All Chapters of Love in ruins: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

AuroraI didn’t go home right away. I stopped at the square where I met Luke. Sitting on a bench already worn with time, I sat under the shade of a mango tree, feeling the wind hit my face and wiping away my tears. I asked God when the suffering of my life would end. As if losing my mother wasn’t bad enough, I had lost |Luke, Geane and now my job as well. I risked losing my home, my dignity. I had no one to help me, and I felt that I no longer had the strength to go on.Likewise, I got home two hours later than usual, and Claudio was already there. Not only that, but I knew it was useless to tell him what Rebeca had done, because Claudio would defend her. But I said it anyway.— Rebeca went to the ice cream parlor today. – he looked at me and I felt that his attention was focused on what I would say next – he made a scene, and I was fired.— Were you fired? – it was clear that he would question my actions and not hers – for what reason?— You don’t listen to what I say, do you, father

I stayed in the hospital for three days after the episode of the panties with pepper. Jobless, sick and unable to buy food. Lourdes said that she would be willing to help me and that I could trust her with any matter. The problem was that people around me advised me to leave my home for my own safety. Leaving Desiree’s house for Rebeca to enjoy was not right, much less fair. My mother had died without knowing about my father’s betrayals. She died without dignity, and I wouldn’t give her that grief after death.I returned home and found it strange that my father was present at that moment. His appearance was not good at all.— Are you all right? – it was as if there was no blood on his face, as if there was no life.—I’ve been feeling sick since yesterday, – he said, placing a hand on his stomach and making a pained expression.—You need to go to the hospital, – I said, because I was really worried about him.— I hate hospitals, – he muttered. – I don’t want to die like your mother, in

AuroraI still didn’t understand what was happening when I woke up in the hospital bed. I had an IV drip and my head was spinning. Lourdes was at my side, regulating the medication. I woke up wanting this to be a nightmare, but it wasn’t.I watched Naldo approach.— What a scare you gave me, Aurora. – He really had a worried look on his face. – Are you okay?— I am – I lied – what happened?— After the doctor said that your father is in the ICU, you fainted.— Will I need to stay here too? – I asked.— No, – replied Lourdes, – it’s just while you take the medication.I closed my eyes and felt my phone vibrate silently. I didn’t want to answer it, but it could be important. Not only that, but I looked at the screen and my heart almost stopped for the second time that night. It was Luke.“Luke?”, my voice came out loud, and I watched Naldo’s eyes widen in surprise.“Hi, Aurora”, he said, and a smile of relief came to my lips, but I didn’t even notice that I had fallen silent.“I’m fine”

AuroraIt was four o’clock in the morning, and we were changing the lock on the main gate. Then we pass inside and change all the doors. I spent the rest of my money to do that, but I would make sure that Rebeca wouldn’t step inside my house anymore.It was already dawn outside. The sun revealed itself slowly and the icy wind made me shiver. I knew that in a few hours, Rebeca would be back, and the mess would be on. Naldo hurried and went to the bakery to buy our breakfast. I confess that if Naldo wasn’t by my side during these difficult times, I wouldn’t have made it. Many judged him for being a man in his late forties who still lived with his mother, but he was a hardworking man and helped take care of his elderly mother, who depended exclusively on him. He was an admirable, friendly, and caring man. He goes to great lengths to help me.A few minutes after Naldo entered, we heard someone trying to open the gate. It was Rebecca. She tried several times without success. I laughed at t

AuroraI gave the evidence to the delegate, but he said that it could take a while. Leaving the police station with a feeling that I would have to live with Rebeca’s shadow for a long time to come. I walked to the hospital in silence, thoughtful. I should keep my thoughts positive. Not only that, but I should stay strong and keep fighting.As soon as I entered the hospital, my cell phone rang. It was a message from Luke, and there were several other missed calls. I even risked calling him, but Lourdes’ presence and the news she had given me made me give up.I ran down the hall desperately, a smile on my face. The doctor authorized me to enter the ICU. I could hardly believe my eyes.— Dad, – I said, panting, and I ran towards him and hugged him.I was never so happy to see Claudio awake.— Hi, Aurora, – he said with difficulty. – What happened?I pulled away, looking into his eyes, and Lourdes shook her head, indicating that I shouldn’t tell him about what had happened to him, not at