The doctor had already asked about Ariana’s identity when he was going to take her to a match and immediately warned him:
-You’re half-siblings, the odds are high that you won’t match, so don’t get your hopes up.
Ariana nodded, but Gloria showed clear paranoia.
-They’re blood brothers, how can they not match? They have to match.
The doctor gave her a look that said:
-Both you and your husband have had renal compatibility, and you are both incompatible with your son even though you are his biological parents.
Gloria stopped talking, but her eyes were still full of stubbornness.
Ariana didn’t want to pay attention to her either and followed the doctor with Macos. The kidney compatibility test was complicated and it took three to five days for the results to come back to ensure that everything matched and there was no rejection.
When Ariana came out, Macos went to help her.
-How are you feeling, are you uncomfortable, are you in pain anywhere?
Ariana shook her head and, looking at his anxious face, told him in a reassuring tone:
-I’m fine, it doesn’t hurt too much.
Then she looked at Gloria.
Gloria did not even pay attention to her condition, but followed the doctor, constantly asking about the results of the kidney test.
-I’ve already told her that the results won’t be available for three to five days, haven’t you had a game before? He should know better.
The doctor felt a little helpless in the face of the questioning.
-I… I was so nervous I forgot,” Gloria made her excuses.
The doctor became mute and pointed to Ariana, who was behind her.
-You have this time to take care of your daughter. She’s not well, she’s very thin, and she just had a lot of blood drawn, so you should give her more tonic.
Gloria looked back and said indifferently:
-Her boyfriend will take care of her when he’s around, she doesn’t need me. By the way, will my son’s condition worsen in the next few days? What do I have to do? Just say the word, doctor, and I’ll do it.
Ariana averted her eyes in dismay. Even though she knew how her mother behaved, it was still uncomfortable to see her like this.
The next moment, Macos wrapped his hands around her and looked at her with gentle eyes.
-Ariana, my mother is especially nice, if she knew I had a girlfriend she would be very happy and like you very much.
Her mother did not appreciate that they, the Murillos, had very few girls.
If Ariana wanted, Macos would take her home and have more than one person pamper her and love her.
As for her parents, this kind of affection, mixed with malice, was not to be desired.
Ariana’s mood lightened for a moment and her cheeks flushed slightly.
-I… I have not yet agreed to be your girlfriend.
Macos kept silent.
It seemed to be so, Ariana hadn’t officially said she wanted to be his girlfriend, it was he who was introducing himself as her boyfriend.
Macos’ expression was not disappointed, but he smiled as he gave her a look.
-Then, can I pursue you? I like you and I want you to be my girlfriend.
Ariana didn’t dare to look into his eyes, they were too kind and she couldn’t resist. Only after a long while, she murmured:
-As you wish.
Macos’ face instantly broke down into an extremely sunny and bet smile. A lot of joy that from inside him and made Ariana blush.
Macos sighed inwardly, Albina was right!
If she was brave and expressed her own feelings, it would work out very well.
Gloria finally finished with the doctor, she turned to Ariana and said:
-Ariana, come to the hospital in three days and you will see the results of the match.
The shyness disappeared from Ariana’s face and she gave her an expressionless look.
-I understand.
She didn’t need to tell him, she would come herself.
Gloria saw that she was a little pale and, remembering the doctor’s words, continued with a fake smile.
-Ariana, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? I’ll take you to the restaurant to eat.
-No, I’ll go back first. I’ll come to the hospital when the results come in.
Ariana turned her down flatly, she had done what she had to do, she should have three to five days of silence and she really couldn’t wait to draw the line at Gloria.
Gloria saw her turn away and bristled.
“Damn girl. But it’s better if she doesn’t eat, so she saves me a fortune, and I can buy my son some good food to replenish his body.”
-Where are you staying these days, do you have enough luggage? I happen to be going by car and will be able to help you pick it all up together?
Macos asked as he picked her up. He hadn’t been home or back to Albina’s house in the last few days, and now that the two of them had talked and Ariana hadn’t turned him down, was it time to go back and stay?
Ariana, somewhat embarrassed, quoted the name of a hotel.
-It looks like you still have money left, doesn’t it hurt to be in a hotel for so many days? -Macos raised an eyebrow.
Ariana gritted her teeth.
She paid a lot. She didn’t like to sell her paintings, and although she was popular, her savings were very limited and she had no money left after buying the house.
She spent a lot more money to draw a line with Gloria and sold her favorite paintings.
She was so strapped for cash that when she stayed in hotels to avoid Macos, she had to spend a peso for half. She hadn’t been so strapped for cash since she was financially independent.
Macos looked at the mask of pain on her face with a mixture of good humor and amusement.
-I’m not going to force you to avoid me, so why should you be so afraid as to make out and run off all night?
Ariana was silent.
She had run away for the night. The only way she could think of to escape under the circumstances was to run away.
-Macos!
Ariana stopped in her tracks and whispered his name.
Macos also stopped and looked at her quizzically.
-What’s wrong?
Ariana pursed her lips, plucked up her courage and looked at him.
-You’ve seen me at my most miserable, and you know my situation. I have a pair of extremely irresponsible parents. I used to have a hard time, and I don’t believe in love. I’m clumsy and I don’t know how to love people. I don’t take the initiative in relationships…..
She said, with a tickle in her nose and her eyes almost filled with tears. But he had to make it clear, to let Macos know beforehand what kind of person he was. It was a warning and a reminder.
-My family of origin has made me an awkward, sensitive person with low self-esteem. In reality, I’m not as good as I look, and just by being together, one day, all my flaws will be exposed to you. I don’t want you to start complaining about me and hating me when the time comes, and then abandon me because you can’t tolerate me. So now I tell you everything.
Ariana took a deep breath, her eyes slightly reddening.
-If it matters to you, I… I can pretend it never happened and we’ll just be normal friends and this will all be over.