Episode 18

1 year later...

Narrated by Vicky.

It's hard to believe that we have already spent a whole year living in Italy. If someone had told me a year ago that I would be living in Italy, I would have probably thought they were crazy. It has been a very difficult year, especially the last six months when I had to constantly travel between Italy and Spain. I couldn't leave my rehabilitation center in Spain, so I ended up sleeping on the plane many times.

You might be wondering how my relationship with Max is going. Well, during this year we have dedicated ourselves to getting to know each other better. We have been on dates like any other teenage couple. On the other hand, Max is fully recovered now, he walks much better and has returned to his routine, even working at the company.

Today, I feel very happy. Matheo and I were surprised for our birthdays. Now I understand Valentina's insistence that I bring her to Italy. She was dying to see Mount Vesuvius. Haha, she knew exactly what Max had prepared for us. They made Matheo an amazing Spiderman cake because he is obsessed with those movies. He loves them so much that Maximiliano spoils him and bought him the complete collection of Marvel Comics. And just a month ago, he took him to meet the famous Stan Lee. Don't ask me how he managed that, but that man can do anything. Of course, our birthday celebration was divided into a children's party with everything related to Spiderman, and another part that was adapted for my 24th birthday.

My Teo was dressed as Spiderman, and I was wearing a beautiful emerald green dress with a slit in the leg. Max was the one who chose the dress for me, and he, like a true gentleman, wore a suit that made him look like a 007 agent, but he wore a tie that matched my dress.

Max: How is the most beautiful Latina in the world? (Max whispered near my ear)

Vicky: Happy because I have the two most handsome men in the world.

Max: Mmm, interesting. You know? During all this time, we have been getting to know each other and I have loved it. With you, I have experienced stages that I had never experienced before. That is why today, formally, I want to ask you to be my girlfriend. Do you accept? (Max asked, handing me a beautiful ring)

Vicky: I thought you would never officially ask me to be your girlfriend, my love. I accept being your girlfriend!

Max: I hadn't found the right moment or the perfect place, my love. Thank you for coming into my life. You and Matheo are the best things that have happened to me.

Max's Narrative

I felt like the luckiest man in the world. My precious Victoria is now officially my girlfriend. We are celebrating our child's birthday. Matheo is already our child, that's how I see it, and also the birthday of my queen. Everything was going well until she appeared.

Max: Natacha, what are you doing here?

Natacha: Hello, my love. How are you?

Max: I'm not your love. Remember, you abandoned me when I needed your support the most.

Natacha: But that's in the past, Maximiliano. I love you, and you are mine.

(Vicky was busy with Matheo, and I felt nervous, not knowing what to do. Nathacha Fiorelli was here.)

Max: Natacha, it would be better if you left. You're not invited.

(I was trying to make Natacha leave when Matheo appears.)

Teo: Daddy, daddy, come on, let's break the piñata.

Max: Of course, my love. Go ahead, find Uncle Doménico, and I'll catch up with you, my love.

(Teo ran off, and I stayed there, trying to get Natacha to leave.)

Natacha: So, you've adopted.

Max: I haven't adopted. Max is my son, and this is none of your business. So, leave right now.

Natacha: Calm down, my love. Don't get upset.

Max: Look, Natacha, you better leave. I don't want to have to ask my men to throw you out of here.

Natacha: Go ahead and try it, and I'll make sure to tell your little girlfriend about the double life you lead.

Max: Don't you dare, because you'll regret it!

Natacha gave an evil smile. This woman is already irritating me.

Vicky's Narrative

I'm here, supporting my child as he hits the piñata. Suddenly, I notice that Max is nowhere to be found. Where could he have gone? I tell Vale to stay with Teo for a moment while I go look for Max. Valentina and Doménico have been acting suspiciously, exchanging looks.

I went to Max's office, and just as I was entering, I saw him there, kissing another woman.

Tears filled my eyes, but at the same time, anger made me burst into the room. Max quickly separated from the woman.

Max: My love, I swear this has an explanation. It's not what it seems.

Natacha: My love, what are you going to explain to her? That I'm back?

Max: Shut up, Natacha! (Max shouted)

Vicky: What are you going to explain, Maximiliano? You've been fooling me. Just moments ago, you asked me to be your girlfriend, and now I find you here with someone else.

Max: Victoria, please, listen to me.

Vicky: Nothing, Max. You have nothing to explain. What I saw is crystal clear (she shouted in frustration).

Natacha: Poor fool! You thought Max would be interested in you. Look at yourself, you're stupid. You'll never be able to give Maximiliano what I can give him. Do you really know who the real Maximiliano Pierini is?

Max: Natacha, just shut up and get out of here.

Vicky: What else are you hiding from me?

Nathan: Your boyfriend has been lying to you. Because besides being a successful businessman, he is the most feared mafia boss in Europe.

Max: Enough, Natacha.

(I felt like the world was collapsing beneath my feet. I wanted the ground to swallow me whole. I quickly left the room, running into Doménico in the process.)

Vicky: You've involved me too! Why didn't you tell me the truth? You're all damned mobsters! Now, everything makes sense! (she shouted angrily)

I didn't wait for Doménico to respond. I ran away from there, looking for Valentina and Matheo. I told them that we needed to urgently return to Spain. I didn't want to stay a single minute longer there. Teo and Valentina looked at me, not understanding anything.

Vicky: Valentina, please, make sure we leave. Matheo, go get your things.

At 8 o'clock in the evening, we arrived at the airport. Teo fell asleep on the way, so I was able to tell Vale everything.

Valentina: Relax, Vicky. I'm sure he has an explanation.

Vicky: What explanation can he give me? Max lied to me in the most despicable way possible.

We arrived in Spain, it was almost three o'clock in the morning. We arrived at my house, I laid Matheo down in my room, and I cried. I cried like never before until my eyes closed due to exhaustion.

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