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With love, Mr. Bragança CHAPTER 42
NELLY "I suppose I expressed myself badly. I'm sorry. Is our time up?" I didn't wait for your confirmation, I just hurried to grab my short-handled bag and get up from the small gray L-shaped sofa. "Actually, we still have fifteen minutes," says the man, looking at the gold watch on his wrist with an even-handed expression. ''Really?'' My voice is strained from trying to sound relaxed, my eyes being drawn to the door every moment. He notices, steps in front of me, and advances towards the rectangular wooden table that I've never seen him use, but which always has a cup of coffee on top. Octavio shuffles some papers, clutters the pile of folders, and ignores my presence. "Doctor..." I stop, cleared my throat and drew some air into my lungs and changed my body to face it. ''Octavio.'' I call him by his first name, regaining his attention. "I just remembered that I had a very important appointment. Do you mind if we forget the remaining fifteen minutes?" He smiles, but doesn't show
With love, Mr. Bragança CHAPTER 43
NELLY I stare at my best friend's face in disbelief, my eyes blink, and a few tears come down. By the time I thought it was too late, my feet had carried me to the outside of the restaurant. I stopped in front of Alice and pulled my best friend's arm, leading her away from Edward. The expression on her face was the same as mine, disbelief and dread. ''Nelly.'' My name came out like an uncertain whisper from his mouth, and I couldn't stop blinking. This can only be a dream. "You're here..." I mean, still incredulous. "How are you here? How did I not know you were coming back?" The flurry of questions, picking up a loose strand of her hair and assessing the new hue. Platinum blonde, almost as white as your skin. "I can explain, it's not what it seems." My eyes returned to Edward at the same moment, realizing that his attention is also focused on me. I look back at Alice, expecting a logical explanation for the scene that I had come to believe there was one. "How did this happen? I
With love, Mr. Bragança CHAPTER 44
DAVID Of all places, I thought my club would be the best place to hide from and think. But I was mistaken. I can't think of here. Not in a clear way. Only in her, of course. Nelly. What the hell! I am a grown man, a widower. Any nymph shouldn't mess with my mind so much. I squeeze my head away from the drink that Nicole, the club's new hire for the bar, hands me. She ignores my grimace and pushes the glass in front of my eyes. "You need to." she says, turning to arrange the liquor bottles in their places on the shelf. I watch the clear liquid with lemon slices in the background. I don't think about it. I flip the content at once. ''What the hell is this? I groan as I feel my throat burn inside and stare at the glass of liquor in my hands.Nicole gives me a resolute smile."Something strong and good," she replies with a wink, pouring more of the clear liquid into my glass, not bothering to add lemon wedges this time. I evaluate the content, the taste still alive in the languag
With love, Mr. Bragança CHAPTER 45
NELLY"Are you okay?" I wipe away the first tears with my fingertips and stare into Kiara's eyes, forcing a closed-mouth smile. Not knowing what to say, I just bang my head in denial. "Okay, come here." She pulls me into a hug, stroking my back with the tips of her nails like only a cat would."Get me out of here." I can tell, feeling such an emptiness in my chest that it's hard to breathe. ''Please, Kiara.''''Shiiii... Let's go, honey."I bring the air into my lungs and then let it out, counting the seconds in thought. She wraps her arms around us and I walk to her rhythm, taking it one step at a time."I don't feel anything." I check, bringing my right hand to my chest to check the heartbeat and make sure I still have the heart beating. "It's like I'm numb" I add.''Just breathe,'' Kiara whispers, opening the exit door as she looks at me sideways and waits for me to take a step."He doesn't love me, I've never had any chance.""Who?" she asks, dragging her open hand down my back in
With love, Mr. Bragança CHAPTER 46
NELLYI slide my back across the wood of the door until I reach the floor. Bring my knees together on my stomach, I remain in the position until I have free mind. I'm sure my eyes are swollen when I get up, not knowing how much time has passed, go to the bathroom and wash my face. I gather my things in a single suitcase and put everything in my dad's old car that we keep in the garage.I drive to my apartment, leave my things in the living room, and head to the nearest grocery store.Not only that, but I can feel the other customers' eyes on me as I continue to place packets of candy, snacks, and cookies in the cash register. However, I don't care, I just don't care anymore. Eating is the only thing that will bring some relief, my only choice that won't bring disappointment.I pull on my winter coat tight and try to fasten the first few buttons, aware that I've gained a few pounds in the last few days, but refusing to figure out the exact amount. A little boy, no more than three year
With love, Mr. Bragança CHAPTER 47
NELLYI walk home with my thoughts far away, feeling a knot in my stomach and vomit come up to my throat. I lean against a random wall and count how long it will take me to get into my apartment. My cell phone rings in my purse and I ignore it, going back to walking when I feel better, but suddenly the idea of going home and not finding anyone turns me off, my cell phone rings again and I stop to answer it. Surprise and acting on autoTheticO, I confirm to Octávio that I'm on my way to his lecture.Where was it again?''Yes, of course I know where it is. ''I speak convincingly, not wanting to poke holes in my own lie. Even so, he speaks the address slowly, insisting on repeating it twice more for me to memorize. I turn off the phone, pack my bags in my purse, and hail a cab.Twenty-three minutes later, I get out of the car and parachute into the courtyard of a college crowded with women.The mix of voices causes an echo even outdoors and I feel diminished in front of so many eyes.''I
With love, Mr. Bragança CHAPTER 48
NELLYIs he?"My flight is about to depart, thank you for bringing me here. I really needed a friend today."I say with anguish in my chest.Smile appears on her face, and she hugs me excitedly."You don't have to go," she whispers, her head buried in my neck."Yes, I do. It's the best.""Thank you for bringing me over and being a trusted friend." I emphasize the last word so that she keeps her promise and doesn't say anything to her boss."You haven't officially resigned from your position yet." He argues, ignoring my words. "Everyone in the company misses you." I doubt it's true, but I smile at his attempt to make me feel special."I sent a letter to HR" I explain."Awnn.. Are you sure they haven't lost their license? You know, a big company always has a huge influx of people coming in and out. Maybe they've forgotten." I frowned.Should I be worried?"You know you're not going to be able to work for a new company when you're tied up in another one, right?""I'm sure they've seen my e
With love, Mr. Bragança CHAPTER 49
NELLYI don't knock on the door, but stare at the doorknob as if my end is near. I lose track of time when the first two minutes pass, so when I hear my mother call his name, the man I love, in a seductive way, as if they were close, I reach my limit of what I can bear and open the door. My eyes scan every inch of the room until they find the woman who brought me into this world and the man I love sitting together on the couch, very close to each other. They both look at me in shock, like they're seeing a ghost and just can't believe it."Do I interrupt?" I asked, focusing on my mother's hands squeezing David's left arm. Neither of them says anything, they just stay in the same position without taking their eyes off me.''Nelly.'' David says my name as he did when we were alone, locked in his apartment or curled up on his living room floor. Only this time, no heat passes through my body. In fact, the opposite effect happens.I'm angry. Furious with him. "Daughter?'' Kaciana speaks and
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