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Love in ruins Chapter fifty
AuroraThe next day, as soon as I left Natalia at the airport, I called the same number that Luke had called me, but it went to voicemail. That was a clear sign that he didn’t want to talk to me or because he thought the distance would make me safe. I understood that Luke had lied to protect me. I also understood how much he was suffering and fighting for his freedom, but the fear of losing him was greater than any rationality I could have at that moment.Leave the airport straight to the ice cream shop. He couldn’t fail again, risk losing his job. The ice cream parlor was calm that day. It wasn’t too hot, and I liked it when I didn’t have many customers to serve. Many people were rude and grouchy, and as an excellent employee, I had to swallow my wounded pride and pretend that nothing happened. When I saw those creepy shoes. I knew that poor taste in shoes. I knew those ugly feet and those thin legs. Even worse was the fake smile she threw at me as soon as our eyes met.— Darling, Au
Love in ruins Chapter fifty-one
— Is Gonzalo having an affair with a mobster’s wife? – I still couldn’t digest what I saw with my own eyes.— Heloise Caliento – he said – is this the same woman your father saw the day he sent you to Brasília?— Absolutely,– I replied, swallowing hard.— from the information I have, she took money from her own husband and offered it to Gonzalo so that he could save beta gonsales from bankruptcy.— In exchange for what? – I asked, but I was afraid of the answer.— Of love, company,– he replied dryly, as if it didn’t matter.— Or with the condition that Gonzalo separates from my mother – I affirmed – as she couldn’t, she sent that letter telling everything.— So your mother knows about the betrayals?— Even before me, – I whispered. – Two women submitting themselves to humiliation for what? Love?— The world of women is too complicated for my head, Luke – he said – the question is not why, but what the consequences will be. Because if Gonzalo was able to subject you to that punishment
Love in ruins Chapter Fifty-two
AuroraI didn’t go home right away. I stopped at the square where I met Luke. Sitting on a bench already worn with time, I sat under the shade of a mango tree, feeling the wind hit my face and wiping away my tears. I asked God when the suffering of my life would end. As if losing my mother wasn’t bad enough, I had lost |Luke, Geane and now my job as well. I risked losing my home, my dignity. I had no one to help me, and I felt that I no longer had the strength to go on.Likewise, I got home two hours later than usual, and Claudio was already there. Not only that, but I knew it was useless to tell him what Rebeca had done, because Claudio would defend her. But I said it anyway.— Rebeca went to the ice cream parlor today. – he looked at me and I felt that his attention was focused on what I would say next – he made a scene, and I was fired.— Were you fired? – it was clear that he would question my actions and not hers – for what reason?— You don’t listen to what I say, do you, father
Love in ruins Chapter fifty-three
Luke x GonzaloMy heart was pounding so hard in my chest that I thought I might have a heart attack at any moment. Gonzalo took longer than expected to open his mouth and say something to me. Everyone watched the father and son reunion scene with great expectations, but there was no happiness, hugs, or anything else.— I need to talk to you. – I walked towards him, looking into his eyes. walked past him and into the room.— We need – said that, already closing the door behind him. The environment was dark, even though the sun was shining outside, and the sky was blue. The air conditioning on and the smell of feminine perfume made the atmosphere calmer. There was a framed picture of me on top of his desk. That really startled me. I was never the type of son to hang out in his father’s office. I’ve always hated that place and had been there a few times, which I didn’t even remember anymore.— You are very brave for coming here. – he took a bottle of whiskey and filled two glasses, offer
Love in ruins Cjapter Fifty-four
I stayed in the hospital for three days after the episode of the panties with pepper. Jobless, sick and unable to buy food. Lourdes said that she would be willing to help me and that I could trust her with any matter. The problem was that people around me advised me to leave my home for my own safety. Leaving Desiree’s house for Rebeca to enjoy was not right, much less fair. My mother had died without knowing about my father’s betrayals. She died without dignity, and I wouldn’t give her that grief after death.I returned home and found it strange that my father was present at that moment. His appearance was not good at all.— Are you all right? – it was as if there was no blood on his face, as if there was no life.—I’ve been feeling sick since yesterday, – he said, placing a hand on his stomach and making a pained expression.—You need to go to the hospital, – I said, because I was really worried about him.— I hate hospitals, – he muttered. – I don’t want to die like your mother, in
Love in ruins Chapter fifty-five
Luke came homeI walk out of the gonsales beta so happy I could walk home. I went to the bus stop. What an irony in life. Soon I, a man who wouldn’t go to the corner if it wasn’t driving the imported cars that I bought with Gonzalo’s fortune. Who lived a life of luxury and tranquility? I didn’t know what it was like to work to support a family, or to sleep worried that I wouldn’t have enough money to pay all the bills. There I was, returning home by bus, because after everything I’ve lived and the things I’ve seen my father do for money, I’ve learned to value simple things. I didn't want to touch Gonzalo's money anymore because it was stained with my suffering.I went down right in front of the condominium where I lived my whole life. The security guard was surprised and happy to see me.— How long have you not been here, Luke? - shook my hand – a year ago?It had really been a long time. Almost a year in prison, living things I never imagined and returning home with a full luggage, e
Love in ruins Chapter fifty-six
AuroraI still didn’t understand what was happening when I woke up in the hospital bed. I had an IV drip and my head was spinning. Lourdes was at my side, regulating the medication. I woke up wanting this to be a nightmare, but it wasn’t.I watched Naldo approach.— What a scare you gave me, Aurora. – He really had a worried look on his face. – Are you okay?— I am – I lied – what happened?— After the doctor said that your father is in the ICU, you fainted.— Will I need to stay here too? – I asked.— No, – replied Lourdes, – it’s just while you take the medication.I closed my eyes and felt my phone vibrate silently. I didn’t want to answer it, but it could be important. Not only that, but I looked at the screen and my heart almost stopped for the second time that night. It was Luke.“Luke?”, my voice came out loud, and I watched Naldo’s eyes widen in surprise.“Hi, Aurora”, he said, and a smile of relief came to my lips, but I didn’t even notice that I had fallen silent.“I’m fine”
Love in ruins Chapter fifty-seven
LukeI stayed with the cell phone in my hands, trying to understand why the call had ended so quickly. Naldo just said he needed to hang up. While I celebrated my freedom, Aurora continued to face her own chaos. I wished I was there to help her, but there wasn’t much I could do right now. I still needed to put my life in order, and the first step was to declare my financial independence and not depend on Gonzalo for absolutely anything anymore.The lunch that Helena would have to celebrate my return turned into a dinner, because she insisted on Gonzalo’s presence. Something told me this wasn’t going to end well.I went downstairs. Natalia was still sitting on the sofa with a book in her hands.— What’s today’s reading? – I sat next to her and spied on what she read so much.— History of Brazil, – he replied without taking his attention off the book. – I have exams this week, I need to prepare.— That’s great, – he said thoughtfully. – I’m thinking of going to college too.It was at th
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