— Two months later —My message declaring my love had been in vain; Thiago never responded, nor did he send me the money to pay Diego. However, Diego never charged me. Every day I saw him, he assured me that as soon as we were in Mexico, I would pay him, and he always said not to worry. But in reality, I felt very embarrassed.I heard about Thiago thanks to the magazine news. However, lately, they had stopped putting his picture on the front page and only published some relevant aspects, such as the downfall of his agency, his divorce, which was wrapped up in a series of legal, financial, and family problems, and otherwise nonsense like his visits to bars, always alone, just like me, who was lately isolated from my two friends because my belly was starting to show, making it difficult for me to walk. I didn't have the same energy or desire to move from place to place, although they were always taking care of me, even helping me with course assignments, which I sometimes couldn't do du
— Shh, hush, baby, Thiago is behind you, — Lucía finally replied, bursting into laughter.— Whaaaat? I exclaimed in amazement as I turned my head towards the back of the bed, which was completely separated from the wall.Seeing my eyes in front of his, having him so close, was incredible. I felt my blood warming and my skin tingling. I had no idea what was happening, or how Thiago had gotten there, as I couldn't remember anything from the moment I had responded to Lucía. But he was by my side, just like the savior he had always been, a bit thinner, but just as handsome as ever, with his perfectly coordinated outfit, and his smile just like mine, expressing astonishment and joy.I had no idea how Thiago had gotten there, and I felt hot-blooded and cold-footed. He was really by my side, and it was like confirming that we were indeed special to him. I couldn't hide my smile; it was such a special moment that I forgot everything the magazines were saying.— What are you doing here? I mana
— Did this idiot do anything bad to you? — He asked after concluding the hug. Lucía hugged me too, and I was equally surprised. I knew that if I didn't hold myself together, I might do something crazy, but I didn't have the energy to fight, even though I felt completely deceived by Diego. So, I could only answer without any emotion.— He didn't do anything bad to me. I just thought he was truly my friend. — I watched as both of their smiles disappeared upon my response. Diego was beginning to understand how much his deception had hurt me, as he had quickly become dear to me.— I just needed to protect you, — Thiago assured, also understanding how much his lie was hurting me. — Did you really think I would send you here completely defenseless? I only wanted to get you away from the press.— There was no need to lie, Thiago. You have no idea how grateful I was because I thought I had found a friend as good as James.— You're a jerk, — Lucía added, also annoyed with Diego for deceiving m
Thiago was unable to respond, and the silence was beginning to make me uncomfortable.— Where are we going? — I asked, forgetting about the issue with Esmeralda. We hadn't taken too long, and the university was close to the clinic, so I wondered if we were really heading there or somewhere else.— Home, — Thiago finally spoke.— I don't understand, — I argued, confused.— I've found a home for you, Lisa. You can't continue living in the dormitory; you need better conditions, — he explained confidently, as he knew my situation well, thanks to Diego who provided him with all the information.— You're crazy. I'm perfectly fine where I am, — I lied to maintain my dignity.— Yes, yes, I'm crazy, but I won't allow you to keep suffering in that place, — he affirmed.— And who will pay the rent? Will Eduardo Ferrufino do it? The one who supposedly gave me the scholarship to study here, — I asked sarcastically, realizing that everything had been planned by him. — Because from what I understand
— Thiago, are you sure about the things you're saying? There are so many women you could have at your feet, and yet you come here to seek out a poor pregnant woman, — I asserted, feeling insecure because I wasn't very comfortable with my physical appearance, and I knew that Thiago had only been with beautiful and slender women.— Well, I only want that poor pregnant woman. I just need her eyes and her sincerity. Please, Lisa, stay with me. Say that you love me as you wrote in that message. Say it to me softly and accept me into your life. I feel like you're the only one who can lead it. Come on, hug me, — he replied as he got up. His words sounded melodic in my ears. He said everything in whispers and sighs, like a plea that was hard to resist.I couldn't resist his requests. Knowing that Esmeralda was with someone else confirmed that she wouldn't hate me if I stayed with Thiago. Besides, if the divorce was true, it lifted a huge burden off my shoulders. I could venture into whatever
— And what about society - I asked ironically, knowing that in a world like his I did not fit, and then thinking about what could happen and say the distinguished people who knew him.I don't care about society, after I get divorced there will be nothing to fear — He finally explained pronouncing the word divorce, with difficulty, hearing that gave me a little relief, but I still felt afraid, especially because I know that now it was not only me who mattered; I was carrying a child in my belly and I needed to take responsibility for him too.— And how long will we be here? I want to have my son in Mexico — I clarified fearfully, since I already had six months, and three months to go would go in a heartbeat.— We'll figure it out, for now you must finish the course, I need you to be the photographer of the agency — he answered cheerfully.— Count on it — I said in a half-voice— Lisa, aren't you happy? — He asked maybe because the tension was not leaving me and that was completely noti
Making love and talking were doing us a lot of good, but there were other things we didn't know about each other because for us, falling in love had been a game of coincidences and complicated situations that brought our paths together.— And your favorite dessert? — I asked, realizing that I didn't know many things about him and that I would have to do something for his birthday.— Any dessert that's chocolate — he said, touching my hair.— Passionfruit cheesecake — I replied as I put on the clothes that barely fit me. I had been getting by with loose shirts and leggings that I had brought from Mexico.— Passionfruit makes me sick, it gives me a blood pressure drop that could kill me — he explained. I smiled, discovering these seemingly insignificant yet important things about him.— Well, at least I won't have to share with you — I said playfully as I laughed and looked for a place to sit. The softness of the bed was causing me back pain, and it was uncomfortable.— Aren't you tired
It was as if Thiago suddenly showed me that he was hiding something, and happiness turned into bitterness, doubt, and guilt.— Stay here, if I don't come back by midnight, please don't wait for me. Tomorrow, the same driver will come to take you to the university. There's enough food in the kitchen, I've left everything prepared for you, you won't need anything, don't worry, don't call me, I won't be able to answer you — he instructed with his voice tired from the rush of getting dressed so quickly, without even giving me a kiss or a farewell hug.— But Thiago... — I managed to say as I watched him go through the bedroom door. I didn't have the strength to chase after him, and I felt a pain in my chest, as if things with him were too ephemeral to understand.— Just please don't open the door to anyone except my driver. Look through the windows before opening it — he warned without turning to look at me, as if what was happening was too urgent.— Damn it, he lied again — I muttered, an
- I always wanted to be totally well, to have a real family, someone who truly loved me for who I am, to be able to discover what the true meaning of that word was: TO LOVE, Lisa, sometimes you think that to love is to marry someone and that's the end of everything, but no, when my mother forced me to get married I thought that things were really like that, and no, everything was falling apart completely - said Thiago with a contrite voice - I also thought that money could solve everything, but you know when I wanted to be a father, I understood that even if it could be solved with money, I had to choose well, I had to know who I was going to give the task of being the mother of my child, and then you appeared, with that light, and I know you should hate me for not telling you, you know it was so hard for me to pretend, I don't even know how I managed it, but it hurt me so much to do it, now it doesn't matter, I know I chose you well, that I didn't make a mistake with you, because now
- Thank you, Marcelo, really, I don't know what we would have done without you - I answered with tears in my eyes, feeling a huge relief at his words, it was as if everything was finally over for good.- There is nothing to worry about, my friends. All this is coming to an end and soon you will be able to resume your lives in peace," said Marcelo.- You are my lawyer for a reason - Thiago praised him - now with this good news, I feel more convinced that going to where his parents are, is the best thing to do, away from the press and everything that this could drag, besides I think it is time for all of us to get together and share the good news - Thiago proposed with a smile.Marcelo and I nodded excitedly. Marcelo called Clara and Diego, who were at the cinema, to inform them that everything was under control and that they could return. In the meantime, they helped us pack some things for the trip and prepared everything to make the baby comfortable. The next day Clara and Diego left
I knew that saying those words in a situation as complicated as the one we were living was not at all pleasant, but I only wanted peace for my life, far away from all pain, when I fell in love with Thiago I created a very silly fantasy about the things of love, and only now I realized that nothing was as rosy as one thought, I loved him precisely because in the midst of everything we had lived through we had always won together, but now I had something else that surpassed the word love, and that was my son, and I only wanted tranquility for him, and being close to Thiago and his problems with Esmeralda I was never going to get it.He stopped looking at me with anger, as if he hated me and at the same time let me know that I was annihilating him.- I'm just tired - I repeated again before he could get any closer to me or as if he wanted me to omit what he had just said.- I am too - was the driest answer that managed to come out of his lips - but now we have a son, and I won't let this
Everything was too strange, but they only had to look for help as quickly as possible. At that moment, Diego, Thiago's close friend and lawyer, arrived at the house to support them in this difficult situation, Marcelo, the same one who had saved them in the previous trial.- They have emptied my bank accounts without my authorization, someone took out a large amount of money. This is a nightmare, Esmeralda has come with the press to warn me, claiming that the check I gave her is without funds, I don't know what to do, especially because she also brought the press and it was a terrible embarrassment - alleged Thiago in total desperation after the arrival of the lawyer.- Yes Thiago, this is serious. You have any idea who could have done this, don't you? Your cards, Thiago, think about it - Marcelo pointed out giving Thiago a clue, for a moment I thought he would react immediately, but it was clear that he was blinded by the complicated situation.- I don't know, I don't know, they clai
-Do you think Martini is involved in this? -I asked, feeling a mixture of concern and frustration.Thiago clenched his fists, reflecting his displeasure. -I don't know, Lisa, but we can't rule out that possibility. Esmeralda could be conspiring with him to harm us or even to profit from the money I gave her. We must take precautions and find out the truth.We looked at each other, sharing a mutual determination. We knew we had to act fast to protect our son and ourselves. Clara and Diego took the baby and me to bed, they washed the room, while Thiago stayed in the living room, together with his security team giving them orders not to let anyone in, however before they could act, Thiago looked out the window at Esmeralda getting out of the car, the press took all the pictures they could, it was clear that she had taken them herself, and that no, she had not left.- Tell Lisa that it's nothing bad what is happening, tell her not to worry, and not to get out please - She ordered Hugo and
Suspense hung in the air as Thiago held the ring in his hands, anxiously awaiting my answer. My eyes filled with tears of joy, of emotion for all we had been through together and for the future that awaited us.- Yes, Thiago, I do want to be your wife - I answered with my voice cracking with emotion.The room was filled with applause and exclamations of joy from our friends. At that moment, Thiago slipped the ring on my finger and hugged me tenderly. Our friends celebrated joyfully all around us, filling the room with laughter and well wishes.As I held our precious baby in my arms, I felt a deep gratitude for all that had happened. I had overcome my fears, stood up for my desires and was now in a moment of fulfillment and love beyond compare.Fate had brought us together on a roller coaster of emotions, but we had overcome every obstacle with courage and determination. Now, together, we would write our own ending, filled with love, happiness and a new life full of possibilities.- I
Deciding was one of the things I had been putting off doing since I found out I was pregnant, and daring to put my conditions before Thiago was a total revelation and liberation. - And what am I supposed to do? I'm trying to protect you, don't you realize, I don't want anything bad to happen to you," he asked me confused and scared. - Protect me, running away again, no, Thiago, neither me nor my son, we don't have to live running away from your past, you decided to make us part of your life, I gave in, but that doesn't mean that I have to hide, and if you prefer it that way then the best thing is that.... - The best thing is what, Lisa, it's not running away, it's protecting yourself - she interrupted me, and the tension was burning me up. - To run away is not to protect oneself - I shouted with difficulty. - Lisa, but it's that Esmeralda? - Esmeralda wants money, or security, the security that her mother and your mother wanted for you, it's simple, give her something, and I ass
Seeing her there, filled me with terrible sensations, the ones I had never felt before, not even when I had her in front of me at the trial, this time I was going through the worst situation a woman can go through, and that was to be unarmed, without strength or courage to continue, so I could only give a sigh, and wait for Thiago to show his face for us. - What are you trying to do? - he asked while to my hatred came the sardonic laughter of Esmeralda, with that perfect silhouette walking. - I came to visit the new parents, now, because their son might die, as I heard - she said ironically looking at her nails, her words pierced my whole body, and if it wasn't for the fact that I was connected to a machine that measured my pressure and a serum to hydrate me, I would have stood up from there and disrespecting her integrity as a woman, I would have broken her right there, because nobody was going to mess with my son.- Shut up, damn it, shut up - I managed to shout at her with diffic
- This is no time for shouting, the lady should rest - warned the doctor with annoyance for the attitude we both had taken and the noise we caused in our desperation. - How can one keep calm, when we know that our son may die - said Thiago using the same tone of voice, with tears covering his face. - Thiago, I know that having a child for you is great news, maybe it is the best thing that happened to you in your life, because it was what you always wished for, but I must clarify that it is not easy to have a premature child, it is complicated, also because this fertilization was done by In vitro, However, you must be strong and fight, be positive and expect good answers from the baby - The doctor answered, but there was something in him that frightened me, his look was cold and calculating, as if he was evaluating every move I made or as if he was looking at me with contempt. - Yes, you know well how much I have longed for a son, but I am afraid that now I will die, as I said - Thi