The Bride

We waited an hour before being called into his office. She was a tall woman with neatly trimmed hair. He smiled as I entered his office. There are photos of babies of all races and quotes about providing a safe home and a bright future for children. “Hello, welcome,” he greeted. “Or do you speak Spanish?”

I could speak Spanish, but I wasn’t sure about Tristan. “You are good at English.” I sat down and said.

“I’m Dr. Araceli Mendoza. Nice to meet you.”

“nice to meet you.” I said smiling. “What can I help you with?”

“Okay… I adopted my daughter at this institution two years ago.

“good?”

“We’re here to see if we can…well…if we can…”

“Give it back.” Tristan said for me.

The Doctor’s Smile Arachelli’s face disappeared. He suddenly looked angry.

“I’m sorry, but I have to ask you to leave.”

“I’m sorry, but I have to ask you to leave.”

“Are you leaving?” I’m not leaving here until I know where my daughter is.

Tristan said threateningly.

‘Didn’t you read the rules and regulations before you signed the papers?

“Yeah, I know I shouldn’t be here…” I tried to explain. “Then go.” he said quickly.

“We’re not here to fight, we just want to talk.”

I said quietly. ‘I don’t think you can give us information about a child who gave up for adoption. That’s the rule.

“Don’t break the rules!” Tristan exclaimed.

Tristan raised his hand and shouted

his fist-shaped hand. “Hey, calm down, for him, be strong for him.”

I whispered. He looked at me once and relaxed.

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“Can you answer me?” I asked quietly. “You don’t say anything to make me change my mind.”

She said and I heard Tristan scoff.

“Can you tell me if she’s still there or if she’s been adopted?”

– No, I can not.

Tristan’s hand shook and I waved his hand reassuringly. “I’m sorry, I can’t help you.” the doctor said drunkenly.

I turned my head to look down at Tristan. “Then there’s no way to get it back?”

As if I didn’t know the answer, I asked if there was another way.

“I’m sure you took your time to make up your mind. He wasn’t your child when you signed the papers . . .”

And who will you decide? He is my blood and no matter how stupid the paperwork is, nothing will change that.”

Tristan entered.

– That’s stupid. I will find another way to save my daughter.

Tristan said so and left the office. I looked at the woman who didn’t know how to convince us to help. She was very dedicated to her work.

“Our job is to protect these children and give them a good home. Cannot be displayed and removed from new elements.

life or a new family. Your child may have a new personality that you can’t change.”

“Thanks for your time.” I spoke to him and got up. “have a nice day. I’m sorry to upset your husband. I just did my job.

“I understand.”

I smiled at him and left the room. Tristan was on the phone when I left. He ran, running his fingers through his hair. – Good. Give me all the details you need.

He told this to the other party and ended the call.

“Is everything alright?” I asked. “Yes.” He answered me without looking at me.

He got into the car and I followed him. On the way back to the hotel, I talked to Vina on the phone.

When I entered the bedroom of the apartment, I was sitting at the foot of the bed. Tristan was on the phone with Adrian, who was abusing a woman I met at the agency. I knew he was mad at me.

But he didn’t recognize her. After answering the call, Tristan took a deep breath. When I changed into my black Nike hoodie and gray shirt, he didn’t say anything. “Why didn’t you ever ask for help?”

She asked calmly as she walked out.

“I was scared.” I said. “You should have asked for help, Cassie!” Maybe it could have been avoided.”

His voice rises.

“WHO?” people who made me

Do you feel unworthy? Who ruined my life?

I stood up and approached him. “I wasn’t going to have children, especially twins. My life was a mess and I tried to move on. Trust me. The last thing I wanted was for you to conceive your child. I could not help myself. Did you follow what you did? I felt anxious, I couldn’t trust anyone, and every decision I made seemed to be the right one. Tristan.

I couldn’t stop crying. “I was wrong, I admit it. I couldn’t bear the thought of seeing them suffer in return for bringing them into this world. It’s my duty to make sure they live a good life.”

‘It was Vina who would do anything for you. We all know we hurt you, but the twins didn’t deserve it.

“Are you listening to yourself now?” You didn’t know what I was going through, do you know how many times I thought about abortion? I knew I couldn’t be the best mother. How are you? You were too busy taking care of your family vacation.”

“And you don’t have to knock on Wine’s door for everything. She has her own life.”

‘You don’t have to blame me for your mistakes. I know I’ve done terrible things to you in the past, but you can’t blame me for every mistake you’ve made. I know you’ve been through hard times. I can’t even imagine what he went through to protect the twins. I am forever grateful for this decision.”

I bit my lips to stop screaming, the guilt and the pain. “Sometimes you need help.

your goal You don’t have to do everything yourself. I hated myself and my family, but having a best friend would help. Ask for help and Kayla will be there.

– He spoke and left the room.

I fell to the floor crying loudly like an unstoppable child. It warmed my heart to think Kayla hated me for what I did. What if I never see him again? I’ve been wearing it for 2 years.

The door opened, but my eyes clouded with tears. Tristan stood in front of me, took a deep breath and leaned back.

“Hey.” he called softly. He took my hand and lifted me up.

– It’s okay, we’ll give it back.

He hugged me and wrapped his arms around me. “Sorry”.

I sobbed up into his broad chest.

‘I’m sorry, but I shouldn’t have hit you. I get angry at the thought that if I don’t see it, I’ll never know what it looks like or get my hands on it. I still feel like I’m being punished for what I did.”

he whispered I hugged him tightly and cried.

“I’m going to do my best to hold her and kiss her head and tell her how much I love her.”

He said patting my back. ‘I took it from you, I shouldn’t have. why are you doing me a favor If you haven’t seen it before?

One more time? – I said when I left.

He came and wiped my tears. ‘I’m not that kind of person anymore, I’ve been through a lot with you Cathy. I’m a father again, you gave me another chance, I won’t waste it. I hope you don’t lie Regret every day.”

As he spoke, he continued to caress my cheek with his thumb.

‘I spent the last three years in hospitals and in group therapy. It’s been a rough road since you left, but I’m glad it’s okay now. “I wasn’t on vacation, Cassie, I was in hell.” She blinked and looked at me. ‘I miss your protective personality, the way you look at me when I bother you, and your funny personality. I miss all the little things about you, I don’t know.