RYLEEBeing between Marina and Matheus, I felt, in a way, protected from the hostility generated by the prejudice of other people, so I simply decided not to care about them and so I started to have fun as I have done on very few occasions throughout my existence, dancing , drinking soft drinks, eating snacks and taking funny selfies .However, soon came the moment that discouraged me from going to parties, the one when romantic songs were played and couples gathered on the floor to dance. No one ever asked me to dance, out of shame, out of fear that someone would think he was getting involved with the daughter of the biggest crook in town. And that night was no different.Marina still offered to stay with me, but I insisted that she go dancing with her date , as I did not want her to stop having fun because of me and, as usual, I went to sit in a corner, feeling painfully excluded, rejected.Bruno, a guy I almost dated in ninth grade, even approached me, as if he intended to ask me t
"Do you want to eat something else before you go to sleep?" - Athos asked, as soon as we arrived at the house, advancing through the large living room.- No. I think I ate too many snacks.And it was true. I was almost bursting from so many snacks and sodas."Then I think you'd better go to sleep." It is getting late. He gestured toward the staircase, which led to the second floor, and I hesitated.I did not want that night to end yet, I wanted to be with him, return to his arms, relive that charm that made me feel during all the hours we were together. More than that: I wanted him, as crazy as that seemed. I just did not know how to say it to him. Connecting emotionally, or even physically, with a man was not something I was familiar with. But I wanted him too much to do nothing.Then, hesitantly and timidly, I reached over and touched the fabric of his shirt with my trembling fingertips, lifting my face to look at him. The fervor I saw in the expression in his eyes spurred me on.“I
ATHOSIt had been a few minutes since Ryleea had fallen asleep in my arms, her breathing was becoming slow and long, her beautiful body, completely relaxed, molded to mine.Reluctant to pull away, I got up, being careful not to wake her, gathered her in my arms and carried her up the stairs and upstairs. I went into her room and carefully laid her on the bed.I was supposed to turn around and leave the room, but I just could not move. I stood there, watching her with barely a breath.Despite the fact that Rylee is almost a child, no other woman has ever appeared to me as feminine, beautiful, and attractive as she does. Her thick dark hair spilled over the white pillowcase as it framed her doll face; her closed eyes revealed long, dark lashes. Although she was completely relaxed, her face expressed that air of innocence that shook me as much as it made me feel guilty; the tight dress highlighted every curve of her beautiful body; her firm breasts, with pink nipples, almost bulged from
"I did not fucking do anything!" I snapped, losing patience.It was then that the two other policemen advanced on me, turning me to face the wall, without my committing the stupidity of fighting them both. The deputy handcuffed my wrists behind my back, and when I turned back to him, I could see the satisfaction in his eyes, which made me understand that this was all a big set up for me, of which he was a part. and which Arnaldo was certainly behind.Holy shit!- Hang on. He did not do anything. He spent the whole night with me,” said Rylee , approaching, frightened, startled.I wish she had not seen this. Hell!“No, miss. He went to the Riviera Club last night, we have several witnesses who saw him there.Rylee looked at me for denial and I could see the disappointment reflected in her eyes when I kept silent.“After spending about an hour with the victim in one of the suites, she was found dead by the maid. She was hanged with the wire from the intercom. We also have reports of Mr.
RYLEEAs soon as Athos left my room, I headed towards the kitchen and asked the cook to prepare macaroni and cheese, because, in addition to being a quick dish, I had already noticed that Athos really liked pasta .For God! I could not believe that I spent those two days in the most incomparable dread, believing that he had really taken someone's life. The hurt inside me was blinding me so much, that he had left me alone to go spend the night with that woman, that I could not see anything else, I did not realize how innocent I was. However, that innocence was stamped in her eyes when I asked her the truth.Athos was not guilty. He might be arrogant, have the attitudes of a tyrant, but he was not a murderer. After all, he had no reason to kill that girl. On the contrary, he needed her alive to lie, testifying in his favor about what he thought had happened between us at the club.I wish I could believe that my mother was not behind this murder, but the truth was, she would profit from
Annoyed, Athos answered the phone and finally ordered the security guard to let her in.“Go ahead. I'll come down later,” he said, and I understood that my mother could not suspect what we were doing.- Clear.Hastily, I went to the mirror, fixed my ponytail, checked that my clothes weren't out of place, and went downstairs, advancing through the great room at the same moment that my mother came through the front door, accompanied byRose and Michel, certainly using their son-in-law as their security. If I were in her shoes, I would be afraid of Athos too .She was better dressed than usual, wearing a long flowered dress, high-heeled sandals, and her blond hair was beautifully brushed. As I looked into her face, I tried to feel some trace of longing, or affection, but all I wanted was for her to leave and never come back.— Would you like a coffee or an orange juice? Roseline asked.— You do not need to bring anything, Rose. Can go.The housekeeper excused herself and headed for the k
"I want to see that cow prove it was so." You are making up this story to keep the money alone. He glared at me with his devilish eyes. "You are going to pay me dearly for this, you shitty little bitch!" I will end your race. ’ The more she spoke, the more terrified I became. "I am going to finish you all off." I am going to go to the press and say you are keeping my underage daughter locked up in your house, I am going to tell you how you got her pregnant in a prostitution club!- Shut up! You are completely crazy! — Athos roared and, addressing the security guards, he added: — Get those two bandits out of my house and if they come back here they can let the dogs loose on them.Michel did not react when two of the security guards held him, one on each side, and led him towards the exit. My mother, however, made the biggest fuss, screaming, kicking, thrashing and uttering threats that terrified me. Of one thing I was sure: she would not rest until she had finished with my race.Overco
RYLEEMarina did not seem to have heard the part where Athos said that this marriage wouldn't be real, but just a lie made up to drive my mother away. She was all excited, trying to convince me to go shopping for a wedding dress, get her hair fancy and even throw an after-party. But I was not all that excited. I would face that event for what it really was: just one more obstacle to be overcome on the path towards my emancipation. Besides, we needed to be discreet so the police did not find out that Athos was leaving town for a few hours.I had to insist that he eat something before we left, as he was too worn out, tiredness, hunger and the days spent in jail were evident on his face. We left the house around two in the afternoon, in the car driven by the driver, heading towards Belize.Athos was sitting in the front seat, while Marina, Rose and I sat in the back. They would both be our witnesses.I was wearing one of the fancy dresses we'd bought at the mall for our trip to Australia