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
- 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 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
I was so in love with Thiago — with his way of walking and talking; his sweet and gentle voice. He was an elegant, polite gentleman, the man any woman dreams of having. Unexpectedly, I had met him while doing a photoshoot for one of my friends who works at his modeling agency. There, I learned that despite his arrogance, he would give work to anyone in need. It was only for that reason that he had taken pity on me. And even though I wasn't a professional photographer, he hired me whenever an opportunity arose. I fell in love with his green eyes that sometimes looked at me with desire and sadness — a gaze that haunted me every night when I thought about my humble and hardworking situation and his life as a millionaire businessman; two worlds so unequal.I, on the other hand, was a simple twenty-four-year-old woman with a desire to find a man to share my chaotic and unstable life. I had just finished my degree in Business Administration, but the only thing that truly interested me was p
I didn't have the strength to do anything. I just managed to get home, get into the bathtub, and cry bitterly while touching my belly, which would soon be swollen with a pregnancy I hadn't asked for. Laura continued to look at me in silence, sympathizing with my sorrow. Until that date, my only problem was knowing that Thiago was married — a matter that, according to my imagination, was solvable. But a baby? What do you do with a baby when you're only twenty-four years old and have a terribly chaotic life filled with dreams of love with a millionaire man?—"You'll have to get an abortion,"— my friend muttered. I looked at her with a furrowed brow, my face covered in water and tears.—"I couldn't do that."—"Then what will you do? Will you let go of your dream of becoming a businesswoman and matching your boss's level?"—"I won't be able to achieve that, pregnant or not. Thiago is impossible."—"You know very well that he's not happy in his marriage, and sooner or later, that will end.
When I arrived home, I felt surrounded by loneliness and anguish. What had happened had caused even greater confusion. Nevertheless, in a certain way, I felt joy, as the conversation with Thiago had eased me. His kiss confirmed that I was truly deeply in love with him. But his words were like a sting, because the truth is that way, painful and cruel.I lay down on the bed, and the only thing that went through my mind was the memory of his kiss. Something I would never forget, something that would remain etched in my life as the only symbol or prize. I was aware that belonging to Thiago's life was merely an illusion. Even though he had confessed that he was attracted to me, my mind kept shouting that it was all part of his game. And even if I wanted to fall for it, I couldn't anymore because pregnancy prevented me. Everything had been so magical that I didn't even think about reporting the Clinic. I instead embraced a state of resignation and surrendered to it, as there was no escape.
I left the agency with my chest tight with pain, with love, with confusion. Thiago was being too kind to me, but I couldn't get what happened at noon out of my head. I walked along the endless road, arms crossed, holding onto my bag, and I arrived at James' house, an old friend I met in college.— You showed up! - He exclaimed enthusiastically as he hugged me when I approached his door. I returned the hug; I needed it. I didn't let go, rested my chin on his shoulder, and started crying; the pregnancy was starting to affect my emotions, and that day had been filled with contradictions that were starting to take a toll on me. "What's wrong?" my friend asked, concerned. I couldn't utter a word, I moved away from him, and in silence, I made my way to the living room; immediately, he poured me some water, and his boyfriend Hugo handed me a tissue.— Darling, why are you crying? — They asked as they sat in front of me.— I fell in love — I told them, wiping my nose. It was impossible to sto
— Are you serious, Thiago? — I asked once I had regained my breath.— I would never lie to those brown eyes — He responded.— I'm not on your level — I said, attempting to gauge the reliability of his response.— That doesn't matter! Thinking about that is almost blasphemy. How many women out there are willing for me just because of my money? What sense does that make? I don't want that anymore. I live it from my home. I don't need that, Lisa, only loyalty. Are you willing to submit?Listening to him raised so many doubts, instead of confirming what I wanted, it left me even more confused, so I could only add, — Submit to what?— To this game.— Game?— Yes, the game of loyalty, which can be very dangerous.— I didn't notice you for your money — I added, as if he was questioning me about that.— I'm not talking about money, but about how much loyalty you could offer, to this poor man surrounded by women who want to take advantage of him — he commented sarcastically.— Is it necessary
- 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