All Chapters of A Broken Butterfly: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Gonzalo woke up feeling different than the day before. He took a quick shower and went to Tommy's room. Yaya Elena was about to visit the little angel when she saw Gonzalo entered the room. Quietly, she approached the door and watched as Gonzalo pick Tommy up and play with him."Hola pequeño, did you sleep well?" Yaya Elena heard him talk to Tommy. The little boy's face is full of wonder. He's trying to recognize Gonzalo."You have your mother's eyes. Full of emotions, but with the hint of devilishness." He said, smiling. Yaya Elena never saw Gonzalo smiled since the day his wife and son died."You can take them out, you know. Maybe out of town." Yaya Elena finally announced herself."I'm thinking of the same thing, actually," Gonzalo admitted. "What do you think of the Caribbean?""That's a great idea. I'm sure Patricia would love to see the Caribbean sea." Yaya Elena excitedly said."Great!" Gonzalo replied smiling. He passed Tommy

Patricia chose to ignore the small argument she had with Gonzalo. She didn't want to ruin their happiness. After arriving in Aruba, she realized that Gonzalo owns the beach house they are staying in. The scenery is breathtaking that she almost forgot who are the people she is with. They looked normal while sharing stories and laughing. Even Tasha is getting along with them nicely.But what makes her the happiest is seeing Gonzalo teach his son, Tommy how to swim. Ever since their lunch date, Gonzalo rarely let Tommy out of his sight. He even insists on feeding him, changing his diapers, and looking out for him. Patricia remembered what Gonzalo told her the night she had a nightmare.- Flashback-"Love your son, Patricia, take of him." They just finished their third steamy sex for the night. Patricia lays next to Gonzalo with her head on his shoulder."What?" Patricia heard him but she doesn't understand why would he say those words."I want you to

In a sprawling 45,000 sq. ft. palace-like estate, men in suits roam around the property armed with M16A4 rifles. They all looked like well-trained military men in fancy clothes. The whole property is like a palace straight out of fairytale books. Beautifully trimmed shrubs and bushes are artfully aligned in the middle of the property, surrounding a majestic artificial waterfall. Pine trees are perfectly lined on both sides of the property as a boundary between the central area and the woods.The entrance to the property is a steel archway that reads Maxfords at the top. Followed by a spacious driveway, American elms lined up on each side of the driveway. But the grandest of all is the three-story palace-like Victorian mansion—three porches in front and on both sides and two high towers. It's like stepping into another era where royalties are revered. You could imagine a monarch with a fashionable gown and a crown walking around the property with helpers following them a

Franklin Maxford is standing on the balcony outside his room. He is like a king, looking down at his kingdom. In front of him is what looks like a never-ending Maxford land. Apple trees line up on the right side and a forest on the left side. At the center is the artful landscape design of one of his ancestors, Luther Maxford XIV. One of the views Maxfords, who never joined the family business, like his little brother, Alexander.Since they were a child, Alexander never wanted to learn about the kind of business his family has. He insisted on having his career, and he did. Now, Alexander is a well-known surgeon. He managed to make a name for himself outside the norm. But, even though Alexander is not part of the business, he still is one of the bosses. Franklin consults his brother in some vital matters, especially if he doesn't know the right thing to do."Master, we receive information that few of Valenzuela's men we're seen in San Francisco. They are doing business

Patricia woke thirsty and hungry. For the past week, she did nothing but eat and sleep because it was her doctor's order. She didn't get the chance to ask Gonzalo what are they doing on an island. She was always sleepy with all those medicines she needs to take every day. But she was pleased when she saw that her bruises were almost healed.She decided to come to the kitchen to find something to eat. On her way, she heard two men laughing over something. One was telling a story while laughing, and the other sounded like if he doesn't stop laughing, he will have a heart attack. She was ready to ignore them when she recognized their voice."Oh, god. Patricia is always a naughty kid. I remembered when she was six, my wife and I were both summoned by the school principal. Do you know what she did?" Patricia's widened when she realized that her dad was sharing the most embarrassing moments of my childhood."What?" She smiled when she heard Gonzalo, who couldn't answe