Blossom in Winter by Melanie Martins

Author:Melanie Martins [Martins, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781733356411
Publisher: Melanie Martins, LLC
Published: 2019-10-27T18:30:00+00:00

Alexander Van Dieren

She’s incredibly beautiful today. A celestial princess. I love to see her wearing dresses with ribbons wrapped around her waist. While she’s sitting on the other side of the table, it’s hard not to notice her, with such a cute and enticing smile and with her laugh always so charming, innocent, and childlike. But she’s neither smiling at me, nor laughing with me. No. She has found a young Brazilian man who has clearly captivated her. She has spent the entire lunch ignoring everyone but him. Luiz is smitten, obviously—who wouldn’t be with such a cultivated and delightful woman? I notice how Luiz delicately tucked her hair behind her ear. I used to do that. Before that night. Before that kiss. I take a sip of my caipirinha and instinctively smile at the sound of her laughter, but I have no idea what Luiz just said. It doesn’t matter. She’s happy. Her eyes sparkle with joy. I look absently down at my plate for a while and let out a sigh. This is how it must be. And no matter how painful it is to see her glowing with someone else, I know that’s the right choice for her. I see Luiz whispering in her ear, and she nods.

“Dad,” calls Luiz. “Petra, Claudia, Miguel, and I are going down to the beach, alright?”

“Sure. You guys can change in the spa. The bags with your beachwear are in the car. Ms. Van Gatt, be sure to leave your jewelry, iPhone, wallet, and other valuables in your room, and dress as simply as possible.”

Petra nods.

“Very well. See you guys later.”

I don’t like it. I lean over and whisper discreetly in Roy’s ear, “Isn’t it dangerous to let them go alone?”

“Relax, this area is pretty safe. Right, Rafaela?”

“Yes. Don’t worry. It’s fine.”

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