Maria Fernanda closed her eyes. Now she understood everything. Now she understood the reason why the man had talked to her in that way when he let him know that she was going to stay in the celebration with Stefan and wasn’t going to back off until Stefan paid for what he did to her.“So, you don’t care?” Adamaris asked, seeing her friend so different from the one she used to be before. “I told him, Adamaris. I told him countless times. My heart… there’s nothing my heart can feel, no more than love for this revenge that sooner or later is going to come true. “Maria Fernanda?”“Adamaris, can I tell you something?”“Whatever you want. You know we’re friend:”“I tell you if you promise that I can count on you, please, say it, I need to understand Stefan to move on with this revenge.”“He doesn’t deserve that you understand him.”“Please, Adamaris, I’m begging you.”Sighing and knowing perfectly well that there was no one else who could be asked for besides her. Adamaris nodded. Maria F
It didn’t matter how much he was willing to stand up for himself, his family was never going to change when it came to money and power. Well, although he didn’t consider them his real family, they were just people who didn’t have a life, people who envied others, people who felt better when they looked down on people who were not as ‘good’ as they because his family -the people who are supposed to be there when we need them the most were the same ones who never accepted the happiness of Stefan when he said he wanted to marry Eliza, and now it was the same society who was putting him under presion to have a son with a woman he didn’t know anything about, and his grandma had never done something to make him feel secure because Stefan, the great Stefan de la Barrera also needed a little of support, someone who could rely on. He was an adult already, the most feared CEO of the city, but he was still human. And Eliza was the only woman he loved the most, and she was no longer in this world
Back to the company of the de la Barrera family, the same hell was waiting for her and the same empty life that had embraced Stefan since the moment Elisa died. “Okay, these ones are the basis we’re presenting to ensure the consumption of the new product that we’re releasing next year, Mr. de la Barrera. We also want to proceed with the next restaurants to open in Paris. Do you agree with the summary of the information we have proportioned to you, Mr. de la Barrera?” One of the shareholders asked, wanting to get the attention of the man who was sitting down across from him. Stefan had his gaze low while his pen drew many figures on the blank pages he had before the meeting had started. Stefan seemed to still be thinking about anything else, but in the questions the man had asked. The eyes of the other shareholders fixed on him, waiting for his answer. “Mr. de la Barrera?” The man insisted. “Yes?” He replied, as soon as he realized his mistake of not paying attention to the meeting
One, two, three… four, how many more hours would go away until he decided to focus on the things he needed to do? The truth was that he couldn’t take the two nights he was with his employee out of his head. The sick face of his employee couldn’t leave his mind, that smile of hers that he had never seen had become part of his curiosity, and of course he could interpret it as a honest smile, he could see at the moment she smiled to her friend, she was happy to see her there. Why did he have the need to come back to the hospital and tell her again that nothing of what had happened should be misunderstood by her? Maybe because beyond being her whom he wanted to convince, it was to himself who should be understood the truth, in such a way he may let die all of those strange ideas that his mind was working. He still loved Eliza. He didn’t care if she was no longer in this world. Tired of that, wishing to forget about his job, he took his suit coat and left the company with just one idea i
Sitting down on the comfort of his chair, Stefan couldn’t help but think over and over the step by step of his revenge against her, the same one he was planning on while carrying on with another one. He was sure of what he was going to do, he was convinced that it was his mistake for not letting the hatred and pain he felt since his fiancé died deal with the situation and lead his entire life.Since the moment that Maria Fernanda arrived at his company, carrying a super power she did never have, thinking of herself as the last of her kind just because no one had dared to do what she did when she talked back to him, the great Stefan de la Barrera, suddenly she came against him and everyone adored her.But he had enough of her, he was tired of her and swore that no one else was going to interfere in his life, his plans and his feelings. Without further ado, he took the picture of the woman who was smiling when they took that photo. He swore they were going to be happy, she had a long l
With those airs and graces that only he could be characterized by, the most flirtatious smile with which he always greeted any woman who passed him by, Elijah de la Fuente had just arrived at the company.“Good morning, sir," greeted his secretary, going after him with a pen and agenda to start letting him know everything he had to do that day along with the things she had to do for him on this new day. “What do we have for today?”“Today we have two meetings, you have the signing of the contract with the wine producer, and later you have the visit of the CEO of the American company. And I think that's all for today.”“That's all?” he asked sarcastically. “Well, we'd better get on with it.”“Is there anything I need to do today?”Elijah just looked at her. “No, not beyond your work." He said when suddenly a thought came to his mind. “Oh wait, now that you mention it, I think there is something you can do for the day.”“Whatever you want, sir.” “I need you to look into what happene
With her heart going up and down, feeling her soul leaving her body, tears streaming down her cheeks and her mind full of memories and thoughts that she couldn't handle all at once, Maria Fernanda, with one hand on her chest, tried to calm herself.How was it possible that the gentleman, whom she had kindly invited in, thought she could digest at once all the information he had given her during the last 30 minutes? It was too much for her. The man didn't know how hard those statements had hit her fragile heart.Where the hell was he when she was thrown in jail for a crime she hadn't committed? Where the hell was he when she claimed to be innocent but no one believed her, not even the lawyer the state had appointed for her?Day and night he tore at her throat claiming that she had not killed that poor woman who breathed her last in her arms. Day and night she waited for a miracle until Antonio appeared, without much to do for her but showing her the possibility of revenge on those who
Putting down her coffee, Maria Fernanda smiled at the entrance of the cafeteria as soon as her eyes spotted Antonio. He also smiled when he saw Maria Fernanda after all that time. “Maria Fernanda, you’re here,” he greeted her. “Please, take a seat. Sorry, I had to order my coffee before your arrival.” “Oh, no! Don’t worry, Maria Fernanda. I understand how you can be.” They laughed. “Anyways, why did you ask me to come? I mean, it’s not like it bothers me, but…” She giggled at seeing how uncomfortable he was. It had always been the problem of Antonio. Despite being a lawyer, there were moments when he didn’t make any effort to not mess up with his words and just said things like he was thinking them. “I understand, Antonio. You don’t need to explain yourself. I know you’re surprised to see me here after… after all…” “Shh! It’s okay, Maria Fernanda. You don’t need to pronounce it. To tell the truth, I was aiming for this moment even though I didn’t know how to call you after all
ONE YEAR LATER“Happy birthday, Adamaris!” Everyone said out loud, clapping.Adamaris looked around and smiled. It was exactly what she would’ve wanted. She may not have a family, but earned one with Isela. Now that she was back from Italy, Isela had offered her a job in the company her grandfather had left in her hands. Mr. Arturo had started to have some complications with his health, so Isela was named the CEO of the company. Adamaris was also enjoying her life. Her dreams come true, and we’re not talking about the dreams she had when she started studying, we’re also talking about those unreachable stars that may be seen unreachable. Adamaris had everything, life had come back and paid her for what it took from her.“Hey, hey, take me a picture with the birthday girl!” A male voice asked.Everyone laughed.“Just the birthday girl, or your fiancé as well?” Adamaris raised her voice.Laughing, Elijah came closer to her and hugged by behind.“Don’t get mad, Ada, I was just saying.”“W
When autumn came the leaves would fall. When spring came the flowers around her would blossom, but what about the love that was still hanging from the thread of revenge and the pain that caused the same one?Finally, she was free. It had been two months since the last time she saw Stefan. What a small world was that where she fell in love with the person her sister also loved? Stefan had also been affected by the truth Elijah had to tell him. Eliza was pregnant with the baby of Stefan and got rid of him to love freely her own cousin.Therapy and so much strength was what Isela needed. In those two months she had received help and finally, decided to embrace her real name: Isela de la Fuente. One of the de la Fuente's sisters, the one her father lost when she left Isela’s mother. Eliza was the product of the love Isela’s father never felt for the one who he got married to, and Isela was the product of the love her father felt for her mother when she worked for the family. Neither Isela
When Elijah got to the room Mr. de la Fuente was using, he could see through the door that was slightly opened a different side of Adamaris, maybe the most vulnerable one. He had never seen that side of Adamaris, she was always the one with the sparking personality, the one who didn’t care about anything but having the most handsome and successful man with her. That was exactly what he thought when he went behind her and found her in the hands of that stranger who just wanted to take advantage of her. Too late he was realizing the fact of not having a family by her side also caused pain.Alone in that room, by Mr. de la Fuente’s side, she could be vulnerable. With the hand of Arturo between hers, her head relying on her hands and sobbing, Elijah could see she was suffering for Mr. de la Fuente. She was worried, she was praying for his health, and was taking care of him as Maria Fernanda hadn’t had the time to.“Please, Mr. de la Fuente… Please, you have to stay with your granddaughter
At the hospital General where Maria Fernanda had been taken, Elijah was in the waiting room with his head between his legs, remembering what had just happened. He didn’t want to know anything about Stefan and all the things that had just happened. Also, he wasn’t sure if Maria Fernanda knew the truth that Adamaris had confessed to him. Elijah did have no idea about that. How come Eliza and Isela could be sisters? In which moment all of that happened? No one involved there had the strength to accept that truth. Was it possible that Mr. de la Fuente knew that all along and was the reason why he helped with the revenge against Stefan? Mr. de la Fuente was also a bad person who used Maria Fernanda.Suddenly, the voice of Adamaris called his attention. He raised his head, and there she was. But she wasn’t alone. Elijah had been clear enough when he said he wanted Adamaris there alone because Mr. de la Fuente couldn’t know anything.“Adamaris! What did-““Where’s my daughter?” Mr. de la Fue
By the time Enrique arrived at the amusement park with Isela, she was already awake. She was no longer afraid of him, she knew how he acted and what he was capable of, that was the reason that being with him was the same as being in hell, where she’d lived for the last 6 years.The bandages around her wrists were all stained with blood, she was bleeding out and didn’t care. Enrique had brought her there just for one reason: it was time to end with what he started but never had the time to finish. Isela was that woman who was going to open any door to the world of power. Enrique needed her in every aspect of his life, and Isela needed to end her revenge. It was a win-win, right?“Leave me alone!” She cried out, releasing of his grab.Enrique smiled. There was no place to run. The amusement park was just for the two of them because Stefan had made him the favor to rent that place for whatever special occasion.“Dear Isela, my love, how long has it been since we shared a room? I still r
Going crazy due to the information his friend had given him about Maria Fernanda, Stefan just knew one thing: he had to find out where she was. Maria Fernanda couldn’t have just faded like that. But the most important, why was she going behind him? It was like someone had abducted her, and had prevented her from being with Stefan. Many things started to flow in his mind.The car continued running through the highway that was going to lead him to where her car was. Stefan’s people were already there together with police.Finally, his car stopped as soon as he saw many people gathered around the car.“Hey, Mr. de la Barrera?” The officer asked.“Yes, I am.”“Glad to meet you.” The man tried to be respectful towards him. He had heard many stories about the great Stefan de la Barrera when all Stefan wanted was to know what they’d found until now. “I’m officer Gonzalez.”“Yes, glad to meet you too. Where is she?” “Ammm, we’re still investigating, but the scene, the way the car is parked i
An old man with glasses and hair almost completely white arrived at the old hospital of the town with a woman in his arms. He was scared, he was afraid that the woman in his arms was already dead.“Help! Please, help!” The man cried out.Nurses and doctors turned around in sync. In front of them there was a man with his gray sweater already stained with blood. The woman in his arms was completely unconscious. Doctors and nurses went directly to him while another nurse approached with a gurney.“What happened?” A doctor received her.“It was a mistake! I swear it was a mistake! I didn’t see her crossing the… the… I’m sorry!” The man felt really guilty. He was already crying.“Okay, please, contact her family.” One of the nurses asked while Maria Fernanda was taken with them, who were already assisting her with oxygen and intravenous drip.The man sat down on one of the old benches with his head falling through his legs. He was so pitiful. He felt so bad. It was his intention. Of course
With her heart broken, tears in her eyes and thinking everything was a lie: Elijah had used her just to satisfy his own revenge because Eliza ended up being his cousin. Maria Fernanda just wanted to end it. She wanted to end what she had started just by her thoughts, thoughts that came true. Everyone had lied to her. Elijah and her grandfather had lied to her. How come? She was supposed to be his granddaughter, the only person he had in his life. So, Stefan and she were just victims?Running through the avenue, without caring about the sound of the cars, Maria Fernanda crossed, looking for a taxi that could take her to where her grandfather was. On her way, she tried to contact Adamaris, but nothing. She didn’t pick up her calls. Maria Fernanda was suffering. That reminded her when she was told that if she wanted to get revenge, she should dig two graves, but never thought the first grave was going to be for herself, so it was her decision to drag Stefan to the second grave or let him
Suddenly, Maria Fernanda felt a little weak, the story Alona was telling her was so much for her. Even she could feel the pain of Alona.“Miss., do you feel okay?” Alona asked.“Yeah, yeah, please, go on.”Alona looked at her and then Alona continued her story. “I felt like something was strange. Antonio had never been that kind of man, he knew I couldn’t get worried because of our baby, he was aware of that, but suddenly, he forgot it. I tried to contact him until the ring door rang. Two men in gray suits were standing right there, they gave me the name of Antonio, his whole name, they told me Antonio had to go to another country because of the trail, the celebration of some trial, I still don’t understand. They said he tried to contact me but his cell phone didn’t work. I know, I know it sounds strange, but I didn’t care about that. I was afraid that Antonio wasn’t okay. I decided to travel since the trial of the person Antonio was standing up for was going to take some time. It was