shed my chores, feeling ex
d the sting on my back intensified,
ess. Walking over, I found Isaac, my lover, stand
had a black eye. Turning around, I revealed the huge blister on my
he window, and together we escaped into the dark night, seeking some peace and q
houses and surrounded by trees and near a little river, we sat d
while, processing the harsh reality of my life. Finally, he spoke, suggesting that I should delay Dante
, his words carrying a sense of hope and a plan for a future beyond the pain and suffering we had endured. In that moment, the p
d comfort in his presence. Together, we began to talk about our dreams of the life we would lead once we escaped the shadows of our past. We talked about child
I entered through the window, and we shared on last passionate kiss, saying goodbye with a silent promise that in two days, we would b
night filled with pain. I took a quick shower, dressed in a large dress meant for a plus-size woman
e previous day's brutality. I immersed myself in chores juggling
y to freeze at the sight that made Uncle Julio pause – Dante standing with his guards. He was dressed in a sleek black suit, his black hair neatly slicked back, and a newly trimmed beard enhancing his attractiveness. Uncle Julio called for Antonia and aunt Silvia, both seemingly roused from a deep sleep by Dante's unexpected a
t Silvia's smile faded upon noticing that I hadn't yet cleaned the living room. Rushing to t
terrupted, instructing me to get the broom and finish cleaning. I hurried to the kitchen, bringing a broom, mop, and other cleaning equipment. I felt the weight of Dante's presence as Aunt Silvia directed him to go upstairs and sit in the living room. Howe
hat I fell and hit myself on the edge of the dresser. Dante didn't take his gaze off of me and decla
ide. Aunt Silvia continued, "Elena, my niece," she paused, giving me a disgusted look, "isn't fit for you. She's a
te, I'm sorry, but I can't marry you. Ms. Antonia is the one for you, and I already have a lover. We'll soon get engaged." Dante held my chin and raised my head to make me look into his eyes
, he asked about the rest of my things. I replied telling him everything was in the bag. He more baffled than before and he insisted I leave them, promising to get me new ones.
and I have given you millions." He opened the briefcase, revealing a substantial sum of money, and continued, "At the bottom are wedding invitations for tomorrow." Suddenly, Aunt Silvia's tone and attitude underwent a startling change. She smiled, a smile I had never seen befo
d turn of events that had just unfolded before us. Aunt Silvia, with
and I wish you a happy marriage." She hugged me tightly, pressing on the wounds
tside, I caught sight of Isaac watching from a distance. Holding back tears, I knew the moment marked the painful separation from my lover. Th
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