Valeria approached the door with her heart racing, nervous about Guillermo's possible reaction to Javier's visit. When she opened the door, she found Javier, who greeted her with a smile and a bouquet of orchids, her favorite flowers."Hello, Valeria," Javier said, extending the flowers toward her. "I passed by a florist and remembered that these are your favorites."Valeria felt a knot in her stomach; the beauty of the orchids contrasted with the emotional storm surrounding her."Thank you, they are beautiful," she replied, trying to smile despite the sadness overwhelming her. "But you shouldn’t have bothered."Javier noticed her expression and, with a gentle gesture, stepped a little closer."Are you okay?" he asked, his voice filled with concern. "Is something wrong, Valeria?"The accumulated pressure overflowed at that moment. Unable to contain herself, Valeria threw herself into Javier's arms and began to cry, seeking comfort in his closeness, as she only considered him a friend.
Valeria and Javier were in the park, enjoying the fresh air around them. Javier was trying to keep the conversation light, but Valeria seemed lost in her thoughts.“Do you know?” Javier said, breaking the silence. “This place has always seemed magical to me. The tranquility of the park contrasts with the chaos of everyday life.”Valeria nodded, though her mind was distant. The image of Guillermo, upset and hurt, occupied her thoughts.“You're right,” she replied, making an effort to smile. “It's a good place to disconnect from reality.”Javier observed her, noticing the sadness in her eyes. He wanted to offer support in this moment of vulnerability, hoping to regain her trust.“Valeria, if you need to talk about how you feel, I’m here to listen,” he said sincerely.She looked at him, feeling a spark of gratitude. However, the shadow of Guillermo was always present. Valeria was sure of her feelings for him, but the issues surrounding Tania's pregnancy made her doubt the validity of her
Valeria felt a sense of unease as she observed the expression on Guillermo's face. It was evident that something was wrong, although the magnitude of what was about to unfold was hard to anticipate.—Guillermo, what’s happening? —she asked, trying to keep her voice calm.Tania, who had been on the sidelines, watched with a contained smile and then approached Guillermo with a challenging attitude.—I think I’ll retire to my room —she announced, feeling confident that she had the right to occupy that space in the mansion.Valeria, sensing the tension rising, decided to be direct with Guillermo.—What does this mean, Guillermo? You told me you were going to find a place for Tania. When is she leaving this house?—Tania is not leaving here —Guillermo replied firmly.—What? That’s not what we agreed on!—I’m sorry, Valeria, but Tania is not well and she’s expecting my child. I can’t leave them on the street under those circumstances.—No, that can’t be. You can’t force me to live under the
Valeria was plunged into deep sadness and loneliness in the small living room of her house, surrounded by memories of her parents.The photos on the walls and the old furniture constantly reminded her of the life she had lost in the blink of an eye. Since the tragic death of her parents in a car accident, her financial situation had become unsustainable. The medical expenses were exorbitant and despite the doctors' efforts to save them, they were in vain. This led Valeria to go into debt not only with the clinic, but also with the funeral arrangements, further aggravating her desperate situation.They had left her the house as an inheritance, but they had not left much property. The debts were piling up and the mortgage on the house was about to expire. Valeria felt trapped, without resources and without a stable job. Desperation consumed her; every day she spent without work was one more step towards losing her home.One afternoon, while reviewing her options, she came across an adve
Guillermo had to interview several candidates for the position of his daughter's nanny. However, he felt that none of the interviewees met the requirements. The first to be interviewed was Valeria, who made a great impression on him because of her resemblance to his late wife. He couldn't stop thinking about her. Also, when Valeria met little Laura, there was a great connection between the two, which left Guillermo thinking that perhaps she could be the best choice.After a long list of candidates, Guillermo had to make a final decision. Time was running out and the work at the company was becoming more demanding every day, so he had to choose someone as soon as possible.Of all the young women he had interviewed, Valeria was undoubtedly the most suitable. He saw great maturity in her and, in addition, his daughter Laura had made a good connection with her. But there was another important reason that motivated him to choose her: the great resemblance she had to his late wife.So, he i
Several days had passed and Guillermo had finally found some peace amidst the pain and problems he was facing in his company. One of the most serious problems was the partnership he had with his sister-in-law, Natalia, the sister of his late wife.Half of the company belonged to Natalia due to an inheritance that her parents left her and her sister Isabel before they died. Although in reality, they were three sisters, but the youngest was kidnapped by the woman who cared for her when she was just a baby.That baby, when she was kidnapped, despite the fact that her parents paid a fortune to detectives investigating where she could be kept, they never found out where she was again. It was as if the earth had swallowed her up. This caused her parents to live in constant pain that was never healed in their hearts.Since then, only Isabel and Natalia remained, who inherited the Lombardo family fortune in equal parts. However, their parents' will included a clause that clearly stated that,
Days after…Valeria's decision was imminent. After long nights of reflection, she finally accepted Guillermo's invitation to live in the mansion. Valeria settled into her new room, since they had both decided not to share it until they got to know each other better and were sure about taking the next step.Although they desired each other, both Guillermo and Valeria knew that it was an important step. For him, it meant respecting the memory of his late wife. For Valeria, it was the weight of the secret she kept, a secret she was afraid to reveal for fear of Guillermo's reaction.As the days went by, and with Valeria now living in the mansion, little Laura became more attached to her, which made Guillermo very happy and he fell more in love with her every day.One night Valeria went down to the kitchen, she couldn't sleep, there were moments when her secret tormented her, she felt that she could no longer continue hiding from Guillermo who she really was.She decided to make herself so
That night, Natalia settled into the guest room full of courage, wishing for the room Valeria occupied so she could be close to Guillermo. Dinner was served in the mansion's elegant dining room, a spacious room with soft cream-colored walls decorated with artwork and a large chandelier hanging from the ceiling, illuminating the polished mahogany table.The table was elegantly set, with a crisp white tablecloth and silver candlesticks. Fine china plates were carefully arranged, and the aroma of food filled the air.Valeria, Guillermo, and Natalia sat at the table, with Laura taking her usual place next to Valeria. During dinner, conversation was light, although the tension between Valeria and Natalia was palpable. Valeria tried to remain calm, but she couldn't help but feel uncomfortable under Natalia's scrutinizing gaze.After dinner, Natalia turned to Guillermo with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.—Guillermo, can we talk alone? I have something important to tell you —he said, cas