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Avance āSueƱos de libertadā: Sube la temperatura entre BegoƱa y Gabriel en el capĆtulo 385 (3 de septiembre)
BegoƱa quiere que Gabriel pase la noche con ella... maƱana miƩrcoles 3 de septiembre en 'SueƱos de libertad'.
El sol de la primera semana de septiembre caĆa sobre Toledo con una gentileza melancĆ³lica, una caricia dorada que prometĆa el fin del verano y la llegada de un otoƱo incierto. Era miĆ©rcoles, 3 de septiembre, un dĆa que para los habitantes de la colonia De la Reina se sentirĆa com ...
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Avance āSueƱos de libertadā: Sube la temperatura entre BegoƱa y Gabriel en el capĆtulo 385 (3 de septiembre)
BegoƱa quiere que Gabriel pase la noche con ella... maƱana miƩrcoles 3 de septiembre en 'SueƱos de libertad'.
El sol de la primera semana de septiembre caĆa sobre Toledo con una gentileza melancĆ³lica, una caricia dorada que prometĆa el fin del verano y la llegada de un otoƱo incierto. Era miĆ©rcoles, 3 de septiembre, un dĆa que para los habitantes de la colonia De la Reina se sentirĆa com ...
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00:00preview of dreams of freedom the temperature rises between begonia and gabriel in chapter 385
00:12september 3rd begonia wants gabriel to spend the night with her
00:16tomorrow wednesday september 3rd in dreams of freedom
00:21the sun of the first week of september fell on toledo with a melancholic gentleness
00:28a golden caress that promised the end of summer and the arrival of an uncertain autumn
00:32it was wednesday september 3rd a day that for the inhabitants of colonia de la reina would feel
00:40like a crossroads a moment suspended in time where everyone's dreams of freedom would violently
00:47collide with the bars of reality the leaves of the trees began to turn ochre and yellow
00:54a perfect reflection of the souls that walked those streets
00:57some withering in silence others burning with the intensity of a last desperate flowering
01:04for begonia montez freedom had the flavor of fresh grass and the sound of a girl's laughter
01:12the park far from the industrial hum of the factory and the oppressive shadows of the queen's mansion
01:20was a sanctuary gabriel de la vega had orchestrated this surprise with the precision of a conductor
01:28who knows every note of a heart
01:30a checkered tablecloth spread out on the grass a wicker basket brimming with simple delicacies
01:38still warm spanish omelet crusty bread fresh fruit and homemade lemonade that sparkled in the sun
01:43and most importantly the presence of julia whose joy was a bomb for any wound
01:50higher gabriel higher the little girl screamed as he pushed her on the swing her feet flying towards
02:00the clear blue sky
02:01begonia watched them from the tablecloth a genuine smile the kind she didn't feel the need to fake
02:10etched on her face
02:15she saw the strength in gabriel's arms the tenderness in his gaze every time he addressed julia
02:20the infinite patience with which he answered her endless stream of questions
02:26there was no trace of the darkness of jesus nor of the storm of passion and guilt that had been honduras
02:33with gabriel everything was light calm and overwhelming simplicity that disarmed her and rebuilt her at the
02:39same time
02:42it was like learning to breathe again after having been on the verge of drowning
02:48julia ran to her with rosy cheeks and disheveled hair
02:53she threw herself into his arms and begonia hugged her tightly inhaling the childlike scent of her hair
02:58did you see begonia i almost touched a cloud gabriel says that if i eat the whole sandwich
03:06next time i will fly to the moon
03:09i am sure i will begonia replied kissing his forehead
03:14but first let's eat
03:17the three of them sat on the tablecloth sharing the meal in an atmosphere of peaceful domesticity
03:22they talked about trivial things about julia's school about a funny dog that had run by about the taste of strawberries
03:35and in that triviality begonia found a depth that she had yearned for for years
03:39this was life she told herself not the intrigues nor the secrets nor the fortunes at stake
03:50it was this a piece of shared bread a child's laugh
03:54a hand reaching for yours on the tablecloth for no apparent reason
03:57gabriel brushed his fingers and a soft warm electric current ran through his skin
04:06it was not the scorching fire he felt with andres a passion that consumed and left ashes
04:13it was the heat of a constant comforting bonfire he looked up and his eyes met hers
04:21there was no torment in them only a quiet adoration and a silent question
04:27julia oblivious to the current flowing between the adults had gotten up to chase a butterfly
04:36she was a few meters away with her back to them completely absorbed in her game
04:41thank you for this gabriel begonia whispered
04:46i can't remember the last time i felt this way this peaceful you don't have to thank me for anything
04:51seeing you both smile is all i need he replied his voice was a deep sincere murmur
05:01you look like a picture a picture of happiness
05:05maybe we are she dared to say and the weight of those words surprised her even
05:12gabriel approached slowly giving her time to step back to deny to break the spell
05:17but begonia didn't move she held his gaze accepting the promise in it
05:25when their lips met it was a tender exploratory kiss devoid of the desperation of their previous
05:30encounters
05:35it was a kiss of afternoon sun of dawning certainties a kiss that sealed a silent pact in front of the
05:40the innocent witness that was julia who having lost the butterfly turned and saw them
05:50the girl didn't say anything she simply smiled as if it were the most natural thing in the world
05:55as if she were watching the final piece of a puzzle fit into place
06:02in that moment the memory of andres de la reyna the man she had risked everything for
06:06the epicenter of her pain and desire vanished like mist at dawn
06:13he was no longer an open wound but a pale scar the vestige of a past battle
06:20the love she had felt for him was becoming just that a memory
06:24and the future for the first time bore the kind face and serene smile of gabriel de la vega
06:30freedom finally seemed possible while begonia found her peace in a park
06:38in the offices of the queen's perfumery unease was the air in the air
06:45marta de la reyna stood before her father damien
06:50in the imposing executive office sketches color samples and proposed slogans for the launch of the
06:56new perfume were spread out on the polished mahogany table
07:01a fragrance that bore the soul and absence of fina
07:06marta tried to project a professionalism that she did not feel
07:10her voice sounded confident as she explained the marketing strategy but her eyes betrayed a deep
07:15sadness avoid that no fragrance could fill
07:18and for the graphic campaign i thought of something very different she said showing a test photograph
07:29in it christina luis's young and enthusiastic assistant posed with radiant naturalness
07:37her image represented freshness modernity a new beginning
07:42i think her face conveys exactly what we need
07:44the image of a new independent woman who is not afraid to take control of her life
07:52damien nodded genuinely impressed
07:55his veteran businessman's eyes recognized the potential instantly
08:00it's an excellent idea my dear christina has a special light a strength that goes beyond the paper
08:07it's perfect it reflects the spirit of the company we want to build a total success
08:17her father's approval which would have filled her with pride at one time today caused her a pang of pain
08:24every success in this project felt like a fine betrayal
08:28the conversation as was inevitable turned to her
08:31have you heard anything more from defina damien asked cautiously measuring the impact of his words
08:41marta sighed and with that simple gesture her entire facade of professionalism collapsed
08:48her shoulders slumped and her gaze fell to some invisible spot on the wall
08:52i received a postcard this morning her voice barely a whisper from paris
09:02paris well that's wonderful isn't it it was always her dream
09:07yes her dream marta repeated and an unbearable bitterness colored her voice
09:14she said that the city is beautiful that she's found a small job in a bookstore in the latin quarter
09:19and that she paused swallowing hard to contain her emotion and that she has no intention of returning
09:27never never echoed in the silence of the office with the force of a door closing forever
09:35damien rose from his chair and came around the table to put a hand on his daughter's shoulder
09:42marta listen to me i try to understand your pain
09:46i really do but that girl has chosen her path
09:50you have to respect that and move forward you're one of the queens you're strong you can't let this
09:55get you down her father's words the well-intentioned rang hollow a clumsy attempt to put a band-aid on a
10:04hemorrhage he couldn't comprehend the magnitude of his loss she wasn't just an employee or even a friend
10:12fena was the love of his life the only person who had ever truly seen her unfiltered by her last name
10:20or expectations
10:23you don't understand dad she replied looking away it's not as easy as moving on
10:31every corner of this company every bottle every scent everything reminds me of her
10:37this new fragrance was her idea she inspired it and now i have to throw it out into the world like
10:44it's nothing smile for the photos and pretend my life hasn't fallen apart quote
10:50damien sighed feeling helpless he wanted to console his daughter
10:55but he realized that the chasm between them was too great
10:57marta's spirits were at rock bottom buried under layers of sorrow that he with his pragmatic view
11:06of the world was unable to excavate
11:10the campaign would go ahead the perfume would be a success but his daughter the light in her eyes was
11:16slowly fading
11:21in the big house in the living room where the portraits of ancestors looked on with grim indifference
11:25maria laid out for andres a future he had never contemplated with her
11:37sitting in her wheelchair with a determination in her eyes that belied the andres we need to talk
11:42she began and the solemn tone of her voice immediately caught the attention of her husband
11:47who was absentmindedly reading the newspaper
11:54he put the paper aside is something wrong maria
11:59no it's nothing bad it's something good or it could be she took a deep breath gathering her courage
12:07i've been thinking a lot lately about us about our future
12:10i know that things between us have been complicated and i know that biologically i can't give you a child
12:20the subject was a minefield between them a painful territory that they always avoided
12:26andres felt a twinge of discomfort not knowing where she was going
12:30maria you don't have to let me finish please she interrupted gently
12:39just because i can't conceive doesn't mean we can't be parents
12:44there are so many children in the world who need a home
12:47a family children who dream of having parents who love them
12:52we could adopt andres
12:54andres the word hung in the air laden with immense weight
13:01andres stared at her trying to process the proposal
13:05his initial surprise gave way to a whirlwind of thoughts
13:10a child the idea in the abstract had always appealed to him
13:15a little being he could teach to ride a bike to tell stories to at night
13:18an air but the reality was much more complex
13:25his first doubt was practical and he felt like a scoundrel for thinking it but he couldn't help it
13:33maria in your situation he said pointing awkwardly to the wheelchair
13:38a child requires immense energy constant care
13:43running after him picking him up bathing him do you think you'd be up to it
13:48he saw the flash of pain in maria's eyes at his lack of tact and instantly regretted it
13:55but she's not milano her determination was stronger than her wound
13:59my ability to walk does not define my ability to love
14:04andres i won't be able to chase after him in the park that's true
14:08but i will be able to hold him when he cries read him stories until he falls asleep
14:12teach him to be a good person heal the wounds of his soul
14:18for everything else i would have you and we would have help being parents is a team effort
14:24he wasn't right
14:26of course his argument was impeccable and full of moving force
14:32and so the idea of being a father began to take root in him
14:36a child a reason to get up in the morning that wasn't the factory or bittersweet memories
14:41a way to build something new and solid with maria to cement his marriage on something more than guilt
14:48and duty
14:52maybe it was the solution maybe a child could fill the void that begonia had left in his heart
14:57a void that refused to heal
15:02i don't know what to say maria you've taken me by surprise
15:06i just want you to think about it she said reaching out and placing a hand on his
15:13i'm not asking for an answer now just that you don't close the door on the idea think about it andrew
15:18think of us as family he laced his fingers through hers the idea didn't bother him
15:28in fact a tiny seed of hope was beginning to sprout amidst the wasteland of his emotions
15:35a new beginning a chance at redemption i will do it he promised and he meant it
15:41i promise you i'll think about it carefully but as he spoke those words the face he saw in his mind
15:48was not that of an anonymous child but that of begonia smiling as she cradled a baby who had his eyes
15:58freedom for him remained a dream haunted by ghosts from the past
16:04the merino laboratory was a sanctuary of aromas a place where alchemy and art met
16:11luis his white coat impeccably pressed held a small glass vial before marta and joaquin
16:21inside an amber liquid contained his latest creation it was called the king's band he announced
16:27with restrained pride he sprayed a small amount onto a paper blotter and offered it to marta first
16:36she brought it to her nose closed her eyes and inhaled
16:40despite her apathy she couldn't help but gasp in amazement
16:45it was a masculine fragrance woody and spicy but with a note of the wild band that anchored
16:50it to the company's dna
16:53it was elegant bold and completely new quote
16:58lewis it's a marvel marta said and for a moment a flash of her old passion for the business shone in
17:03her eyes it's sophisticated it's powerful it'll sell itself wait you haven't seen the best part
17:13yet luis said with an enigmatic smile he took another blotting pad impregnated it with the queen's band
17:20the feminine fragrance that fina had inspired and then brought the two papers together
17:24as they combined in the air the two perfumes didn't fight each other but merged to create a third
17:33fragrance a completely unexpected olfactory symphony
17:36it was warm enveloping the perfect union of masculine and feminine joaquin silve was impressed
17:47it's incredible they complement each other perfectly it's a genius idea brother
17:54two perfumes that work separately but together create something magical
17:58that was the idea luis confirmed with satisfaction they represent two souls that meet and complete
18:05each other marta nodded acknowledging the brilliance of the concept but the mention
18:11of souls meeting brought her back to her melancholy
18:17to distract herself she moved on to the practical part i have some ideas for the campaign
18:23taking advantage of christina's image he took out the photograph of the young woman and put
18:27it in the on the work table the moment joaquin saw the image he also noticed his brother's reaction
18:36luis visibly tensed his shoulders hunched he looked away toward a copper still and a slight blush crept
18:43up his neck it was an almost imperceptible reaction to a stranger but to joaquin who had known him all
18:51his life it was as obvious as a neon sign something was going on there
18:58later when marta and joaquin had left luis was left alone with christina who was meticulously
19:04arranging the bottles of essences on a shelf
19:09the air in the laboratory normally filled with comfortable camaraderie
19:13had become thick charged with words and spoken since the kiss they had shared
19:16luis knew he could no longer ignore it it was unfair to her and torture to his own guilty conscience
19:27christina can we have a moment to talk he said his voice sounding more formal than he had intended
19:32she turned around a mixture of hope and fear in her gaze
19:38quote yes don luis it's about what happened the other day
19:41the kiss christina blushed violently and looked down at her shoes ah that
19:52i want you to know that it was a mistake
19:54luis continued stumbling over his words feeling like a complete wretch
20:01it was a simple outburst the result of the euphoria of the moment over the success of the perfume
20:06it meant nothing more you are my assistant an excellent professional and i don't want any
20:14misunderstandings to complicate our work each word was like a small dagger that he stabbed himself with
20:20he knew she was lying it had been nothing it had been a moment of genuine connection
20:30an escape from the loneliness he often felt but he was married to lose and he loved lose
20:34or so he kept telling himself
20:38he looked up and looked at her needing to put an end to the ambiguity
20:44the question that the question she asked was cruel but necessary for her own peace of mind
20:49the question is did it mean anything to you christina are you in love with me
20:56christina's heart stopped for a second the direct question took her breath away
21:03she could tell the truth she could confess that since she had started working with him she had
21:08developed a deep admiration that had transformed into an intense affection
21:12a platonic love that the kiss had made painfully real
21:18she could risk everything but she saw the panic in her boss's eyes his desperation for her to say no
21:25and she understood that the truth would only bring chaos perhaps even the end of her job which was all she had
21:31the fear of complicating everything of losing him was stronger than her heart
21:40she forced a laugh a fragile and brittle sound that would fool no one who knew her well
21:44in love for god's sake no don luis you're right it was the emotion of the moment a silly thing
21:55don't give it any more importance it didn't mean anything to me either she lied and in doing so
22:00it didn't mean anything she felt something inside her break
22:06she went along with it downplayed the matter and became the efficient employee he needed her to be
22:15but when she turned her back to continue arranging the bottles
22:18a silent tear rolled down her cheek and fell invisibly onto the label of a jasmine essence
22:26the atmosphere in the caretaker's house was no less tense
22:31mrs angela with her stern face but her eyes full of maternal concern
22:36faced the stubbornness of her son tossio
22:38quote i don't understand your attitude son
22:43i really don't understand her she said as she folded a stack of sheets with energetic gestures
22:50tossio sitting at the table with a cup of coffee didn't even look up there's nothing to understand
22:56mother
22:59that man is not my father my father died a long time ago
23:03don't say that for the love of god angela exclaimed putting down the sheets
23:07damien de la reina is your father whether you like it or not and he's made a gesture towards you
23:15he's invited you to dinner at his house at his table
23:19he wants to get to know you he's trying to make amends he's trying to clear his conscience with a
23:25steak and some expensive wine tossio replied disdainfully he's not going to buy me off that easily
23:32for 30 years i didn't exist for him and now suddenly his paternal instinct is kicking in
23:39no thank you
23:42let him save the invitation
23:43quote angela's side in frustration sat down across from him looking into his eyes
23:50tasio resentment is a poison that only harms you it's consuming you inside
23:55your father made a terrible mistake yes a mistake that has cost us all many years of suffering
24:05but he is a human being and he regrets it he doesn't deserve a chance not even one
24:12just then carmen entered the kitchen
24:15the young woman who had become a pillar for the family sensed the tension instantly
24:20am i interrupting something no my dear come in angela said grateful for the reinforcement
24:28she was precisely trying to talk some sense into this stubborn man
24:33carmen poured herself a glass of water and leaned against the counter
24:37she looked at tasio gently but also firmly
24:41i overheard the conversation and with all due respect tasio i think your mother is right
24:46you too carmen yes me too she said i understand your anger
24:57you have every right in the world to feel it but refusing to talk to him is not going to change the past
25:04maybe if you listen to him if you let him explain you can start to heal do it for you not for him
25:12and do it for your mother who is suffering a lot seeing you like this
25:16carmen's argument appealing to her mother touched a sensitive spot
25:22tasio looked up and saw the anguish on angela's face he knew they were right
25:29he knew her refusal was a childish stance a shield to protect herself from further pain
25:36but the fear of being vulnerable to the man who had abandoned him was paralyzing
25:40i can't she whispered not yet angela didn't give up she took her son's hand across the table
25:50i'm not asking you to forgive him overnight there's only one small step left
25:56listen to him give him that chance son for me tasio withdrew his hand and stood up
26:02he felt cornered by the love and logic of the two most important women in his life
26:11but the wound was too deep his pride too strong
26:16without another word he left the kitchen leaving angela and carmen immersed in a shared sense of
26:20helplessness the news of the scandal at the factory the discovery of jesus scam and his subsequent death
26:30had spread like wildfire among the partners and collaborators of the queen's perfumeries
26:37trust an asset as valuable as any patent had been shattered
26:44andres spent his days on the phone in endless meetings trying to stem the bleeding to reassure nervous
26:49suppliers and hesitant clients that the company was still solid
26:56he was holding up under the pressure as best he could but the weight of the family name and
27:00the responsibility were crushing him
27:04he was in his office massaging his temples when marta entered without knocking
27:09her face was haggard pale
27:13she sank into the chair opposite her brother weak
27:16i can't do it anymore andres i can't her voice was broken
27:23andres looked at her brotherly concern overcoming his own exhaustion
27:27what's going on another problem with the partners
27:33i wish it were all she replied taking the postcard from her pocket and placing it on the table
27:37she says she'll never come back it's over andres he took the postcard and read it he understood his
27:48sister's desolation instantly on that small piece of cardboard a final verdict was written
27:54i'm sorry marta i'm so sorry what am i supposed to do now she asked into the air i wake up in the
28:05morning and there's no reason to
28:09i come to the factory and every aisle screams her name at me
28:12i try to work on the new perfume and i feel like i'm desecrating her memory
28:15i'm empty it was a raw honest outburst a confession from her troubled soul andres stood up and poured
28:25her a glass of water he listened in silence letting his sister pour out all her anguish
28:33he understood more than anyone what it was like to lose the person who gave meaning to your world
28:37when marta seemed to calm down a bit consumed by her own outburst andres decided to share his own
28:45dilemma perhaps seeking advice perhaps simply to feel less alone in his confusion
28:53i have a dilemma too
28:56marta looked at him her red eyes showing a hint of interest in something other than her own pain
29:00what's wrong maria wants us to adopt a child the news broke in a big way the room was filled with
29:08the weight of an unexpected revelation marta blinked incredulously what he suggested it to me this morning
29:18he said it would be a way to form a real family
29:23marta stared at him searching his face searching for the truth behind his words
29:31she saw the doubt the temptation the desperation and the answer he gave her was blunt brutally honest
29:37born of the protective love of an older sister
29:42it's a terrible idea andres the worst you could have
29:46why do you say that he asked surprised by her vehemence
29:52it could be something good a new beginning don't be naive marta replied her voice growing stronger
30:01a new beginning or a way to patch up a marriage that was falling apart
30:05think about it carefully bringing a child into this chaos is fair to him
30:12and let's be honest andres you don't love maria you love her you respect her
30:17you feel guilty about what happened to her but you don't love her
30:20your heart still has an owner and we both know who that is begonia's mention although indirect was
30:29like a blow to the stomach for andres
30:33vigo is no longer part of my life but he is in your head and your heart marta insisted
30:41having a child with maria is not going to race her it will only complicate everything
30:45that child deserves parents who adore each other who form a united front
30:51not two people who live together out of obligation and who look to a child as the solution to their
30:55problems that would be an act of selfishness and you would regret it for the rest of your life
31:02marta's words although harsh resonated with an uncomfortable truth inside andres
31:07she had verbalized the doubts that he barely dared to whisper in the darkness of his mind
31:17the small seed of hope that maria had planted was beginning to wither
31:20poisoned by her brother's crude logic
31:25the idea of being a father which had seemed like a safe haven for a moment
31:30now seemed like a new kind of cage a larger one with much more serious consequences
31:37the neighborhood cantina was more than just a bar it was the social heart of the community
31:42a place for meetings confidences and solace
31:47and its soul for more years than anyone could count had been gas bar
31:52that's why when the bartender came to damien de la reyna's office that afternoon
31:56both men knew it was the end of an era
32:01come in gaspar have a seat damien said with a cordiality tinged with apprehension
32:07he knew what he was coming for gaspar sat down his robust body occupying the chair with a tired
32:14dignity there were no beating around the bush i've come to confirm my plans damien i've found a buyer
32:22for the concession a good trustworthy man i'm leaving toledo the news although expected hit damien hard
32:34he had recently lost his son his reputation had been tarnished his daughter was suffering from
32:41lovesickness and now his oldest friend his confidant of so many decades was also abandoning him
32:46are you absolutely sure gaspar he asked his voice heavy with barely concealed pleading
32:55this colony won't be the same without you i won't be the same without you i know gaspar replied with a
33:02sad smile and believe me it hurts to leave all this behind it's been many years many laughs and the
33:10occasional tear shared at that bar but it's time i need a change of scenery damien a quieter place to
33:19spend my remaining years
33:24damien stood up and went to the window looking at the factory that bore his name the empire he had
33:29built that now seemed to be crumbling on a personal level
33:32we've been through a lot together old friend since we were two brats running around these same lands
33:44i'm going to miss your advice your common sense even your scolding
33:49and i love you damien despite your stubbornness and your pride as a young master
33:54choked gaspar lightening the atmosphere
34:00but you know where to find me and the tavern will be in good hands
34:04damien turned and extended his hand
34:08gaspar shook it firmly it was a handshake that sealed not only a transfer of business
34:13but also the end of a chapter in the history of their lives and of the queen's colony
34:17i dare ask you to reconsider one last time damien said in a final attempt
34:27gaspar shook his head his decision was unwavering
34:31i have it very clear damien it's time to say goodbye quote the businessman nodded defeated
34:38another piece of his world was falling away leaving him a little more alone
34:42a little more adrift in the sea of his own problems
34:47at the merino house night had fallen but the light in the living room was still on
34:54luis paced back and forth unable to sit still guilt was eating away at him inside
35:01the conversation with christina in the lab the lie in the young woman's eyes his own cowardice
35:07everything was a lump in his throat
35:08he couldn't take it anymore he needed to confess to someone
35:14joaquin watched him from the couch reading the newspaper
35:20you can tell what bug has bitten you you look like a caged lion
35:24louise stopped and ran his hands through his hair
35:29i have something to tell you joaquin and i need you to listen to me without judging me
35:34his brother's tone alerted joaquin who put the newspaper aside and gave him his full
35:38attention
35:41i'm all ears kiss christina the confession was a whisper but it resonated in the room like thunder
35:50joaquin was stunned for a moment processing the information what did you do what
35:57it was after discovering the combination of perfumes we were euphoric
36:02we were overwhelmed with emotion and it just happened
36:06it was a stupid impulse a monumental mistake and today i talked to her i told her it didn't mean
36:12anything i lied to her and i feel like the worst person in the world
36:15joaquin rubbed his face thinking his first reaction was anger disappointment but he saw the genuine
36:25anguish on his little brother's face and knew that reprimanding would be useless
36:29luis was already punishing himself and now i don't know what to do luis continued desperately
36:40part of me tells me i have to be honest that i have to tell luce
36:43she deserves the truth
36:48no joaquin said with a firmness that surprised luis don't even think about it what do you mean no
36:54she's my wife i've been unfaithful to her technically it was a kiss a mistake as you say
37:01joaquin interrupted him adopting a pragmatic and protective tone
37:07listen to me carefully luis think with your head not with your guilty conscience
37:12what would you gain by telling lose the truth
37:16i would win peace i would stop feeling this burden
37:20what would you win peace at joaquin replied standing up and standing in front of him
37:25at the cost of breaking his heart you would cause him immense and completely unnecessary suffering
37:34she doesn't deserve that the truth is in this case it's an act of selfishness
37:40it's to ease your own burden not to help her
37:44luis looked at him confused his brother's advice was unexpected
37:49it went against everything he considered morally correct
37:51so what do i do live with this life forever yes joaquin said without hesitation
38:02you shut up you bury this secret so deep that even you won't remember it
38:06you make sure nothing happens to christina again
38:10you maintain a strictly professional relationship with her and dedicate yourself body and soul to being
38:15the best husband luis could wish for
38:16that's your penance protecting her from your mistake is the best thing you can do
38:24shut up luis for the love of god shut up
38:29joaquin's advice though cynical had a crushing logic
38:34telling the truth would only serve to spread the pain
38:38silence on the other hand would contain it limit it to him
38:42it was a sacrifice a way of protecting the woman he loved from the harm he himself had caused
38:50the decision was painful but perhaps just perhaps it was the right one
38:56the tension that had been building in every corner of the colony finally found an outlet and
39:00exploded in the most predictable place the main hall of the queen's mansion
39:04palio marta's husband burst into the house like a hurricane his face flushed with fury
39:15damien and marta were going over some documents when he burst and slamming the door
39:23may i ask what the hell you're doing his voice shouted echoing through the room
39:26damien stood up offended by the intrusion and the tone palio what are these forms you're in my house
39:36and this house is about to ruin my career he said waving a newspaper in his hand
39:44have you seen this the scandal at the factory is everywhere my appointment as civil governor hangs by a
39:50thread by a damn thread my in-laws are supposed to be a paragon of righteousness not a bunch of swindlers and suicides
40:02the cruel contemptuous words hit marta like a slap in the face
40:07i won't allow you to talk about my family like that she interjected her voice shaking with rage
40:12well your family is bringing me down palio roared approaching damien with a menacing air
40:21i demand that you solve this problem and do it now clear your name and mine in the process
40:29i will not let your incompetence drag me down with you quote damien although furious maintained his
40:35composure
40:36we are doing everything we can to manage the crisis palio but this takes time
40:44i would appreciate a little patience and a lot less hysteria
40:49i don't have time he shouted
40:52my future is at stake
40:55after a few more minutes of tense discussion damien seeing that he would get nowhere with a man blinded by
41:01ambition decided to withdraw
41:06i'll talk to you when you've calmed down he said and walked out of the room
41:09leaving marta alone with her husband
41:14as soon as they were alone palio's fury did not diminish but instead changed target and became more
41:20personal more venomous
41:24marta tried to appeal to reason palio please calm down by shouting you're not solving anything
41:31he turned to her his small eyes shining with malice
41:36he came closer until she could almost feel his breath
41:41no really but perhaps reminding you of a couple of things will help
41:45what do you mean
41:49i mean that you dear wife should be the first person interested in me maintaining my power and influence
41:54he said lowering his voice to a sinister sigh
42:01or is it that you no longer remember that little night in the forest that little problem you had
42:06called santiago a corpse if i remember correctly a corpse that i helped you bury
42:10i see terror grip marta
42:16she had forgotten the power that secret gave her
42:19palio was on top of her she had underestimated him
42:23you wouldn't dare oh of course i would dare he continued savoring her fear
42:32i did so much for you marta i got my hands dirty protecting you and now
42:36i expect something in return i expect your unconditional support i hope you make it
42:42clear to your dear father that my career is the number one priority
42:47because if i fall rest assured that i won't fall alone
42:50i owe you everything marta you owe me your freedom and i'm going to collect that debt
42:55he had trapped her he had made her feel guilty he had blackmailed her with the brutality of a lone shark
43:06marta was speechless paralyzed by the certainty that her husband was a monster and that she was
43:10chained to him by the worst of secrets
43:16her dream of confined freedom had vanished and now even her own physical freedom was in the hands of
43:20that despicable man she was trapped completely trapped the night was a blanket of dark fur dotted with stars
43:34in begonia's room a small lamp on the bedside table cast a intimate golden light
43:41the day with its carousel of emotions was coming to an end the picnic julius laughter the kiss with
43:47gabriel everything seemed like a beautiful and distant dream
43:53she was about to get into bed when a soft knock sounded at the door
43:59startled she opened it and found gabriel holding something small in the palm of his hand
44:06excuse the time he said quietly but you left this in the car it was one of your earrings a small pearl
44:13quote oh i didn't even notice she said taking it thank you very much gabriel you're very kind
44:23quote it's nothing there was a silence but it wasn't uncomfortable it was a space full of possibilities
44:33neither of them seem to want to end the conversation we've had a great time today
44:38haven't we begonia said breaking the silence
44:43it's been one of the best days of my life gabriel confessed looking her in the eyes
44:51seeing you happy seeing julia so content the three of us together seemed like a family
44:56she finished and the word that had seemed bold to her that morning now sounded right inevitable
45:01gabriel nodded slowly yes a family begonia took a step back opening the door wider in a silent invitation
45:15her heart was beating hard but it wasn't a beat of fear or anxiety it was one of expectation of decision
45:24she had spent too much time being a victim of circumstances dragged down by other men's decisions
45:31jesus andres always reacting never choosing tonight she was going to choose for the first time she was
45:39going to take control of her own desire of her own future she looked at gabriel that good and patient
45:47man who offered her a refuge but also a quiet passion in his eyes he saw the future he longed for
45:56peace laughter normality freedom
46:01and then with a clear and firm voice that broke no doubt he spoke the words that would change everything
46:09stay gabriel looked at her making sure he had understood correctly
46:13there was no hesitation in begonia's eyes only a serene certainty
46:17stay and spend the night with me she repeated no more words were needed gabriel entered the room
46:26and closed the door softly behind him
46:30the sound of the latch being slid shut was the echo of the chains that begonia was finally breaking
46:38she did not know if this was the beginning of a real love or simply the first step towards her own
46:42liberation
46:46perhaps for once in her life both things were the same
46:51in the privacy of that room under the golden light of the lamp begonia montez was finally beginning to be
46:56free
47:02so
47:04you
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