Let's go shopping

Murilo

Virginia had agreed to accompany me to the company event that would take place in the family mansion in Guarujá during the weekend and nothing could make me happier than knowing that she would be by my side during these days, even more so after what she had said that morning, during our breakfast, when I asked if she wanted to have lunch with me later.

" I'd rather not do anything with you today, as I have a very full day," She said, already making me worry about possible work overloads.

" You mustn't neglect your diet, honey," I said, carefully.

She was always very sensitive, and I didn't want to awaken the "beast" that I already knew very well.

"Don't worry, I'll feed myself properly.”

I looked at her curiously because I sensed that there was something strange in the air, and waited for her to tell me what was so special about that day that made her so busy.

"I understand that I need to use a heavy arsenal in the battle that will be these two days with your ex and that Constantino guy and I will prepare myself carefully because if she thinks she's going to leave me in the lurch, oh, she really won't!”

I couldn't hold back my laughter when I heard her say that, and I was extremely happy to see that she was taking it in good humor after all.

" You know that I love you just the way you are, don't you? " I made sure to make it clear.

I didn't know yet what she intended to do, but I soon understood that she was referring to her appearance, but my Virginia was extremely beautiful and she didn't need to worry about crazy Bruna, because for me, she ceased to exist since she made her choice and the chosen one wasn't me.

"I know it, yes," she said. "But I need to feel good about myself and I think the time has come to live up to my position as the girlfriend of FERZ's CEO, don't you agree?”

I felt pleased to know that my feelings were clear enough to Virginia that she wanted to do something because she wanted to please herself and me as well, but I would never make her feel less than she was and I made sure to make that clear as well.

" From the first moment I saw you, you were everything I wanted, Virginia " I held her hand across the table, the need to touch her always present in me "But if it makes you happy to make any kind of change, whatever it, I am here to support you and to love whatever you do.”

In this instant, I noticed that her eyes got teary and I made her stand up, bringing her to my lap, and hugging her tightly.

" I don't want to see you cry, my love," I said, feeling guilty "I just want to bring you smiles.”

She smiled, even though she looked as if she was about to cry, kissing me with extreme affection and I felt her love in just that small touch.

"You make me happy, Murilo. And I want to make you happy, too.”

We smiled at each other and after the heavy atmosphere of the night before, this morning was somewhat comforting.

" I wanted to propose something to you, may I? " I asked, anxiously.

" You can propose. However, I can't promise that I will comply with your request," she joked.

I took a card from my wallet and handed it to Virginia.

" Use it as you like," was my request, "It's all yours.”

Virgínia

I had arranged to meet Mariana in a beauty salon that she liked to go to, something that I hardly ever did, so I asked my friend for an indication.

We left the store in charge of our best salesperson and spent the day taking care of our skin, hair, and nails, we had lunch at the salon and when we left it was already past sixteen o'clock, so I suggested that we continue with our beauty undertaking, which I classified as the second stage of our transformation because my friend was with me in everything and this moment would be no different.

" Now we're going shopping," I said, feeling very excited "Lots and lots of shopping. I want everything!”

" I can pay for the salon, my friend, " Mariana said in a regretful tone "But I can't afford to change my closet right now.”

" Who says we're going to pay for that? " I asked, in suspense.

" And who else? " Mariana was already cracking a big smile.

"Look at this!”

I showed my best friend Murilo's platinum card, and Mariana jumped for joy, making me laugh a lot at all her enthusiasm for the news.

"So, who am I to refuse such kindness from our dear Murilo? Let's go shopping!”

And we did go shopping, from designer clothes to shoes and accessories. Only the party dresses were something we didn't buy because our store specializes in this type of clothing, and they were all beautiful, designed by Mariana, and we could never miss the opportunity to show off our models.

I arrived home feeling tired but satisfied with the result of that different day.

I had opted to keep my hair long, but I made a modern cut, with the ends trimmed, and I took the opportunity to apply beautiful, but discreet makeup.

When I got home, Murilo was still not at the apartment, and I found this a little strange because he had never been late on those days that I was with him.

I was so excited to show him my new look that the fact that he wasn't home made me a little disappointed, but I couldn't be upset.

I searched my cell phone for any messages or missed calls and confirmed that he had indeed warned me about being late today.

Murilo: Last minute meeting.

Murilo: Closing some details of the weekend's schedule.

I did not like it at all when I read Murilo's message, wondering if this meeting was going to be attended by Bruna.

After such a wonderful day in Mariana's company, where we enjoyed ourselves, I had imagined arriving at the apartment, dating Murilo, and having a special evening together.

And now I was home, alone and sure that Bruna could only have invented something to get my boyfriend's attention.

I thought about going to the company, but I needed to trust the man who was by my side and who never gave me any reason to doubt his love for me, so I concluded that the best thing to do was to sit and wait.