Chapter: Chapter 50Jess As soon as we saw Donna like that, Matthew turned around and Dom ran to hug her, while Mikhail remained the same. “Everything okay in here? It looks like a hurricane blew through here.” I put Dominic's backpack on the sofa and took a good look at his face. “Is everything all right, Donna?”“Yes, Mikhail arrived by surprise just as I was about to take a shower. Thank you for staying with Dom, you're wonderful.” Dominic is like a part of me that I can't stay away from. “Well... we'll be going then. Call me if you need anything.” We hugged and said goodbye right there. I took Matthew by the arm and we left. “I hope they get it right this time. I can't stand to see these two playing cat and mouse any more.” Matthew looked at me with a frown and questioned what I'd said. “But isn't she leaving tomorrow? I also wanted Mikhail to come to his senses for once.” Donna is unpredictable, if he can change her mind, I'm sure she'll stay. “Your friend could be more of a man, don't you th
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Chapter: Chapter 49Mikhail The days go by slowly, Donna hasn't come to work for the last five days, she doesn't answer my calls or messages. I know I've said things I shouldn't have, I was exhausted and I just wanted a bit of silence. I'm not Mizza's puppet, I never was and I just wanted the two of them to get along. Ella came into my office, phone in hand and a terrible look on her face. “It's Donna, she wants to talk to you!” I picked up the phone and answered, hoping she'd say her cell phone was broken, but it was nothing of the sort. "Donna? I want to apologize to you. I'm sorry, I don't want to lose you. Shall we talk?""Mikhail, I'm calling to tell you about my resignation. I resign, Mr. Kurtz." It hit me like a knife to the chest. "Can you tell me when I can come by to settle the score? Can I go now?""Meet me here, I'll be in the same place as always." I hung up the phone and handed it to Ella. I couldn't believe this was happening, once again I was losing her, but this time, it hurt. “She
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Chapter: Chapter 48Donna I wonder how he can not think that all the money he has lost means nothing. If I were in his place, I don't even know what my honest reaction would be. It would help Mikhail, but it was no big deal and I didn't have to come here to be honest. “Donna, we need to talk about Dominic. I know that you and Jess are very good friends and that she's also our son's godmother, but…” I already knew what your request was, and not in another life would I let my son spend more than a day with his parents. Not that they're bad grandparents, but I still trust Jess more. “We've already talked about this and I've already told you my answer. Nobody knows Dominic better than Jess, after me, of course. I don't like your parents, there's no point in even asking about my opinion because I'm not going to change.”There was no chance of that happening. It was getting me down, because Mikhail expresses feelings in words, not actions. He barely stayed with Dominic at his house so that he could sleep w
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Chapter: Chapter 47Jess My days have been great, but there's something that's been bothering me a lot about Matthew. I haven't talked about it with Donna yet, but he's tricky to talk to about feelings when it's about you this time. Cristina was a long way away, but every now and then I looked back and Donna was still standing in the same place, lost in time. I chose our lunch and was just waiting for her to come back to leave. “What did she say? She doesn't seem to be doing very well.” Donna remained silent and strange. “That bitch didn't threaten you, did she?”“She apologized to me for everything and said she was influenced by her mother to do everything she did.” It sounds ridiculous, but coming from Istina I wouldn't have guessed anything. “And you really think it was her mother's fault. I know she's no angel, because I already know her too well to know that…” On second thoughts, now less stressed, she could be telling the truth and only now realizing what her mother has caused in her life. “Is
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Chapter: Chapter 46CristinaMy mother used to mutter in my ear how stupid and useless I was. Really, she's not wrong.“What are you doing?” She opened the door without knocking and burst into my room, watching me pack my bags to leave. “Where are you going?”“I'm moving out for a while. I've decided to sell the publishing house and with my savings I'll be able to survive until the baby is born.”I sent several messages to Jonathan, telling him what had happened and he didn't answer any of them. “How are you going to survive, Cristina? You have no idea what things are like beyond this luxury barrier you know. Don't be silly. You need to see a doctor, that's not normal.” That's what I always had to put up with, insults from you all the time. Treating me like I was incapable of anything and I didn't give a damn what she thought. She ruined my life, I always did what she wanted and I ended up losing the wonderful man who loved me. But nothing was lost yet. I was going to find Jonathan right now, whatever t
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Chapter: Chapter 45Mikhail Donna has an explosive temper, unlike me. She tried to remain calm and unruffled, but that seemed to be impossible when she was nervous and upset. “Look, I'm sorry. I didn't want to spoil anything, it's just that your mother drives me crazy.” She finally sat down and took a deep breath. “Donna.” I knelt down in front of her and took her hands. “You're right. You're right and I owe you an apology for what happened today. My mother has no boundaries, but that will change from today. As for that woman, I don't even remember her name anymore.”“At least only our friends are left. I hate your mother's friends, ignorant and stupid people.” At first, I thought the two of them would get along, but it was all just my mother's teasing. My father, who I thought had gone with the others, was standing with his legs crossed and leaning against the car, watching us. He approached us at a slow pace and seemed displeased with everything that had happened, just as Donna and I were. “I want
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Chapter: Chapter 61RobertoBefore I went to help Mauricio, I needed to have a talk with Chalice and make it clear that I never wanted another woman after I met her."Maria, you could dispense with the others and you can have and then also. We will spend some time at Emma's house. Louise is not doing very well." I asked Maria while packing my bag and spying from outside the room, but she really wanted to grab me by the neck right then and there."What are you hiding from me? What's wrong with Louise?" She had her arms crossed and was staring at me."Louise is fine, when we get back she'll come along. But I need one more favor from you." I asked, facing her and she knew I had something really serious to say. "Keep an eye on Juliana, even from afar, you know that she has always been a reliable person here, Maria. But Juliana doesn't have one percent of the character you have, she's never fooled me, and Mauricio has always been very detached from life. Can you break this one for me? I swear I'll let you kno
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Chapter: Chapter 60EmmaMaurício called to say that he was already home with Louise, but he didn't say exactly what happened. But if they are not in Colombia they are in the house that Mauricio has here in Los Angeles, this is all very strange and I need some explanation.(...)Louise was in shock after having returned with Mauricio, the shot hit Louise lightly, I don't even know why Mauricio brought this doctor with him. Mauricio looked at me as if he was accusing himself of something."Before he could finish speaking I took Louise's hand and led her into the room.""You can go, she'll stay here until she feels well. In a little while I want to talk to you, now go ahead."Maurício was not a very friendly person, but I can assure you that he would never do anything to hurt her."I'll be on the balcony." His serene gaze went to Louise and I'm sure he thought about going over to her, but before he could do that I scolded him. - Louise...A few hours of the day had passed and she was still silent. We were
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Chapter: Chapter 59EmmaI woke up with a tightness in my chest and when that happened, I always received bad news for the day. My thoughts were on Louise, because Mauricio knew how to take care of himself very well. I woke up and didn't take long to go to my office."Good morning Jason, aren't you two back yet?” I asked even though I knew the answer would be no."Nothing, I thought they were with you.""Of course not. How stupid of me to think they could be here.""They could have gone to a hotel, Emma. You know how adventurous Maurício is."For a moment I almost freaked out, Mauricio has already been in a car accident and almost lost his life when he was 19, I guess the years go by and his irresponsibility at the wheel only increases, I don't trust him driving drunk, even though he told me he was going on a romantic date. His stress has lessened with Louise, at least, she is one of mine and I love having her as my daughter-in-law. I tried to shake off the thought that something bad was happening and we
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Chapter: Chapter 58Louise The theater lights were already off, as far as I could see the movie had already started, it was romance and I hated romance, not for anything, just for the simple reason that none of it existed. "It's dark, isn't it?" Maurício was nervous, I've never seen him like this. "What a mess!" "I think this is normal." I answered and only later realized that I spoke in a cold way. “Are you afraid of the dark?” When he said that we would go to a distant place, I didn't think that this place would be a movie theater. I like it, but it's not the thing I would choose. I chose a special dress, sky blue, with a neckline and a side opening in the left leg that showed my legs when I walked. "Is something bothering you? Is everything all right, Louise?" His hand touched my shoulder and pulled me closer to him. "It's just, I'm not really into movies, you know? I don't like romance movies either." Maurício stroked my chin with his thumb, while his other hand touched mine, brought it to his
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Chapter: Chapter 57LouiseMy head seemed to explode at any moment from so much pain. There is nothing better than a cold shower to ease the pain, I knew that would be the result today and yet I insisted until I couldn't take it anymore. Before I could even turn on the shower my body wanted to get rid of all traces of yesterday. I lowered my head next to the toilet and felt the bitter taste, dripping from the corner of my mouth.After a nice cold shower I had the strength to get up from the floor and put on a robe, when I went to throw myself on the bed someone started banging on the door without stopping. I knew the altered tone of voice on the other side of the door, but what did I do?"What is the meaning of this, Louise? I told you that you are mine and yet you still have the audacity? What do you think I am, you bastard?" Maurício held the cell phone very close to my face, it was a picture of me smiling on Martin's shoulder last night. But Emma didn't take the cell phone, much less Jason, Lucius was
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Chapter: Chapter 56Emma Louise was smiling, something Martin was saying that was so interesting that it made her look like that. I was walking past them both to get a drink when Louise called me. We met Martin by chance here and Jason was soon venturing into the world of gogo boys."Emma…" Her hands touched my shoulders and a wide smile came out of her face at the same moment that she gave me a strong hug. "I want to thank you for making me see how precious life is. Look where it got me! I haven't had this much fun in years, Emma.""Know that you will always be in my plans, Louise. But then, is Martin really that nice? Because he always acted like a serious guy to me."Martin is a real stud, he tries to seduce my models and thinks he'll be like that with Louise too. Little does he know how possessive Mauricio is and I'm surprised he hasn't come here yet.LouiseJason was loose on the dance floor, suddenly some gogo boys arrived and that's when he lost all his macho posture that he no longer had. Martin
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Chapter: Chapter 46THE WEDDINGKyraI didn’t imagine Liam would be so efficient and fast. He literally thought of everything. I didn’t worry about anything, except the dress fittings, the buffet tastings, and the chosen songs, as well as the arrangements that would be at the main entrance.I didn’t want anything too big, but Liam insisted on showing everyone how happy he was. Who am I to stop the happiness of my beloved!The makeup artist was giving the final touches to the blush — I didn’t want anything extravagant, but they insist that today is my day. The most important and unforgettable day of my life.I was anxious, a part of me wanted to get married quickly and run out of there. The other part wanted the world to know that Liam Blackthorne would be my husband, forever. I wanted to scream that I love him, but the only thing I could feel was nervousness. My hands sweating nonstop, my mind telling me I’m forgetting something and I just wanting everything to be over soon.Julie was the flower girl. Sh
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Chapter: Chapter 45KyraI woke up still feeling my body tired. My head ached as I tried to get up or process anything."Good morning, Aunt Kyra. Are you okay?" Julie was sitting in the armchair next to the bed, with her bunny on her lap and her hands restless."She was waiting to have breakfast with you. She refused to go with me, unfortunately." Liam was focused on his laptop. "Good morning, my love." "What time is it? Did I really sleep that much?" "Almost ten, but I’m not that hungry. My dad gave me toast with honey, so I can wait." "I’m going to get ready and we’ll go down, okay?" She nodded and ran to the balcony.Liam was too focused on the spreadsheet he was reviewing."Something urgent?" I approached him subtly, without invading his space."I think we’ll have to go back today. Some issues came up at the company and I need to be there within 48 hours." The irritation in his eyes was clear. "I’m sorry, I promise we’ll come back and this time, I swear I’ll have more time for you." "It’s okay.
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Chapter: Chapter 44LiamKyra woke up early, opened the curtains, and avoided me all morning. We went down together for breakfast. At lunch, she went out with Julie to explore the beach, while I stayed back, just watching from a distance how perfectly they fit together."It’s a beautiful view, isn’t it?" the lady beside me asked. Until then, I hadn’t even noticed her presence. "Is that your wife and your daughter?" "My fiancée and my daughter" I replied, still lost in the scenery I never imagined seeing with my own eyes. "It really is a beautiful view." "And what are you waiting for to marry her?" The question hit me deeply, even though I had never really stopped to think about it. "Your daughter likes her, and from what your eyes say, you admire her… and love her too, I suppose." Before the conversation could go any further, Olivia appeared again. All calculated, as always."Do you already know each other?" she asked, placing her hands on the woman’s shoulders, who smiled at me."We just met, and we
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Chapter: Chapter 43LiamKyra and Julie decided they wanted to go to an island, and here we are, the three of us, in Mykonos, Greece. We’re staying at the Myconian Villa Collection, in Elia Beach.Julie’s doctor came with us—I can’t risk my daughter’s life while we’re out here living. As a precaution, and since they’re already friends, I decided to invite her and pay her much more than usual.Kyra seemed at ease, or at least that’s what she tried to show. At times, I caught her with a distant look, as if searching for something she had left behind. And this time, it was happening again.She stared at the sea through the window, breathing softly, lost in thought."So… have you decided where to start?" "You know, Liam, I was thinking about how things can change in the blink of an eye. A few months ago, I was sure I was going to die without any mercy. But then I met you, you introduced me to Julie and…" she didn’t finish, and her words lingered in the air."And all of this only happened because you chose t
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Chapter: Chapter 42A few days laterKyraThe happy days were numbered. Liam’s lawyers were downstairs, papers in hand, talking about something I couldn’t hear—but I knew exactly what it was about: Marcos.Julie was packing the backpack we’d take on the trip, while I… my heart was tight with everything that had happened."Kyra? They’re gone." Liam stood at the door, arms crossed and an irritated expression."I…" I wanted to say something, but nothing came out. "Liam, things weren’t supposed to happen like this. You only acted that way because of me. I don’t want you to take the blame for something I brought into your life." I looked out the window, trying to gather strength to fix whatever I could."None of this is your fault. He was always a mistake that came along with his sister. Let’s just say you were essential for what I wanted. Believe me, none of this is your fault. I would never let someone touch the person I love—and that person is you." "I know you knew each other before you met me, but you
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Chapter: Chapter 41LiamI decided I wouldn’t insist on that subject anymore, even with something inside me screaming to pull an answer out of her."Alright. I’m sorry, sometimes I really am an idiot and don’t notice the good things I have around me." Her hand touched mine and I felt my body react instantly. "I really want to be with you, I just don’t want to be a burden." "You’ve never been a burden, you know that." I stopped the car still far from home. Julie looked at me sleepily but didn’t ask anything."I want to tell you that I… that I think it’s very unfair for you to want to go somewhere far from where I can see you every day when I wake up. You know that I…" "Liam, you won’t see me wake up every day, just like I’m not going to disappear overnight either. After all, what are you so afraid of?" Her gaze confused me, especially when she locked eyes with me in such an intimate moment like this. "I’m not going to disappear from your life, even if you wanted that right now, okay?"Kyra made me real
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