That night, Yanis dreamed.
She dreamt that she was with Zain, who was gentle, wiped her tears, soothed her gently and kissed her.
Even though it was a dream, Yanis felt that it was all unreal, like a dream also not a dream, and the night she struggled to dream longer, hoping that the dream would last forever.
But the harder he tried, the faster he woke up.
After a while Yanis’ consciousness cleared and she opened her eyes to find that there was light outside the window and the pillows were wet.
Yanis was a little confused, had she been crying all night?
Last night she dreamt that she was with Zain, very happy, but it didn’t feel real, and she tried hard to confirm it but didn’t dare, so she woke up.
No doubt it was only in her dreams that her heart’s long cherished desire came true.
And real life, as always, goes on.
With that thought, Yanis got up to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes, got up and changed his pillowcase which was wet, then went into the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash his face, changed his clothes and went downstairs to prepare breakfast.
After breakfast, Yanis went straight downstairs and was greeted by the first rays of sunshine she had encountered all day, which warmed her face and body. Yanis stood still for a moment to feel it thoroughly.
It didn’t matter, if without love she had other things, the years were still good and she was going to get on with her life.
***
Four months later
Mateo also quit his job, and he and Brisa came to help from time to time, but most of the time they were at home watering flowers and making tea, and once in a while they went out for walks and dancing in the plaza.
The people around her were envious of her, saying that Brisa was great, that she had a daughter who could run a business, that she was enjoying her life ahead of schedule, and that it was too bad Yanis hadn’t married yet, so they should speed up their schedules or something.
Alice’s belly was already very big. From the beginning, when she had little appetite, to the end, when her appetite skyrocketed, Alice’s whole body was much rounder, and the saddest thing was that she also had a lot of edema, and the baby was very fussy in her belly, kicking her a lot.
Seeing his wife in that state, Kennedy doesn’t even want to take care of the company, he leaves his job to Nathan and goes home to spend time with his wife.
Sometimes, when he saw Alice like this, Kennedy slyly approached her.
-If I hadn’t known it was a girl, just the way she treated you, I would have had to beat her at birth.
At his words, Alice glared at him.
-Nonsense, even if he’s not a girl, he’s still your son, how can you do that?
Kennedy looked deeply at her and clasped her in his arms, kissing her forehead with compassion.
-Don’t have any more children when you’re done with this one.
Alice froze. She thought Kennedy would ask for more children of his own, but no….
-Two is enough, I don’t want you to go through that again.
Actually, Alice wasn’t reluctant to have children, but she also felt that two would be enough and nodded her head in agreement.
-Okay, that’s enough.
***
The ramen store was going very well.
But today there was a special guest.
This customer was none other than Miguel, who previously rented the store from Yanis.
When he arrived, Yanis was a little surprised, but then smiled and opened up to him, before leading him to the special seating on the second floor.
There was only one special seating table on the second floor, which the couple used to specially prepare only for their preppy friends.
-Don’t worry, this room, which I know must be special for you, has not been used by guests since I opened the store and is cleaned every day.
When Miguel entered, he found that the room had indeed been cleaned and that the air exuded a faint fragrance of flowers, the scent of which was fresh and nourishing.
It was then that Miguel noticed that several fresh plants and flowers had been placed in the window.
-Very nice.
Miguel looked deeply at Yanis, someone who did have a unique eye. This Yanis was very thoughtful and subtle.
-And what do you do if a guest has to enter this room of yours? Do you prefer to offend the guest?
-I don’t think so, there are many guests who come here every day, less they are brutal and unreasonable, and I said it’s for our own use.
He heard what she meant and didn’t want to use this room even if it offended the guests.
-It seems that this time I have rented the right person.
-You’re here for the noodles today, aren’t you, that taste from last time? -Yanis smiled and broke up the conversation.
-You’re really smart.
-Then sit down for a while.
Yanis turned around, went downstairs and prepared the noodles herself.
Miguel looked around and the corners of his lips curved slightly.
-Did you see that? Your wish has been granted, and the room you used to keep is well treasured by her,” he said in a whisper, as if talking to himself.
In the kitchen, Brisa leaned over to Yanis and asked in a low voice, -That Señor Miguel is here, eh? He’s here for an inspection, I heard?
-Mom, he’s just here for the noodles, don’t overthink it,” she was quick with her hands and feet and soon had a bowl of noodles ready, which she brought up herself.
Several employees whispered about it.
-Why has our boss suddenly become so attentive? Is that guy upstairs her boyfriend?
-That’s right, and when I went upstairs to deliver the food just now, I noticed that she had invited him to the special room, are we going to have one more boss soon?
-I think it’s okay, that man is very handsome, hey, lucky me!
Brisa’s brow furrowed as she heard these words, because she knew from an intermediary that Miguel was extremely affectionate with his wife.
Even though his wife had passed away, how could Miguel have an affair with his daughter, at first glance, this man had no intention of remarrying.
-What are you guessing? -Brisa walked over and put her hands in front of her, “If you don’t take your job seriously, you keep gossiping about these things, are a man and a woman having an affair? Mr. Miguel came today to eat noodles and to remember his wife, what kind of unhealthy thinking is this?
Brisa said directly and clearly, she thought it would be disrespectful to that late Miguel’s wife and to him, and would ruin his daughter’s reputation.