kept from our father for years. Another.
" She's not, the doctor recommended rest. " I hug her, using a little strength to pull her to me.
"Remember the time I
HENRICOI swore to myself I wouldn't leave her side, but where before my nightmares involved squeaky bunk beds, bars and criminals, now I'm transported to the night her car overturned more than five times before finally exploding, but instead of eliminating her as I did, I simply watch the scene paralyzed and unable to do anything to help her. And, dammit!These fucking nightmares are taking all my nights sleep along with my good mood, I just need to close my eyes for ten seconds and whew... I'm back to that night. I get out of bed knowing that this will be another lost night and I leave the room, heading straight for the office, my refuge, on the floor below without making a big fuss, since Guilhermino is playing the damn nanny and has been wa
HENRICO"Do you remember me?" It's my first question.I try to control my impulse to touch her, but I fail miserably and stroke her hair, although I can defend myself by arguing that no one prepared me to deal with an Amelia with long, natural hair. I feel strange, nervous to be next to her after waiting so long. Seeing her like this reminded me of the time when she was just an innocent, withdrawn girl without much of a filter. That girl shut me up with just one look, but she shudders every time I threaten to come five steps away. Amelia Leal was a scared little g
HENRICOOne year later.I slide my fingers along the smooth skin of her back, aware of every hair that rises on her body."Like that? " I adopt a sensual tone to tease you and bite your earlobe, licking right after." Hmm... "He moans, and I laugh, taking the opportunity to leave him to go down with my teeth to his shoulder and bite.
HENRICO "Her brother." She confesses, running one more light and almost hitting another car. "Dude, drive carefully. I get married tomorrow. I fume, making sure the belt is tight around me." He huffs but slows down. When are you going to tell me this girl's identity?" I ask without patience, starting to get worried about her safety.
HENRICOThree months later…I lean back in the seat until I feel my back find support against the wall. I blow out cigarette smoke and try to relax as I stare at the damn doctor's office door. What the fuck! How much longer will I have to wait?" Excuse me, sir. You cannot smoke here." I look up at the nurse who stares at me with disgust, she points to the sign with a cigarette drawn on it and I give a weak smile, release the smoke trapped in my throat and do what. I erase with my fingertips the only medicine that manages to calm me down besides Amelia. The woman turns and walks away.Does she not notice that I'm nervous? In addition to this mysterious appointment that I was ridiculously cut off from, I'm handling the administrative part of the farm on my own, now that Guilhermino has gone on his honeymoon with Marisa, well, actually, he went after the woman after she ran away with her
AMÉLIAEight months later.I love nature.The heat, no. I hate it when the temperature goes over ninety degrees and I have to leave the house, better, I hate having to leave the house pregnant straight to hell.And by hell I mean hospital. As much as this is the best among the best and has a great climate system. So, so, so cold and cozy, it's still a hospital, and it reminds me of all the time I spent in a coma and recovering from the accident.I force my feet down the stairs instead of waiting for my husband, as he gently shouted from the bathroom for me to do. But after taking three or four steps, I feel the need to stop for a breath, taking advantage of the brief interval to lean my side against the wall."Urff." I take a deep breath, closing my eyes for over two seconds before resting my hand on my stomach. My legs and back hurt even standing still, which is normal for women in late pregnancy to feel, ironically I was fine until two nights ago." Let's go, Girl."I repeat to mysel
BONUS(A chance for love.)Some time after the epilogue from My Enemy's Daughter...AURORAWhat to expect when you think you've reached the end of the journey? Every day, when the sun disappears, and I have to face the night, I turn off my true identity and pretend I'm someone else. BUT with different background and who never made the mistake of marrying a sociopath. Instead, I imagine I'm a single parent by choice, fulfilled with my work and full of suitors, who happen to be too boring for me to give them a minute of my time.Then it dawns and reality hits me.I'm still a mother, but my son carries the traits of someone I want to forget. There are suitors, but none munder stands why I stay awake at night. I have a job, I am the CEO of one of the main real estate companies in New York, my family's company, in fact, with my management the value of our shares has tripled in the last year, and we have gained international investors. China, Finland and Sweden are some of the countries I a
(A CHANCE FOR LOVE)AURORAI squint my eyes and count to ten before lifting my head and meeting the mocking expression of Cesar, better known as Amelia's former doctor and close friend of my brother"in"law and sister.I feel like throwing up.I can't stand the guy, and knowing that, he teases me whenever he can.It's like I'm a kid again around him, all I can think about is punching his pretty face.