She couldn't breathe.Or at least that was the feeling that the crying crisis was giving her, amid the tears and completely uncontrolled sobs.In her hands, some words from Logan's letter were no longer even legible because of the tears she had shed over them, staining the ink and making it run almost as if the paper was crying too.Always at her side, Rey began to squawk and whine anxiously as she snuggled into the space under her arm, almost as if she were trying to offer her comfort in the form of a hug. Missy, however, wasn't able to do much more than hug the papers to her chest, wishing that the words of Logan's confession could somehow materialize him there, in her arms.Because, in a confusing, maddening way, she wanted him right there, right next to her. So that she could cry for all that he had revealed and for knowing that, however indirectly and unintentionally, he had contributed to one of the worst moments of her life. So she could say that now she understood why he alway
- Oh, Logan... – Missy moaned, running her fingers gently through his hair, consoling him – You don't have to do this. I know you're sorry... And... In a way, I could understand you... Understand your fear. – she revealed, with a sad sigh – Not that that justifies you lying to me for so long, but… I couldn't just ignore the fact that… For a long time, I was afraid of a lot of things too. Fear of imposing myself, fear of facing what hurt me, fear of people's judgment... So I know how paralyzing fear can be sometimes. Even preventing you from doing what you want... Or what you know is the right thing to do. - She completed, watching his eyes burn with pain and guilt - I was disappointed, it's true, that you had surrendered to fear so many times and ended up provoking, even without intending to, not just the situation that happened on that horrible night .. As well as the lie that ended up taking me away from you days ago. But still... I know you've had your own fears your whole life. An
Do not worry. We're both going to the best obstetrician in town tomorrow morning. – Logan said, in a voice that left no room for discussion – Daddy will always take care of you, little one. I promise. – he murmured lovingly, putting her on the bed and gently kissing her belly right after, before turning back to face her, with a mischievous smile spreading across his expression – But first, he has to take care of mom a little too ...- Yes, please... - Missy gasped, needy, before pulling his shirt to her, enveloping them in another almost obscene kiss, which was only interrupted when one of his hands brushed hers, making him stop, looking thrilled.-You're still wearing your ring… – he observed as he stared at her hand, equally delighted and relieved.- I didn't even consider taking it off. – Missy admitted, with a sincere and passionate smile – I think a part of me always is knew that even in the midst of so much pain, we shouldn't part.Opening an ecstatic smile, Logan took her hand
- I think we better reveal the surprise soon. I don't think your mother can take much more...Laughing, Missy moved quickly up the stairs to the Knights' house as soon as she spotted Logan nearby, holding the small package that was to be Daniel and Gwyneth's surprise in her hands. Under other circumstances, she and Logan would have spread the pregnancy news as soon as possible. However, after the first appointment with the obstetrician and being advised to keep the news a secret until Missy was three months pregnant, when there would be less chance of anything going wrong, they had decided to keep the news a little longer, telling also with the silence of Megan and Devon, who were the only two people who knew about the big surprise.Or perhaps immense surprise would be a more apt expression.After all, surely few times in their lives had she and Logan been as surprised as the moment the obstetrician had told them that Missy was carrying twins.So surprised or so happy.Gently, with a
- Of course he will, my love. Because he loved you, just like my parents do. – Logan smiled, visibly moved – And, therefore, I think it's finally time to let you know that soon you'll have two more babies to spoil, isn't it? – he questioned, offering her his arm – Shall we go?-Yes… - Missy looked at the gift that was still in one of her hands, with an excited smile – I think they'll like it, don't you?- I think there are no words to describe how happy they will be. – he laughed, without hesitation – If there's one thing my parents love, it's children. Especially grandchildren. And that will ease the resentment Mom has with me for being the oldest but the last to marry. - Logan shook his head, theatrically regretful, making her laugh as the two descended the stairs, hugging each other.- There you are! – Gwyneth exclaimed, sitting on the sofa in the living room, as soon as she saw them – Missy took this box in the car, but still she didn't let me see what was inside, until she found
- I told you to get out of here!'But, Megan…' Missy whimpered softly.- No biggie, Missy! – Her sister roared, possessed – There's only half an hour left for the wedding and this idiot just can't understand that it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding ?! As if it wasn't bad enough the two of you spent the entire night banging the bed against the wall last night. – Megan sneered, making Missy blush.- In my defense, I don't want to see her. – Logan's voice sounded from the other side of the locked door – I just want to talk to her one last time, before going to the ceremony, wait.- What the hell do you have to say to her that you haven't said in 05 months of relationship?! – Megan rolled her eyes, walking around the room, with the accessories that Missy would use in her hands.- Just let me touch my future wife Megan a little. - Logan sighed, as the doorknob began to move, denouncing that he was trying to enter again.- You just said it was just talk. Megan pointed out, ann
- I love you, my Missy... - Logan murmured lovingly, giving her belly one last pat, before hesitantly pulling his hand out the door - More than I will ever be able to explain. But I promise I will spend the rest of our lives demonstrating how you are the center of my universe. And I will wait for you. I will always wait for you... And not just at the altar. She could recognize the charming and delighted smile in his tone, before her footsteps began to sound across the carpet, moving away.- See you later... Future husband. – she said goodbye happily, knowing that, in a short time, she would be crying again when she saw him waiting for her at the altar.- See you later... - he replied, with a sweet and veiled promise in his deep voice - My love.(***)His lips burned against hers. His tongue snaked around inside his mouth, moving obscenely.Her soft hands moved slowly down the bare skin of her arms, sending shivers all the way down, until they finally wrapped around her waist in a firm
Oh, believe me... The question of happiness is quite noticeable. – Fernando laughed, before shaking their hands – But seeing a young couple exuding love like that is always a good sign. It means you two will have more than enough to last you a lifetime, as will your family, my boy... And me and my Raquela. – he hugged his wife by the shoulders, earning a passionate smile from her, before turning his attention to Missy again – But, tell me, Missy, when should we expect the invitation to the baby shower?- Oh, well, in two weeks we'll do the ultrasound to find out the genders, so... I think a little after that. – Missy smiled, contentedly, as she lovingly caressed her belly – But don't feel forced to attend. I know that you have a complicated routine in Spain and that coming here must not be easy.- Nonsense, dear. - Raquela laughed happily, taking his hand in both of hers and giving it an almost maternal caress - In many ways, Logan was to us like the son we never had. Just like, now,
Smiling a small contented smile, Hope visibly relaxed for a moment, but then the nervousness seemed to take over her small body again, as Missy led them to the large counter, where the old man greeted them warmly.-We… Hmmm… – Hope stammered nervously, hugging Missy with more and more desperation – We wanted an ice cream… Huh… – Her little daughter was getting more and more insecure, looking at her as if she was begging for help.- I would like a strawberry ice cream, please. – Missy asked softly, as she remembered saying when she was a little girl so terribly shy that she could barely ask anything from people she didn't know – And you, my love? she asked Hope, with a smile full of encouragement, for her to keep talking.- I want chocolate... Please. – Hope whispered, completely blushing, before burying her face in her mother's shoulder quickly.- Well, what a polite little girl... – the gentleman smiled, while picking up some glass bowls – You must be very proud to have such a kind d
Once in her arms, Hope lifted her tear-stained little face to look at her, initially looking surprised to see her mother there, but then her expression distorted into a sad sob and she buried her head against Missy's chest, panting.-Mommy... – her little baby wailed, making Missy's heart sink even more – Mommy... Mommy...- It's okay, my sweetheart. – Missy tried to console her, running her hands through her soft hair, while she continued to say, in a low and gentle voice, almost as if she were singing a lullaby to her, as she did every night – Mommy is here, don't worry. It's going to be okay... - she waited until Hope's cries went from copious to just a few sad sobs, before finally asking - Hope, what happened? – she caressed her cheek until she convinced her to look up – Why are you crying, little angel?Hope's little mouth quivered a few times before she finally sniffled, her little blue eyes filled with such sadness that Missy found herself kissing her little cheek over and over
Stealthily, Missy looked through the window.Inside, in the huge classroom, several children seemed to be copying something into their notebooks while chatting animatedly. And, of course, it wasn't hard for her to find her children, as usual, sitting in the chairs at the corner of the wall, not too close and also not far from the teacher, where she remembered also liking to be, when she was in the 4th grade. year, like them. Jonathan had his back turned in his chair, looking at his brother in the back seat, while Tristan was showing him something that looked very interesting on the portable video game he was holding. With an amused sigh, Missy tried to convince herself that at least they were doing that after they had finished their homework, as the open pages of their notebooks were visibly written all over the desks.In fact, she truly took pride in the fact that they were only ten years old and yet they were centered and obedient enough to keep up well in school, despite all the lo
Now, he was able to do so much more besides being afraid. He was capable of being brave. To face what he feared. Of fighting to live the joys that were to come, even in the midst of tragedies. And now, more than ever, he knew he was able to see his family's legacy for what it really was, not a curse. He would be able to spend the rest of his life talking about him in a hopeful and balanced way to his children, as he had that day, and as his parents and grandfather had done to him in his childhood.Even if there was still the fear of what could happen to their babies in the future.- Are you OK love?Surprised by that whisper, Logan turned to see Missy dressed in a long cotton Hello Kitty nightgown, already without makeup and with her long brown hair loose, approaching him and Hope, who began to babble softly and extend her little arms towards the mother. Smiling, Missy took her little girl and offered her the breast, leaving the baby immediately calmer as she watched Logan's face with
- And... - the desperation in Foster's voice was so deep that Logan almost felt sorry for her... Almost - How much exactly is this debt?- Come with me, Ms. Foster. - Mr. Ramzi sighed – Something tells me that your next fainting spell will not be false, when we finish talking.- H-hey, I'm sure we can work it out, right? - Logan thought she was trying to sound sensual, in the midst of dread - I mean, there are so many other better things in life than money... Why don't we go to a more private place and I...?- Oh, don't worry, Ms. Foster. - again, Mr. Ramzi interrupted her, perfectly calm and measured - The only person who will be where we are going is my wife, one of the main people responsible for the hotel's accounting.Still a little dazed by everything he had just heard, Logan remained staring at Missy's equally shocked face, until the voices of Foster and the hotel manager were lost in the night, leaving them alone again, hidden among the shadows .- Heavens, I had no idea that
- What? - Suzan repeated, seeming to be choking - No, that's impossible! His family has a lot of money! That's how we paid for the trip and the hotel!- Funny... - Stra. Kobayashi gave Suzan one more look from under his lashes - I could have sworn he told us he came to the hotel on account of a donation from one of his investors...- Investors? - Suzan gasped, irritated – But we came here so he could get investors and...! - Realizing that everyone was looking at her with interest, Foster suddenly stopped talking, getting up from the table with a sour expression - If you'll excuse me, I think the drink made me sick. I am a little confuse. I'm going to bed for the rest of the night. - and so, without saying goodbye, Foster stomped out of the hall, probably in search of the groom who apparently no one knew exactly who he was or where he came from, including Suzan herself.- What an interesting situation, isn't it? - was all that Mr. Montenegro commented, with a veiled smile, a second bef
- And, allow me to say, what a beautiful dress, Stra. Knight. - Suzan interrupted him with a mean smile - It looks so modern, with that rounded silhouette and that blunt skirt. Anyone with no aesthetic taste could even say that his seamstress deserved a scolding...- Suzan! - her companion gasped, looking suddenly possessed, before quickly recovering, putting that artificially sympathetic expression back on her face – Forgive me, Stra. Knight. My dear fiancée Suzan comes from a humble background and sometimes fumbles with the meaning of some words, causing some indiscretions. - solemnly ignoring the revolted look that Foster threw at him, the man made that criticism facing Missy directly, with a seductive smile that was making Logan increasingly enraged - Why don't we continue our conversation that afternoon about investments, Stra. Knight? It would be a pleasure to hear the advice of such a refined and thoughtful lady again. If I may say so, even a party as exquisite as this isn't en
- I perceived. - Missy laughed - But I'm relieved that you five are fine. I was worried when I got to the room and found no one. - taking Hope in her arms, she looked at him with curiosity - But, what made you so distracted?- A ghost of Christmas past. - several of them actually, but Logan didn't add that comment as he continued to explain, realizing that Missy had become even more confused – Newton and Foster are here at the hotel, too. – he added cautiously, with a sigh.- Liam and Suzan? - Missy choked, stunned.- Yes, unfortunately. He is one of the employees at the hotel and she is apparently here because she has become the mistress of a rich man. - Logan rolled his eyes full of contempt - A man who, by the way, was in the same meeting as you, apparently. - he shrugged, while Missy blinked a few times, still shocked.- Heavens... I confess that of all the things I thought could happen when we were invited to visit the United Arab Emirates, this was the last of them. - to his tot
He was selfish. It was malicious. It was a plan full of ulterior motives. Damn, it was even a new lie, as he wasn't being completely truthful with Missy that her main motivation was just to help her get revenge. Yet he had impulsively proposed it to her, letting himself think only with his heart for the first time in his life.And, as if his heart thought the situation wasn't already complicated enough, he had given in to the impulse to confess his physical desire for her and kiss her for the first time right there, in the middle of her kitchen, even though he knew perfectly well that that it was far from the right time for them to share that kind of intimacy. Still, none of those conflicting emotions had been able to erase the emotion of that moment, when he finally knew the sweet taste of her lips and the softness of the curves of her delicious body, feeling a powerful wave of emotion and contentment run through him as he realized that she wanted him too. Damn it, with his mind as c