The next day:Waking up today was practically impossible. I have barely been able to sleep, and when I did, it was terrible with nausea and nightmares. The only good thing about everything is that Lucas has taken care of me all day and takes care of absolutely everything."Bella..." I hear him say as he enters the room.I finish zipping up the dress I've put on, and I look at him through the mirror's reflection "yes?""Your bro... Alejandro...has arrived", he finally says."I'm coming down," I sigh, "I'm nervous; I don't even know how to talk to him," I say, adjusting the fabric of the dress, and then I turn around. "Yesterday, I was an only child; today, I'm not. Do I explain myself?" I say, confused by how I feel.He nods, approaches me slowly, and puts his arms around my waist to get closer. "If you allow me to give you some advice, don't miss this opportunity that life provides you. You are gaining a brother while I have lost a sister," he suggests, and his words go deep in me."O

2 weeks laterTwo weeks have passed since Alejandro, and I spoke. To this day, neither my father nor I know where he's gone. Also, we haven't talked about what happened. I don't know how to reestablish my relationship with my father since my mother was not the love of his life but Elena."Ready?" Lucas asks me as he walks over to me.I look him over from head to toe and notice his excitement. Today, I have to go back to the doctor for the monthly pregnancy checkup, which means we will see our baby again. I smile at him, nod, and take my bag. "Yes." I reply, trying to put on my best face."Let's go then," he indicates and, without further ado, takes me by the hand so we can leave the house together.I like seeing him in this loving and overprotective role; It is a facet that suits him wonderfully. Although everything around us seems to be in chaos, ours continues to be unique in its own way.He helps me into the car, then climbs in on the driver's side, and inevitably I stare at him. H

The sun has almost completely hidden below the horizon. The nerves start to play against me, so I take a deep breath to calm down. However, when Lucas arrives at the restaurant's valet parking, my body reacts immediately because it knows the time to tell the truth to my father is drawing near."Ready?" Lucas asks, looking me in the eye as the guys who work at the valet open the car doors for us.I shrug my shoulders. "I guess so; let's go," I answer and get out of the car while he does the same. We meet on the way, and he chivalrously takes my hand, and we enter the restaurant.This place, modern, elegant, and full of life, with one of the city's best chefs, is my father's favorite restaurant. He comes here so often that his favorite table is already set aside, right on the patio of the place. So, just by saying he is waiting for us, the woman at the reception leads us there.I see my father sitting at his table by the sea as we come outside. In the background, I can see the tall skys

A few days later:It could even be said that we have dedicated these last few days to ultimately reconciling as a couple and creating memorable moments between the two of us. Perhaps many times, those ordinary moments do not seem so special. Still, for us, even the kitchen has become an adventure lately. My father is still distant from Lucas, and I think he will stay that way for a few more days. We know this could worsen if we fully decide to move to Italy with our children.On the other hand, tonight is not just any night; my in-laws have arrived from Venice and will come to dinner with us. My father has decided not to be part of this dinner so that I can spend time with my in-laws. However, tomorrow he will have breakfast with us at our favorite restaurant to make the official presentation between families. I know that they met before when my father went to Italy to pick me up, but this will be different since we will soon have a new wedding; this will be the real one."Do you thin

After showering and getting ready, I finally leave my room and go downstairs to attend to Alejandro, my half-brother. Upon entering the room, I realize that my fiancé is a true gentleman and has treated Alejandro as he deserves."Good morning," I say while approaching them.Lucas and Alejandro's eyes focus on me, smiling at me differently. Lucas's is unique, and it lowers my defenses ultimately. Alejandro's is a little more forced, and I guess he still doesn't know how to behave in my presence."Can I serve you breakfast, Bella ?" My fiancé asks me, and I nod as I walk over to Alejandro's side, and he stands up."Good morning, I'm sorry I came so early," he apologizes and greets me with two kisses."Don't worry; I admit I didn't expect you," I confess. I think it is important to speak honestly to Alejandro and tell him how I feel about him; I won't try to sugarcoat the situation."I know. To be honest, I wasn't planning on coming; but I can't leave this way either," Alejandro tells me