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89. Romance and Visits
"It hasn't gone bad with my parents, has it?" Lucas asks me as we walk into our room to finally rest.It's already past eleven at night, and Luca's parents have only been gone for about half an hour. I go to the walking closet, look for a nightgown and return to the room to leave it on the bed while I undress. "Their reaction has been much better than I expected," I explain as I reach my back to try to unzip the dress, which is honestly quite complicated.Lucas comes behind me and, taking my hands, tells me. "Let me help you," he murmurs, and I immediately smile."That's nice, thank you very much," I thank in a flirtatious tone. "I thought your parents would ask us a thousand questions and put up some kind of obstacle for our wedding. Fortunately, they didn't," I explain, trying to concentrate despite Lucas's fingers grazing my back as he unzips my zipper."Hey," he whispers, wrapping one of his arms around my waist, "I've been thinking that my parents knew perfectly well that you and
90. Unexpected Plans
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
91. No More Secrets
[HOURS LATER]There is the sound of the house doorbell, and I immediately get incredibly nervous. Lucas gets up to open the door, and I don't know if the first to arrive are his parents or if mine will come first. I exchange glances with Alejandro and notice that he is just as or more nervous than I am."Good pomeriggio!" I listen to Carlo, who, seeing me next to Alejandro, falls silent. They both exchange glances, and I can swear that it is not the first time they have seen each other. Perhaps they also knew Alejandro Ferrara, the successful yacht salesman. "You?" his father asks as he walks over to us.Laura and Lucas approach us, but realizing the situation, they remain still. "He..." Laura tries to say."I don't understand what you're doing here." Lucas's father says.Lucas approaches his father and puts one of his hands on his shoulder. "We have to tell you some things about who Alejandro is and what Lucía was really doing," he tries to explain. "Have a seat, will you?" he propos
92. A New Way
[EIGHT WEEKS LATER]After that lunch, all the truths came out, and things changed too much. On the one hand, my father has convinced Alejandro not to go to New York. Now they're making up for a lost time as father and son, so Alejandro has moved into his house and accepted the offer to work with him. Alejandro presented his resignation to the DEA and handed over the shares of what are now the pieces of Sandoval Enterprises to his half-brothers.For my part, I have been dividing my time between my dreams, work, and preparations for the wedding. Lucas and I have talked a lot about our future, and even though my idea was to move to Italy and start from scratch, he gave me good reasons to stay in Miami.On the one hand, he proposed that I start my dream of becoming a fashion designer and having my own line of gala dresses. In conversations between sheets and kisses, he has suggested that I dedicate myself one hundred percent to my project, counting on his support. As our parents will cont
93. A Wedding and Something More
3 days laterThe difference between my former wedding and this one is about to happen is huge. The dress this time has been my choice as well as every detail of the ceremony and party decoration. Both of us tested the guest list and the food menu.On this occasion, my feelings when I see myself in front of the mirror, dressed as a bride, are entirely different. Today I cry with emotion, knowing I will say "I do" to Lucas in front of the priest and all our guests. This "I do" is full of certainties and desires to join my life to it. I know our relationship hasn't been perfect, but if we hadn't been through everything we've been through, maybe I wouldn't love him as madly as I do today.I take a deep breath and try to contain the tears of emotion that threaten to come out of my eyes until a knock on the door brings me back to reality. "Come in!" I say loud enough so they can hear me.The double doors of this elegant hotel room open, and my father enters through them dressed in a smart t
94. Now it All Begins
Every step we take down the aisle seems to take forever, and the greetings of the guests seem to be in slow motion. Thus, with this surprise that we are having, since we saw Alejandro with Lucía, we finally arrived in front of them. My husband stands motionless in front of her, and I can't believe how he looks like him. They both have the same eye color, and their features are pretty similar." You are alive," Lucas whispers and delicately holds her face as if wanting to ensure that this is not a mirage. "I can not believe it," He says and hugs her so tightly that she has no choice but hug him with the same intensity.I see them like this, and I get excited no matter how many people are there. I watch them and smile until I feel someone stop by my side, and to my surprise, it's Lucas's parents who, just like him, think they're dreaming."Daughter!" his mother exclaims, making Lucas move aside, and she is the one who hugs her with the same strength right now. "I can't believe it," she
95. Everything Happens For a Reason
As a child, I often dreamed of my wedding day and the party to celebrate my union with the man I love. Many things happened after that. A romance full of deceit with Ramiro, an obligatory wedding with Lucas, and now this new ceremony, the most legitimate not only because it has been under the blessing of God and the law. But also because it was for love, boy, I love this man!I have gone from hate to love and then to understanding. I have questioned many times if I really deserved it, but how imperfect it has been led us to love each other in this profound way. One that today is reflected in that blue gaze that struck me from the first moment I saw Lucas.His hands on my waist and mine on his shoulders as we dance this first dance as husband and wife gives me a unique feeling I have never felt. Perhaps because of what this represents or because we both feel complete today. Our lives have changed a lot in all this time. Not only did I live trapped in what I believed was his revenge, bu
96. It Wasn't Perfect
eight months laterMany things have changed after the trial of Raúl Sandoval. He has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his various crimes, including crimes he committed and many others where he executed the order to others to do them.My father regained his prestige in the business world. The company recovered its former splendor; of course, Lucas and Alejandro had something to do with it. They have been working alongside him all this time. They have also been responsible for bringing to light Raúl Sandoval's misdeeds.My father's shipping company and Lucas's family company have signed agreements to continue working together. This is about more than just business; it's about agreements between "family." Not just because Lucas and I are married again, but also because Lucía and Alejandro finally united their lives two months ago. Searching for that long-awaited baby they both wanted didn't take long. I still can't believe that in seven months, I'll be Auntie; I can hardly get us