“Samantha”

Another week flew by. The girls and I were already getting everything ready for the wedding, and the following weekend would be my bachelorette party. Érica and Emília were very excited about it.

Heitor had told me earlier that he would be home late, as Patrício had organized a last-minute poker game. I thought about going to dinner with my mother and Joaquim; I hadn't seen them in days. Thinking about it, I almost reached for the phone to call, but before I could press the button, the company messenger stopped by my desk and handed me a card with a red rose.

This had to be Heitor's doing; I smiled at the thought. I opened the card and there was a typed message:

“My goddess, I miss you. Meet me at the Savoy Hotel, room 1575, at 7:00 PM. I have a surprise for you.” Oh, my handsome man knew I loved a surprise. What extravagance did he have in store for me? Heitor's surprises were always elaborate, and I loved them. He was a romantic, much to my delight.

I looked at my watch,