"It's goodbye, I don't know when you'll leave," Dolores replied as she served herself coffee. "I waited for you to leave the room to apologize. Yesterday, I behaved like an immature and crazy person. I woke up without any explanation. But now that we're having breakfast together, I want to thank you for your intentions and those of Maria." "Dolores, remember what we were talking about. It's not that I'm interested in the money, but Gisela wants to do a good deed. She is aware of the persistent calls you receive from the bank and what they will take from you if you don't cancel as soon as possible. Please don't say that you will pay with the little you earn from that store." Those words hurt, especially Dolores' ego. She is desperate and doesn't want help. "Maria, can you tell me what they want to take from her? She doesn't want to be helped, and I understand that I am a complete stranger. That's why I came up with the great idea of giving you the money, and you can be the person who

+ The hours I've spent at the clinic have made exhaustion take over my life, but little by little, I've regained my voice. Gisela's parents have taken the liberty of paying for the clinic and taking me to a hotel I don't want to enter, but I can't be rude and reject all the good they have done. It's hard to process the idea that I have a baby inside me, one that feels what I feel, a baby that needs me to be strong and not fall apart when that damn jerk shows up in front of me. I don't want to see him, I don't want to allow him to humiliate me, I can't let him trample on me. Adal hurt me, and for many, it's a drama that I should forget, but those who think that have surely not been in my shoes. Heavens, that scene keeps playing in my head over and over again, sometimes I wish there was some remedy to forget it. Lucero is right in saying that this baby will always remind me of what his father did to me, but... I am not heartless enough to give it up for adoption or have an abortion

"Adal, may I know why you haven't taken off that serious men's clothing? You have to wear appropriate clothing to enter the pool." I snap out of my thoughts at the sound of my grandmother's bustling voice. She continues trying to help me, wanting me to see reason and stay with the family to witness all that I am missing. "Grandma, don't ask for too much. This is what you can expect from me," I run my hand through my hair and she smiles. "But I don't see a problem with me dressing like this." "No, let's go to your room and while you're at it, lend some clothes to Alfonso. I don't want to see both of you looking like clowns, with your clothing out of place." "Mum, before you take the two little ones to the room, I want you to come with me because our friend Ana wants to come," and boom, my mother has saved me from my grandmother's clutches. "I'll wait here, Grandma," I say in a joking tone. "No, both of us need to go because I need you to choose the right swimsuit, and you can tal

+GISELA+ The world or universe is too unjust. I met the man who completely turned my life around at the least opportune time. He adored my body, caressed my skin, and ignited a passion in me that I'll never forget. I enjoyed the freedom of exploring every inch of him. Hmm… My story with Adal ended when he found out about my pregnancy, and that I was carrying his child within me. I still remember him because he's not a man you forget overnight. "I always knew the man I love is a man of many women, not a poor man trying to cheat on his friend, girlfriend, lover, or wife." It's been three years since I left Berlin, and now I'm back as one of the managers of Lucero's companies. During these years, I've worked hard to learn and earn my place in the company, as well as in their hearts. I'm the one they trust and expect to face my fears. It's a challenge because it's not easy to work with Adal's company. Do I still love him? For years, I buried that love, even though my little one always

"Bravo, bravo, bravo..." I return to my harsh reality upon seeing the person I was hoping to be in front of me. "You guys got up early." Lucero enters, and I feel a relief in my heart, now I feel protected. "How good that you two friends are still friends, and officially I am your client. Well, it's time for me to go, my secretary will call you to meet us, as we must celebrate." What? This man is completely crazy. "I don't think I can, I have many things to do and if you want to celebrate you can go with Lucero..." "No, this deal is supposed to be for the two of us, don't make me regret it." "It's a threat," I frown. "You can take it as you like, just that I don't accept a no for an answer. Perfect! I'll be waiting for you, have a good day." He stood up, leaving me with the word in my mouth, I wanted to refuse at that moment, but Lucero prevents me by saying that we will be there without fail, but that he should also not forget to fulfill the deal that the other clients come t