Episode 2

Sueli Navarro invites Natalia to sit down. Her anxious gaze followed her future daughter-in-law as she settled into the large, luxurious sofa.

"" I have everything prepared; tomorrow will be your wedding with my son Bryan.

Sueli says with a calm voice, but in her heart, a doubt insists on making her nervous.

"" Okay, madam. Natalia responds gently.

"" That's good, my dear. I have a few things to talk about regarding the wedding and my son Bryan, but I know the trip was long, and I want you to rest a bit, take a bath, and dinner will be served shortly.

Sueli calls one of the maids named Noemi, the same one who welcomed Natalia when she arrived at the mansion. Noemi accompanied Natalia to one of the mansion's rooms.

"" Here, madam. This is the room.

Natalia enters and admires the beauty of the place once again. The room was on the second floor of the mansion, and the large windows had a perfect view of the large garden.

"" This place is very beautiful. She says smiling as she approaches the window.

At dinnertime, only Natalia and Sueli were at the table, where everything went smoothly.

"" My dear, let's go to the mansion's office. I need to talk about the wedding and my son Bryan.

The two women left together for the office.

"" Natalia, perhaps you already know, my son Bryan has been in a vegetative state for almost three months. He will need your help very much; although Bryan doesn't speak, walk, or move his body, I believe that with a wife taking care of him, we may have a chance to get my little boy back as he was before.

Natalia is paralyzed by the news. Her future husband was a vegetative man. Natalia's mind began to imagine what it would be like to take care of someone so dependent. Would she have the strength to face all the challenges that would come with this responsibility? But, looking into Bryan's mother's eyes, she saw a mixture of hope and despair that made Natalia feel even more determined to help. She took a deep breath, trying to process all the information she had just received. Although she felt disoriented and scared by the situation, a wave of compassion ran through her heart. Natalia knew she couldn't back down, despite the news being so unexpected.

"" Are you okay, my dear? You've gone so pale with the news about my son. I believe you didn't know he was vegetative.

Sueli feels frustrated. She knew Natalia was a good girl, obedient to her parents, the perfect candidate to be her daughter-in-law, and that she would be a great wife for her son Bryan.

"" It's not that, madam. I have no prejudice against having a future husband in a vegetative state, but what bothers me is that perhaps I won't be a good wife to take care of someone so special.

Sueli holds Natalia's hands firmly.

"" Don't worry, my dear, I will be here to help you. Bryan is already being monitored by a family doctor who comes here three times a week. I personally take care of my son; I don't trust anyone, but I trust you, my dear. I know Bryan will be in good hands.

Sueli, with teary eyes, expressed herself in a trembling voice.

"" Thank you, madam. I am flattered by your trust. I will try my best to be a good wife.

"" Thank you very much, Natalia. Now come and meet your future husband.

Sueli, holding Natalia's hands firmly, takes her to Bryan's room. Natalia was a little apprehensive. After all, her future husband was a vegetative man who needed special care, and this would be the first time she would see the man she was going to marry.

Upon entering the room, Natalia finds herself in a welcoming and serene environment. The soft light from the lamp illuminated Bryan's beautiful face, who was lying on a comfortable bed with his eyes closed, exuding an impressive beauty... Even in a vegetative state, Bryan emanated nobility.

Sueli smiles at Natalia and says:

"" He may not speak or move, but be sure that he hears everything around him. My mother's heart doesn't deceive me... Sueli was confident that Bryan heard her.

Natalia approaches the bed, with her beautiful dark green eyes attentively observing Bryan's handsome face. She feels a mixture of emotions, a mixture of uncertainty and compassion. She knows that life by his side will not be easy, but something in Bryan's peaceful face reassures her. She holds his hand delicately and whispers softly in his ear:

"" Bryan, I'm here. I will take good care of you. Even without an apparent response, she feels an instant connection between them, leaving Sueli with a broad smile on her face.

"" I am sure that he will love you unconditionally, and you will be very happy together, "" She expressed herself emotionally.

Natalia looks at her mother-in-law and admires her for the hope of seeing her son, one day, recovered.

"" I'll leave you alone for a bit. Talk to him. I'll be back shortly.

Sueli smiled contentedly and left soon after.

Natalia observes Bryan's peaceful face for a moment, feeling a mixture of emotions. She settles into an armchair next to the bed, the small piece of furniture was comfortable, made of soft fabric and a cozy design, and gently holds Bryan's hand. She begins to share her hopes and dreams with him as if she were talking to a close friend. Although there is no apparent response, she feels that there is something special happening between them.

"" Bryan, I was already forgetting to introduce myself: my name is Natalia Neres. Nice to meet you; I will be your wife starting tomorrow.

Time seems to fly as Natalia talks to Bryan about her dreams for the future - a house full of love and laughter, a happy family. She imagined what it would be like to see him smile and promises to be by his side throughout the rehabilitation process. As her words echo in the silent room, there was a deep sense of hope lingering in the air. Natalia was like Sueli; the two women believed in Bryan Navarro's recovery.

The next day was the wedding, but unlike usual weddings, Natalia entered the mansion's large ballroom alone under the attentive gazes of the guests.

The hall was full of flowers and bright lights as Natalia walked slowly toward the solitary altar. Her delicate white dress floated behind her as she advanced with grace and confidence, exuding an enchanting charm of a pure woman. There was no sadness on her face, only the promise of eternal love that she was about to make.

Natalia's eyes meet those of the wedding officiant, who awaited her at the altar with a comforting smile. He begins the ceremony with words full of hope and encouragement, reminding her of the power of true love to overcome any obstacle.

The guests' eyes were on the bride, who not only exuded beauty and humility but also courage to marry someone in a vegetative state. Many even murmured that Natalia was greedy and only agreed to marry Bryan because of the Navarro family's fortune.

After the wedding, there was a luxurious dinner. Natalia, feeling unwell, asked her mother-in-law to be excused.

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