On Paradise Island, the Narrator:
In the main room, the Corner Morales husband and wife, woke up late, reason why the trip was postponed for two more hours. They woke up and were astonished to see that it was almost noon.
Smiling, they went into the bathroom and took a shower, sharing a “quickie” before leaving on their trip. When they came down, everyone was ready with their respective suitcases, waiting for them to leave for the airport. They waved and decided not to eat.
-So, let’s get going! -Rafael called, with Sofia in his hand, carrying their suitcases in the other.
-Let’s go, son! -Estefania exclaimed, showing the service personnel the suitcases so that they could be taken to one of the vans.
Meanwhile, the triplets reminded their father that he should teach them how to ride a horse. Because they had reached their fourth birthday.
-That’s what we’re going to do! -However, first we will go to the house in the city and then to the hacienda,” explained their father, kissing and hugging each of them, after Sofia.
-Mommy, can we bring our foals? -asked Rafael Angel, before leaving the mansion holding his father’s hand.
-That’s for daddy to decide, not me, I don’t know anything about horses -she answered, looking at her husband.
Rafael:
When she gives me that pleading look, looking for support or protection, she makes me fall in love more. It makes me see myself as her hero and as such I must watch over her and relieve her of all her problems, of whatever nature.
-My children! -I exclaimed, “First, I must make sure that the habitat and hygiene conditions for them, in the Haras, are the most optimal,” I clarified, walking with the three of them towards the van.
And second, I must make sure that the foals are in the best conditions for this trip, from the ranch to the Haras, here in Paradise Island,” I explained confidently, calming their concerns.
-And why daddy? -Rafael Argenis asked me.
-Because they are thoroughbred horses. In order for them to feel well and develop healthily, they must be provided with a good shelter,” I explained to my son.
-What do you mean, a good shelter? -Rafael Enrique asked me now.
-It should be a dry, safe, comfortable place that protects them, obviously, from rain, heat, insects, among others. Because of this, they always recommend housing them in sheds or stables.
-What are stables, daddy? -Rafael Angel asked me.
-They are covered places, where horses are enclosed for their rest and feeding,” I clarified, feeling so proud, observing how they are so intelligent, eager to know.
When I got to the van with them, I helped them and Sofia into the van, while Estefania and Sheyli got into the other vehicle, to be more comfortable. All the way to the airport, they kept asking me questions related to the foals.
When we arrived at the airport and boarded the ship, they wanted to sit next to me. While it is true that I want to give them everything and anything, I am aware that I can’t damage what Sofia has done with so much love and dedication with them.
So, I must also set my rules, so that they do not think that she is the ogre, who limits and takes away; while I am the opposite, because it really is not, nor will it be like that.
-My children! There are certain rules we must follow. As I am your mother’s husband, she must always be and go by my side. Therefore, you as our children can take a place next to us, if you can, otherwise it will be your turn to go in front or behind,” I affirmed lovingly, looking into their eyes.
-Whatever you say, daddy! -my eldest son answered.
-Perfect, daddy! -exclaimed the second one.
-Understood, daddy! -replied my youngest son.
“Definitely, my children are adorable and wise,” I reflected proudly, kissing Sofia for this, whom I had by my side.
In Ciudad La Rosa, the storyteller:
Upon arriving in Ciudad La Rosa, Sheyli did not want to go to the mansion, but instead went to stay at Sofia’s apartment, where Shayla, who had returned earlier that day, in the early morning, was living for now.
When she arrived at the apartment, she noticed that the front door was open, something unusual between them. She opened it cautiously, hearing voices coming from her twin’s room, who was arguing with someone.
-I asked you to abort it! -Jose David shouted angrily.
-And I told you no! He is my son and I will have him, whether you like it or not,” Shayla objected.
-I won’t let you get away with this! -he objected. He grabbed her by the arms and pushed her onto the bed, throwing himself on top of it.
-Let go of me, Jose David! Get out! I don’t want to have anything more to do with you,” Shayla shouted, dodging his mouth, which was trying to kiss her.
-I’m not asking you, I’m not asking for permission, you are my wife and as such you will answer me! -he growled, forcing Shayla to be with him.
Faced with this situation, Sheyli called Sofia and quickly explained what was going on, speaking from the balcony so that they would not hear that she was there. When she finished talking to Sofia, she heard how Shayla defended herself, apparently hitting Jose David’s savage, who slapped her.
Sheyli waited a few minutes, giving time for the help sent by Rafael to arrive. But, as the situation was becoming more violent, she decided to enter at once, pushing the door and leaving him and her sister surprised.
-Stupid! This is how you treat the mother of your child,” reproached Sheyli, observing Shayla’s swollen face, before the slap he gave her, besides having traces of blood on his lips and chin.
-What are you doing here? -He shouted angrily, looking with hatred at Sheyli, who with a frying pan in her hand was ready to defend her sister.
-That’s what I’m asking you? As far as I know, my sister wants nothing to do with you,” replied Sheyli, as soon as the men hired by Rafael to rescue the two entered.
-Who are you? -Jose David shouted, when he saw the commando group dressed in black enter the room and jump on him. He wanted to defend himself, but did not succeed. They had been authorized by Sofia to enter his apartment.
-We are taking you to the police station. You are under arrest for domestic violence, apart from the fact that the lady is pregnant, which constitutes an aggravating circumstance,” argued the detective, who has so far been in charge of all the cases reported by Rafael.
-Let me go! This is a problem between husband and wife,” he shouted in his defense, struggling with the officer who subdued him.
-Even between husband and wife this violence is not allowed,” said the officer.
-What violence? -Shayla, explain to them. Deny that I beat you,” he shouted.
-How can I deny what is evident to everyone’s eyes? -she argued, wiping from her mouth the traces of blood from the wound he produced when he slapped her hard.
-If I go to jail, for this! Rest assured that when you leave, you will pay for it – he threatened, in the presence of the officers, who pushed him out of the apartment until they put him in the patrol car.
He was taken to the prosecutor’s office, where he was detained and Shayla was taken to the forensic clinic to be evaluated by a doctor. She was then taken by her sister to formally file a complaint against him.
In addition, Sofia and Rafael were present in the delegation, to support her and who began to mobilize their influences, so that he pays so much damage he has done…