Chapter 250 - Christmas Preparations - meters
Guadalupe
The kisses on my back woke me up. I turned around and smiled. My blondie had his charm; it must be love, I see him more handsome now.
"Good morning."
He just made a sound and continued kissing my back until he reached my butt and slapped it hard, making me scream.
"Idiot!" He burst out laughing and then rubbed the affected area.
"Mermaid, get ready. Come on, I want to give you my main Christmas present."
After we showered and got dressed, I felt very embarrassed to leave Arnold's room. Especially when we got to the dining room and the elders were holding hands while Sarita served breakfast. Mr. Roland's look was enough to make me feel a blush all over my body. Mrs. Vero smiled.
"Good morning," said the boss.
"Good morning."
Arnold was as cool as a cucumber, while I felt like I was going to burst into flames; this was embarrassing.
"Good morning," I said.
"Lupe, sit down," invited the lady.
"Arnold, she's the only woman I'll accept in my house for you, understood, young man?"
I found that acceptance and clarification so sweet, like an older brother, and he, like an obedient child, nodded. Inés brought us a basket of bread and sat next to the lady. They were at the small table; at the larger table, I had seen that their seats were respected. Before sitting down, I excused myself and went into the kitchen to say good morning to my mom. I also wanted to know what mood she was in. She looked very serious but gave me her blessing.
"We'll talk later, daughter. I'm still processing that you left the house so early, but Jacinto shut me up when he said I left my parents' house at an even younger age. I can't say anything when you'll be twenty in two weeks."
"Thanks, Mom."
"Take care. He might have been with more than a dozen women from the ranch, but since you moved in with him in San Antonio, the blondie hasn't been with anyone else. Don't give me grandchildren yet, unless you're a professional or married. Can you promise me that?"
"Unless birth control fails, that's not my priority."
"That puts me at ease. Go on, you're part of that group now."
"I love you, Mom."
"I love you more, daughter, more."
We had a pleasant breakfast, then said our goodbyes. He accompanied me home to put away my clothes, I changed from yesterday's dress into jeans and a blouse, we left the suitcase on the bed in the room at the ranch, and he took me by the hand to the stables.
In the corrals, sitting on the fence, were Mr. Roland, Simon, Miguel, Gustavo, Danilo, and Anibal. I had no idea why my heart was racing when I saw Majestic next to a beautiful light brown mare, the same one my dad had been taming a few weeks ago. She was gorgeous.
"You're enjoying it, right?"
They all burst out laughing at Arnold's comment. But I hadn't understood the comment.
"We're in the front row!" Mr. Miguel shouted.
"I want to see how much crap you have on you!" Mr. Roland shouted.
"Bunch of assholes!"
The blondie responded. I knew that word was an insult, but they were all laughing. They also used it among themselves; either to laugh, tease, or insult.
"It's time to get back at you for all the things you've put us through with our respective partners!" Now I understood Mr. Danilo's comment.
"What's going on?"
I approached and asked him. He didn't say anything, just looked at me and signaled my dad, who brought the two horses.
"The idiots just want to mess with me."
"Why?" He stared at me.
"Yes! We all want to hear it, Little Shit."
I heard the laughter and tried not to laugh, but it was impossible. Mr. Anibal's comment almost choked Mr. Gustavo. My... I don't know what we are, was red and smiling sideways.
"The mare is my Christmas present." My heart raced, and I smiled like a lovesick fool. "That's why they're teasing me, because you've got me whipped, Little Frog."
"Screw what they think."
I said and hung from his neck to kiss him. Arnold lifted me off the ground and returned the kiss. I won!
"Let her breathe!" Mr. Gustavo shouted.
"How much crap?" This time Mr. Simon asked, and we separated, still laughing.
"Enough to put up with you, you bunch of gossips, you sound like old hens!"
The shameless ones, as if synchronized, took off their hats and made a bow. Arnold took me by the waist and lifted me onto the mare.
"Let's go, Mermaid, it's time you ride Cinnamon Skin."
He looked at me, and for heaven's sake, I almost devoured him. With that mischievous smile, he mounted Majestic.
"Now, if you'll excuse us, parrots, we're off to..." I turned red, but thankfully Mr. Roland interrupted.
"Jacinto, you need to get used to the fact that, out of all of us, your son-in-law is the most crude with words."
I was blushing; it was better to get out of there before this fool said something outrageous in front of my father. I urged my Cinnamon Skin forward. I could only hear the laughter of those enigmatic men.
"Let's go, Cinnamon Skin," I said to my mare. "Let's show that Majestic who's boss."
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Luisa
With the girls' pregnancy, I was always hot, but with Sergio, I was constantly needy. Simón was happy; I had become so shameless, undressing him anywhere. I wasn't that kind of woman, how embarrassing! But every time I saw him, I got wet.
"Black-haired beauty."
"Yes." I blushed, and his eyes sparkled.
"Love, is my cock going to enjoy again?"
I rolled my eyes. The girls were already dressed. Keily, the nanny, was with my daughters waiting for us to get ready. We had planned to arrive early at my brother's ranch.
"These five months of pregnancy have been paradise for me," he said, grabbing himself.
"Honestly, I would love to, but I'm already dressed. You're the only one left to get ready. We need to be on time; punctuality first."
I turned around and left the room, or else I would devour my husband. I went down the stairs. Sergio was moving around, hungry; I was going to end up like a barrel. When I got to the car, my daughters looked adorable. The three of us had our hair in ponytails, Milena and Andrea had inherited my thick hair.
Our outfits were identical. Since Verónica invited us, the idea of dressing alike came to me, and apparently, we all wanted that without even discussing it. Although I don't think Roland would do it; if he did, my respects to Vero. Our outfit was a denim overall with a red peasant blouse with snowmen on it. Simón would wear the same, only his shirt had the same figures. All of us in sneakers.
"I'm ready," he said. When I saw him, I got hot again.
"God, forty looks so good on you." He kissed me. His hands caressed my belly.
"Sergio, come soon. I need reinforcements to take care of so many women."
He kissed my belly, and the baby kicked hard. He took the girls' bag, we said goodbye to Keily; she was the daughter of one of the workers at the Oasis. She got on her motorcycle, and we got in the car. Simón buckled the girls into their car seats.
"Black-haired beauty, I forgot to ask, did we buy gifts for Aníbal's nephews?"
"I bought them later, don't worry. The Moreno family got gifts for everyone, including Mrs. Josefina. She's such a sweetheart."
"Nagging, but she's quite the character," my husband looked so handsome.
"I love you, Simón. Thank you for coming into my life."
"Black-haired beauty, thank you for waiting for me."
He took my hand. Ten minutes later, we arrived at El Renacer. My mother was getting out of the car Fausto was driving. Santiago, Luz Marina, and their three-year-old son Salvador also got out.
We greeted each other. My mom looked beautiful. Both she and Fausto were wearing thin wool sweaters. She had a grandmother figure, and he had a grandfather figure; they were the parents of Santa Claus. They were perfect for the roles. When we entered, the house had the air conditioning on.
My ranch was big, but my brother's was immense. Inés and Mrs. Josefina were wearing the same sweaters as my mom. They were undoubtedly the four grandparents. My eyes welled up as I hugged those who had already arrived.
"What's wrong, Black-haired beauty?"
"It's the first time I've enjoyed Christmas in so long. When we lost Roland, my mother stopped celebrating. And now everything is so beautiful."
"This is a gift from Verónica. She brought light to all of us."
My husband's lips touched my forehead, and my heart clenched. I was afraid of so much happiness. The host family looked beautiful, and my respects. Roland was dressed the same as Dante, who he was carrying. They wore jeans with a shirt of small red and green checks, very pretty, undoubtedly Christmas fabric.
The children were dressed the same. The girls had pleated skirts made of the same fabric as the boys' shirts, and their blouses were thin denim with ruffles on the sleeves. They looked simply elegant, and it had to be that way for my brother to agree. It would be an unforgettable evening.