Film of Love
Murilo
I hugged her, laughing a lot at her desperation, and soon touched her lips with mine, in a kiss that started light and playful, but soon became hot and intense.
" I love you, Murilo," Virginia said once again "And I will repeat it as many times as necessary until you believe me.”
"I've always known that you love me, but I think that you have to make up for all the lost time and say that at least ten times a day.”
" Stop being so cocky! " she said, pushing me away from her, but then pulling me back again "I love you, so much!”
" All right, that's enough for today " I teased her " Tomorrow you'll say it again.
The look on Virginia's face at this moment was hilarious, and I hugged her tight, trying to contain the strong temper that I knew would soon explode.
" Take it easy, darling. Don't forget that I'm the man you love and the father of your baby "I whispered in her ear.”
"You're lucky because otherwise, you wouldn't be standing in front of me right now looking so beautiful.”
I faked a dramatic shiver and pulled her better into my arms, feeling the comfort of being with the woman I love, again at peace. But soon the memory of what Mariana had told me came back to me, bringing weight to my consciousness again.
Virginia pulled away a little and stared at me intently as if she were analyzing me with her gaze.
" Don't be like that, it wasn't your fault," she said again.
" I feel guilty, " I confessed. "And it's all about how we feel and not how things are.”
" Why don't you try talking to Ethan? Maybe then you can get a little more peace on the subject "Virginia suggested wisely.”
I thought about the suggestion for a moment and decided that this was a possibility that required more attention, but I wasn't going to think about it now because I remembered at that instant that Virginia's parents were in the room, at least until a few minutes ago.
"Your parents?”
" They want to meet you " she warned "They're waiting for us.”
" I'm not sure if I look presentable enough to officially meet your parents, Virginia," I said, looking at my clothes.
I was wearing a basic red T-shirt and a pair of light black shorts. I was at home and had no idea that we would be receiving such illustrious visitors as my in-laws.
" Are you looking for compliments, Mr. Murilo? "Virginia joked "Drop the nonsense and come, my parents, won't care that you're not wearing a suit or anything of the sort.”
I intended to ask her to at least let me change my shorts into jeans, but Virginia practically dragged me from the kitchen to the living room, and soon I was face to face with her parents.
" It's a great pleasure to meet you " I spoke as formally as possible after the introductions had been made by Virginia.
" I am also very happy to know that my daughter is well and happy, " said Virginia's mother, but in a very shy way.
Despite being mother and daughter, the two had nothing in common, not in appearance and even less in temperament, as Mrs. Beth spoke little and seemed to be devoted to her husband, Virginia's father.
Mr. Francisco seemed to be tough, but I noticed that he seemed to have cried while Mariana and I were in the kitchen and this was not something negative, quite the contrary because what mattered was family unity.
"I am always trying to be the best man I can be, and make your daughter happy, Ms. Beth.”
I wasn't trying to please Virginia's parents. That was the absolute truth, and my girlfriend knew it.
" That's very good to know, my boy, " Ms. Francisco said. "I know that we made mistakes with our daughter, but that's not the reason why I'm going to accept anyone doing anything that might make her sad.”
" Murilo is not just anyone, Dad " Virginia immediately came to my defense. "He is the man I love and the father of the child I'm expecting.”
" I know this, my daughter. You've already said it several times here " Francisco tried to lighten the tense atmosphere "I'm just making it clear that you have your parents to support you.”
I could have answered that a month ago they left you alone, but I believe faithfully in the power of forgiveness, and if their daughter had already forgiven them, I wouldn't be the one to cause more upset between them, so I just kept silent.
Virginia held my hand, squeezing it, and I understood that she had appreciated my attitude and once again confirmed that there were more important things than pointing out the mistakes of others.
The conversation continued pleasantly after that, and I called a cab for Virginia's parents when they decided to go to their home. Mariana accompanied them too, as she lived quite close by, and Virginia and I said goodbye to them, promising a visit during the week.
Virgínia
It had been a busy day, but I was thankful that I had managed to get my father to go back on his convictions and come to me, along with my mother. I was now at peace with my family and assured them that they were in their home and that all was well between us.
I was now rubbing almond oil on my stomach, standing in front of the bathroom mirror, and reflecting on how much things could change in just a snap of my fingers.
I had left the bathroom door open and at that moment Murilo had just walked through it and was staring at me through the mirror with apparent suspicion.
" Are we okay? " he asked.
" I don't know about you, but I'm fine, " I answered with a smile.
He stood behind me and took the bottle of oil and put some in the palm of his hand.
"What do you intend to do?”
" I intend to take care of my brunette " he replied, facing me again through the reflection in the mirror.
His arms then encircled my body, and he began to use the oil to massage my belly as well.
"Hmmm…”
" Am I doing it right? " he asked, still moving his hand across my bare belly.
