I watch him leave and I'm left feeling scared. I keep looking at the news in the newspapers and what they're saying about me is horrible, surely Dad will come when he sees this. What was I thinking? And my father-in-law? Will he be upset because I involved him in this plan? I just asked him to accompany me, I knew he would find them, he had them checked. He must know where Christian is, he has something to locate both of them."I won't stay here waiting for the police to come, I'll go to their room, I have to put on a good show, because if they implicate me in Christian's kidnapping, I'm finished. That must be Dad. I take my phone, and yes, it's him. He must have found out everything by now. What the hell was I thinking when I did that?! I take a deep breath and answer."Hello.""Can you tell me what on earth was going through your head to commit such a stupid act?!""Dad, let me explain, I didn't do anything, I just accompanied my father-in-law. The rest happened on its own.""Do you
After leaving the hotel, I went to withdraw the money with the card Adele gave me. I had to pay those guys or I would be in trouble. I was afraid I wouldn't have enough money and that she had tricked me. To my surprise, I had more than enough, so I took out a good amount. After settling my debt, I went and bought a few things for the boy and my wife. Of course, I paid with her card.I was almost done when I ran into Eva. I didn't recognize her at first, if she hadn't pulled on my shirt, I wouldn't have noticed. She signalled for me to follow her, and I did because she was someone else who could give me money. We sat in the café on the fourth floor. We ordered a snack, which she of course paid for."Do you have to dress up like that?" I asked her."I don't want anyone in my family to know I'm in the city. Everyone thinks I'm on a cruise around the world. I need your help.""Help you with what? I don't want to get into trouble with the Sardinos. What Adele did to me was enough. Just whe
Mother, what are you doing here alone? Does Dad know you left? I don't want him to hit you again. If I had a bigger house, I would take you with me.""Thank you, son, but it's not necessary. Your father hasn't been home lately. That's why I wanted to invite you to come spend a few days with me. I just came from seeing Vivian and the child. She told me she has no problems and would talk to you about it.""Where is Dad?""He went on a year-long cruise around the world.""On a year-long cruise? Are you sure about that, Mum?""Yes, son, he sends me photos from wherever he goes.""Why didn't he take you with him?""I prefer to stay here and rest. But the house is so big that I thought of inviting you, Vivian, and the child. That way, I can finally meet my grandson. Say yes, please."I ponder everything my mother has told me. Eva just told me that her family thinks he's on a world cruise. Surely Dad went with her. I know they've been together for a long time, that every time he disappears,
It's been over a week since Christian's kidnapping. I've returned to work, alongside Christie and Marta, we carry out all the tasks. The children ask a lot about their dad, I've told them he's on a trip. Every day, when it gets dark, dad comes for me. Doctor David, who nobody knows in the city, is looking after him. Christian still hasn't woken up, we don't know why. My in"laws returned to the hotel. I was glad about it, as my father"in"law still looks at me strangely. Although he disguised it quite well in front of my grandfather, who hasn't left me alone with him for a moment.Dad had to go back home because mum turned. She says she's becoming the best housewife. Fixing the garden and tidying everything else. However, dad doesn't trust her and neither do I. He's called me twice on the phone to ask if Christian has appeared, and he's also apologised for everything that happened that day at my grandparents' house. He's invited me for lunch at home and I told him no, that I would wait
I wake up and open my eyes without knowing where I am. A young man who seems familiar approaches me, and that's when I realize I have an IV drip in my arm. What the heck? My head hurts terribly, and I feel confused and drowsy. Images of the last thing I remember come to my mind. Was I kissing Adele? That can't be true! Dad set me up!"Christian, Christian," the doctor calls to me. "Let's sit you up so you can fully wake up, you've been asleep for a while. Your wife is very worried, not to mention your sister."As he speaks, he helps me sit up, causing a wave of dizziness. He holds onto me until it passes. He helps me walk to the living room and sits me in a chair. I look around without recognizing anything, then I see my lovely wife coming in and hugging me happily. For some reason, I can't react. What happened to me that I feel so awful?"Chris, you're finally awake!" she says, showering me with kisses. She pulls away when she feels that I don't hug or kiss her back. It's not that I
On the other hand, Luis went to see Adele after finishing work, and as she had told him, he found the door open. He enters, still unsure if what he is about to do is right. Adele is dressed very provocatively."I thought you weren't coming," she says, stepping forward to kiss him on the cheek very close to the corner of his lips. Luis swiftly grabs her waist and kisses her passionately. When they part, she smiles."Well, you sure know how to kiss. But I didn't invite you over for that," she says."No? Then why did you invite me?" Luis asks."We need to come up with another plan to make money, you were right. What I did was stupid and it cost me the support of my in-laws," Adele explains."I told you, you don't know how to do things properly," Luis replies as he sits down on a chair. Adele pours him a glass of wine."I think you and I could do great business together," she suggests."It's possible," Luis responds, sipping the wine gently as he watches her. He can't shake the image of h
The worst thing that can happen to a mother is to know that her children are in danger. From that moment on, your heart always beats rapidly. You have to convince yourself that your children are fine. You lose trust in everyone around them. You become obsessive. You believe that the only person who takes care of them well is you.If up until that moment, they occupied ninety nine percent of your daily thoughts. From then on, they take up all your time. Your thoughts. Your breath. You stop being yourself, to become their shadow. That's what I'm going through right now. And even though I see everyone taking care of them. Only when I have them under my gaze, do I truly feel calm.Flashback.The children are very happy because they are going to start school. We have enrolled them in a very good private school. Christian has hired bodyguards for them. Because he says that his children will always be in danger because of who he is. At first, I thought it was exaggerated. But with Luis's thr
"I don't know, Abu, I'm terrified. I have nightmares that my children's hands are being cut off every night.""Bella, I'll say it again. That will never happen! They would have to kill all of us to get to them!""What if I go abroad, to a place where no one knows me?""You're not going to do that! They would be in more danger! I couldn't protect them like I do here!""But Abu, what if we do it right?""Bella, are you going to be running and fleeing for your whole life? Is that the life you want for your children? For them to grow up fearful and scared? Because they will feel and realise what's happening! And that fear you feel will embed itself in their hearts!""No, I don't want them to feel what I'm feeling, Abu!""But it's already happening. Look at them, they don't want to play outside the house! They only look at you, worried and scared. They know something is happening. Children can sense it!"I look at my children, lying on the floor not far from me playing, but calm. Neither o
Days pass with shared laughter, warm embraces, and exciting adventures. Always supporting each other through good times and difficult moments, building a united and resilient family. Isabella and Christian found happiness in their love and in the beautiful family they formed. Time has passed, and they find themselves at a stage in their lives where routine and responsibilities intertwine with moments of tenderness and complicity.On a quiet afternoon, Isabella decides to climb onto a chair to reach a book on a high shelf. Christian, concerned for her safety and that of the baby she's carrying, calls out to her in an alarmed voice:"Bella, wait right there! You'll fall!" Christian shouted, trying to stop her. "You can't do that, eight months pregnant. If you fall, you could both get hurt. That's why I can't go to work at the office without making a fuss. You're always doing crazy things."Isabella smiles and jokingly replies, "You're exaggerating."They bo
Now seeing their parents hugging and kissing happily. Isabella gazes at Christian, her eyes brimming with a mixture of excitement and anticipation. The air around them is charged with expectation as their friends and family turn their attention to Christian, silently urging him to follow suit. Christian, who had meticulously planned this moment with Rodrigo and David, stands there with a knowing smile, watching as events unfold precisely as he had envisioned.His eyes briefly flit to his parents, who are visibly moved, their faces etched with pride and joy. They offer him an encouraging nod, their silent approval warming his heart. The room seems to hold its breath as Christian, without further hesitation, gracefully drops to one knee before Isabella.With tender reverence, he takes her delicate hand in his, his touch sending a shiver of electricity through both of them. His eyes, pools of adoration and unwavering devotion, lock onto hers. In that moment,
Santiago bursts out laughing upon hearing his daughter's question. He knows her well, and when his in-laws asked to come, he agreed even against Susan's wishes, who thought they should give Isabella more time to adjust."Didn't I tell you?" Santiago says, watching Susan's eyes widen as she nods, then turns to her daughter to answer."You can meet them whenever you want, they're desperate to come!" She pauses to look at Santiago, who can't stop smiling. "You're right as always, Santi, they're in the car waiting, Isabella.""Dad, call them to come right now! I want to finally bring our whole real family together!" Isabella exclaimed, feeling that at last everyone was going to be happy.The emotion intensifies in Santiago's voice as he hears Isabella's words. He feels overwhelming happiness seeing his daughter's desire to bring their whole real family together. Without wasting time, he takes out his phone and calls his in-laws, telling them to enter the estate
Santiago is in a state of indescribable happiness seeing the woman he has loved all his life and knowing that she is the mother of his only and beloved daughter. The joy he feels is so overwhelming that it's difficult for him to express it in words.As he observes Susan, his heart fills with gratitude and amazement. Every familiar feature on her face reminds him of the shared moments and experiences they've had together. The emotion completely envelops him as he sees them finally together, making him feel as if he were in a dream come true.The smile on Santiago's face is radiant, his eyes shining with pure and sincere happiness. He can't help but feel a deep connection with Susan, knowing that together they have created the most precious gift of their lives: Isabella. The realisation that their love has borne such wonderful fruit fills him with immense joy."Dad, could you get me a glass of water, please?" Isabella calls him, smiling as she sees how his e
Isabella looks at her father, whose face is lit up with happiness. And she knows, her father will finally be very happy with the love of his life. She can't help but smile seeing him like this. And she knows he's waiting for her to finally accept Susan, which is why he confessed this to her."My real mother did that for me without even knowing me?" she now asks emotionally, feeling that it's true, she has a mother who loves her and was willing to risk her life to save hers."Yes, my daughter!" Santiago answers, letting tears roll freely down his cheeks without hiding them. "Your real mum is very good, she's the kindest and noblest person I've ever known in my life! You look a lot like her, Bella. Now she's there in the car, waiting for you to receive her. Do you want to meet her, Bella?""Of course, Dad! I'm overjoyed to know that I'm not the daughter of such an evil woman as Eva!" she exclaims, feeling the urge to see the person who brought her into the world."
After saying this, Grandpa leaves towards the garden. Marta moves forward to take all the tests that Isabella still has on her lap, reviews them unable to believe it's all real, then turns to Isabella and says:"Bella, I'm impressed with your life. It's truly a soap opera. I want the rights to write it," she says enthusiastically."Ha, ha, ha... Marta, stop teasing me," Isabella plays along happily, not letting go of Christian's hand.They both laugh with Marta, who keeps insisting she's not joking. She assures them she'll write their story. She'll make an incredible novel about their lives, she's sure it will be a huge success. And although she claims she doesn't usually write this type of romantic plot, their story has everything: intrigue, secrets, betrayals, mobsters, which makes it unique."I'll write it, I swear I'll write it as soon as I finish writing this book!" she declares as everyone looks on."Do what you want," Christian and Isabella say
"The grandfather takes it, intrigued, as Marta and Tina look on curiously. He opens it and pulls out the paternity tests, which prove that Christian is the father of the children. He looks up, staring at them in disbelief. Marta, seeing his surprised expression, moves her wheelchair forward and snatches the paper from his hands. She reads it and bursts out laughing."I knew it!" she exclaims excitedly. "Lucas looked too much like Chris!""What is it?" Tina asks in sign language."Grandma, Christian is Lucas and Lucia's father! He was the one who spent the night with me at the hotel! He was the one who got me pregnant!" Bella explains."But that's not all, grandfather," Christian adds. "I remembered everything! All my memories came back!""Congratulations, Chris!" Marta shouts again, excited. "Congratulations on both things!""Many congratulations!" The grandfather hugs him.He still can't believe that Christian is the father of the children. He sep
After Isabella asks that question, looking at him with a huge expression of despair and at the same time of pain, Christian hurries to answer."No, no Bella, nobody raped you," he says firmly, still looking into Isabella's beautiful and fearful eyes. "That child you're expecting is mine.""Yours? Don't deceive me, Chris, I know very well you can't have children!" Isabella asserts."I couldn't," he affirms as he stands up again, leaving Isabella confused by his words.Christian takes another yellow envelope and returns to the bed where Isabella has sat up, intrigued. He hands her the results of the tests he had done to see if his sperm were viable, and gives them to his wife, who opens her eyes, still unable to believe it."What does this mean?" she asks as if needing to hear it."It means I was the one who got you pregnant, when you came to sleep with me those nights and that afternoon when we made love in the shower," he explains calmly and confi
Slowly, she takes out the white papers under Christian's smiling gaze. Isabella finally finishes taking everything out and sees two paternity tests, but she doesn't read them. She still doesn't understand."What does this mean? Did you find the father of my children?" she asks immediately."Yes, I found him!" Christian exclaims, unable to contain his joy in front of Isabella's gaze, who doesn't understand why he's behaving like this."Did you really find the biological father of the twins?" she asks incredulously. "Who is it?"Christian looks at her for a moment that seems eternal to Isabella. Her heart races as she considers the possible consequences this fact might have for her and her children. Now that everything seems to be going well, she doesn't want to introduce a stranger into her children's lives. Above all, she'll have to face the truth and tell them she lied when she said Christian was their father when he wasn't. That's why she doesn't understand the