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Melissa -Our trip was incredible. We visited so many amazing places. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza was simply beautiful, and we also learned a bit about its history.We went to the museum and the theater, which is another famous tourist attraction. We explored the Pinhão Market, which I had no idea about until now. We visited the craft fair and I even tried my hand at dancing a bit of forró.The beaches are absolutely stunning. We went to a few of them. What a wonderful week! Being here is the only way to truly understand how amazing it all is. I wasted so much time isolating myself and thinking that life was over just because I was betrayed by a jerk. I want so much more. I want to make the most of everything that life has to offer.Soon our trip will come to an end and we have to return to Rio. It's a shame that it's ending so quickly. I wish we could stay longer, but it's not possible. I promise myself that I need to come back soon and do it all over again. This place is
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Melissa, I arrived home and took a shower. It's also very hot here in Rio. Since it's still early, I'm going to take advantage and prepare a surprise for Ricardo. He arrives tonight. Maybe a dinner? Yes, I've decided on an aphrodisiac dinner. I call my favorite restaurant and place an order for two: blackberry and ginger jam with toast as an appetizer, filet mignon with chef's parmesan cheese risotto as the main course, and truffled honey bread for dessert.I hope Ricardo likes it because I really enjoy this dish. I set up the coffee table with some candles and scattered pillows around. I want a relaxed dinner. I chill a bottle of wine and start getting ready because he'll be here soon. While I'm getting ready, the restaurant delivers the order, and I quickly receive it, arranging everything in the kitchen before returning to the bedroom to finish getting dressed. I finish my makeup, accentuating my eyes, and put on a tight red dress that highlights my figure. I wear black heels and l
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Melissa -We had a great time throughout the weekend. We went to the movies, cuddled in the dark, held hands while strolling through the mall, just like a normal couple.Even though nothing is defined yet, I want so much more of this. We went to the park, the museum, Sugarloaf Mountain, and even to Christ the Redeemer. But now that it's coming to an end, I'm getting really worried. This week is marked by the wedding that won't happen, but still, I'm very concerned.I'm afraid that Ricardo might change his mind and decide to get married, or that something else might happen and he'll be forced to marry. I'll only travel after this wedding, so at least I can enjoy the trip without any problems or worries. When I return, we'll sit down to talk and sort things out between us and decide our future as a couple.But for now, I just want to enjoy the time while he's still here, and nothing more. Despite everything, I'm happy. I'm getting to know another side of him that I never imagined existe
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Ricardo -I can't believe it's my father-in-law. He's the kind of man who commands respect with just his gaze, and he intimidates me a little. I knew I would have to face him at some point, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. I left him in the living room and went to the bedroom to let Mel know that her visitor is none other than her father. She noticed but acted naturally, seemingly unaffected.She found it strange that her father is here since he rarely comes over, so it must be something important for him to show up unannounced. She asked me to keep him company until she finishes getting ready. I can't believe she asked me to do that. I'll have to be alone with him until Mel is ready.Maybe by then, I won't be alive anymore. Just kidding, at most, he'll give me a stern talking-to, but nothing more. I take a deep breath and return to the living room, my heart racing. I feel like a kid asking his girlfriend's father for her hand in marriage. My father-in-law is one of those intimid
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Melissa -My father tried to corner me, thinking I didn't know the truth, but I showed him the truth and asked him to trust me as he always has. Even though he wasn't satisfied with the situation, he listened to me and gave Ricardo an ultimatum.Ricardo will talk to him again once he resolves his own situation. I never imagined my father suspected something. I thought no one knew besides my mother and Ane, but it's good that it happened. At least I don't have to hide anymore. The people who truly matter to me now know about our situation. Yes, we are together.I see Ricardo being a bit quiet and thoughtful after my father left. I think he regrets it after the pressure from my father. Could it be that? If that's the case, I'll be so upset because I'm putting everything into this relationship. If he gives up on me because of that conversation with my father, it means he's weak and doesn't deserve to have someone like me in his life.I don't question his behavior and return to the bedroo
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I arrived at work and I'm so sleepy, but today I couldn't miss it at all. The meetings I have this morning are very important. One of them is to finalize a big purchase that my company is making, and the CEO needs to be present because we'll be signing the purchase and sale contract. It's a shame the weekend went by so quickly, but it was really good and we had clarifying conversations. I hope that from now on, everything will be resolved smoothly.I entered my first meeting and coffee is a must. The meeting took longer than expected, but we finally reached a good agreement for both parties. Judging by the way things are going, I probably won't even have time for lunch today. The second meeting is about to start and I haven't even left the meeting room yet. I asked my secretary to bring me a snack because it's already 1 p.m. and I haven't been able to stop and eat anything. I have to leave by 2 p.m. at the latest, or I'll miss the appointment. I promised that I would take care of the
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RicardoThe judge started talking a bunch of things, but to be honest, I wasn't paying attention. I just wanted it to end quickly so I could run away from there and go straight into the arms of my beloved, far away from here.And the ceremony continues, and it seems like it will never end. People are all smiles, and it's irritating. Those smiles make it seem like they've won the wedding jackpot. The bride's father even puffs up his chest.There's definitely more to this than just the wedding. Melissa was absolutely right. It's so much more. I notice that even from a distance, the paparazzi is still taking pictures of us. My God, what a circus this is. And the worst part is that their plan will backfire. They brought the paparazzi upon themselves.Soon, there will be gossip everywhere that a rich man's daughter was abandoned by a magnate on her wedding day. Well, they asked for it, so now they can deal with the consequences. I'm snapped out of my thoughts by my ex calling my name, and
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Ricardo -I quickly stopped by home, dropped off my mother, grabbed my bags, and headed to the airport with my father. He's going to bring my car back."My son, I'm so proud of you. That scene at the registry office was marvelous.""You think so, Dad?""The old man's expression was priceless. I even recorded it in my memory. And his face will worsen even more when he finds out that I already turned myself in to the police, and he won't be able to use the evidence he has for anything.""Father, he's going to be blown away by all the bombs we dropped in his face.""That's for him to learn never to mess with our family again.""I totally agree with you." We both start laughing because what he said was hilarious.We arrived at the airport, and I said goodbye to my father. Then I headed to the check-in counter, and soon enough I was boarding the flight to Rio de Janeiro. Mel is going to be in for a big surprise when she finds out that I'll be going on this trip with her instead of Ane. She
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