Episode 1

Life has granted us some incredible moments, and without a doubt, Helena's wedding was a day of perfection. Seeing their joy brought me immense happiness. Two months have passed and all is well.

Laura and Matteo have relocated to Canada. Vicente, after being caught by my brother, didn't have much choice but to get married.

Henrique has married too and is living in Portugal. Helena and Dad spent two weeks in the Maldives. And as for the plan to have my sister return pregnant, it succeeded, but life is not all roses; the pregnancy did not progress well and Helena suffered a miscarriage before the month was out. After that, Dad didn't want to try anymore, and neither did she. He went through with a vasectomy and is now happy looking after the kids. I'm still living with them in Italy, and since I started dating Gabriel, I haven't seen Talles anymore—it's sad because I valued his friendship.

Dad doesn't interfere with Gabriel anymore, but I must admit there are times when Gabriel leaves me feeling confused.

Gabriel has been working a lot and takes me out whenever he can—for dinners, lunch, movies. He is amazing, and I love him dearly.

GABRIEL: Good morning!

"Hi love, what's up? I thought you were stopping by later."

GABRIEL: I need to talk to you…

"Sure, go ahead."

GABRIEL: Things have improved greatly for me; I've received an offer. I need to move to England. Will you come with me?

"England!? Gabriel, I need to finish my degree. I managed to drop some courses, but I still have three years left."

GABRIEL: A degree in what?

"Business Administration. You know this. Why are you asking?"

GABRIEL: You're studying to manage something that isn't even yours. Meanwhile, Laura is enjoying her children and her life. Everyone is living for themselves, except you! Come with me, love. Let's have our life together, our honeymoon. I want to make you my wife and drive you wild with pleasure.

I'll have a good salary, enough to provide you a peaceful life, clothes, shoes... You don't have to work yourself to death for something that's not yours.

EMILY: I don't know, Gabriel. I'm afraid of hurting my father and Helena... But on the other hand, you're right, I need to have my life, my family, my home, and my children.

GABRIEL: Yes, my love, our children. I want many children with you.

He embraced me in the middle of the living room, and I grew anxious since my father was in the study, and Helena was in her room with the kids.

EMILY: Not here, love. My sister could come down at any moment, and my father is in his office.

GABRIEL: Then let's go to the registry office. I've already bought the rings. I'll speak to your father in the office, and we can get married today.

"I'm not sure that's a good idea; he won't agree."

GABRIEL: Then I'll wait for you there. It's nine o'clock. I'll be there until eleven. If you don't come by then, I'll take it that you've given up on me. I'll pack my bags and leave for England tomorrow.

"Alright, I'll talk to them."

Gabriel left and I asked Ana to call my father and my sister. They came to the living room, and my father looked at me very sternly as if he anticipated what was coming.

HUGO: Tell us, Emily, what happened?

"Dad, Helena, Gabriel was here and proposed to me."

HELENA: Just like that... He must be plotting something, right, Hugo?

"Yes, he is. Trying to make me happy... You're all selfish, never thinking about me. Gabriel is leaving for England, and that's why he proposed."

HUGO: And your response?

"I said I'd talk to you, but this reaction I did not expect."

HUGO: I'm just listening... If that's what you want, we'll accept it... You'll get married in a month.

"No, Dad. It has to be today. Gabriel is leaving the country tomorrow, and I really want to go with him."

HELENA: And your studies, leading the construction company, Emily, you're giving up your life, are you mad!

My life? My dreams, or yours? I want a family, Helena, not to live in your shadow.

I stood up and began to leave the room when my father grabbed my arm and hugged me. I cried a lot in his embrace. I love Gabriel deeply, but I didn't want to be distanced from them.

"Dad... Daddy, I love you so much, but I want to live. Please, help me."

HUGO: Daughter, you have a life, but what you're about to do isn't wise. You must have your plans, dreams, ambitions...

"Right now, all I want is to be with him. I can study there. You know they have good universities.

Look, I want your blessing and Helena's because you matter to me, but I've made my decision... I'm going to marry Gabriel and live with him in England.

HELENA: You barely know him. This is too hasty.

"If he were dishonest, he wouldn't have been invited into this house working for Dad. Plus, he now works with the FBI."

HUGO: He's changed a lot, daughter. He's not the same Gabriel.

"Exactly! He no longer takes orders from you."

HUGO: Alright, daughter, but let me tell you something.

Even if he's not working for me now, I still have ways to keep him in check. If I find out he's harming you, I'll destroy him, his family, and that damn FBI, okay?

My father's words were chilling. I had never seen him speak like this. His gaze held a different glitter, and I was frightened.

HELENA: When do you plan to get married?

"He's at the registry office. You're coming with me, right?"

HUGO: Of course, sweetheart. And I want to review the marriage contract before you sign.

So, we went to the registry office. He was there waiting, his smile upon seeing me deepened my love all the more. I love Gabriel beyond anything in this life and I'm determined to be happy with him.

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