After two hours, we were finally released after a detailed interrogation. I'm glad the bastard didn't die, because that would just be a thorn in my side. I'm also not going to be indicted for assault because even in a country like this there is a certain… ease of escaping certain situations when you have money. They claimed self-defense and released me.
Cecilia already went home before I did, because she was tired and had been through too much trauma for the day. I leave there and find César outside the police station waiting for me.
He approaches slowly, his hands in his pockets.
- Thanks. I will never be able to thank you. I don't know what would become of me without her.
- All good. The important thing is that Cecília gets well - I say and sigh. I'm still feeling an insane amount of adrenaline and rage just at the thought of losing that girl. - Take care of her.
I wave and start to walk away, but Cesar calls after me.
"What made you trust her?" he asks and I frown, not understanding what the man means. “What made you trust her even after what I did to you? She told me about her position at the company and all the rest of it.
“She won my heart. I shrug and he smiles weakly. Then he nods and seems to think.
- I never thought that one day you would fall in love with my daughter. When I nagged you to like someone, that's not what I thought.
I keep silent.
"One day you'll forgive me?" I really didn't mean to fuck you in the back. It was yet another act of desperation.
— I don't know, Cesar — I answer tiredly. — I didn't expect to fall in love with a girl, and here I am, itching to get out of here to go to her, to see if she's okay. So I do not know. Time will tell.
Caesar is surprised. He nods and leaves quietly. It doesn't take long to get in the car and head to the hotel. My hands are sore from punching the bastard. I stretch them out to try to ease it and pull up in front of the hotel. I don't know what time it is, but I have the impression that the day is almost dawning across the sky. The valet stares at my hand in shock as I hand him the key, but he quickly pulls himself together.
I go up in the elevator that seems too slow and knock on the door, because I don't know where I put the keys. It is Cecília who opens it, her eyes full of tears and her face all red. She pulls me back into a hug and I smell her neck.
"I'm glad you're here." I was worried they'd get arrested and—” “ Shh , it's okay.
I walk in with her and see Paula sitting there. She also has a crying expression on her face.
“Thanks, Thomas. Thank you very much. - I'm shocked when the woman gets up and hugs me. I rest a hand on her back lightly. - I'm going. Rest my love. I'll be back early tomorrow.
- Thank you mom.
They say goodbye with a tight hug. While Cecília escorts her to the door, I get rid of the gun that was on my belt, putting it in the hotel safe. When my girl comes back, I pull her around the waist and sink my mouth to hers. I pull the wet red strands hard and squeeze.
— I went crazy with fear of losing you, Cecília. I've never felt so much… afraid in my entire life - I rant and she widens her eyes. — I thought the most important thing in my life was the company, until I almost lost you.
“Thomas…” he whispers with a small smile on his face.
"Come on, take a shower with me."
She nods and helps me out of my clothes. I get out of her pajamas and take her with me to the bathroom. I fill the bathtub, lie down there and beckon to her with my arms as I fill it up.
Cecília lies on her back after putting her hair in a bun. I reach over to pick up the loofah and body wash and scrub it off.
"Did he hurt you?" I ask and look down at her body to check.
- No, he was an idiot who only knew how to bark - he says softly. - You saved me. Thanks.
— I was going to kill him — I say and she takes my hand, cleaning the reddened wounds.
- I know. But is all right now. We're going to be fine, aren't we? he asks softly.
I stay silent and feel my heart beat fast against his back. I put my mouth to her ear and squeeze. I smell your neck, your ear and whisper.
— I… love you, Cecilia.
I feel her body locking up, but soon she tries to turn around. Do not let. I don't want her to see me as vulnerable because she's too young for me.
“Let me look at you,” he asks and I sigh.
She turns and looks at me with a smile that makes every misery in the world worth it.
- You love me? he asks quietly and I bite my lip before nodding. "Do you really love?"
- I love it, brat girl - I say and open a weak smile.
“Oh, Thomas… I love you so much more.
Cecilia throws her arms around my neck and kisses me all over.
— I've loved you for so long and I couldn't take it anymore in fear of you disappearing from my life.
“I won't disappear, crystal. - I returned the grip. - Never. You are mine. Forgot?
“ I am. All yours .