Episode 43

One Month Later

Fernando's POV

One month is gone and my love for Micaela has grew more stronger. She has truly proven to be my healer and my peace of mind. She loves me unconditionally and cares for me like I've never been cared for. She makes me feel so special like I'm the only man in the world, whenever I hear her voice on the phone my heart get filled with happiness. And when we are together, I feel so peaceful and happy. She has changed my opinion about the female gender, something my best friend Antonio and my mom tried to do for years now. I now respect and love the female gender more than I've ever done. I even made Micaela's friends to be my friends as well. The happiness when I'm with her and her friends is immeasurable. This past one month has been the best month of my life.

Just like Micaela and I agreed, sex has been kept aside from our relationship, in fact we agreed not to defile ourselves until we're legally married. But not withstanding, we've really had some romantic moments that most couple are missing out just because they focus more on the sex part in a relationship rather the quality time that needs to be spent with each other. Aside from all the dates we've had in Seoul, we still went on a vacation in two different countries, Turkey and Singapore. During our vacation, I gave her some heart-thrilling surprises that she deserved as my woman. Our vacations and all the other romantic things we intend doing is on our bucket list which I know we'll do all of it after we're married.

To celebrate our one month courtship anniversary, I invited her over to Madrid for the very first time. The plans I had in stored for her wasn't disclosed until she gets here only then would she find out my little surprise. Part of my plans is to introduce her to my family and few of my business partners. I glance at my wristwatch and it was exactly 3pm when Micaela will arrive. I was already waiting up at the airport to welcome my queen, I've really missed her this past one week that I haven't set my eyes on her.

Speaking of her, here she comes looking so strikingly gorgeous as usual. We met gaze and she gave me that irresistible smile. I couldn't wait for her to get to me, I met her halfway and I hugged her so tightly. "I miss you so much, mine" I whisper and peck her cheeks.

"I miss you too, my darling. I'm so happy to be with you again".

"I am the happiest! Let me take you home, we have a lot to talk about" I took her luggage and led her to my car.

When we got home my younger brother, Suarez, was in the living room watching some horror movie as usual. "Hey buddy!" I called out his attention and he glance at our direction.

"Brother!" He exclaims excitedly and made a move to stand up but then he relaxed back on his sit and his facial expression was that of shock.

I furrowed my brows at him confusedly and I glance briefly at my woman and she gave me a shrug. I returned my gaze on him and he was still like that, I expected him to stand up and come say hello to my soon-to-be fiancée but no, he's doing quite the opposite. He was sitting down there gaping at us with wide eyes. I stared at him for a moment and I noticed he wasn't really looking at me, his gaze was fixed on my woman and that arouse my suspicion. "What's up kiddo?"

"Micaela Alvarado!" He mumbles her name aloud and I squint at my girlfriend who was also staring at him with wide eyes.

What the hell is going on here? Do the both of them know each other?

"Mine, have you met with my brother before now?" I asks glancing from her to my brother. I was desperate to get answers from both of them and until I get answers my mind won't be at rest.

"No, my love. It's my first time of meeting him in person apart from his pictures you've shown to me" she replied and that made me divert my gaze to my brother.

"Buddy? Have you met my woman before?"

My brother stood up and walked up to us and said, "What I'm about to say is quite unbelievable!-" I frown at that and shared a glance with my girlfriend. What does he mean by that?

"I'm a huge fan of yours, Micaela Alvarado! I've read all of your books and I've been waiting for series 2 of your new release Shattered Hearts!"

My mouth formed an 'o' and I heard a gasps escape from Micaela's mouth, I squint at her and her mouth was in a gape. A smile spread on my face and I wrapped my arm around her shoulders. I'm very proud to have her as my woman, she is really an asset not a liability. "Wow, that was unexpected. I didn't know my woman is that popular" I said.

"Oh my God! This is really unbelievable" she giggles blushing so hard.

"I know right. I'll be needing your autograph" my brother winks at her and we both chuckle.

"That's not a problem, you'll have it before I leave. In fact you can have as many of my autograph as you want since you're going to be my brother-in-law soon" she replied and we all laughed.

"Roger that. So when is Shattered Hearts 2 coming out?" he asks and I squint at my girlfriend. I'm happy to know that my brother is a fan of hers, imagine what the relationship will be like now that they're in-laws. Unlike me, my brother is a novel freak, he loves reading books especially fictional books. So I wasn't surprise when he said he's a fan of Micaela.

Talking about Shattered Hearts, it was the same book that connected me to her. I thought she had answers to my past but I found out she had more than just answers, she became the healer to my past instead. Although I never had the chance to asks her the inspiration behind that story but I'm happy I came to her.

"Soon" I heard her answer to my brother's question. "I'm working on it. You'll be the first to know when I'm done with it".

"But why him not me?" I frown at her and she snickered.

"C'mon bro, don't be so jealous" Suarez snorted and I rolled my eyes at both of them.

"I'm sorry but I'm the author here and I choose who reads my book first" Micaela said in a bossy tone and I snorted.

"Great, I like how that sounds! Can I take a selfie with you? I want to show the world that Micaela Alvarado one of the top best selling authors of all times is here in my house and she's my sister-in-law to be!" he exclaims excitedly and Micaela giggles louder.

"I'm flattered" she replied grinning widely and I couldn't help but kissed her cheek in admiration. She's so cute when she blushes.

"Ain't I lucky to have a brilliant girlfriend like you, my own?" I cooed and she laughs.

"I'm jealous of you guys right now, I guess I need to invite my girlfriend over" my brother jokes and came wrapping his arm around my babe's shoulder while he takes off mine. I felt pangs of jealousy hit me and I scowled at him.

"You have to be careful, she's mine only" I reminded him and they both glance at me for a second and burst into laughter.

"Someone is being overly possessive here" he teased and Micaela nodded.

"You can say that again. C'mon let's take some pictures" she wrapped her arm around his waist and my brother position his phone camera.

"Please step aside, don't spoil this beautiful photoshoot of ours" my brother deadpans and I groaned irritatingly.

"That's not happening" I retorted and made my face visible to the camera while he takes a shot.

"Please bro, stepped aside, you're ruining this pictures" he whines and I shot him a cold glare.

"Should I remind you she's my girlfriend not yours? In fact this whole picture thing is over, we're going upstairs, she needs to rest and freshen up before it's time for the party".

"Party?" Micaela asks with a raised brow and my brother and I shared a glance. How come I forgot I'm meant to keep it a secret?

"Actually, the thing is my brother here just wants us to have dinner as a family and get to know you better...you know what I mean right?"

"Oh yes, I understand" she grins sheepishly and I shared a glance with my brother. I nod slightly in appreciation for covering up for me.

I allowed them take few pictures. "We'll leave you for now, see you later" I said calling off the photoshoot session they were having and led Micaela to my room.

"We still have later to take more pictures, Micaela!" Suarez yelled after us.

"Whatever!" I yelled back and slammed my bedroom door while Micaela chuckles harder.