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86. Part of the Truth
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
87. Thinking About the Future
That night:Sleeping is an impossible task for both of us. Lucas and I have been tossing and turning in bed, trying to fall asleep, but between all the news and the confrontation with my father, it's not something we can do.I hug my pillow, intending to close my eyes to get some sleep, but his arms around me and his face resting on my abdomen make me smile. "What are you doing?," I ask softly."I love you, you know?" he asks, and I look at him."Of course, I know. I love you too," I reply and move on the bed to rest on my back.He settles better on my abdomen, delicately lifts the top of my pajamas with his fingertips, and then begins drawing imaginary circles with them. "Bella," he tells me in a whisper, making me stare at his ocean blue eyes."What?" I ask before his imminent silence."I can't stop thinking about your father's reaction and he doesn't even know the whole truth," he says. "I can not stop feeling guilty for everything I did. If our babies were girls, I would also kill
88. My New Family
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
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