Love & Memoryless

XVII

Jennifer : What ?
Josh : From the first day I knew that Aunt Maria entered the hospital.
Jennifer : Why did you do that ?
Josh : Because I consider her my second mother.
Jennifer : But...
Maria : You're not going to get mad because of this.

After a few hours, Jennifer, Josh and Mrs. Moore come home.
After eating lunch, they all sit in the living room. Maria fell into a sleep, due to fatigue.

Jennifer : So ? When will you tell me the story of your family?
Josh : I don't know where to start...
Jennifer : Won't they come?
Josh : No.
Jennifer : Why ?
Josh : I don't know why they refused.
Jennifer : They refused ? They refused our marriage? Why ?
Josh : I swear, I don't know why.
Jennifer : But I didn't do anything.
Josh : I know.
Jennifer : Why didn't you insist?
Josh : Are you crazy ? Of course, I did. Jennifer, you know how much I love you, do you know that or not?

She lowers her head.

Jennifer : I know. Sadly.
Josh : Our love, no one can stop it!
Jennifer : But, what is this marriage without your family?
Josh : I don't care ! I tried a thousand times but they are stubborn.
Jennifer : ...That's why they wouldn't open the door for me yesterday.
Josh : Babe, I'm really sorry.
Jennifer : No, It's my fault. It is me who must ask forgiveness; I ruined your relationship with your parents...
Josh : No, no, don't say that ! It's their fault! Jennifer, you didn't do anything to apologise.
Jennifer : You think so ?
Josh : I love you, and I want you to stay by my side.

Josh kisses her hand.

Jennifer : I stay by your side but promise me that you will never leave me.
Josh : I promise you. Anyway, your mother is sleeping. We have to go to Las Vegas. You have to see our future home.
Jennifer : So how to leave her here ?
Josh : I'll call Diego to stay with her. Then we will go to Las Vegas.

After a few minutes.
Josh : Diego doesn't answer. I think he's busy.
Jennifer : Call Carla then.

He dials Carla's number in his phone.

Josh : Hello Carla.
Carla : Hi Josh. How are you ?
Josh : I'm fine, thanks. Are you home ?
Carla : No Unfortunately. I am in San Fransisco, with my brother.
Josh: Oh okay.
Carla : Is everything okay ?
Josh : No don't worry. I'm just really busy and wanted someone I could trust to stay with Aunt Maria. Don't you know where's Diego ?
Carla : Yeah, he's definitely at work.
Josh : Do you know when it will be over?
Carla : I think at 5.
Josh : Okay that's good. Tell him to come to stay with her, please.

Josh and Jennifer leave Maria sleeping and leave the house. They get in the car and go to Las Vegas.

In the car.
Jennifer send a message to Diego. She already left a little text for her mother on the table, next to her.

Kelly, in her room. She thinks about what happened with Jennifer in the morning, again.

Kelly : You will pay for everything..for stealing..You will regret it. I don't care!! He says that he'll hurt me if I hurt you. Is there anything worse than what I've been through these months since you come? You're going to regret it, Jennifer!!..

She goes out of her house, drives her car, then parks it in front of Jennifer's house.
In the car.

Kelly : I will say that I am tired of all this, I love Josh ...

She's knocking on the door. The door opens.

Kelly : Hello ma'am.
Maria : Hello, sweetheart.
Kelly : Is Jennifer there?
Maria : No, not at home. Are you her friend?

Kelly remains silent for a moment, she thought.

Maria : Sweetheart ? Are you okay?
Kelly : Yes, yes, ma'am.
Maria : Would you like to come in?
Kelly : If it's possible.
Maria : Come in. Welcome.
Kelly : Thank you.

Kelly enters. She sat in the living room. Still thinking. Then she starts crying.
Aunt Maria doesn't understand anything anymore.

Maria : Sweetheart ? Why are you crying ? Are you okay ?
Kelly : Sorry. Faking the cry.
Maria : You want me to get you some water.
Kelly : No thanks.
Maria : Tell me, why are you sad ?
Kelly : I don't want to spoil this happiness. But he hides his true face behind his mask.
Maria : Who is this ?
Kelly : Josh.
Maria : I cannot understand.
Kelly : Josh and I, loved each other...