- Good morning Arnold-greets her as he enters the kitchen, trying to sound cheerful and normal but spent a terrible night, thank God that she would never have noticed a lot of sleepless nights.
Arnold quickly realizes that she has no appearance of having had such a bad night like that and not know what to think, maybe it means that that kiss did not even care that she was indifferent to and if so would not it be worse? , you need to know ...
- About what happened yesterday ...
- Do not worry, it does not matter, because it feared, he is sorry for what happened, forget about it okay? - Says with a smile, does not appear discouraged-no more about that.
- Okay, so she did not mind, can not be, it means that he is indifferent.
It has been almost two weeks, and have not returned to talk about the kiss and Arnold were terrible moments, and very frustrating, not a single day passes where you do not regret having been so impulsive and have changed things between them is that Helga shows too friendly with him, so much that reminds Lila attitude, cheerful and always correct, and that it despairs because Helga not, she hates that attitude and can not remember why which worshiped before such behavior. Want to see the full of contrasts Helga, Helga authentic and refreshing ... so talk to her and let you know how she wants to be, that is, the agreement was that they would be friends, that's why she agreed to stay with him and his reaction obviously all she wants is that, just wants to be friends ... so I will settle for being your friend, it will be difficult but if you need to be near her, he will.
- Arnold Sorry but it's late and I get up early-morning Helga smiling answer the question asked Arnold if they could talk.
- Helga ... I really need to talk to you, obstructing your path to the exit, had come to his studio to look for it and do not intend to miss it this time.
- Ok ... - says without losing the friendly attitude and that exasperates Arnold-What?
- I know you said you do not want to talk about this but I need you to know I'm sorry, I'm sorry about what happened and ...
- I know ... - loses his smile I knew you were going to feel bad about it but do not worry I understand ... after all were drunk ...
- How?
- Sure ... why you said you liked me and kissed me ... why because you had too much to drink.
- Just drank a drink, I was not drunk ...
- So ...?
- What I said and did was something I really wanted to do for a while ...
- Arnold ... - Helga can not believe what you hear and do not even dare to look at it, if you do discover that he fears lie.
- Si-Why not look? ... Both dislike confession just give? Does it bother you to know that she likes? - And I'm sorry I bothered ... you dislike it ... and ... I just want to ...
- I dislike ... - says in a whisper, as he still speaks and nearly Arnold but he does not listen.
- ... Be friends ... do not ... you ... kiss you upset? - Question surprised and expectant response.
Helga keeps his head down and his hands twisted nervously feels ridiculous, why now may not be as it is in almost everything?, Adventurous and daring, why when it comes to Arnold always feel this way? ... so exposed and insecure, as if it were still the little girl before going to his first day of school was an innocent Alago that completely change your life ...
I lack the words and all I can do is shake my head, not daring even to look up, you can only see the feet of Arnold approaching her ...
Arnold can not believe it, perhaps Helga still loves another but is indifferent or hate it, that's something, perhaps not very significant but it is something I can start, he now knows that what he feels for her is more than just a sweetheart and although still not sure whether what he feels for her is love, if you are sure you do not like the fact that Helga consider another so going to strive for it is no longer so.
He approaches her slowly, hoping not shy away ... and he does ... he takes his face with both hands making it look and kiss ... a kiss is different from the previous, more delicate and soft but is only the first of many that are becoming more demanding, more passionate, but Arnold is happy because she refuses, this happiness does not last long because Helga abruptly departs from it.
- I'm sorry ... but ... I ...
- I see, do not forget that Helga loves him but Rick's father and the fact that she does not reject it completely, does not mean you accept it from the overnight and will take a giant step in their relationship so easily-you need time.
- Well ...
- I ... wait ...
After that night, things are back the way they were and what had already become customary for them new routines are added when Helga and Arnold are alone advantage to discuss the moments lived together or separately, sometimes, even, she works on her book and accompanying him, kissing sometimes make their appearance but happens sporadically and although Arnold wish it were more often, Helga told to give it time and you accomplish this is costing too much.
- Helga, I'm glad you visit me in my work but ... there is a courtesy right? -
- Well ... Phoebe ...
- What about Rick?
- In your training.
- Oh, so what? ... I'm listening.
Helga tells what happened lately.
- Sorry to bother you with my problems ... but again ... not to do.
- What do you mean?
- Well ... What if Arnold wants more than kissing occasionally? If you want something more?
- I think the question should be, How about you, you want something more happen?
- Well ... - blushes-Crimeny! - Sighs-he never loved me and I do not expect to do but look at me ... quebr ndome head and ready for anything ... I have no dignity, right?
- What you have is a lot of love, you love it since I have memory, helped him in everything he could, even you sacrificed in order to keep her son, now want him to take this step is standard.
- Maybe ... but ... as much as you want to be with him ... I can not reveal my secret ... mean ... I should get rid of "that detail" while she sighs heavily.
That comment makes Phoebe laugh, obviously "that detail" is her virginity but Helga is too painful to talk about those things.
- Well ... you had your opportunity to do so.
- Yes-sighs-if only I had not met anyone as dunce ...
- Do not lie, you had not met Helga, and know that not only was the fact that Arnold continued love Rick but became his priority, Helga is other people who might not have an affair and turn the page, it's all feelings.
- Well let me pretend-sighs-what do I do? ... Say ... frankly ... I'm not made of stone and not think I can hold out much ... why I can not be one of those virtuous heroines who protect her virtue with his life? ... - makes dramatic gestures and Phoebe laughs again-hopefully it less ... less ...
- Passionate?
- Well ... what if I do? - Fly to ask
- Why do not you turn to an expert? - Says Phoebe.
- What do you mean?
- A we could go see my gynecologist, is very professional and discreet, maybe she can give you a solution to your dilemma.
- Yes, that's a great idea, says excitedly could we go now? ... Not that I have slowly but ... still needs to finish training and Rick could use the time.
- Ok-shakes his head with amused attitude but hopefully I can meet us without an appointment.
- Hello Maggie.
- Mrs. Johanssen, good afternoon.
- I know I have an appointment but not able to see the doctor.
- Sorry but no.
- Oh, so when?
- Three weeks.
- WHAT?! - Helga screams-forgiveness-apologizes when he realizes he shouted.
- Well ... is that the doctor had to get out ... but I can make an appointment with another gynecologist here.
- Ehhhh ... no, best hope.
- Yes, I understand this is happening, all prefer to wait for the doctor.
Three weeks is a long time ... that ... good for her at least it is but there's nothing I can do ... just wait and not be tempted.
That night ...
They're starting to dinner, just waiting for Rick.
- Are you okay? - Arnold Helga asked, looking at her with concern from his place beside her.
- S-si.
- Are you sure? So what did you do today at the medical center?
How did you know he was there?
- How do you know? Oh no ... I'm inmiscuida a new rumor?
- No, just a secretary ... I know you saw me out of there and I said, is everything.
- Thank-sighs relieved not to be part of another gossip-Do I know you?
- But I do not think she knows you because he was in the civil register the day of the wedding. But do not change the subject, what were you doing there?, Were you because you're sick?
- No, no, just went with Phoebs-preferred to omit the fact that her friend was there to accompany her, but prefers to tell half-truths to outright lies, detests trick ... yet again.
- Are you sick?
- No, it was only a matter of routine.
- I'm glad that everything is okay but ... something was happening if you'd tell me right? - Takes her hand.
- If- if I can , added mentally.
Arnold was really worried, alarming many things went through his mind, perhaps not have been so but do not want Rick to Helga or something happening because although she's even agreed to stay away from things to him, things he not control, like when their grandparents died but he will not think about that.
He did not know when it was that came so close to it, or when he began to kiss her, awoke from his trance when the little voice of Rick brought to reality.
It seems ridiculous but this new phase in their relationship has remained hidden for Rick, not willingly, of course, but it has been and now both adults feel uncomfortable.
- Rick ... this ... - Arnold stutters.
Rick just takes its place at the table in front of her mom and watches; Helga feels flushed has never been in his life.
- I had taken ...
- How? - Says Helga.
- They must kiss the day of the wedding and did not and in all that time had not already been kissed ... slow ... and dinner?, I have hungry ...
- Yeah, sure, Helga gets up to go for dinner.
Rick Arnold nods to go near him.
- My mom is very pretty right? - Whispers in his ear.
- If well-responds, in a whisper.
- Do you love her?
- Yes ... - and it's true there is no doubt that what you feel is love, it is as if suddenly Rick's question would have made the band was falling in his eyes and let him see the reality now knows he loves Helga and is completely at the mercy of a woman who does not love him, but do not tell, let me do it my right?
- How much is secretean you two?
- Nothing, mom guy stuff.
Even takes 5 days to complete the three-week waiting Helga, days she looks forward pass, for now this is the day Arnold and free him, Rick and booties are out, and hopefully that are exempt for a good while longer because the person at the door has an expression on his face that just means you are not there for a social call.
- What do you want now Bob? - Question her as her father enters the house and goes to the room.
Arnold saw his father addressing Sunset Arms, so she left Rick and Botitas playing outside with other children and went home, and upon entering was glad I did because Bob hears the cries echoing in the house.
- WHAT HAS GONE TO RUIN EVERYTHING!
- What do you mean? - Helga is confused by the attitude of his father f rica.
- At that despite everything I did to prevent future in-laws finally Olga learned everything and canceled the wedding.
- What? - Question she choked.
- What is going on here? - Arnold question entering the room.
- Spend it again I regret to have this either as a daughter.
- Do not talk like that.
- Do you know? Since you came to see me some time, I wonder what have you done to your side boy?, What if you already offered to you as well as to many others? - Says mockingly.
- Out of my house is very angry and Helga may notice as struggle for control-o ...
- Arnold ... - placed a hand on his arm.
- I have reason right? ...
- You have no right to come here and talk like that to my wife .
- He has no right to talk to me like you are your kid, or think that I will allow also remember that you still have a debt with me.
- I know and do not worry I braze my debt but that fact will not allow to try and Helga, is his daughter, by God.
- And you think I like? Obviously you if you like to be your wife because you have not missed this shack but that was your choice, mine is not to call her daughter.
- Get out.
After he left his father Arnold even took a couple of minutes to calm down, at least enough to talk to his wife, who is visibly shaken and sitting in one of the chairs in the room.
- Helga ...
She does not answer.
- Helga talk-back and sits down lada, taking one of his hands-are you okay? - Gives it a little squeeze.
She nods but seems like I was in shock and Arnold hugs her and she gets hug.
- Quiet, Rick is out ... but if you could come and go and will worry.
- You're right, it feels like it takes a deep breath trying to calm down.
- Do not worry, I'm sure everything will work out, you'll see that everything will be all right, says while you stroke his back, trying to comfort her.
All day Helga was taciturn, though he seemed to try hard not to be so, was chatting and smiling as ever but it was a genuine smile, even went to the studio as usual, so Arnold will find her in her room to talk to it.
- How are you?
- Well-answered her back.
- Do not think about it-is but Helga, while turning away, away - Helga, you should not let what your father told you affect you.
- What does not affect me? - Turns to him, letting him see in his face the pain you feel-ruin Olga plans ... not feeling well so I thought-and it is true in fact When she was about to leave Arnold thought that what happened to his sister was his problem, which was wrong.
- But it's not your fault.
- Still ... Bob blames me and I'm sure Olga will too ...
- You know Bob, you know how it is, I thought you'd be used to his outbursts.
- It's my father and yet, that we have never gotten along and that should already be accustomed to his rudeness ... still aching ... I can not be the daughter that he wanted ...
- Helga ... - Arnold Helga never imagined that it felt about Bob, she has always been so strong and never seen her so vulnerable that squeezes you feel something inside.
- Also ... what was it all that you owe?
- No ... it was nothing ...
- Arnold ...
- * Sigh * I returned the money he gave me and said he would pay what he had spent.
- Why did you do that?
- Because I did not believe that the money right, because since I accepted it was wrong and did not want that to be part of our marriage ... our family.
- Why did not you tell me?
- Because ...
- And the search for your parents?
- No more searching.
- But you can not do that.
- That's why I did not tell you about-and this time it is not far-knew that would not agree but I made my decision and do not regret, puts his hands on her shoulders and then slide them down her arms and link their fingers with hers.
- Arnold ... - that caress the skin makes it erice and something inside him shudder, almost sigh-making is that you should not have, are your parents ... your family ... should not have.
- My family is you, Rick and you ... - the kiss-you ... are ... most ... important ... to me, says between kisses.
And suddenly no longer enough kisses, usually before reaching this point either of curbs and not let this progress but this time neither wants to oppose his wishes. Arnold has forgotten his intention to give her time to her and Helga that has a secret to protect, at the moment all that is irrelevant ... common sense has left the ...