The Sin of Love

Epilogue

- Wow ... stunning...

- Hm?

- There ... the young man reading ...

- Oh, forget it, he is already in a relationship ... with the florist, you know, the little blonde!

- Ahhhhh ... too bad ...

Envy.

Sam was reading in James' shop and, as usual, was so immersed in reading that he hadn't even noticed the two young women who had stopped in front of the storefront. The presence of the tall dark-haired man in the store had brought more visitors, no offense to James. The old man had trained Sam who was now working full time at the store. When customers were missing, Sam took pleasure in sitting on the old wooden rocking chair in the shop to devour the books he hadn't read yet. Novels, thrillers, literary classics, everything appealed to him. The sun shining through the window tickled his skin, a sensation that enveloped him in pleasant tenderness.

- Didn't you have to leave early today?- James asked then.

- Oh, what time is it? - Sam exclaimed, looking at the big clock.- Indeed I will go, thank you James!

The dark-haired man jumped into his car and drove the ten kilometers that separated him from the large shopping center. For two years since he had returned to Earth, he had undertaken to pass his licence so as not to inconvenience anyone with his movements. He had also taken correspondence courses to perfect his CV. He had quickly moved in with Rosalie and life was back to a bit of the old days. After a year, between Rosalie's savings and a little help from Carmen, they were able to move to a house with a garden, not far from Julian's school. The little boy grew up peacefully, in a loving family, where joy and laughter were omnipresent.

Sam walked into the mall and headed for the luxury jewelry store where Maria and Carmen were waiting.

- Thank you for coming,- he smiles after kissing them.

- Please- , said Maria,- I am very moved.

The sales clerk then handed Sam what he had come for.

- Wow, that's very pretty, - exclaimed Maria.- Oh ... and very expensive too ...

Greed.

- Perfect,- smiles Carmen.

- Carmen ...- whispered Sam.

- You have my full blessing,- she added.

- Thank you...

Sam felt incredibly moved. The opinion of Maria, and especially of Carmen, was very important to him. His two women, his family ... it was true that one did not choose one's family, but Sam was more than proud to belong to the Flores clan. Moreover, being almost the only remaining man of the family, he was determined to perpetuate the name he once hated.

***

After putting on a purple shirt and suit pants, Sam looked at himself intently in the mirror. Although he had been able to see it for over two years now, he felt like he was always discovering new things. Besides, he saw his body change, evolve, he had gained a little weight, then lost it, had long hair, a little, a lot, then had everything cut. He liked the fact that he could change clothes and pace at will. He felt ... alive.

- You are gorgeous,- said Rosalie, wrapping her arms around him.

- I know, - Sam smiles.

- Hey ?!

Pride.

Sam laughed and turned to face his pretty blonde. Rosalie had donned a tight black dress, impeccably showcasing her curves while remaining elegant. Sam watched him head to toe for a moment, heart pounding.