The call Nora Since the rescue team left, we have been getting glimpses of what has been happening. In an apparent failure of the brakes, the car struck one of the safety barriers on the mountain's edge. Due to the impact of the car hitting a barrier, it completely flipped over, leaving the car hanging from the edge. In order to ensure that the vehicle does not finish falling, harnesses have already been attached to it. We still have to rescue two more people. This is a critical situation, and requires the expertise and care only our rescuers can provide. There is a reason why we are the most recognized in the city, and it is not for nothing. Besides, Patty and a few clerks were the only ones in the building. During this time, we worked on paperwork and dealt with others pending issues. When we hear the radio, we enter the communication room. Patty ran over to where the radio was and got the call. “Central, I'm Gabriel. There was an accident. Two of our team members are seriously i
This can't beNoraThen I threw myself to the floor, holding my head. “NO, NO, NO, NO, OOOOO!” I cried out. It was as though the world was moving at a glacial pace. The surrounding people were saying something to me, but I only saw shadows. I heard noises, but I could not understand anything. It was only until someone put under my nose ammonium carbonate that I began to react from my emotional lethargy. To adjust my vision, I instinctively leaned back and blinked several times. Everyone was watching me, as Diana approached me, she helped me to stand up. I slowly walked to an armchair and sat down, looking straight ahead.********************I stayed in the same spot not moving, staring into nothingness. As the minutes passed, I was surrounded by colleagues who wanted to console me, but nothing worked. Edward's life was i
Tha fallNoraWhen I heard her questions, something clicked in me. My pain was so great when I found out about this accident that I couldn't think of anything else. My attention was drawn to Diana, waiting for her to say something. Gabriel was present when all this happened, so Diana looked at him. Looking back at her, he lowered his head and gazed at the floor. His face turned into one of desolation. The pain was evident in his face. It was imperative that he tell us about the accident and why it happened.“There was something wrong, and it wasn't Edward's or Roco's fault. Always following protocol, they never went outside what was expected of them. I just watched as they fell, helpless. Roco and Edward were descending to retrieve the latest victim. They helped her out and restrained her with the harness, so she could get up with no problem. Things were fine until that po
I cant wait to see you againNoraIt has been a month since the tragic accident. Edward will be transferred to another section of the hospital today. Thank goodness, the doctors have already approved my permanent residence at the hospital. Each day, for the entire month, I stared at him through the glass for hours at a time, pointless, with no hope of easing his pain. Even though he was still unconscious, I could see that the pain was tormenting him even though he was not awake. Through his eyelids, I saw his eyes move constantly from side to side. How many times did I want to put my hand on his forehead to calm him down? How many times did I see his skin becoming pale and sweaty? Too often and constantly. Yet, I was only present from a distance, witnessing his pain. Several times, he was on the brink of death that month. Not only did his heart struggle, but his injuries were horrendous. Edward's state proved to be a testam
Must be him Nora To further stimulate Edward, I put his hand on my belly. I was already five months pregnant, and my baby was growing a lot. My abdomen was visible and my clothes no longer fit. I told Edward how it went with the doctor and the ultrasound. Just like me, the baby was growing very fast and healthy. Additionally, I told him I already knew the gender of our baby, so if he wanted to know, he would have to wake up. Due to spending every day with Edward, I did not have time to go to the rescue centre. I had my responsibilities there, but I told Patty that as long as Edward didn't open his eyes, I wouldn't leave his side. She assured me they could manage without us, and they would wait for us until we returned. Hilda used to visit me at the hospital regularly too. Right now, she was my main support. Without her, I wouldn't know what to do. She was accompanied o
I can see his eyes againNoraAfter this, I decided not to think about Erik any more. I didn't want to have him on my mind. There was no room for him in my life, no way. So I closed that chapter, but without lowering my guard. If not him, the criminal was still at large, and we did not know who he or she was. Edward and I were very vulnerable in this hospital. I lived practically here, with him. And I was urging him to wake up to take him away, where no one could touch us. One morning, I woke up to go to the bathroom, and as I got out of the makeshift bed that the hospital provided for me, I saw Edward's eyes staring at me. I didn't react for several seconds, I wasn't sure what I was seeing. It could be my imagination or that I was still dreaming. But after seeing Edward's eyes glow with indescribable emotions, and seeing how a small tear escaped and rolled down his cheek until it was lost in the pillow, that's when I knew
Finally freeErikMy suit's sleeves were adjusted, and my tie was fixed. This has been a long time since I've used one. As soon as I had finished fixing the last details of my suit, I stood in front of the gate and waited. Keeping my eyes fixed on it, I waited without looking back. Slowly, the doors opened, and I was blinded by a bright beam. My hand was raised to block the intense glow hitting my face, but I was not successful; now, the light is the least of my concerns. I had to savour this moment, as I was about to walk towards my freedom. Once the doors were fully open, the security guard inside the surveillance booth shook his head. He let me know that I could proceed. Without wasting more time, I began to take one step forward after another, until I reached my freedom.I've been locked up in this pigsty for three and a half years. But I was finally free. Then, a few steps from me stood two cars. As the first one's door opened, my lawyer got out. As did Tomas and Daniel, from th
Cleaning myself Erik I got into the bathtub and turned on the tab. All the prison filth was washed away by the hot water as it rushed over my body. It had symbolic meaning for me. It marked the beginning of a new me and the death of the old one. From now on, my life will be in my hands. I won't let anyone stand in the way of my decisions, not even my mother. Nobody will be able to influence me, and I won't let their opinions affect me. As a result of trying to please others, I have failed in my life. I am always looking at how others view my actions. Even with my father, I was in need of his recognition. I used to try to fit in, but not any more. From today, I will be superior, I will do things my way, and nothing that people think will matter to me. From today, I will no longer be concerned with appearance
For you, my love Nora "So Vinci's idea was perfect, to finish him in front of you. But I'm curious, Hilda. What did you think when your trusted employee, Philips, appeared in this same cell with a knife in hand? Followed by his daughter, who, by the way, was carrying a bigger one. Rita, that's her name, in case you don't remember. She is another woman whose life you destroyed. Do you remember, Hilda? Gonzalo's terrified face? When the two of them approached him and started stabbing him everywhere? I think he was hit several times in the head, and that, Hilda, was entertaining. Do you also remember how his body, still alive, bled at your feet? and you did nothing? That must have hurt, but you deserve it. But that's enough talk for now, as I told you at the beginning, I have a very busy day. Oh! Didn't I tell you? I'm having a party, and I invited a lot of people. The guys from the rescue centre, Ruth, Vinci, and of course my family, my parents, Rosa, Erik, and my baby.” I looked at
My last talk to you Nora Upon entering the building, we immediately took the elevator. My destination is the basement. When the doors opened, another guard received us. He already had what I needed ready. First, he handed me a mask, and immediately, I put it on. The smell of this place is disgusting. I think I'll have to tell Erik to do a deep cleaning. It is not healthy for our staff to be in these conditions, even if they are used to it. “Madame, please follow me.” Luis, is always so kind. “Thank you, this will be my last visit, and I sincerely hope I never have to return.” “Yes, Mrs. Costa, this place is not for you. Your eyes should never have seen all this.” I agree, but circumstances brought me to this point in my life, where I couldn't help it. “Luis, thank you very much. You are right in saying that this is not for me, but I am obliged. I have a promise to keep, and this is the only way.” I followed Luis down the corridor to the cells. He was carrying the suitcase with the
Time to fulfil my promise Nora Ten months have passed since the attack, and my body is completely recovered. I only carry with me the scars that the knife left me. Those same scars that I will be able to remove later. I don't want anything to remind me of anything that had happened. “Where is it, mommy?” “Oh! My love, we are almost there.” My baby has grown so much. He already speaks and understands many things perfectly. “Look at that one,” I pointed my finger at the crypt that was filled with flowers. My baby let go of my hand and ran towards I pointed with a bouquet of flowers in his hand. He turned to see if I had already arrived so that together, we will place the flowers on his grave. “Tell Daddy Edward what you did this week in the classroom. Your teacher told me that you were teasing a girl
My parent's truthNoraErik shook his head, letting us know how ridiculous this conversation was. “OK, I better hurry,” Rosa said, walking towards the kitchen. The three of us stayed in the room, enjoying this moment, this peace. I would not change this for anything. But after a while, Erik looked at me carefully. I knew he wanted to tell me something, but apparently, it was going to be a difficult subject, because he was struggling with himself. “What is Erik? Tell me at once.” He nodded his head and said, “Yesterday, I talked to your dad.” No, not that. I was about to tell him that I did not want to know anything about him, when Erik hardened his gaze and, with authority in his voice, he stopped me. “No, Nora, listen to me this time. And I don't want you to speak until I finish. Later, you can tell me wh
When I opened my eyesNoraA week ago, I woke up after I almost lost my life at the hands of that monster. Fortunately, Erik arrived in time to save our lives. If the man had gone first for my baby or Rosa, Oh! I don't want to think about it any more, because it would have been devastating. That day, when I opened my eyes, Erik's face was the first thing I see. Not only did he look bad, but he also smelled bad. That was what I first said to him when I saw him. “Eric, you look like a homeless man. What has happened to you?” He widened my eyes in surprise as he gently grabbed my hand. The whole of my body ached. I didn't know how long had passed since I fell unconscious. Then he smiled at me and said, “welcome, my love, it was time for you to wake up.”Even though I can now get ou
DieNoraThe man nodded his head and smiled slightly. Then he raised his head, looking at the ceiling as if he were remembering something. And then he returned his gaze to me, saying. “Laura, you knew her very well. She was one of your husband's lovers.” What that man told me surprised me even more. But I didn't say anything and just waited for him to continue. “She was one of the most beautiful women in the country, and she had to be the one chosen to go undercover. Only someone this beautiful would be able to attract the attention of one of the most wanted criminals in the country. Of course, we couldn't just come and arrest him out of nowhere. We needed evidence, and Laura was perfect for this. She gathered all kinds of evidence for his arrest. But we failed her. All her efforts, and for what? HA! FOR NOTHING”
And who is Laura?NoraNodding my head, I turned around and opened the door carefully, closing it behind me. With what I'm going to do, I hope Rosa and my baby would have enough time to escape. With every step I took, I felt my legs shaking, because I was walking towards my death. My eyes searched for something that could help me defend myself, but I found nothing. The hallway was empty. My only hope was to go to the kitchen and grab a knife or something to knock him out. I stepped into the living room and, without making a sound, leaned out to see if I could see the man. I looked everywhere, but I couldn’t see him. That made me tremble. Where is he? The only way I could protect myself was to go into the kitchen and get a weapon. So I passed through the room and entered it. After opening the door a bit, I looked inside. The place was empty,
The intruderNora"Erik, are you there?” I knocked on his office door several times, but no one answered. Where have they gone? Nor do I see anyone from the Vinci group. Have they already left, and without telling me anything? I turned around and walked to Rosa's room. She was taking care of my baby while I was preparing his bottle of milk. I'm sure she will know if they have already left. I was very nervous. Erik told me that he would attack Gonzalo soon, but nothing else. Outside Rosa's room, I opened the door and walked in. She was playing with Edward on the bed. Just seeing my baby made my heart fill with pride. He was growing up so fast, and he was getting even more beautiful than he already was.“Rosa, I can't find Erik anywhere. Neither of Vinci's people. Do you think they have already left without a warning?” Rosa stopped playing with Edward and turned to see me. But I was surprised by the expression she was showing me. She was so serious all of a sudden that I didn't know how
Something is wrong Erik That reminded me of Nora. She can finally have her revenge together with all of us. So I grabbed the phone and dialled her number. I was nervous for some reason. I wanted to get home as soon as possible. Leaving them alone wasn’t a good idea, but there was no other choice. The good thing is that there was a security team guarding the property. The phone rang several times, but no one answered it. I tried again, thinking that she was in the kitchen and would have left it in the room. So I decided to dial my mom, she never fails to answer my calls. I called over and over again, but nothing. I started to feel more anxious. This was not good, I need someone to answer me. “Raul, contact Daniel. I need his report immediately.” “Yes, Boss.” Raul got down to business, and after a few tries, he turned to me and shook his head. At that moment, I felt a punch in my gut. It can't be, this was not right. So I said to the driver, “Go as fast as possible, I need to get hom