+ The hours I've spent at the clinic have made exhaustion take over my life, but little by little, I've regained my voice. Gisela's parents have taken the liberty of paying for the clinic and taking me to a hotel I don't want to enter, but I can't be rude and reject all the good they have done. It's hard to process the idea that I have a baby inside me, one that feels what I feel, a baby that needs me to be strong and not fall apart when that damn jerk shows up in front of me. I don't want to see him, I don't want to allow him to humiliate me, I can't let him trample on me. Adal hurt me, and for many, it's a drama that I should forget, but those who think that have surely not been in my shoes. Heavens, that scene keeps playing in my head over and over again, sometimes I wish there was some remedy to forget it. Lucero is right in saying that this baby will always remind me of what his father did to me, but... I am not heartless enough to give it up for adoption or have an abortion
+ It's already dawn and from the brightness I can deduce that it's five in the morning and... I haven't slept at all! I've just been admiring the woman next to me, yes, the one who's using my arm as her soft and comfortable pillow. She's a feisty one, but since she'll be leaving in a couple of hours, I have no choice but to endure the discomfort for a little while longer. I spent two hours pleading with her to calm down, assuring her that she wasn't going to die just because she was traveling and that it would be better for us to set aside our sadness and enjoy the night. She wasn't very convinced, but eventually agreed because she says I'm the type of person who doesn't give up until I get what I want, and that's true because I want her to leave with the peace her heart needs. It's clear to me that she has to give something to get what she wants. My temporary job is to encourage her, which I do gladly, although I wish she would stay, it's better that she goes. I won't deny that t
"Adal, may I know why you haven't taken off that serious men's clothing? You have to wear appropriate clothing to enter the pool." I snap out of my thoughts at the sound of my grandmother's bustling voice. She continues trying to help me, wanting me to see reason and stay with the family to witness all that I am missing. "Grandma, don't ask for too much. This is what you can expect from me," I run my hand through my hair and she smiles. "But I don't see a problem with me dressing like this." "No, let's go to your room and while you're at it, lend some clothes to Alfonso. I don't want to see both of you looking like clowns, with your clothing out of place." "Mum, before you take the two little ones to the room, I want you to come with me because our friend Ana wants to come," and boom, my mother has saved me from my grandmother's clutches. "I'll wait here, Grandma," I say in a joking tone. "No, both of us need to go because I need you to choose the right swimsuit, and you can tal
Now that I remember, Alfonso knows a part of why I went to Spain, but not with the intention of exposing the girl he is in love with. I feel sorry for him, but he has to know, and I won't stay silent. Everyone blames me for being a coward and immature for not wanting to continue with the marriage, fine. I look away and tell him that the love of his life is not what he thinks, as she made sure Gisela didn't take her birth control pills and that's why she got pregnant. He burst out laughing and told me that this lie won't make him stop loving her. I knew he would say that! Well, that's when I reveal my ace in the hole, telling him to confront Lucero and that the pill incident was true, and that the person who told me wasn't a stranger and certainly didn't make it up. I started telling him how I found out and how things were unfolding. I didn't want to believe it either, and that's why I got on the first plane. "The worst part is that I saw Gisela and didn't have the guts to tell her
+GISELA+ The world or universe is too unjust. I met the man who completely turned my life around at the least opportune time. He adored my body, caressed my skin, and ignited a passion in me that I'll never forget. I enjoyed the freedom of exploring every inch of him. Hmm… My story with Adal ended when he found out about my pregnancy, and that I was carrying his child within me. I still remember him because he's not a man you forget overnight. "I always knew the man I love is a man of many women, not a poor man trying to cheat on his friend, girlfriend, lover, or wife." It's been three years since I left Berlin, and now I'm back as one of the managers of Lucero's companies. During these years, I've worked hard to learn and earn my place in the company, as well as in their hearts. I'm the one they trust and expect to face my fears. It's a challenge because it's not easy to work with Adal's company. Do I still love him? For years, I buried that love, even though my little one always
"I'm sorry, I just threatened her that if she didn't let me see you, I would abandon the whole project with the company." "Fine, it's five minutes and you better hurry, because time is valuable to me." "Gisela, I'm sorry..." "No... No, I want to know what you're sorry for," I shake my head, my gaze fixed on hers, without any emotion and blink you have three minutes left, and you shouldn't waste it with personal matters." "I want to join the project, but only if you're the one leading it. I don't care about what Lucero is talking about right now and..." he falls silent as he realizes he's saying too much. "Yes, if you want me on your team, you should work with me. I want you and no one else to handle my contract." "Wait... Wait... Wait, does that mean you accept the project without even seeing it as long as I present it to you?" "No, no... Don't say that," he approaches, his distressed look making me lower my guard, but I remember that I have a son whom he despises and again, I r
"Bravo, bravo, bravo..." I return to my harsh reality upon seeing the person I was hoping to be in front of me. "You guys got up early." Lucero enters, and I feel a relief in my heart, now I feel protected. "How good that you two friends are still friends, and officially I am your client. Well, it's time for me to go, my secretary will call you to meet us, as we must celebrate." What? This man is completely crazy. "I don't think I can, I have many things to do and if you want to celebrate you can go with Lucero..." "No, this deal is supposed to be for the two of us, don't make me regret it." "It's a threat," I frown. "You can take it as you like, just that I don't accept a no for an answer. Perfect! I'll be waiting for you, have a good day." He stood up, leaving me with the word in my mouth, I wanted to refuse at that moment, but Lucero prevents me by saying that we will be there without fail, but that he should also not forget to fulfill the deal that the other clients come t
+ The room emanates a majestic presence that completely calms my being. The dinner wasn't at a restaurant as he had mentioned to us, in fact, the celebration was at his house. As we were leaving the house, Lucero mentioned to me that the dinner would be at the same Italian restaurant where we had dinner before, but things changed when we were a few meters away from the restaurant. Lucero received a call that gave her the specific address we were supposed to go to. He was playing with me, pulling my leg because the meeting was supposed to be at the restaurant, not his house. What was he up to? I was burning with anger at that moment, canceling everything because he was changing the plans. However, I had to swallow my rage because Lucero insisted that no matter where it was, we had to attend, and not to worry, as everything was supposed to be business. She insists that Adal's approach is purely business, but my being is sure that he has other intentions. It's not because I'm crazy,