Episode 20

Ranielly screamed as his face was covered in tears. “You knew you were the baby’s father and planned everything, including what happened here in this room! You used me!” He went to the door to leave, but Eric pulled him back, hugging him to his chest.

Eric said, “Don’t ever say I used you, Elly. I didn’t plan your pregnancy. Everything that happened in this room wasn't my plan, whether by chance or fate, you came to me.”

Ranielly cried. “I won’t give up my son.”

Eric replied, “I would never do that to you. You still don't understand.”

Ranielly said through his tears, “What don’t I understand, Eric? You’re married, how could I not understand?”

Eric moved Ranielly back and held his wet face. “Our story may have started in an unusual way, but I won’t give up on you two.”

Ranielly stared into those green eyes that showed sincerity. “Are you going to tell me that you fell in love with me? Do you think I’m that dumb?”

Eric ran his hand over Ranielly’s face. “Passion is not what I feel for you, what I feel is much more intense. I can’t deny that you moved me from the first time we saw each other. Didn’t you feel it, Ranielly, when you gave yourself to me, the intensity that exists between us? You were mine, and for the first time in my life I felt complete. No one will ever have you but me.” He walked toward the bed.

Ranielly felt his heart race. Since he had laid eyes on Eric, something had changed. “What are you saying?” Ranielly said as he was gently laid on the bed.

Eric said, “You weren't the only one to surrender, Ranielly. So, I ask you, do you want to walk away from me? If your answer is yes, I promise to only play the role of father to the baby. But if your answer is no…”

Ranielly, with Eric on top of him, looking into his eyes, said, “And if I said that I don’t want you to walk away, what would you do, Eric?”

Eric intertwined his hands with Ranielly's. “If you don't want to walk away from me, I will fight everything and everyone to have you. Now it is inevitable, you are mine and you cannot belong to anyone else.”

Ranielly felt a headache coming on. “This is not so easy, Eric.”

Eric said, “I would carry any future difficulties. Just answer me, do you want me, Ranielly?”

Ranielly closed his eyes and said, “I can’t explain it either, but the answer is yes, I want you, Eric.”

Eric smiled and kissed Ranielly passionately. “I will never hide anything from you again, now come here.” He began to take off Ranielly's shirt.

Ranielly was embarrassed. “What are you doing, Eric?”

Eric kissed Ranielly's belly and said, “This is our last night at this inn and I want to make love to you, and I intend to have you forever because now there is no way to separate us.”

Ranielly didn’t understand why Eric asserted his ownership of him with such conviction, but it made his heart happy. “I want you too.”

At that moment, both of their eyes changed color and Ranielly felt an absurd connection as his body was taken by Eric, as if the two were one.

Eric and Ranielly surrendered to their feelings and amidst ardent moans and colliding bodies they gave themselves to each other in that room that was the setting for two beings in a strong connection, not only of their bodies but of their souls.

In the morning, Ranielly woke up to the feeling of his neck being kissed.

“What are you doing, Eric?” Eric caressed Ranielly’s belly and kissed his face. “Showing you what you are capable of awakening in me.”

Ranielly said, “You didn't seem like that kind of person when I met you.”

Eric replied, “Because I’ve never felt this way before.” He brought his body closer to Ranielly’s.

Ranielly could feel Eric's enthusiasm and said, “We're leaving and if you've forgotten, we did this several times yesterday.”

Eric kissed Ranielly. “You're right, I'm sorry, I'm greedy.”

Ranielly got serious. “How are you going to work everything out, Eric?”

Eric pulled Ranielly into his arms. “Don't worry, I'll take care of everything, and remember, it's not your fault. I'll solve any difficulties that arise along the way. I just ask that you trust me.”

Ranielly said, “I'm scared.”

Eric said, “Don't be. My son is not a bastard and you are not an affair. As soon as we get back, I will be honest with everyone. As selfish as my attitude may seem now, our separation is impossible.”

Ranielly said, “You have a way of talking.”

Eric replied, “We still have things to talk about, but now let's get out of bed, or we can stay in it, you choose.”

Ranielly said, “No, I’m going to take a shower.” He got up and went to the bathroom.

Eric smiled at his outburst. “I hope you understand what I did on our first night.”

They got dressed and had coffee. Eric gave a generous tip to the owner of the inn, who was happy with Eric’s generosity.

They got into the car. “What are we going to do when we get there, Ranielly?”

Eric held his hand. “Talk to your mother. I will resolve my marriage and be free to love you both without being judged. Until I am free for you, I will behave myself. After all, I don’t want problems with my mother-in-law. However, I want to see you both every day and be present. Can you wait for me to be a free man, Ranielly?”

Ranielly kissed him. “Yes.”

They left the inn where they had given themselves to each other, to return to the harsh reality that awaited them and the judgments they would face to live this love.

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