Lucas helps Mayra up by the hand so they can return to the speedboat. They go back and each takes a shower in a separate room; it was already lunchtime.
They meet in the speedboat's kitchen.
*Mayra* - *We didn't bring anything to eat, and there's nothing here, just juice and beer.*
Lucas - There's a restaurant nearby, want to go with me?
Mayra - The others must be worried. I left my phone in the room, but I'm really hungry.
Lucas - I left mine in the room too, so let's have lunch and come back.
Mayra - Okay.
"They went to have lunch at a beachfront restaurant near the town on the other side of the island. They ate and talked, and soon after, they returned to the speedboat. She poured them a glass of juice."
Mayra - **Mr. Lucas, I didn't want to hide anything from you all. You've been so good to me. I wanted to tell you my story, but if you feel disgusted by me, I'll understand.
Lucas - Mayra, if you don't want to, you don't have to, only if you really want to. I'll listen to you and help you.
*Mayra - I... phew... I can do this...** He holds her hand, offering support.* ...I have a family: mother, father, and brother. And I had a teenage boyfriend. My family is very wealthy; you've probably heard of the Nobles. One day, my brother invited me to a party with some mutual friends. I didn't want to go, but he and my boyfriend insisted a lot, and I ended up accepting. We arrived at the party, talked to everyone, my boyfriend danced with me and everything. But he and my brother disappeared during the party and then reappeared with a drink for the three of us. I drank it, and then everything became blurry. But I know my brother carried me to a room. I heard him telling my boyfriend, Cleber, that he had already called his friends to have fun with me. I saw my boyfriend taking off his clothes, and then three other guys I didn't know taking off theirs, and I felt one of them taking all my clothes off... 😭😭😭... phew... then I blacked out and didn't remember anything else. The next day I woke up with them naked beside me. I grabbed my things and went straight to a hospital. I said I had been drugged and raped. They examined me and confirmed the drug in my system, but I was still a virgin. I didn't understand why at first. I took the test results and went home, but my father already had all my things outside—my suitcases with clothes and everything. He threw an envelope in my face, and I saw several photos of me spread across adult websites, and many of my friends cursing me. My father and mother slapped me and told me to forget them, that I was dirty and had dishonored them. My dream was to marry a virgin, but I tried to tell them and show them the exams, but my brother and my boyfriend kept encouraging my parents to kick me out... 😭😭😭... That's when I left and came here, to this city. I was living with my friend until recently, and then I rented the apartment next to hers with my savings from the jobs I did. My brother took over the companies I was supposed to inherit, and today my ex is his vice-president. They cleared out the account my father had given me and my assets—apartment, house, and cars. Today, I have nothing, but I never shied away from work. You know the rest.**
Lucas - Wow, you can sue him, Mayra, I'll help you. And you still have the exams. You're very strong. I'm not disgusted by you, and you need to get treatment to be able to trust again. That's why you didn't drink what I made for you.
Mayra - Yes, I've never again put anything someone else made in my mouth. I make my own juices and drinks. I'm scared, but at your house, I drink it because I trust you all. But here at the party, I didn't drink because there were other people, you understand? Through an oversight, someone could have put something in it, I don't know.
Lucas - I understand, beautiful. Let me help you, Mayra, please. You're the mother of my children.
Mayra - I don't want anything to do with them anymore. I plan to move on with my life and be happy one day. I want to have my own family since my mother turned her back on me when I needed her most... Look, we're almost there. Don't tell anyone, not even your girlfriend, please.
Lucas - I'll never tell anyone this; it's your private life. Just let me help you. And Valentina, she...
Before he could finish speaking, the security guard announced their arrival, and Mayra let go of his hand and went to the deck. Lucas helped her down, and soon Valentina approached, furious.
Valentina - **You took the little maid for a speedboat ride and left me. Aren't you ashamed, girl? Know your place.
Lucas - Wash your mouth out before you talk about her, Valentina. I'm nothing to you. Now, if you'll excuse me.
"Mayra had already left before Lucas responded to Valentina, entered her room, and went straight for her shower. Valentina ran after Lucas, apologizing, and he said he would never lay a finger on her again. He went into his room and took a shower."
"They had a snack and packed all their things." Lucas asked Mayra to go with him since he would have to go to the mansion later, and she accepted. Valentina was filled with mortal hatred, thinking she would go with Lucas. Levi went with Bruna in her car; the others followed in the other two cars."They said goodbye and each went their separate ways." Mayra said she needed to stop by her place. Since it was already night, they got out and went inside. She took a shower and asked if he wanted to take one too. He accepted and asked if he could use her shampoo. She laughed and agreed. He went into her room and looked around; there were several photos of her scattered about. He saw one of her smiling in a rose garden, took that photo, and put it in his pocket. He took his shower and came out smelling like her.
Lucas - **You like strawberries, don't you? Everything of yours smells like strawberries, even your mouth tastes like strawberries... Sorry, hahaha, but it's true.
Mayra - Hahaha, it's okay. Yes, I love strawberries, and the smell is my favorite.
Lucas - I feel like a strawberry right now.
Mayra - All that's missing is the condensed milk... Oh, Jesus, I'm sorry, please don't misunderstand... How embarrassing, my God. I'll get my things, and let's go.
"She passed by him like a rocket. He laughed at her silly innocence in that comment, but he really did think something naughty. He kept sniffing his arm, smelling her scent, and soon she came out looking a bit pensive."
Lucas - What's wrong?
Mayra - Strange, I could have sworn I had a photo of me among the flowers on the wall. I swear I put it there.
Lucas - Sometimes you think you put it somewhere, and you didn't. It happens.
Mayra - True, my head hasn't been right lately. It must be at Bruna's house too.
They headed to the mansion, and the children screamed with happiness seeing them together. He explained that they had been at the same party by coincidence and had come back together. She hugged the children, missing them very much, and they missed her and their father. Debora hugged her and then him, noticing the same scent on both of them. She winked at her son, and he shook his head no. She blew him a kiss. The two conversed without needing to open their mouths. Mayra was left with them, who had made a drawing for her.
Debora - Tell meee, why the same smell then?**
Lucas - Mom, for God's sake, she can hear. I just took a shower at her place, that's all. And there was a mini-kiss, but that's it, nothing more. Please be quiet.
Debora - Your mother is a tomb... Aiiii, I knew you liked her.
Marcos - What did I miss?
Lucas - My God, why did I even say anything? I'm out, I'll be right down.
Debora - He kissed her.
Marcos shouting - Bingoooooo!
Lucas went upstairs, hearing his parents celebrate the mini-kiss, which only made him want more. He changed his clothes and replaced the photo of his deceased wife giving him a kiss with Mayra's.
Lucas - I know it was you who sent her to me with these traumas, for me to open my heart, and you succeeded. I will love you until the end, but now she has entered, and you'll stay there in the corner, okay, taking care of this love. Lavinia, I love you always. Thank you for sending her to me.
As soon as he finished speaking, the curtains swayed with the wind, and he laughed, saying she was there. He went to the closet and put on a sweatshirt and a t-shirt that showed off his defined arms. Mayra put on a lighter dress and came downstairs singing with the children. Lucas heard her voice and clapped, making her embarrassed.
Debora - **I told you she sang well. The world is missing out on a singer.
Mayra - Hahaha, I don't even sing that much. My... I always used to sing at home while cleaning.
"Debora understood what she was about to say, as Lucas had already talked to his parents about it; he never hid anything from them. And Debora said she would help Lucas get over his traumas. After dinner, they went to put the children to bed. After they fell asleep, the two of them left the room, and Lucas pulled her close and gave her a kiss full of desire. She loved the taste of strawberry in her mouth." He asked for passage with his tongue, and she soon yielded, letting out a moan during the kiss.
Lucas - **Thank you for today, for sharing your pain with me.
Mayra - Thank you for listening to me. And you promised not to kiss me anymore.
Lucas - I was dying to taste the whole strawberry in your mouth, and I loved it. Can I give you one more kiss?
Mayra - Nooo, go to sleep. You have a girlfriend. Good night.
"She pulled away from his embrace with difficulty and entered her room, touching her lips. She lay down thinking about everything that had happened between them today and fell asleep. In the hallway, Lucas's parents saw them kissing and stopped, hiding so as not to disturb them. After she went in, they approached and tried to talk to Lucas, who gestured for silence, smiling, and went in. He lay down and thought about her until he fell asleep. Tomorrow would be a new day."
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