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Chapter 1

1 Mia Lauren Hudson “I'm afraid of everything. I'm afraid of what I’ve seen, of what I’ve done, of who I am. But most of all, I’m afraid of walking out of this room and never again in my whole life feeling the way I feel when I’m with you.”- Dirty DancingI was sitting in front of my bedroom window, admiring the white snow accumulating across the road and around our house. The cold made me shiver, and I hid my face with a thin sheet, the only thing covering me at that moment. The sound of a snore made me turn my head and admire the man sprawled across the mattress. I smiled to myself and gave a long sigh as I returned my gaze to the snow, now falling gently.I had been married to Bradley Hudson for two years. I loved him. Even though I knew he didn’t love me as much in return. But I understood he had a demanding job, I understood his stress, I understood why he didn’t show affection toward me, and how our time together always ended in fights. I frowned as my thoughts shifted. It almo

Chapter 2

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

2 Apollo Castiello There are pains that are impossible to ignore.- Wild Instinct 2 The snow under my feet caused short steps, and each step felt like a struggle against the penetrating cold that seeped beneath my clothes. The early afternoon, covered in ice and a blanket of white, made me turn back home again, a temporary refuge amid the solitude surrounding me. I had gone out intending to meet my friends, those who knew the lighter version of me, but somewhere along the way, I simply gave up. It was a pattern that repeated itself, a vicious cycle I couldn’t break. I didn’t like going out much because I knew that when I got close to them, no topic would engage me, and I would end up feeling even more excluded, as if I were looking at them through a fogged-up window.The weight of loneliness became more evident on weekends, moments when laughter and joy seemed to echo in all directions while I stood still, immune to what was around me. Lately, I didn’t care about anything. What once

Chapter 3

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

3 Mia Lauren Hudson There is a time for boldness and a time for caution, and the wise man knows the moment for each of them.- Dead Poets Society I was rehearsing vigorously and repeatedly what I would say to my husband. “Hi, Bradley, can I go out today? I need to attend a meeting for a film consultant competing with yours.” No, of course not. I couldn't say that. To tell the truth, nothing I could express would sound good to his ears, and I knew that in this case, I would hear things that would hurt me. The truth is that the simple act of asking left me with a knot in my stomach. With every word I formulated in my mind, a chill ran down my spine, reminding me of what was at stake. But what a drag! It was almost three in the afternoon, and I was ready, staring at myself in the mirror. My bright, full, wavy blonde hair fell around my shoulders and bust, reflecting a beauty ideal I barely recognized. I had thought so many times about cutting it, dyeing it, changing something about m

Chapter 4

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

4 - Apollo CastielloEverything happens for a reason. - LostI was watching the movie my father starred in thirty years ago, an action classic that defined an era, and as the scenes played out before me, I studied every detail. I closely observed his expressions, the way he moved on screen, how he conveyed emotions without needing many words. Every gesture he made was carefully calculated, and I tried to emulate it. This wasn’t just preparation for what was to come in the next few days; it was a way to connect with the man I had always admired. Eros Castiello was a legend. An actor of such importance in the 80s and 90s that, for a while, his name was everywhere. He had a brilliant career, one brilliant enough to be remembered even after so much time.But he made a choice. At the height of his fame, when it seemed like nothing could stop him, he decided to quit. Everything changed when he met my mother, and when I was born, that decision became final. I have vague conversations in my m

Chapter 5

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

5 - Mia Lauren HudsonBut if you have someone who will be there for you, someone you can count on, you'll be okay. Do you have someone like that?– How I Met Your MotherKayla and I were sitting in a café near NewScene, one of those cozy places with large windows that looked out onto the snow-covered street. People rushed by, wrapped in heavy coats, trying to shield themselves from the biting cold. I, on the other hand, was struggling to swallow the hot coffee, trying somehow to warm the ice that seemed to settle inside me. Each sip was a desperate attempt to ease the frosty atmosphere forming in my gut, but I wasn’t sure if the cold I felt was due to the snow outside or the weight of the decision I knew I would have to make in the coming hours.The mixture of euphoria and regret gnawed at me. It was a confusing and overwhelming duality. On one side, there was a part of me that felt alive, pulsing with the adrenaline of finally doing something that went against everything Bradley expec

Chapter 6

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

6 - Mia Lauren Hudson"Do you believe in love at first sight? No, I bet you don't. You must be too sensitive for that. Or have you ever seen someone and knew that if that person really knew you, they would, of course, get rid of the perfect model they were with and realize that you were the person they wanted to grow old with? Have you ever fallen in love with someone you've never talked to?"- While You Were SleepingMy hands were cold and I felt that at any moment I would have a stroke as I watched the entrance to New Scene. The tall, golden letters were covered with tiny snowflakes, glowing softly in the dim afternoon light. The glass door, in contrast with the dark and imposing walls, looked like a portal to a new world. The cold of the snow didn't help calm my nerves, but served as a reminder of the hard and beautiful reality that awaited me.In that moment, a welcoming fear filled my heart. It wasn't a fear of them perhaps not liking my demeanor, but that good fear of feeling tha

Chapter 7

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

Apollo Castiello - Chapter 7And now look at me. I accept the consequences.- Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleI was struggling the entire time to keep my eyes on Jamie as he talked about NewScene to Mia. His words echoed through the room, describing the vision, the values, and the grandeur of the production company, but my mind was elsewhere, completely captivated by another presence. I genuinely wanted to hear everything Jamie had to say, I wanted to pay attention, but it was impossible. My mind was shouting louder than Jamie, and my eyes were quicker to stray towards Mia than to follow the movement of his hands.As Jamie spoke enthusiastically, I found myself trying to disguise my attention. I kept my face forward, but my eyes stubbornly sought Mia from the corner of my eye, capturing every detail of her profile. I pretended to be interested in the wall on the other side of the room, but the truth was that all that mattered to me at that moment was her. Her eyes were serious, focused

Chapter 8

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

8 - Apollo Castiello Good evening, good evening. Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say good night till it be morrow. - Romeo and JulietThe meeting lasted another hour and a half, enough time for Jamie to detail what the film would be and the ideas he had in mind. He spoke with enthusiasm, gesturing as he described scenes and characters, but mentioned that he was still open to changes, implying that the creative process was far from finished. He also scheduled more meetings to discuss adjustments and progress, but, to be honest, my attention was already beginning to drift.My mind wandered, too occupied to focus on every word Jamie said. At the end of the meeting, while greeting other work friends, my gaze wandered around the room, and through the glass doors, I saw Mia leaving through the New Scene doors. There was something about the way she moved that caught my attention. It was as if she was trying to slip away unnoticed, almost begging not to be seen. This sparked an imm

Chapter 9

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

9 – Mia Lauren HudsonWhy are you here? How is it possible for you to bring me down even more? What else can you take from me?- The IncrediblesI crossed the doors of the house, and the cold that had been absent until then hit me once again. I tried not to get nervous or scared as soon as I saw the empty, dimly lit living room.“Duart?” I called out, not raising my voice much because deep down, I didn't want Bradley to notice my presence.Our maid quickly stood in front of me.“Yes, Mrs. Hudson,” she began.My body stiffened instantly at the reminder of…No, no. I refused to think about that... That annoying person.“Where is Bradley?” I asked, finally.Duart paused for a moment, her dark eyes looking at me as she replied:“He left an hour after you. But he didn’t give me any explanation that I could pass on to you.” Her face was embarrassed, and I disguised the lump forming in my throat.“He must have gone to take care of something at Starlight,” I said, trying to convince myself of

Chapter 10

My secret lover/Maddu Nascimento

10 - Apollo CastielloI feel better when you're around.- One DayI stayed up all night, as I had predicted, sleep refusing to find me, leaving me at the mercy of my own thoughts. The heat I felt in my body was intense, as if I were burning with fever, though the icy cold of the European dawn was enough to freeze anyone else. The combination of the external cold and the internal fire left me restless, tossing and turning, trying to find a position that would bring me some comfort.When morning finally came, the contrast was evident. The sun shone high and strong in the blue sky, melting the snow that had accumulated overnight, but the cold still lingered, reminding me that the European winter, even with the presence of the sun, did not give up so easily. I stood for a moment, staring out the window at the world outside, trying to force my mind to focus on the simple fact that the snow was melting. I desperately wanted this to be what held my attention, to distract me from the turmoil t

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