Destined to shine ( English ) #LookingForAlaskaContest

Chapter 28 - Another side of Regina.

As we sat down immediately Regina said:

_ Sometimes angels come our way, that's how I see it. When you appeared in the ring, a connection between us immediately settled. The more I watched, I felt curiosity and enchantment. It happened so naturally, so you decided to skate I was excited because I saw the opportunity to create a bond. On that day, when his grandmother showed me his story, my desire was to take you in my arms and give a long hug.

A woman who does this sort of thing a child does not deserve the privilege of bringing a life into the world, although I neither know to criticize it is my opinion. Sorry if this review was a bit harsh.

Sophia, you let me see your scars?

_ It is better not...

_ I understand that you do not feel at ease. It must be hard to look at them, after all they are a constant reminder of what you tried to do.

_ Are you sure you want to see?

_ Yes...

_ Sorry for my initial hesitation, it is not something I am asked frequently.

_ Wow! I never noticed their existence.

_ Because it is learned to be careful. The school has the uniform and ring the tights with mango. When it's hot I put a thin or lace blouse, with sleeves also about what I wear. If I go with a sleeveless blouse, use bracelets and a watch to hide. In winter, it's easier with the coats. Some precautions to keep the arm in positions that do not allow to see also helps.

_ Should be very laborious.

_ I'm used is the price we paid not to be seen as a victim or crazy.

_ She Never thinks so!

_ I know, but some people tend to be cruel.

_ Sophia, I made an important decision, however, can not do this without revealing how I became the person I am today. I have the habit of talking about my personal life and I've been thinking about how to get into that. On the day you interviewed me, I told many things about me. Now, I would like to continue from where it stopped.

_ Clear! You can go ahead.

_ After my injury, I was forced to abandon the idealization of being an elite skater. This was undoubtedly the hardest thing I've ever done. Imagine having a planned life, and suddenly start from scratch without having the slightest idea of ​​what will be your next step. Not everything was easy, I found myself lost and all my plans disappeared.

But I do not think I gave up, took the reins of my life and decided it was time to reinvent myself. I focused the energies in studies and as I finished school, I joined the college. In the first half met Gabriel, my husband and in less than six months, he asked me to marry. We were in love and I dropped everything in the name of love. We received mixed reviews and were considered inconsequential.

_ Something very similar happened to my ... not is beside the point, sorry to interrupt!

_ In addition, he came from a traditional Franco-Austrian family and wealthy, the De la Montagne Audebert and I did not belong to the same social class. My mother, Dominique Ribière Lagauterie was a skating technique and my father, Marcel Lagauterie, a military. It never bothered me, I was always proud of them. As Gabriel incorporated a line of bankers: fourth generation, more specifically. He also did not care about my origin, so we formalized our union. We were willing to challenge the world if need be and economic differences have largely remained small.

In a short period became me wife and soon after was the mother. I was nineteen when Nicolas was born and a difficult pregnancy; birth had complications that would prevent me from being a mother again.

Gabriel and Nicolas are my greatest assets and formidable human beings, but it did not make me forget an old desire I've been keeping for years: to have a daughter. On the day you crossed my path I was captivated by her tenderness, then he told the two that I would like to be their legal guardian. They know how important this is to me and have their approval.

_ I do not ... I do not have the slightest idea what to answer you. Of course I'm flattered! However, you do not think is a very hasty decision? Maybe you repent!

Without hesitating, Regina said with confidence:

_ That does not worry me! Sophia, you are a very special girl. The daughter I always dreamed to have. I love you and I want you to allow me to be your mother. Would you give me the honor?

I was so moved by these words, as if a sense of serenity took over my mind. I was in the clouds and my feelings all came to light at that time, did not know what to do if he held her, filled with kisses or cry. For the first time in a long time I felt loved and living a fairy tale, but soon I realized that this was madness and emphasized:

_ Regina, you demonstrated a maternal affection that only met through my grandmother. Your attitude is reassuring to my self-esteem!

_ Then imagine that your answer is yes?

_ It would be amazing, but it's not just me. I have a brother who chose to stay on my side and gave up their own parents because of that, in addition to my grandparents who received me so well. They are my family and we love each other, I can not turn away and forget the sacrifices they made for me.

_ I'm not asking you to abandon them. I'll see your grandmother, do not make a decision without her consent and as Marcus will not be a problem we have many rooms available. Nicolas and he has the same age, the two are likely to become good friends.

_ So ... let's look at them! Oh, I also need to know your child and her husband, they may be bothered by my presence.

_ I believe that will not happen, since warned them regarding my intentions.

_ Wow! Time passed so fast is beginning to darken.

_ You're right, we'd better get my conversation with Amelia will be long.

As we prepared to leave, Gustave discovered:

_ Lady before withdrawing I could show you the options for the dinner menu?

_ Clear! Sophia, I'll be back in a few seconds.