Episode 3

Knock-Knock

"Come in."

"Hey Lil' Sis, how are you?"

Anastasia glanced at her sister and replied with a serious voice.

"Fine, Anabel, how was your trip?"

"Fantastic! The guys in Madrid are so much fun, although honestly, I do have a preference for New Yorkers."

Anastasia rolled her eyes in irritation.

"Oh, stop that look. Don't tell me you're still not over what happened with Patrick."

"You know that's all in the past."

"Just remember that, especially now that he's going to be my husband."

Anastasia gave her a confused look.

"Don't give me that expression, dear. You know how traditional his mother is, so they've already pressed that we must marry soon. Believe it or not, I came back because I want you to be my Maid of Honor. Who better than you, who knows us both so well?"

"Are you insane?" she asked, annoyed.

"Calm down, little sister. You say it's all in the past, so what better way to show it than by helping me prepare for my wedding?" She said this mockingly. "Don't look like that; you know full well things between you never worked out."

Anastasia left her room, leaving her sister alone, who noticed the photo on the nightstand, showing Anastasia in the company of a handsome David.

"So this must be the new love of my little sister?" she mused to herself.

Meanwhile, David arrived at his dorm and was on the phone.

📲 Yeah, Bro, I'm completely in love. I'm sure you'll like her once you meet her.

📱I don't know, man, aren't you a bit young to be thinking about marriage?

📲 Far from it. Anastasia is the woman of my life, and I know she loves me as much as I love her.

📱I think you should take things slowly. Wait until I can make it over to the States to meet her; maybe I'll give you my blessing then.

David bristled at his elder brother's words.

📲 I don't need your blessing; I've made my decision.

📱Oh, come on! David, you have nothing to offer her, and you surely can't live on a university campus with her.

📲 If you're not going to support me, then fine. I'll work and make it on my own.

📱That's not what I'm saying; I will...

He didn't finish his sentence when the call was abruptly ended.

"Damn it," the elder brother cursed, throwing his phone to the floor.

Dinner ended, and Anastasia was lost in her thoughts, not hearing her family's conversation.

"Honey, I'm speaking to you."

"Sorry, Mom, I was distracted."

"I noticed. I was saying, I'm pleased you'll help your sister with her wedding plans."

"I haven't agreed yet. Besides, I have a lot of pending university work, so I don't think I’ll have the time."

"My God! Anastasia, it's your sister getting married; you must help."

Her father, with whom she got along best, intervened:

"Monica, I don't think it's wise for Ana to help her sister. And personally, I don’t like the idea of Anabel marrying Patrick; he’s not much of a man."

"Dad, just because Patrick chose me over Anastasia doesn't mean he's not a man."

"ENOUGH, THIS ARGUMENT ENDS NOW."

"Daddy, don't worry. I’m not bothered by Anabel's words. Besides, as I said, I doubt I’ll have the time to help with her wedding." With that, she left the table.

"I can't believe she's still not over Patrick."

"ENOUGH, ANABEL."

"But Dad..."

"No buts, leave your sister alone."

Knock-Knock

"Come in."

"Sweetie, are you busy?"

"No, Daddy, tell me."

"How are you?"

"I'm fine, Dad."

"You don't have to pretend with me. Tell me, sweetheart, does your sister's marriage affect you?"

"Not at all, Dad. Honestly, it bothers me that she wants me to be her Maid of Honor, but otherwise, no, I don't care about Patrick. What happened made me realize my feelings for him were just a special fondness."

"I'm relieved to hear that. Tell me, how are things with David?"

The girl smiled with love.

"Really good. I truly love him. I’m very much in love, and I know it’s fully reciprocated."

"I can't tell you how much it comforts me to hear you say that. Rest well, my love; goodnight."

The girl hugged her father.

"Goodnight, Dad."

After her father left the room, the girl picked up the photo of her with her beloved, held it to her chest, and sighed with love.

"I love you, David."

With those thoughts, she soon closed her eyes, falling into a deep sleep.

The next morning, David decided to visit his girlfriend's house to apologize for his anger the day before. After some reflection, he realized he hadn't even asked why she had canceled their plans.

The mansion's doorbell rang.

"For heaven's sake, can't someone else open the door in this house?" Anabel shouted, annoyed, clad in a tight bathrobe, her hair wrapped in a towel, and her face covered with a thick red mask.

Upon opening the door, she was taken aback by the handsome David, who, seeing the girl's appearance, mistook her for his girlfriend.

"Why are you dressed like that, Love?"

The woman lifted an eyebrow, confused.

"Uh?"

The man wrapped his arms around her from behind, resting his head on the girl's shoulder.

"Forgive me, beautiful. I know I wasn't at my best when we last spoke on the phone, but please forgive me."

Anastasia, descending the mansion's stairs, couldn't hide her irritation.

"DAVID."

The young man lifted his head and looked at his beloved in confusion.

"What the...?"

Anabel grinned maliciously.

"Sister, going to introduce me to this handsome man?"

David stepped away from the girl and approached his girlfriend.

"Love, I’m sorry; I thought you were her. Though, truth be told, seeing you with that face mask did seem odd."

Anastasia tried to conceal her annoyance.

"David, this is my sister Anabel."

"Pleased to meet you."

The young man said as he approached the other girl and extended his hand, to which Anabel closed the gap, leaving a kiss on his cheek.

"The pleasure is all mine, dear."

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