Two weeks later
Things were still not going as they had wished. Aitana had overcome the crisis, but she was still not waking up, Ariana had not rejected the transplant, but her condition was still delicate.However, no matter how much she suffered, she always stayed with her mother, caressed her face as her mother did when she was sick and begged her to wake up soon."Mom, I haven't cried. My brother hasn't either, please wake up. We've been good" Ariana asks and it is at that moment that her brother enters. "Sis, we have news" says Albert walking in with his father. "Tell me you know when mom is going to wake up" asks Ariana."No, we don't know that. I've already told you about that, Ariana" says Albert. A little frustrated."What do you have to tell me?""Remember I told you there was a chance we could leave?""The doctors said it wasn't a good idea, because just as the leukemia was fading from my body and that also, they haFortunately, the trip went smoothly, although the three men and Ariana kept looking at every detail in Aitana and the helicopter. It is as if they did not trust the professionals, but, they were transporting something too precious for each of them, to leave everything to strangers."We are coming" announces the pilot and immediately, Ariana takes her mother's hand, fearing that the landing will cause her fear.She always did that, when she had to face something, she would take her mother's or brother's hand and that reassured her, like now. The landing goes off without a hitch and as soon as they touch the ground, the doctors in charge of Aitana from now on run to the helicopter where they receive their patients.Because Helmut also made sure to have doctors for Ariana. He did not want to leave the health of either of the two most important women in his life to chance. So, both were located and thoroughly checked."Your castle-shaped house has already been finish
Three months laterAriana's condition had improved, although she was receiving treatment so that there would not be a new problem and she was still receiving treatment so that her organs would work as before, she could go to school.The wound from her surgery and the pain she had felt were forgotten, as well as the days where she always slept or complained about the pain. But, now she had a new pain and it was, that her mother was still not waking up."Quickly, Ariana. We must go to class" Albert says and Ariana wipes her cheeks wet from crying."I don't want to be separated from her" says Ariana whimpering."We must get on with our studies, if we don't, when mom wakes up, she will be very angry and that's not good for her." Albert explains and his sister nods."But, I don't want to be separated from my mother. I'm afraid that while I'm away, something will happen to her" Ariana says fearfully."My mother will take care of her" says Joel on the doo
The words stuck in Helmut's throat. He wanted to say so much, he wanted to say so much, but, to see the miracle with his own eyes, was something that caused him to be mute. The emotion was too great."What's wrong with you, sir?" asked Aitana in confusion.Helmut sighed deeply and mentally thanked for the miracle they had prayed so hard for. He, had not been a devout man, much less a believer to things related to God. But, after all he had been through with Aitana, he had attended church so much and prayed so many times each day, that he seemed like a soul committed to God. One who had answered him months after pleading, but, he had."God, thank you. I thank you Heavenly Father, for this miracle you have given us." Helmut says as he calms his crying."Sir, are you all right? I don't know where I am, but, I can call someone if you need it" says Aitana and this makes Helmut bring his hand close to Aitana's hand."I'm fine, I feel fine now" sa
Hours laterKnowing that they had to act with caution and not worsen Aitana's condition, the three of them decided to call the mental specialists to help them know how to talk to her without upsetting her.By unanimous decision, the psychologist entered the woman's room and, as if she were a child, explained to her that in the world there are many species of people, just as there are many species of animals.It was a lot of information to process, so he did not talk to her about her relationship with them, but about what they were and that she belonged to that species, placing her as a special species that was created to help and not to destroy, as she described them because she thought they were monsters.However, this did not calm her down. She felt disturbed to know that she was not human, but, she did not scream and much less ran fleeing from the situation, as they had imagined in the worst case scenario, but rather, she fell asleep in her room from whe
One week laterNarrated AitanaI still couldn't understand what was happening to me, but, unlike before, I wasn't afraid of seeing people turn into animals. It was clear that I was in the middle of a truth that I was part of.Because yes, there was no way they could lie to me by telling me that I was also a wolf and human, without me being one. So, not knowing how to become one, I smiled as I watched two children play at transforming into humans or wolves as they pleased, while chasing each other."You should be careful about hurting each other. Remember you're not in a big space" I tell them and they both stand still and nod."Yes, mom" one of them says without moving his mouth.That was what made me think that she was really a wolf, because, if she was a human, how was it possible that I could understand a language that is of another species?Someone knocks on the door and the man I know as Eugene, approaches me, to give me a glass of the c
Eugene had left, leaving me wondering about his question, do I really want to be his mother? I like children, but, that's one thing and being their mother is another. I deny it. It's not a good idea."I'm crazy. I shouldn't even think about it" I say trying to get up and because of my poor coordination of my arms and legs, I wobble.'How can I be a mother if I can't even walk properly or move my arms like I want to?' I mentally ask myself.As best I can, I walk so I don't feel bad for knowing that as much as I want to be the mother they expect, I can't do it, when I need help with certain things and my mind is blank.Exhausted and bored of always being in my room, I walk out and immediately, the women who were cleaning the hallway, run towards me with obvious fear and nervousness."Ma'am, what are you doing outside your room, are you in pain or do you need anything?" asks one of the girls fearfully."I'm fine, just... I have a lot on my mind and I want
I didn't know what was going on, but, knowing he was someone who needed comfort, I stroked his back until after several minutes, his crying stopped, but, still his body vibrated softly."Are you better?" he asked as all was silent, but, he still wouldn't move away from me."I..." Helmut tries to articulate and I continue to awkwardly stroke him until he pulls away wiping his face with the back of my hand."Does that feel better?" I ask and he nods."I'm sorry you saw this from me. I didn't mean to break down like this, it's just...""The one who should apologize is me. I shouldn't have said something like that, not knowing what it was you were suffering from.""Your words comfort me. I have been getting therapeutic help every day, but, none of the words I had rehearsed for myself, helped me to understand that I was doing a good job with my children, until you said it.""There's no way anyone could have told you that.""I'm the alpha of my pack
I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but, I wanted to do it for the kids. I knew that there are good parents in the world who pull their children through and so, I wanted to be a help as he strives to be a good parent."Thank you for accepting.""Being honest, I find it surprising that he wants me to take care of his children. After everything that has happened between us and how I am now...I don't know if entrusting me with his children is a good idea" I say and he smiles at me."You don't remember now, but, I'll tell you, Aitana, I trust you with even my own life, even if it's clearly not worth it" Helmut says and I watch him looking for some part that means he's joking, but, he's not.He is serious. So serious that I'm afraid his wife will hear him and want to kill me."We need to make certain things clear. Even if he says he thanks me for taking care of the kids in the past, I don't think he should try so hard, because, if I did, it was part of
Fifteen years laterThe world continued its course, my pack had been consolidated thanks to Ariana's contributions. Albert, today he was returning home after fourteen years studying at the academy. Although he always saw for special dates or the anniversary of his mother's death, this time his return was different, because he saw to stay.Ariana gave orders to her people, while I had become a gardener who kept the garden where Aitana rests beautiful. Although to be honest there is little I have to do, because the islanders take turns every few hours to take care of the flowers and bring new ones in honor of the woman who fought to the end.So, I am almost all the time exercising, answering Ariana's tough questions so my brain doesn't rust and going to medical checkups at the insistence of my children.But, today, I would not be the boring man in his monotonous routine, today I would see my son. That one who had succeeded in that academy that now had t
Everyone on the island begins to show their respect for Aitana, while I watch as everything we experience here passes like a few seconds in a trailer. Remembering how I despised her and she wanted to leave here, throwing herself out of a window, makes me realize how much we have changed.Because it is in this place where she wanted to escape from, where she now wants to be forever. One by one they leave, leaving only Cleotilde's family and my closest men, those who knew our story.The night arrives and the castles are illuminated, at Aitana's request, we enter the one that was my castle, where the memories of my mistakes slap me so hard that I find it complicated to continue, however, a warm hand is placed on my hand and invites me to continue."Collect all the pain in here, I want to take it with me." Aitana says and I swallow hard."Aitana...""I am an expert in bearing pain, let me pick up all that pain clinging to those memories, I will take them with me
Six months laterWe had spent the time the doctors had given Aitana and although I wish that was the sign that they had made a mistake with the diagnosis, that was not the case. She had gotten much worse. So much that it hurt.There were times when she didn't remember who she was, others, where she didn't know how to move and at some, she would become so violent as she screamed for them to end her life. She would vomit, many times she would soil herself because she couldn't even warn them.Other times, she would wake up not knowing how to talk and with each step, her brain cancer would take over so much that we had to put the videos and photos we had taken on each walk, because many times she was suspicious even of the children.Today, for example, she did not speak, she did not move, it seemed that she was in a vegetable state, but, it was because her brain was barely functioning, being invaded by a tumor that looked like something full of spikes that were even
We had to let go and I was glad that even remembering all that we had lived and not remembering how well we had spent these months traveling, she decided to move forward. I couldn't say that I decided without knowing what I was doing, because Aitana knew it and I was glad she didn't hold a grudge."I want to leave here. I want us to resume our family trip today" Aitana says and I try to process what's going on."I understand, we will be leaving today" I say trying to get up."Although I don't remember what happened these past few months, there are pictures that give me an idea of it. Also, a few days ago, I had started to write down my thoughts of what I had experienced and although I left a general idea of what I had experienced, I know that I have enjoyed it. That we have been happy" says Aitana and I nod."We really have been. Even though we have measured time, we've spent time being happy the four of us." I murmur and she holds out her hand, which I take.
I could not understand what was going on. The woman who had been hostile when I asked her to come back, was now kissing me. I didn't understand what was going on and although I wanted to kiss her, I pulled away feeling that I was taking advantage of her confusion."Is something wrong?" asks Aitana and I stick closer to the back of my seat, to be away from her."I don't want you because of your mental confusion to feel like I'm taking advantage of you by kissing you" I say and she smiles."I'm the one who started the kiss.""But, I have my memories and I know you didn't agree to come back with me before the surgery or after you didn't have all your memories of the past like you do now." I murmur and she smiles."You are so cautious now. You don't look like the man who kissed me on our wedding day, just because I had another man's scent near me" she murmurs.I immediately, blush for having been so bold knowing I had a curse that could have killed he
The following dayWe had not been able to leave Amsterdam as we had planned, because Aitana was still not awake. Fortunately, the doctors said it was exhaustion that had her sleeping and not something serious.Exhausted from almost no sleep, thinking that she would wake up, I go out to have some coffee and with the computer working on the door of her room, I wait for the hours to pass. However, I have barely managed to sit up in the chair, when I hear a groan.Fearing that something bad has happened in my absence, I open the door to the room, which makes my legs weaken. The woman, who had not woken up, moans slightly as she tries to get up."I'll help you" I say running to her.Gingerly, I help her to sit up and I stand watching her, waiting for a scolding for allowing her to fall, an apology for scaring us or anything. I don't care if it's an insult, what matters to me, is that she speaks.That she tells my mind that she's alive. Because just seeing he
After the words he had said, the boys tried to be strong, but, again they walked away and in front of the pulpit they cried begging for strength to face this, I felt the same way.In silence I cried and when we ran out of energy, we looked at each other and I felt it, the connection of father and sons had been formed, there was no way for anyone in the world to deny or doubt that they were my sons, because this calamity, had consolidated the attempts of connection that in the past had been tried to be made.Something good had happened among so much suffering, but, I did not like the way it had happened. It was painful, we were united, but, it was painful to see my children suffer and me not being able to do something to be able to alleviate their pain."What should we do now?" asks Albert"Show strength to their mother. She suffers a lot, but, she keeps it quiet because she doesn't want you to realize what is happening. But, she didn't want to do that
The hours pass and we are finally allowed to see Aitana after several tests were done and confirmed that she was out of danger. Relief overcomes us and the boys thank God audibly as they wait to see their mother.Happy that my children are not violent like me, we advance to the room where the woman is still not awake. The doctor watches me and I understand that the time to know everything is now.So, I nod for the doctor to come to us and help me to tell what is happening with Aitana. Because I know that alone I can't and I can't disturb more Aitana who tries to look strong, although she suffers a lot."Guys..." I say calling their attention, after they both take their mother's hand, to then kiss this or her forehead."Is something wrong?" asks Albert when he sees that the doctor doesn't leave."I want you to hear your mother's health report. But, before that, I want you to tell me something, are you guys tough guys?" I ask and they look at each other"
I felt that the hourglass that showed me that I had little time left with Aitana, had run out of time from one moment to the next and it was all someone's fault. So, I run towards the people trying to run away from me.Seeing how they run, the desire to hunt takes over me and I run transforming myself into the wolf that never loses a prey. The beast that appeared when the curse caused me to only see my prey to kill it.I run after my prey and many people present scream when they see me turn into an animal, but, I don't care about that. My wife had been hurt and they had to pay for it. Without any fear that the man would die on the spot. I throw myself at him and he falls down with his face looking up at me."S-sir, please. Don't hurt me" the man says in a whisper, while in his gaze there is a fear I can't describe, the only thing that surprises me is that he didn't wet his pants because of the fear he feels.He knew how to do it. Just one bite, one scratch and hi