Go live your way Part 2

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Florencia had kept her word and came to visit the next day. Mercedes looked surprised, but Florencia said, "I thought I'd come over for coffee."
"Yes, of course, come in. "Said Marcedes and went into the kitchen to make coffee. They talked a bit about Marcello and about the previous vacation, until Florencia brought the conversation to the friendship between Alvaro and Juanma and Mercedes assured her how happy she was.
"Have you cleared everything with Ramiro in the meantime" asked Florencia.
"Cleared? As long as he's after Isabel, there's nothing to be cleared up." Mercedes told her friend what had happened so far and what she was going to do. Florencia listened but didn't interrupt Mercedes.

When she noticed that Mercedes was looking at her expectantly, she said, "You know you are my best friend. But I'm starting to worry. I really understand that you're hurt and sad. But you lied to Ramiro. And it is not Mia's fault that Ramiro found out now. Whether you two talk to each other or argue is your business. But Ramiro has always been good to the children. And they both love him. You can't take that away from them, they suffer and will hate you for it at some point. Mercedes, if you continue like this, you will lose the children. Not because they are taken away from you, but because they no longer want to be with you. "

"Flor I can't stand the thought that Ramiro is now with another woman. And certainly not with the woman who started the whole thing in the first place."

"But Isabel didn't know that Lupe wasn't Ramiro's daughter either. Isabel did what was best for Mia. She thought of her goddaughter. And you should also think of your children. Lupe still needs you very much. And both love you. But you break that "

When Mercedes said nothing, she said "Do you still love Ramiro?"

Mercedes said softly: "So much has happened, I don't know what my feelings are about him right now. I loved him very much and he always did everything for us. He welcomed Alvaro as if he were his son .... "

Florencia interrupted her: "He took him in as if he were his son. And what happens when you do something like that? Feelings develop. But also on Alvaro's side. Lupe grew up thinking that Ramiro is her father. Mercedes your Lies messed everything up. You may have had a good reason many years ago. But now ... Mercedes now you have to live with the consequences and don't let anyone else suffer from your mistake. "

"I know that too. But it hurts to know she's taking my place. Just her."

Florencia took a deep breath. "You can try to ignore that and think about what is best for the children. Alvaro is happiest when he has Mia around. She has done a lot of good with him and especially with Juanma. I am her still grateful today that I can talk to my son again. And you shouldn't make it so difficult for them. You don't have to like Isabel. "

"Not only do I not like her, I hate this woman," said Mercedes in a hard voice.

Florencia shook her head. "You have to work on it urgently, Mercedes. The hatred will destroy you and it's impossible for me to watch it. Can't you enjoy the love of your children? Alvaro will graduate next year, he can't use a family drama now. If you have this attitude inside you, you will also radiate it outwards and will always remain alone. "
After a pause, she said, "Come on, change your clothes, we're going to town for a bit. You need a bit of a change."
When Mercedes hesitated, Florencia said "I have to work later, come on, let's go" Mercedes changed and they drove downtown in Florencia's car.
" Something to eat or go shopping" asked Florencia.

"let's go eat," said Mercedes. "but I invite you"
They sat down in a small restaurant on the market square. "And from now on the rule applies that you don't think about it anymore while we're together. And don't talk about it any more."
Mercedes nodded. She tried to relax. Basically, she knew Florencia was right. But on that point, her heart and head just didn't go together. Deep down she knew that the answer to Florencia's question, whether she still loves Ramiro, had to be "yes". "Yes," she said and Florencia looked at her in surprise. "yes to your question whether I still love Ramiro"

"I told you not to think about it," but Florencia had to smile anyway. "But then we are one step further."

"But it doesn't change anything." said Mercedes.

"But a little, you've admitted it to yourself. You allow the feeling. Mercedes, I've had the feeling of being you like  a robot lately. It might not change anything between Ramiro and you."

"I only lied to him about Lupe for this reason. He always wanted children. And if I had told him the truth, he would have stayed with Mia's mother."

"But you were primarily thinking of yourself again, Mercedes. You should have  to try to win him over even though he knew the truth."

"You said we weren't talking about it here while we are together," said Mercedes then.

Florencia nodded, but hoped that she had really gotten to her friend a little bit.