Forbidden to Love

Derek is so happy to be back home in Miami,grinning from ear to ear. He thought to himself that being with family is the best time in life.Do they know i am coming today? He asked the chauffeur, Andres. They were sleeping when I left,replied Andres. There is no way in hell I will miss the wedding of the century,wedding of the century, my foot! It would have been that if Patricia was marrying me and not that husband of hers. He laughed. Getting home,Derek is surprised by his Uncle,Antonio,his niece and nephew whose mother was recently dead. Isabella was Antonio’s first wife,leaving him widowed with two children from her previous marriage. The maids and the kids' nanny and family are all there to surprise him. How do you know i was coming,he asked smiling. Instead of asking us all these questions, why don't you give us a kiss first,asked Lola giggling. Derek went in to tickle her. Stop it Derek, dont stress Lola,said the Nanny,Miss Denise. I have missed her,I want to tease her a little,retorted Derek. Everyone was smiling and looking at them with amusement. Then, they all went in. But why are you back so suddenly? You said you won't be back till June,this is March? asked Antonio. Well Uncle,I can't afford to miss the wedding of the century,Derek replied with a wink accompanied with a smirk.In the kitchen,the maids are chatting or rather gossiping. I am so sure the only reason Derek is back is because he has maxed out all the credit cards given to him by his uncle,said Teresa. He hasn't even slept a night and you are already gossiping?Stop gossiping in my kitchen,said the head chef,Saul angrily. Andres said to them,guess what? On our way back Derek bought flowers and sent them to the Santillana’s mansion just to cause chaos. Oh my goodness! They all said,with their hands on their mouths,obviously shocked. The flowers arrive at the Santillana’s mansion and Katia the maid is there to receive it. Adela,dressed in a gorgeous white dress,leaving her hair flowing and her skin milky is seated at the table. A flower came for Miss Patricia,ma'am,said Katia. Adela, filled with excitement,quickly arose from her seat to see the flower. Woow, Hermosa, she said smiling,this is so beautiful,Nicholas does know how to spoil a woman. On the top of her voice in excitement she said,Patricia,these flowers are fiery red,which is the color of love and passion. Oh there is a card in it,she said grinning. Come on read it,Patricia said blushing. Adela read it silently and her face turned red burning with anger,”I wish you happiness without me”, the card reads and the person who sent it isn't named. She wondered who it was from. Adela who sent them?Was it Nicholas? Patricia asked,smiling impatiently.It was from the hotel not Nicholas. I am sure it was Antonio,afterall he is the owner of the hotel. What a gentleman! said Patricia happily. Well I am coming, i have to quickly run an errand. Enjoy your last minutes as a single lady,sister. I am so sure Nicholas will make you very happy,said Adela with certainty. I love you sister,and I am so grateful to you. Thanks to you I am getting married to a good man and not a cassanova like Derek,replied Patricia.They hugged tightly. At breakfast, Antonio asked Derek if he was sure he really wanted to attend the wedding. He isn't sure it is a good idea. But Derek remaining adamant answered in affirmation that he is attending the wedding because he and Patricia are friends. Lola thought to herself that she isn't buying Derek’s answer that he is obviously jealous and she hopes to God that he doesn't crash the wedding.At the Hurtado’s home, tempers are flaring. Andrade is screaming on the top of his voice and his wife is trying to get him to calm down. Nicholas isn't backing down either. For goodness sake Son, open your eyes,Sofia Santillana is a dangerous woman and she has taught her daughters to be vipers as well. I am sure she coached Patricia into getting Pregnant for you. She can have the child,we will take care of it without you having to marry her,screamed Andrade. We just have to find out if that baby is yours. Calm down honey,said his wife Laura rubbing his back. Your thinking is disgusting to say the least. i can't believe you think i will marry some floozy,Nicholas spat out angrily.If the mother is that witch Sofia, i doubt the daughter is any better, retorted Andrade angrily. Today is the wedding,please today is the wedding,Laura said pleadingly. Andrade gave his son an ultimatum,either Patricia signs the prenuptial agreement or he disowns him. Andrade won't let the Santillana women steal a single dime of his money. If she signs the prenuptial agreement,will all this be over? Nicholas asked,with his face furiously red and burning with anger. I will even come for the wedding,replied his father satisfiedly. You are taking this too far darling,said Laura worriedly. Andrade retorted,your son might be an i***t,but I am not. I won't let Sofia steal a single dime from me.He walked out furiously. Sofia Santillana is seated by her window. A woman in her early fifties.Dangerously beautiful,with a soft curve that fits so well in her red slip dress. I called for you,she said to the event planner. I want Antonio Rodriguez and his step kids seated next to me at the wedding. Alright ma'am,replied the event planner. He bowed and left the room. She returned to the window,smiling to herself. She saw Nicholas come in and wondered what he was doing here. She quickly went to stop him. Good morning Nicholas. It is bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding. What are you doing here, she asked? I need to speak with Patricia.He said hurriedly and left leaving Sofia worried. Nicholas went to Patricia’s room and told her about the event that unfolded in the morning with his father. I love you and I trust you. If signing the prenup will get your father to trust me,I will do it,Patricia said assuredly,giving him a passionate kiss. She signed the paper, Nicholas left happily, happy that his father was wrong about Patricia. Sofia came in hurriedly. I was watching from outside, I can't believe you are such a moron. How can you sign that paper,Sofia asked angrily. Mom, it's nothing,said Patricia gesticulating with her arms.If that agreement is not annulled,the wedding would be canceled,said Sofia,walking away angrily. Mom please! She yelled after her.