57. Letting go.....

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Gabriella

As sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting soft patterns on the bedroom floor.

With a heavy sigh, i closed my eyes, trying to push back the flood of emotions threatening to engulf me. But like a relentless tide, the memories crashed over me, each wave carrying fragments of me past with him.

I remembered the laughter, the whispered promises, and the warmth of his embrace. But alongside those tender moments, there were jagged shards of pain and betrayal, wounds that hadn't yet healed.

What can be the worst situation of your life?

For me right now is attending Alejandro's wedding. Today, I find myself unexpectedly attending Alejandro's wedding, a situation I had hoped to avoid.

Caught in the intricate web of cartel politics in Mexico, I find myself obligated to attend Alejandro's wedding, despite my inner turmoil. In this delicate dance of power and alliances between the Mendellin Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, my presence at the wedding is not merely a personal choice but a strategic move to demonstrate solidarity and maintain the facade of a harmonious relationship.

thought I would find the murderer as soon as possible and would leave for Colombia, that way I wouldn't need to attend the wedding.

In life, things don't always go as we expect, but that's just part of the journey.

Even though I tried to steer clear of this situation, I find myself unable to do so. While I anticipated it would be challenging, I never imagined it would be this difficult.

I closed my eyes as tears streamed down my face, I couldn't help but reminisce about the moments shared with Alejandro. When I first arrived in Mexico, love was the furthest thing from my mind, yet destiny had other intentions. I found myself falling deeply in love with a man I could never truly have.

It's clear to me now that we were never meant to be together; our worlds are simply too different. Accepting this reality is something I must do, perhaps it will fully sink in when I witness Alejandro marrying someone else.

Taking a deep sigh, I made the decision to prepare myself. Being late is not an option, after all.

Before I dress up, I've decided to send a message to Gabriel. He's had ample time. If he hasn't found the murderer by now, perhaps I put my trust in the wrong person.

You have until tomorrow. If you can't find the murderer by then, I'll call off the deal.

-Gabriella

I first decided to do makeup. I choose a classic cat-eye makeup and complemented with a nude pink shade of lipstick. I wore a Rasario Blue Jacquard Draped Floral Midi Dress
I tied hair but gave myself a final glance in the mirror and Indeed i looked both pretty and confident.

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