Deep love: insatiable lover

-That’s good, that’s good.

Mercedes finally let go when she saw this. The worry disappeared and suddenly she thought about the wedding and began to worry about something else, asking herself anxious questions.

-Do you want to get engaged first, or just have a reception and announce the wedding date? I think it’s better to get engaged first, we can’t skip this step. It doesn’t matter if the wedding date is closer later, it’s important to make your relationship with Benjamin public first.

Mercedes rambled on as if she couldn’t wait to get started.

Vanessa stopped her with a grace.

-Mum, what are you saying now! Besides, Benjamin and I haven’t discussed it yet, so we’ll tell you when we’ve decided, and then you’ll hurry up.

-Won’t it be too late then?

-No, it is not.

It took a lot of persuasion on Vanessa’s part for Mercedes to return to her bedroom with a happy face. Before she walked through the door, Mercedes suddenly stopped and looked back at Vanessa.

-Vanessa.

-Mum, what’s wrong?

Seeing Mercedes in a slightly subdued mood, her eyes slightly red at the corners and sad underneath, Vanessa stepped forward with concern, holding her shoulders and asking.

-Let’s take some time to go and see your father, tell him about this great joy, and let your father rejoice too.

At the mention of Philip, the joyful atmosphere of a moment ago became heavy.

-Good,” said Vanessa with a smile, holding her mother’s shoulders tightly to reassure her.

-It’s a good thing, we should all be happy. Well, it’s late, so you should rest early.

-Well.

Vanessa saw Mercedes return to her room, frowning.

The sudden mention of his father should be because his mother missed him. He wanted to go in and comfort her, but he knew Mercedes would not want to show her vulnerable side, so he hesitated and left quietly.

In the bedroom, Mercedes lay down on the bed, opened the bedside table drawer and took out a photograph.

-Felipe, this time Vanessa must be happy.

His well-manicured hand lovingly brushed the cold, capable forehead of the painting, his eyes were reddened, but there was a deep love and longing in them.

Parents are most concerned about their children’s happiness.

When the Vanessa issue was resolved, Mercedes could breathe a sigh of relief. She could feel that her health was deteriorating. To keep Vanessa from worrying, Mercedes had been hiding it from her.

The maids, the doctor who attended her regularly… all concealed their true state at Mercedes’ orders and entreaties.

All this was so that Vanessa would have a happy home.

-Felipe, you have to wait for me.

When her daughter’s happiness had somewhere to go, she could go to her husband in peace.

Vanessa hurried to arrange a time to take Mercedes to Philip’s grave herself.

The car was parked at the bottom of the hill.

Vanessa went to buy a bouquet of Felipe’s favourite flowers, which Mercedes brought, and together mother and daughter went to visit Felipe.

The wind and sun were particularly kind.

Philip’s grave was in the middle of a beautiful spot, well separated from the surroundings. The endless lush vegetation made him feel good.

It was a happy place to rest forever.

Vanessa and Mercedes soon approached Felipe’s tombstone.

-Dad.

-Felipe.

They both spoke at the same time, and Vanessa, knowing that her mother must have had a lot to say to her father, left after paying her homage, leaving room for Mercedes, who bent down to put down the bouquet and gently rubbed her fingers against the cold photograph on the tombstone.

Mercedes’ lips were tinged with tenderness, serene and soft.

-Felipe, it’s been a long time since I’ve visited you.

Vanessa stood at a distance, staring moodily at the lush vegetation around her. She was so far away that she couldn’t hear what Mercedes was saying. Occasionally, when she looked up, all she could see was the soft, gentle smile on his face, and her heavy heart gradually lightened.

She had always envied the bond between her parents since she was a child.

For as long as he had known the world, his parents had never quarrelled, were loving and knew each other well. Their home was warm and happy and fondly remembered. Even when they unexpectedly had Diana, her parents only had a long talk, and then continued to love each other as before.

Living in such a family, Vanessa naturally wanted to get married and be in a relationship, hoping to walk with her love together through all the ups and downs of life. She had once thought that Orlando could bring her the kind of relationship and marriage she desired, but now it seemed she was too naïve and too dreamy.

Reality hit her hard and what happened next completely distorted all the happiness and aspirations she had in her heart.

And now, at last, I was going to take a new step and start again.

Would the future be what she hopes for?

-Vanessa, what’s on your mind?

Before Vanessa could realise it, Mercedes had approached.

He looked at his daughter with a smile and asked curiously.

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Vanessa smiled and, without answering Mercedes’ question, turned and walked quickly towards Felipe’s tombstone.

-Dad.

Standing in front of the gravestone, Vanessa called out respectfully. She knelt down in front of the stone and reached out to touch the photo on it, trying to smile a happy smile.

-Dad, you’ll protect me, won’t you? This time, I’ll be happy, I promise.

As he finished speaking, the wind suddenly picked up around him.

The soft wind ruffled Vanessa’s hair like her father’s loving hands when she was a child.

It was her dad’s blessing and affirmation for her.

Vanessa thought happily and smiled with joy.

Mother and daughter went up with heavy hearts and came down with joy. After so much tossing and turning, Mercedes had a slight fever that day. She didn’t tell Vanessa, but took her own medicine and went to rest.

Vanessa knew nothing of this either, and rushed to the company in no time.

Perhaps as a result of the earlier plea, Benjamin became more outgoing with Vanessa and came to see her more often.

When he left work, Benjamin came again.

-I happen to want to come and see you.

He wanted to talk to Benjamin about the engagement and non-engagement things, and other issues he needed to sit down and talk about. Now that he had decided to start over, he wanted to get serious about the preparations.

To facilitate dinner conversation, the two chose a restaurant and asked for a private room.

-The food here tastes good enough.

Every time they ate together, Benjamin kept Vanessa’s appetite in mind, choosing dishes and restaurants she might like. Such tenderness made Vanessa very fond of him.

When the waiter left, Vanessa spoke:

-Actually, I happen to want to talk to you too.