Chapter 62
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Finally the day had come for the family to go to Brazil, destination Jalapão, they had chosen because they wanted to be close to nature and in a calm place. Alexandra had made her jet available for the trip.
Luna hadn't slept with so much anxiety for the trip, as her mother didn't like air travel very much Tom medicated both of them to sleep for a good part of the trip, he was in the middle of them and both lay on his chest in the bed of the suite that he had in the jet. Anyone who didn't see them wouldn't even imagine that there was a crisis between the couple.
Some time later he woke up and went to the bathroom did your hygiene was walking the jet and the stewardess said that 15 minutes the lunch would be ready, he thanked and went to wake up the two. Alice and Luna got up and went to eat. The three chatted happily making a thousand plans for trips. Alice was filling Luna with instructions such as how to always use sunscreen, always stay hydrated and never stay far from her parents, because it was a completely unknown place and in the middle of nature had its dangers.
After lunch Tom had the idea of watching a movie to make the time go by faster, but he was sure that he would end up watching it alone and they would fall asleep quickly due to the effect of the medicine that was still in their bodies. Said and done, not even 10 minutes of movies passed and they slept and he was there thinking about their life, how everything was upside down and that any moment he could lose everything, his wife and especially his daughter. He didn't want this, but he knew that Alexandra wouldn't keep the secret for the rest of her life and that Alice still felt something for Luis beyond all the anger she claims to have, just as Kirstin stirred him, but so did Annie and of course his wife.
Tom felt bad, he accused Alice of so many things, but he knew that deep down he was to blame for her becoming the woman she became, for never having been a film pulse and for forcing her to go to therapy and always being penalized for her history, for having introduced her to this world of drinking and sex. He had contributed to her becoming this little devil and he was afraid that it was too late to get her back, but he was going to try
Alice - sleeping - Tom please don't leave me - crying - I know I made a mistake, but I love you in my own crooked way but I love you, don't leave me
Tom took this as a sign, kissed her head and said in her ear
Tom - I won't leave you my love, I love you too - he turned and kissed Luna - I love you daughter and I will take care of our family I promise - go back to sleep
the three of them slept deeply, not even waking up to eat, but woke up with the stewardess knocking on the cabin room announcing that they had arrived at their destination, as soon as they got off the plane they felt the famous Brazilian heat, they started to take off their jackets and went straight to the hotel. A totally ecological and suspended hotel, they really wanted to live all the experiences that Jalapão could provide.
When they got to their rooms, they went straight to the hotel to take a shower, put on some light clothes and then had breakfast. They were delighted with so many different fruits, cakes and sweets. Alice and Luna ate a little bit of everything like two children and Tom looked at the mother and daughter with admiration, because it was the first time he saw the two together laughing and having so much fun.
Alice was really trying to be better and fighting for her family. She noticed him looking at her smiled and stole a kiss and he smiled back at her.
Luna was happy to see her mother so light and loose, to see her parents without fighting and her mother without being stressed all the time with the telephone except to take pictures or research each fruit or candy typical of Brazil.
P.O.V AUTHOR
After breakfast and the New Year's Eve party they decided to stick around, they went only to the Jalapão state park to go diving. Luna was super anxious to swim, arriving at the park they were stunned with the beauty of the place.
Luna - Mom, this place that you chose for our vacation is perfect, I want to go back to Brazil more often and visit different places, I am in love with this country.
Tom - Really, daughter, it's beautiful here, we needed this moment with nature and with family, I think that if we organize ourselves we can do it more often, isn't it love? - hugging Alice on the side surprising her - I think we can.
Alice - I think we can, we just need to organize ourselves - she smiles, still not happy
Luna - hugs her mother, who initially doesn't know how to react but ends up reciprocating the hug - thank you mom, thank you for trying to be better as you promised me
Alice - not happy - thanks I guess - smiles
Tom - what do you say we get in the water - it looks really good.
Alice - come on - excited
Luna - mom can you swim?
Alice - of course, and very well, by the way
Luna - I doubt it, I want to see this one
Alice - smiles - then you will see - you start to take off your dress, put it in your bag, take off your hat and sunglasses - shall we go? don't you take off your clothes? - begins to apply sunscreen
Luna - mommy can you put some on me?
Alice - of course come here - Alice begins to gently apply sunscreen all over her daughter's body
It was the first time that Alice allowed herself to be so close to Luna in a light and calm way, even though she had some difficulty, she was receptive, did not run away from her daughter and allowed herself to laugh with her.
Luna - ready mom, that's enough thank you - gives a kiss on the cheek of her mother leaving her speechless, passing her hand on her face lightly where she had won the kiss - "I'm ready mom, that's enough thank you.