Chapter 202 - Clarified Topic - mdtres
Gustavo
He waited for her response to continue kissing her.
"You told me you're a one-woman man and I love you." It was the first time she said it, and my heart was racing. "Her advice was: decide between letting go of fear and jumping into being a love-struck fool so you can do whatever you want with my life, because I'm already hopelessly in love, or never having you in my life again."
"Gustavo Vargas, I choose to give you my life, and you can do whatever you want with it."
I understood Mrs. Consuelo's words more. Gladis had been subjected to years of psychological abuse by her husband, Enrique's father, who left her so battered. I know what to do with arid lands, I know how to bring them back to life and make them fertile again.
"Listen to me, Gladis, you are my Queen. I'm a rough farmer, raised in the countryside of a beautiful land. I learned to sow, and I won't stop until I see you bloom again and you realize the beautiful woman you are."
"I want to see in you the splendor of the strong woman from Santander, a naturally fierce woman. All I ask is no more distrust. I know firsthand how much a woman suffers from a man's abandonment; I saw it in my mother." Gladis was crying. "I've been a killer, I've tortured people worse than me, I've been a bad man, but..."
"Look at me, Gladis, I have never, ever mistreated a woman. The reason is that I was born from one, and I love and respect old Josefina, even though I've disappointed her. I have three sisters, and I won't tolerate anyone touching them. One is married, another is in college, and the youngest still lives with my mom."
"Their husbands must treat them like princesses, or I'll break them. I have a second mother now, and I admire a woman for all the values she's shown us. You know who I mean. Mrs. Veronica was that ray of light in our dark lives."
"Above all, because I fell in love with a woman from the day I saw her running to find her kidnapped son. You caught my attention that day. There's nothing I value and admire more than a woman raising her children. I was raised by one." Gladis was crying.
"Like you, there are many strong, brave, and beautiful women in Colombia who are valuable for what they have here." I touched her heart.
"That's what your mom told me. She said you never talked about any woman before me, and when she asked, you said you'd only talk about the mother of your children. I was surprised she knew about me."
"Girl, I've been telling you for months, you..."
"Gus, do you want to marry me?" I turned off the faucet; we were wasting too much water.
"Can you repeat that?" He wiped his nose, laughing.
"If you want to marry me!"
"I'd be a fool to say no."
My rough hands cupped her face, and I devoured her mouth. I lifted her again, carried her to the bed, not caring that we were wet. I just wanted to make her mine, and this time she would be mine.
"Then..." I bit her breast. "Are you my girlfriend now?" I let go of one and took the other in my mouth; she liked that. "Are you my fiancée?"
My hand reached her vagina, and I started playing with her. Gladis was tight. I didn't have the biggest dick, but it was thick. I didn't like hurting her, so I made sure she was well-lubricated whenever we were intimate.
"So, you want this rough animal to be your husband?"
"I want my rough knight, because you're not an animal, to be my boyfriend, husband, partner, and lover." I reached her mouth, and we both said, "My friend."
"After making you mine, I'll give you the ring. I bought it months ago."
"And I'll give you mine."
I pulled back a bit. She, in the excitement of feeling my finger inside her, reaching what I wanted, kissed her ear.
"I bought you a watch. I know you're not into jewelry, but you'll always wear the wedding band."
She gripped the sheet, arching as I achieved my goal. I was too stiff, and she didn't wait; she climbed on top of me to finish her orgasm by riding me. God, that's why I want this woman by my side every day of my life.
So many women had been in my bed, but none in my thirty-four years had made me feel what Gladis did. She rode me with mastery. She didn't stop until I was spent. She fell on top of me. Her brown hair fell to one side, and I caressed her back as our breathing returned to normal.
"Never, Reina, never think that I will fail you. I might be a simpleton, but I value what's important. You should have noticed that in these two years. Loyalty is sacred to me, Gladis, sacred."
"I know, forgive me for being so annoying. That's not really me. I hope you like the real Gladis."
"Girl, if I fell in love with your bad side, your bossy, annoying, troublesome side, how could I not love the tender, homely, and gentle woman I have?"
"I love you." I kissed his forehead.
"Well, I love you more."
He got out of bed and went to the bathroom to clean up. Then he came back with a box in his hands.
"Enrique stayed with Mrs. Josefina. When do you plan to give her the house?"
"Now that we’re back, we’ll go and give it to her together."
Gladis smiled. She looked so beautiful, a simpleton like me with such delicacy.
"Enrique chose it."
When I opened it, it was a black wristwatch, looking very fancy for my country hand. Turning it over, it said:
"I'm happy that you’re my dad."
"I hope to be a good father to Enrique."
"You are." I stood up and took the ring I had bought long ago from the vanity table.
"It’s about time the owner had this. Gladis, I want to get married in the church, like God intended."
"So it will be."
She was like a child jumping on the bed. This new woman is going to drive me crazy. She extended her hand, and I put the ring on it.
"We'll get married in Montería, in your hometown, with your mother, with your family. Roland can ask for leave."
"It’ll be complicated, but we'll see what we can do. When?"
"How about in six months, after Aníbal and Shirly's wedding? And I won't be careful once we’re married; I want kids soon."
"I have no problem with that." I said. She climbed back on top of me. I don't think we'll leave this room today.
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Verónica
I was teasing my brother and Raúl. I was discharged in the afternoon, three days earlier than expected. I had no radioactivity in my body, so I was no longer a danger to my children, and I needed to see them. I wanted to see my babies and my husband. My companions suggested leaving tomorrow. They would leave tomorrow! I was already packing the little I had brought.
"Vero, don't be stubborn," Santiago said.
"Don't you miss seeing Salvador?"
"Of course! Luz Marina knows you need me right now. My son is fine."
"But they already released me! Are you coming with me or staying?" Raúl crossed his arms, now dressed all executive, my handsome Skinny.
"I'm going straight to Colombia. I'll be back in a week. The company needs me."
"The company or Manolo?" I asked playfully.
"Both."
I hugged him. I knew he was also working and visiting clients, trying to export the jams. He was happy with how his life was going, and I was happy to see him happy.
"See? Let’s go straight to the airport. You go to Colombia, we go to Blanco. I’m not going to argue; I’m leaving right now. It will be a surprise. Don’t tell Roland anything."
"And from San Antonio to Blanco, how will we get there?"
"We’ll rent a car. If all goes well, we’ll be at the house tonight."
Santi had no choice. At the airport, we said goodbye to Raúl. Now we were on the plane heading home. Thank God everything went well. My brother took my hand.
"Vero, promise me you’ll get checked every six months." When I looked at him, his eyes were moist. "I'm not the most affectionate brother, and I don’t tell you all the time how much I love you, but I love you very much. Don’t neglect that." I hugged him and kissed his cheek.
"I won’t. I have many reasons to live."
"At least I have the guarantee of your husband. Knowing him, he must already have your checkups scheduled."
"Don’t doubt it."
We arrived in San Antonio at nine at night. We rented a vehicle. My brother was driving. I was so anxious, I wanted to hug them, spoil them, lose myself in my husband's arms. We still couldn’t have relations, but I would definitely get my hands on him.
"We’re almost there. Calm your anxiety."
"They look chubbier on the cameras."
"I never imagined you’d have four kids, Vero, and all at once." I laughed out loud.
"Honestly, neither did I. With how closed Roland was to the idea, I imagined just one, if that. But God knows what you need." We were entering our land. It was ten at night. "Santi, don’t you think about settling here?"
"No, I complain about the heat in La Dorada, but I won’t leave that town. Life there is wonderful. But I will visit often since our father fell in love again."
"I’m very happy about that. Mrs. Consuelo..."
"She reminds me of our mom."