Another beautiful morning in Santorini begins, and with it comes Iris home, the morning of one of the best nights of her life, nothing but a conversation on the beach all night after the party...
She doesn't expect Stefan Demetrius was a man, so interesting, and she truly forgot he was rich or any stereotype she had heard about him, it was such an amazing night she never wanted to forget.
Hearing him talk about his daughter Alice with such love, he was an older man, but that was no problem, they got along so well!
She closes the door slowly, when her cousin arrives being dropped off by Pietro, she watches from the window as they say goodbye, she can't wait to tell her cousin.
Cybele enters and her cousin looks euphoric, Iris' face was all joy.
- One seems that someone is in a good mood. - Cybele says with a smile on her face, taking her purse off her shoulders.
- No, I know if I can wipe the smile off my face! - She widens her eyes and takes her cousin's hand, leading her to the kitchen, -We went to an event, and it was great, ah he's such a good bell! - She says euphorically. - Then we went to the beach, and here comes the best part!
She sits back in her chair and says, gesturing with her arms.
She sits in her chair and says, gesturing with her arms
- I felt him being himself, and so did I... - She taps the table. - I think I found the love of my life, the girl sighs!
Cybele pulls up a chair and laughs. - So you will watch the sunset together? - She raises her eyebrows.
Her cousin smiles, shakes her head and gets up and opens the refrigerator, then hands her cousin a glass of water.
- I'm happy for you, Iris, I really am. - Cybele swallowed dryly. - But be careful, okay? - She took the glass of water and spilled it, holding it tightly. - You have terrible taste in guys. Sorry, but it's only because I care about you. - He propped his elbows on the table, resting his left hand on the table.
She shakes her head, Sure, I know! But Belle, she closes the fridge, and plays with a curl, saying: -I'll be careful ok? But this time I'm serious, tomorrow we're going for a boat ride. - She puts her hands together in front of her body.
- Anyway, I need to take a shower. - She kisses her cousin's forehead. - As soon as I get down you tell me everything in?
Cybele smiles broadly, and her cheeks rise, "Well, I will! But only later, Pietro and I will buy the trousseau together. - She stood up slowly with her hands on her stomach.
She tossed her hair, swaying her body in a happy little dance.
- I'm very happy. - Iris squealed with joy. - Oh, this is all because of you! - Her cousin says putting her hands together on her cheeks, she approaches and hugs Cybele suddenly - Thank you for convincing me to stay!
Cybele hugs her tightly, praying that her cousin doesn't fall into a trap and break her face. But be positive, Cybele! she thought.
Then Alexia comes downstairs and sees the two in the kitchen. Iris knew the stairs leaving Alexia and Cybele in the kitchen.
Cybele tells Alexia everything that has happened and she listens attentively.
- Oh Belle, I'm so happy for you! I really am. - She looks at her sister and puts her hands on her backpack strap. - Have a good afternoon, I'm off to school, she rolls her eyes.
Athena enters the house shouting for someone, she shouts loudly and nervously.
In the kitchen Alexia asks, "Oh, I'm glad I'm coming. - She smiles. - Good luck with that one, it's been a pile for weeks, but last night the roof leaked too! - She picks up the apple on the table. - I'm out!
She goes out the door and Athena looks away, Cybele walks slowly to the stairs near the kitchen so as not to be noticed by her sister, when she surprises her.
- Ah, Cybele, there you are! - She comes closer, taking her sister's hand, "I need your help to find out what's going on with mommy.
You know what Teninha, I just got here, I need a bath. - She points to herself. - But what's wrong? Why are you so worried! - She draws her eyebrows together.
Athena frowned. - Okay, take your shower and I'll wait for you here. - She pointed upwards.
Cibele knew and took a quick shower, she combed her black hair and looked at her belly in the mirror, she always looked and admired, her son was growing, and that was something beautiful.
She is soon awakened by the screams of her sister, and soon went downstairs to meet her sister, her belly rumbles.
- Ai Teninha we're going to talk, but it can be in the kitchen to die of hunger! - She bites her lips and gives a half smile.
Atena nods and walks to the kitchen.
- Enjoy eating the pancakes I made this morning. - Athena pointed to the pan, - Sebastian doesn't stop at home, snorted the girl, scratching her hair.
Cybele looked and her mouth watered, Athena was amazing at everything she did, but cooking? Cooking she will pull her grandmother was a perfection! She thinks.
Then she quickly goes in front of the stove, turns on the fire and heated up the pancakes and as if there was no tomorrow she put them on the plate, while her sister did not stop talking.
- ... So finishing up, this morning she left, so I offered to go she got all weirded out. - Said Athena with her hand on her chin. - No, she left me with her no way!
Athena scratched her head and looked at Cybele who was already eating her second plate of food, taking quick bites.
Athena scratched her head and looked at Cybele who was already at her second course, taking quick bites.
- Cybele, Ci? Belle? Belle?" Athena leaned over the table and patted her sister on the forehead. - Are you listening to me? - The redhead raised her eyebrows in anger.
Athena hated it when people didn't pay attention to her. She stretched her legs in front of her.
But Cybele nodded and said: - Don't worry sis. - She took her sister's hand on the table. - It's just mommy, being mommy! It's probably some kind of date, or something serious. - She twisted her mouth and shrugged, eating another piece of pancake.
- Yes, it could be... - He scratched his throat and looked at Cybele, saying: - But what I want is for you to ask her, she always opens up to you, maybe even tell you what's going on...
Cybele nods, and then Athena quickly gets up.
- Hey, hey, where are you going? Stay a little longer.
- I can't, sis. - She makes a sad expression and pouts. - I really have to go get my diploma, and then rush to the hospital to write my resume. - She crossed her arms firmly - Can you believe that someone anonymous bought the hospital? And now will transform it into something public, with professionals being paid by the buyer himself!
Atena smiled, straightening her chair at the table.
Cibele smiled broadly, leaning her arms on the table. - What? Really, this is great. - She leaned back in her brown chair.
- Yes, it is! It is maintained only by donations, no more expensive consultations! It's all going to be free. - She put her hands on her heart. - I really want to be part of this team, so kisses until later!
Cybele wiggles in her chair and calls her attention saying: - Hey, hey, I love you and I see you! - She smiles widely sending a kiss to her sister.
Atena catches the kiss from afar and puts her hand on her heart and says loudly: "I see you, and I love you! Kisses belle, and don't forget to talk to mom. - Pointing his index finger at her, he leaves.
Later, Pietro is finishing an important phone call.
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Later, Pietro is finishing an important phone call. With a smile on his lips, he holds the phone.
When Cybele wanted to surprise him by coming up behind him, but then she overheard him, he said:
When Cybele wanted to make a surprise by reaching behind, but she then he listens he says:
- Okay honey! So everything is okay for tonight? - He pauses as he speaks. - Okay, and remember that Cybele can't know about this!
Cybele hides behind the piece of wall and closes her eyes, her body trembles in confusion and sadness clouds her face. What couldn't she know? No! Could he be cheating on her? She thinks to herself.
But she wouldn't just stand there, so she closes her fists and goes to him.
- You're no good at all, aren't you! What can't Cybele know? - She raises her eyebrows, "No, I can't believe you're doing this to me. -She points to her forefinger, her lips quiver, she sways in front of him.
He turns around, with a startled expression, "What? No, you've got it wrong, I can explain. - He gestures with a calm, asking hand, putting the phone in his pocket. - I was talking to a...
She interrupts him. - Oh you know what, you don't have to waste one of your little excuses on me. - She crossed her arms and walked away.
He puts his hands on his head and quickly walks out behind her, still taking her in his arms. She shakes and he lets go.
- Cybele, please! Look - he looks down, taking a deep breath. - I, I... I bought the hospital! - He ran his tongue over her lips and pressed them together.
She stopped in front of him without understanding, and her chin dropped a little.
- What? -She straightened her purse and smoothed her hair. - What are you talking about, Pietro!
- That's right, just what you heard! - He threw his hands in the air. - I didn't want you to know, not now, it's still something I've been working on since the first time we went there! I was thinking of creating something free, maintained by me, and some donations," he scratched the back of his neck, a bit shakily, "something that the poor people wouldn't have to pay for, and I was talking to one of the owners of the hospital, a lady of 65," he threw his hands in the air. - I can call her now if you like, he took a deep breath.
She wrapped her arms around herself, and scratched her own back. Okay, I believe you. - She stared at him in silence. - I'm sorry, I'm sorry I doubted you, it's just that I heard it, and frankly I loved the idea...
- No, you couldn't have known! But Belle, I'm just asking for a vote of confidence, please," she pressed her lips together, and he let out a deep breath.
- Yes, you're right, I... - Cybele says putting her hands together, she straightened her shoulders.
- You know, I know I'm no saint, but I only want you to be with me if you really believe in me! - It will only work out if you really give me a vote of confidence! - He raised his eyebrows and as he looked at her his pupil dilated, he looked at his lover.
- I know, and I trust. - She sealed her lips. - I ruined the afternoon, didn't I? - He closed his eyes.
- Of course not! - Let's have fun, and pick a name soon, I want to name him, or her. - He tilted his head to the side and kissed her neck.
She approached him and put her hands around his neck, and sealed her lips, he came closer and bit her lower lips, starting a slow and intense kiss.
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Stefan Demetrius was a businessman, so focused on business that he was never interested in anything else, but last night something about that girl with the blond hair and almond eyes got him hooked, so he thought about her all day.
She is in her living room with a view of the blue sea of Santorini, Stefan loved the sea, he felt so small and at the same time immense when looking at it...
But his attention is soon drawn back, when his secretary intercoms to tell him that his daughter is there and wants to talk to him, he authorizes her entrance with his face already closing hard.
The girl comes in like a hurricane.
- So, your lawyer told me you're not really going to give me my inheritance. - says his daughter, in a firm and debauched tone. - All right! I have reasons to stay in Santorini anyway, she shrugs.
She throws her purse on the gray chair in front of his desk.
- Why are you doing this Alice? - He puts his hand to his chin, staring at her.
- Why Dad? Well, let's see, you're about to sink, and I don't want to be on the boat when that happens. - She mouths the question. - Besides, I studied pedagogy, I don't earn that well, Dad! I miss my allowance. - She pulls out a chair and sits down.
- Where did I go wrong in your upbringing? - He puts his hands together and continues to look at her seriously, his face closing hard.
- Really? Don't play the good guy, you were a terrible father. - She stares at him as she ruffles his hair, resting her chin on her palm.
Stefan stands up, closing his suit elegantly, and looks at her with a corner smile.
- The answer is still the same Alice, now if you'll excuse me. - He opens his hands pointing to the door.
- Okay, that's it then? - She raises her eyebrows and picks up her purse, walking to the door. - She gives an ironic smile. - I don't know, just to meet my new mommy. - She lifted one side of her mouth and walked out the door.
Leaving Stefan with a thousand thoughts in his head but the main one was, the will to go back and fix the past.
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Julia who will see her leaving early as she had something important to do in the city of Athens, she walks slowly and with her head bowed she didn't want anyone to see her.
She takes out her gold ring, her favorite earring, and looks around, then she sees it on the table, she walks over to it.
- Julia, I see you're still wearing the earrings I gave you! - Giovani says slowly, staring at her, his eyes roaming over her body.
Julia shudders. He gets up and stands behind her chair, pulling it out for her to sit, he then returns it and sits down in front of her.
- Giovanni, I only came because you said you had something very important to tell me! Be brief, please. - She looks around with her eyes wide open.
-Julia! - He paused, looking at her, "What I have to tell you is something serious. - He pulled up the collar of her shirt and looked into her eyes, saying: - I saw your son-in-law this morning, he obviously didn't know me, but I recognized him on the spot, Julia he is working for Greek mafia, but my point is, I realized he is not someone bad, or dealing with the business, so I thought it best to alert you....
Julia is paralyzed for a moment. Absorbing what Giovanni said, she decides not to believe it.
- What? Giovanni, if you wanted to see me you should come up with better excuses! She picks up the bag on her lap and stands up, taking two steps forward.
- Julia. - He loved to say her name, and she loved to hear it in his accent, he leans over the table. - I'm sure I saw him today, I...
She turns and approaches him.
She stares at him, raising her eyebrows, and says in a low tone: - I've known that boy since he was a baby, you probably saw someone else. - My family is not like yours, it's honorable! You know, even knowing your nephew so little, I thank God Pietro didn't turn out like you! - She shook her head.
Giovanni frowned, let out a long breath and took Julia's hands in his, she shuddered and soon removed her hands from theirs.
- Okay. - He adjusted his tie and showed her his palms, "Just promise me you won't tell him anything," he stood up and said: - I just thought you should know, but you're right, I only caught a glimpse of him at the party, I must have been mistaken. - He pressed his lips together.
He passes her, his perfume wafting over her, intoxicating her with nostalgia, and she looks up at the ceiling as she sees him holding out his hand to her.
- Good-bye, Julia. - He said only to her in a low tone.
She thinks to herself, fixing her purple blouse and pulling herself together, she then turns around and ends up sitting there, she put her hands on her forehead and felt bad, she shakes her hands and wonders, what if what Giovanni is saying is true?
But one thing to make her sleepless...
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It's late at night, and Julia comes home with a splitting headache to find Cybele watering the plants in front of the house.
- Mom, Giágia was already worried about you. - said Cybele holding the red watering can in her hands.
The girl tightens her lips, confused to see her mother staggering Julia stumbles on her own foot, her daughter then releases the watering can and holds it by the arms.
(Translation: Giágia = Grandma)
- I need to talk to you, dear! I can't take all this weight anymore. -I can't take all this weight anymore," Julia says, drawing in air, and her breath of beer and vodka sickens Cybele, who has her face close to her mother's.
- Okay, Mom, but first let's take a hot bath and lots of water. - Cybele rests Julia's arms on her shoulders.
- No, it doesn't have to be now, they, they, they are the same, Giovanni. - Julia says drunkenly, she was breathing with difficulty.
- Mom! Let's go upstairs. - Cybele says, he lets out a deep breath, trying not to explode with his mother.
- Cybele, darling, it's serious! Giovanni Santoro, your uncle's uncle, is your sister's father, my father... - She puts her hand to her head struggling to keep her eyes open.
Cybele doesn't understand anything, and ignores what her mother says, and screams for help, and Iris quickly leaves going to help the two.
Julia had both daughters very early, and only came to "settle down" when the girls were teenagers, and their father died. That was a real shock to her, but before that her routine was that of her drunken mother or of her several boyfriends and many dates.
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At that same time Athena was taken away blindfolded by Sebastian, who said he had a surprise for his wife.
- Can I open it now? - Athena says, putting her hands on the blindfold with a broad smile, "There, Sebastian, you know how I hate surprises.
- Don't worry," he says, positioning himself in front of her. - He says positioning himself in front of her, with a smile.
Then he takes off the sash.
- Surprise my love! - He says fixing his shirt behind her.
The redhead puts her hand to her mouth, yawning, she turns her face to look at him.
- What? It's just a house on the top of the island.
- Yes, but this one has a difference," he then takes out of his pocket a rolled up piece of paper, "this is our house!
The girl puts her hand over her mouth and pulls back, her mouth opens and her chin drops, while the boy looks at her with a silly smile, biting his right thumb
- So what did you think? - He gives her a smile and kisses her on the cheek from behind.
Athena walks over and stops on the stairs in front of the house.
- Sebastian, we can't pay for this, how ? how, co, co, how could you pay for this. - She stutters, feeling confused. - Gee, I need a stool! She feels her legs shaking.
This was her dream house, but everyone knew that houses on the top of the island were very expensive and everything was too confusing...
- Ah my love, I got a loan with your Stefan," he approaches and takes her hand, "listen my love, everything will be fine! We can pay - he insists.
- I don't know Sebastian, this is all very strange!
- No, do you trust me? - He raised his eyebrows and a strong wind blew his black hair over his blue eyes that stared at the girl.
She shook her head. - Yes, of course I do, she hugged him tight, my love, she's beautiful! - Feel, feel my heart is racing.
She puts his hands on her heart, he smiles foolishly.
- Come! - He takes her in his arms and walks up the stairs of his new house...