HeitorI arrived home later than usual and found the house silent. Even Grandpa had retired to his quarters, forgetting his beloved reality shows. He probably decided to rest better for tomorrow. I imagine he's quite anxious; after all, he hasn't celebrated his birthday since Grandma passed away.After checking practically every room in the house and making sure I wouldn't be surprised by my plans, I went to my room, took a shower, put on navy blue sweatpants, and after applying a few drops of my favorite cologne, I sent a message to Lizandra.Heitor: Sleeping?As I expected, she didn't respond, and her "last seen" was half an hour ago, making me believe she must be asleep by now. But I needed her to wake up. I wanted to see her that night. I didn't want to wait until tomorrow.Heitor: ?Heitor:?Heitor:?I intended to have message notifications enabled, and the sound of several messages arriving would wake her up.Heitor: Are you sleeping?Heitor: I want to see you.Heitor: I miss yo
LizandraHeitor's hands roamed all over my body, igniting a fire within me, my body yearning for something more. I tried to convey through actions everything I was feeling at that moment. I kissed him eagerly, pressed my body against his, and in return, I felt a hard, powerful bulge against my abdomen, sighing at the movements he made.When Heitor touched my intimacy over the fabric of my panties, I thought I might explode from the wonderful sensation he provoked within me. Something seemed to throb between my legs, and only now could I truly understand what the characters in books meant when they said they couldn't resist. I couldn't resist.My body was pleading for Heitor, but I wouldn't have the courage to verbalize what I wanted him to do. Understanding that after so many times I interrupted our moments, he might be hesitant to proceed, so, boldly, I moved my hands down his chest to the waistband of the sweatpants he was wearing, hoping he would understand what I wanted now.I the
HeitorI threw myself onto the mattress and after getting rid of the condom in any way, I pulled Lizandra to lie down with me. Some suspicions passed through my mind at that moment, but I don't want to think about it now. The feeling of relaxation was maximum, and the fact that Lizandra was clinging to me only made everything more fulfilling and... perfect."It was wonderful," Lizandra commented, her face pressed against my chest."Yes, it was," And I wasn't trying to please her.I could say that it was very difficult to hold back and wait for her moment, that I almost lost control and came sooner than I would have liked, but silence is also a form of communication. Just being embraced, breathing returning to normal after the climax of s
LizandraI woke up with a wonderful feeling of warmth and took longer than usual to fully awaken. Only then did I realize that the warmth emanated from Heitor, whom I was cuddled against at that moment."Good morning, sleepyhead," Heitor said with a smile in his voice."Good morning..." I replied without looking at him.I smiled, but I couldn't get out of the position I was in. I feel embarrassed. What should I do now? I've never slept with a man before, and the situation is different from anything I've ever experienced. Books didn't prepare me for this moment."I couldn't sleep last night," Heitor casually remarked.
CatarinaWhen my parents asked me if I was going to Mr. Vicente's birthday party, my answer was a "yes." They feared that I was suffering from the end of my relationship with Heitor and were just concerned about preserving me, which is quite natural.What they don't know is that I never really liked Heitor, and if I accepted that relationship, it was only to please those who want to see us together. My parents, mainly. They adopted me, and I've always been sure of the love they feel for me, so it's only fair to try to reciprocate all that love in some way.The problem was falling in love with Bernardo and not being able to avoid everything that happened after that. But they don't need to know that, and I continue to pretend that I'm sad about breaking up with Heitor, and only when I was sure they had g
HeitorGrandpa's party was a success, with all his closest friends and their families present. I felt happy just to see how happy my grandfather was. I confess, however, that the previous night had also contributed a lot to my current good mood. Just the memory of the moments lived with Lizandra was enough to make me long for another night with her. Despite having a great time at the party, reconnecting with old friends, and chatting with people I wouldn't normally encounter in everyday life, my eyes were constantly searching for her, and whenever possible, I was by her side." You need to stop monopolizing my friend," Heloísa complained at a certain moment during the party."Interesting... I think she's also my girlfriend," I joked, holding Lizandra by the waist and keeping her firmly by my side. "So, in that case,
LizandraI was talking to Mr. Vicente and a couple of his old friends when I felt a strange sensation and a chill in my stomach. I looked around and noticed that Heitor was staring at me. I smiled at him in acknowledgment, and he returned the smile with a penetrating gaze that made me nervous.As memories of our first night of love were still very fresh in my mind and constantly disrupting my concentration, like now."I'm sure Lizandra will love it, won't you, my dear?"I had no idea what Mr. Vicente was talking about and preferred to admit that I wasn't paying attention to the conversation. I didn't want to risk saying something that might cause any embarrassment to the person to whom I owe immense gratitude."I don't know what you guys are talking about, but if Mr. Vicente says I'll like it, then I'm sure I will," I tried to playfully respond.Everyone laughed at my sincerity, and soon Mrs. Monteiro explained that they were talking about the invitation they had extended for a Sunday
HeloísaI never thought I would run away from somewhere; it didn't fit my personality to flee from anything. But, even though I didn't want to, that's exactly what happened at that moment. I simply ran out of the library after hearing something I could never have imagined about the person I had considered my best friend until today. Bumping into one of the people responsible for my abnormal state didn't help at all; it only served to leave me even more shaken than before. As if discovering what I just did wasn't enough, now I had to find that jerk? What a disaster!That left me so unsettled that, without even realizing it, I headed towards the main hall where the party was happening. Only when I saw the large crowd of people in the distance did I recall that there was a party going on at the mansion, and I couldn't join the guests in the state I was in.Game room! My favorite place in the house is where I always go when I need to be alone. So, I retraced my steps through the same corr
LizandraI looked at the woman lying on the hospital bed, not knowing what to do or say when they left us alone. Despite appearing quite debilitated among the white sheets, she remained extremely beautiful, and her smile added a different sparkle to her face."My dear daughter," Lourdes said, breaking the silence. "I'm so happy you came to see me.""I... I'm sorry," was the most I could say.Despite my awkwardness, Lourdes continued to smile and extended her arms in a silent request for a hug, which I accepted, even though I wasn't prepared for it. However, as I felt my mother's arms around me for the first time in so many years, emotion took over my entire being, and I felt that it would overflow through my eyes, as tears were about to roll down my face.
HeitorThe distance between São Miguel do Gostoso and Natal is only a hundred and fifteen kilometers, but the time we spent getting to the state capital was extremely distressing for Lizandra, and it was noticeable to all of us in the car with her.We left Gostoso at seven in the morning because Lizandra wanted to get to where her mother was as quickly as possible. If it were up to her, she would have done it the night before, as soon as she received the news from Bernardo. However, Dann Heeren informed her that the hospital did not allow visits outside normal hours and that it would be pointless to hit the road at night just to be in Natal.Despite my grandfather's insistence, Heloísa managed to convince him to stay at the hotel with Cristina and Leonardo, while my sister and Berna
LizandraFaced with the veiled threat made by Heitor, Juliana widened her eyes with genuine horror, and at that moment, she broke into compulsive sobbing, pleading with me repeatedly to forgive her. Meanwhile, Samuel hugged her protectively, his gaze also seeming to plead the same from me. It became clear to me at that moment that he truly cared for Juliana, but it didn't bother me, and I concluded that I didn't feel anything for Samuel anymore."Please don't send me to prison, please... please..." Juliana repeated in tears, hands clasped together. "I'm pregnant!"I had no intention of filing any kind of lawsuit against my aunt and Juliana. However, I didn't try to calm her down because she needed to feel at least a little fear to understand how serious what she did was. Now, however, upon hearing her revelation, I felt obligated to soften things."Calm down, Juliana," I said empathetically. "I don't intend to send anyone to prison."Juliana visibly sighed in relief, but her crying to
HeitorWhen Bernardo and Heloísa returned to Grandpa's suite, we all decided to go down for breakfast. It was already past nine in the morning, and there was no point in continuing to talk about Luciano's deceit, now that Lizandra seemed to be calmer."How about a dune buggy ride?" I suggested with enthusiasm. "Since we're here, we might as well enjoy the beauty of the place.""I love the idea!" Heloísa exclaimed."I'm not young enough for these adventures," Grandpa remarked. "I'll wait for my old friends right here at the hotel. But you should enjoy our little vacation.""I have a commitment, so I can't join you either," Bernardo explained. He didn't need to specify who the commitment was with; we all knew it was related to the formalities of the contract with the Heerens. I was pleased that he didn't mention the couple's name, as it's still a delicate topic for Lizandra, precisely when I'm trying to help her forget these issues for a few hours."And you, Lily?" I asked, noticing she
HeloísaWhen Bernardo looked up from his phone and stared at me with an expression of disbelief, I concluded that he still knew nothing about my crush. Catarina didn't tell him, and he found out at this exact moment, precisely when we were together in Grandpa's suite. I was even more surprised when he called me for a conversation, something I have no desire to do at the moment."Can we go to the suite?" Bernardo asked already in the hallway.I didn't want to talk to Bernardo right now, but as I couldn't avoid it, nothing more sensible than doing it in the privacy of my hotel suite, which is right next to Grandpa's room."I had no idea, Heloísa," was the first thing Bernardo said when we entered my suite. "We've always been
LizandraI was trying to explain to Heitor why I didn't involve him in that problem after Luciano's call. However, it is quite clear to everyone in that room how upset Heitor is with me for doing that. And it's going to get worse when he finds out what happened."When Lizandra told me about that coward's threat, I quickly contacted some acquaintances, and they solved the problem," Vicente explained."How so?" Heitor asked an expression of disbelief on his face."A hacker wiped out all of Luciano's files. Everything he had saved," Vicente spoke in a way that would have been funny because it was as if it were something simple to solve, "I didn't know, however, that there were more things for him to use against us."
HeitorI woke up the next morning to the phone ringing, still groggy with sleep. I answered without even checking who was calling me so early and had a big surprise when Grandpa summoned me to his suite as quickly as possible. Since Grandpa would never do something like that unless it was really serious, I put on the first clothes I found and hurried out to the hallway.The first thing I saw upon opening my room door was my sister coming out of the room next door, which didn't cause any immediate reaction from me as I was still not fully awake at that moment."Grandpa called you too?" I asked, rubbing my face.However, noticing the genuine horror on Heloísa's face left me curious and unable to understand the reason for her reaction, until Bernardo also came out of the room. Without realizing I was standing next to Heloísa—his attention was focused on closing the door—he commented to my sister."We need to hurry, Helô. Grandpa seemed worr..."Bernardo didn't finish his sentence because
LizandraI couldn't handle the whirlwind of emotions that engulfed me upon discovering that my mother had never truly abandoned me. I simply ran, and sprinted, until I was sure I was alone once again. The thought that my mother was taken away from me by people I trusted, Juliana and her mother, is too painful. So, my aunt, the woman who raised me and whom I had always been grateful to, never did anything out of pure kindness. She must have benefited from everything I could have enjoyed all those years. Most importantly, she kept me from receiving the love of my mother all that time.How many nights did I go to sleep crying because I didn't have a mother? How many nights did I lament the absence of someone who loved me, feeling extremely lonely? Lonely was the right word.I remembered the moment when Heitor called us to sit and talk. I even had difficulty walking to the chair reserved for me next to Heitor and Mr. Vicente, so nervous I was at that moment. But I knew I couldn't postpone
HeitorWhen I told Juliana's boyfriend to hold her and her mother, I believed he would do that. From what I could understand from his behavior at the table and based on what I read in his messages to Lizandra, I suspected that he was not at all pleased with the situation. Why he chose to remain by that girl's side is something I couldn't comprehend, and I didn't care at the moment."I think it's best if we all sit down," I pointed out, seeing that we had attracted the attention of everyone dining in the restaurant. "We have some things to clarify."The waiters had already cleared the used dishes, and there were only a few wine glasses on the table. I seriously considered downing the contents of one of them but restrained myself."Can someone explain w