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"But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us while we were still dead as a result of our sins, gave us life together with Christ; by grace you have been saved." - Ephesians 2:4-5
Maldives Islands. July 08, 2026.
Giovanna Rinaldi
A few hours later
Night has fallen and the girls have been asleep for a while, while I'm in front of the fireplace with a glass of my favorite wine. The house phone rang, I picked it up and answered.
- Hello?
- Gigi, it's Elisa.
- Hi Eli, has something happened?
- No, I want to know how you are?
- Well, coming to the island is always good for me. How are things there?
- Well, I'm so happy. Nicholas and Arrow have made me a better person.
- I'm sure they have, ever since you met them you've been happier.
- No wonder, I'm really happy. Today I know how you and Ana feel about being mothers.
- It's wonderful, isn't it?
- Very, Arrow is my life. I love my son.
- Has Nicholas told you who his real mother is?
- Gigi, I'm the only mother Arrow has. - she spoke like a protective mother.
- I know, Eli, I'm sorry.
- It's okay.
- It's just that she might be alive and somehow want to get close to Arrow.
- I know, I know.
- Do you understand my concern now?
- Yes, I mean, I know who his mother is.
- And that's why you called?
- Yes, I wanted to know how you were and to ask you to listen to me.
- Of course, Elisa, who is it?
- If I tell you, you won't believe me.
- Who is she, Elisa?
- Lorena Castellamari. - I was shocked by what I heard.
- Are you sure, Elisa?
- I'd love to say no, but yes, I am. Nicholas told me.
- Oh my God!
- No one knows about this and they can't know Gigi, it's for Arrow's safety, I only told you because I don't know what to do.
- You know I would never tell anyone about this Elisa, look the only thing I can tell you is to take it easy and live for today, knowing Lorena as I do I'm sure she won't risk the perfect life she's built even more now that she's pregnant.
- I'm not so sure about that. - Elisa said
- But I am, believe me Elisa. If anything happens, my family will help.
- All right, I'll calm down and live. You know I don't like asking them for favors, but for my son's safety, I'll do anything.
- You're family, Elisa, just like Ana, and family helps family. Everything will work out my friend, now listen: have faith and everything will work out.
- Thank you Gigi, you're the best friend in the world, now I have to go.
- All right, take care.
- You too and come back soon.
- Soon, bye, God bless. I love you.
- Stay with Him too Gigi, I love you. - she said and hung up.