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CHAPTER 41

Penulis: Ranacien
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Beautiful. I was born there and have walked through that place hundreds of times, but the tranquility, liveliness, and beauty of Braga’s Republic Square will never cease to amaze me.

Walking over that whitish-gray pavement again and again, knowing it has witnessed my beginnings, is like looking into the eyes of a mother who cares for you.

Does that sound exaggerated?

Think about it for a moment and understand: our mothers are beings we never stop loving. That’s why I allow myself to compare that humble yet fabulous square to motherhood itself.

It was already mid-April. In fact, on Monday the 15th of that month, Circo let me off early, and I took the opportunity to browse the cultural stalls set up by the Artisans of the Minho Region. I went with the idea of picking up something creative as a gift for the production team—two of whom had traveled from Lisbon to join the artistic work, forming our group of four.

The weather was pleasant at midday. The square was filled with
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  • CROOKED: In love with my cousin's boyfriend   CHAPTER 46

    “I wasn’t going to confess anything—I’d never betray you, and you know that.” “I know, but that’s not what I mean.” I wiped my face with the back of my hands. “Why are you crying? You don’t have to cry.” I opened my purse, checked my phone, and aimlessly scrolled through apps without really seeing them—anything to avoid looking at him. “Delu.” He stepped closer, and I stepped back. “What you heard…” “You get money to do whatever you want.” I looked at him again. “We could’ve met at a hotel, couldn’t we?” He frowned and clenched his jaw. “Is that what you want?” “Maël…” I exhaled to steady my voice. “I don’t know what kind of relationship you have with your father, but I don’t ever want to hear you talk to him like that again—or him to you. You’re not like that, Maël. You’re not a bad kid, not a bad son. Why do you treat each other that way?” His jaw tightened even more. “He and I don’t…” “I get it, I get that you have your differences. At your age, I argued with

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    “You asked me to oversee the renovations while I’m in Braga—that’s why the mattress, for when I have to stay here.” Silence. “Where is she?” Silence again. My God, was he pointing at the door? I didn’t even dare look at the wood. “There’s no one here, Dad,” Maël denied again. They were whispering, clearly trying to keep Mr. Peñera—who I assumed was the potential tenant—from overhearing their argument. I swallowed again, this time feeling real pain. Yes, pain—because that’s what fear does: it hurts your throat and stomach, makes you sweat, paralyzes you. Mr. Carlos couldn’t see me here. No, no, no, no! Absolutely not! That would be the end of me. It would mean total failure, shame. It would be a colossal mistake. I was the ex-girlfriend of his nephew, I used to live in his house back in Castelo. He’d seen me with Nikko for years. All it would take was opening that door for him to see a witch-looking slut now sleeping with his son. His nephew’s cousin! What a curse! That fam

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    Silence fell. I wanted to understand Fran's advice and I struggled to do so, I confess with some trepidation. A slight fear, the kind that is handled with tact and doubt. Why would a man, knowing more than others, give that advice to someone? He must have had some powerful reason. "The accident wasn't on purpose, really," Maël said, his voice lower than normal. "I'm not crazy, Delu." "Fran is your friend." I still hadn't fully come to terms with it. My voice was a string of confusion. He sighed again and nodded. Then he shook his head before emphasizing his confession. "I didn't like seeing you with him." I looked at him and thought carefully about what I would say next. "Why are you jealous of me with Fran and not with Nikko?" Maël held his breath and clenched his jaw. "What makes you think I'm not jealous of my cousin?" There were no answers. A noise at the front of the house startled us. "Who's coming?" I asked, alarmed. We got up at the same time to look out the window

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  • CROOKED: In love with my cousin's boyfriend   CHAPTER 42

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