Epilogue

Jack

"Now it's you and me!" — I hear Renata say as soon as I find her with the twins.
— Yes, it's just us!
I agree with her.
“I hope you said goodbye to my Alex!
She says smiling.
“Renata, remember what you promised me.
Release the twins. That was our deal! I remember and she starts laughing.
— Hmm.
Let me think... I release them... I don't release them... Ah, I don't know, whether to release them or not! She plays games and laughs like a hyena.
"Renata, release the children!
" I ask again. The twins look at me with joy and relief, but they still cry a lot. I give them a wink and a slight smile to reassure them.
"Oh, but I want to be with you and with them too!
" - She says still laughing.
“Renata…” I warn her.
But I'm afraid she won't release the twins.
— Okay, okay!
- she gives in. He goes to the children, who are tied up, and lets them go. I control myself not to cry. They run to my side and I say:
“Now I want you, my loves, to go outside.

"Come with us, Jack!
" asks Valentina.
“I'll be there soon.
First, I have to chat with Renata — I warn you, they cry a lot. “Give me a hug,” I say to calm them down. And before we could hug, Renata warns:
“No.
No contact. They have to leave now, otherwise I won't let them go!
"Renata, for God's sake!
" I scream and the children are scared.
— It's fine, it's fine.
I'll let them say goodbye to you, after all, they'll never see you again - she says relenting, and laughing, I breathe a sigh of relief.
"Now, come here, my loves!
" — I hug Caio and Valentina. “You need to get out of here. Run as fast as you can and get out of here! And don't look back, I love you.
- We love you too!
— they answer together. I give them my cell phone and say:
'Now go!
' — I say goodbye giving them several kisses and hand over my cell phone. They run and I can't contain my tears. I cry in silence.
— Oh, what a beautiful scene!
- Renata mocks and I roll my eyes at her.
“Okay, enough small talk now,” I tell her.

'Don't you want to sit down?
' – Renata asks.
"I don't think I'll want to sit with you!
" I reply with irony.
“Gee, Jackeline, you hurt me like this,” she scoffs.

“Oh, come on, Renata.
You didn't want me here so bad?! — it's my turn to mock.
“It's true, I really wanted to,” she agrees.
“I'll tell you a little something…” she continues.
"So tell me...
" I reply with irony.
"Did you know I put poison in your juice?
" she asks smiling.
— Yes, I found out today, but in reality, I already suspected you.
- I shrug, because I'm tired of this story.
- What did you think?
– curious question.
"Oh, I see what you want to know!
" I tell her.
“So…” she replies.
“You know what I think I'm wasting my time. You know what, I'm leaving! I turn my back on her and head towards the door. I start to walk and feel a bump on my head. And then I realize my mistake and I get dizzy, the pain is excruciating, I see everything spin and I pass out.
"Time to wake up, sleeping beauty!
" — I hear Renata's voice and I have a bad headache.
"Renata, what have you done to me?
" I whisper, because I'm still a little groggy. I realize I'm sitting and strapped to a chair.
"I hit you in the head with the butt!
" - He shrugs.
- I will finish you!
- I try to move.
- No no go.
Do you know why? she asks laughing and putting the gun over my head.
"And what's the use of saying no?
" I mock, laughing at her.
- That.
Make fun of it while you can,” she says, bitch.
- Blah blah blah!
- I mock again. She doesn't like it at all and she punches me. The impact sends me backwards, turning my chair. — Did it hurt? – curious question.
'It didn't hurt at all!
' I replied even though I was in a lot of pain.
"Yeah, I have to admit you're tough on the fall!
" - responds.
"Does it look like you're surprised?
" I mock a little more.
 — Well, I am!
she agrees. — Now let's continue with our interesting chat.
“Wow, you make me so tired,” I reply with irony.

— You know I found your weapon very interesting… — Renata tells me and I roll my eyes.

— Yes, she is very interesting indeed!
I agree and feel relieved that she only has one of my weapons.
“So she tells me.
Why did you come armed? - she asks.
- Really?
Are you really asking me this? I look at her in surprise.
“Yes, it's very serious.
I'm curious, does my Alex know you carry a gun? he asks.
“Yes, he knows.
I reply wearily, tasting my blood in my mouth. Ah, that bitch will pay me. For everything!
"So...
" Renata wants to know.
- Then.
what? I ask.
"Aren't you going to tell me why you carry a gun?
" - he insists.
“Okay, I'll talk, I'm security.
That's why I'm armed. — I'm early.
- Our!
I'm in awe. How can a fat girl like you be a security guard? — mocks.
"I'm so glad I left you in awe!
" — I ironically. “Now let's change the subject. “I'm getting tired.
"What if I don't want to?
" The conversation is so good! She says mockingly.
- Since you're enjoying it so much of our conversation, why don't you let me go?
That way I'm more comfortable answering your questions,” I ask in an attempt to distract her.
"Do you think I'm a muggle?
" It will be more interesting if they find you bound and gagged.
— Renata, don't you think the police are after you?
– I ask, moving around and, without her realizing it, I reach for my pocketknife that was hidden. Even clumsily, I start to cut the thread that holds my hands together.
- Not really.
And I don't care, because I already have a ticket and I'm out of here! - Smile. — What about Alex? — I tease her.
- What about him?
she asks, curious.
“You said you're in love with him,” I remember.

'And I am!
' - agrees.
"So you're not going to go after him when I'm supposed to die?
"
“Oh, I wish I did.
- He shrugs. "But now that he knows I tried to kill you, he'll never want anything to do with me!"
“On that we agree.
— I manage to free myself with the help of the knife, but I wait a little before surprising her.
- I know that.
Was he horrified? “She shows no regrets. - I think so. After all, as a person who has worked with you for years, you have the courage to do so.
- Truth.
He didn't believe you were to blame at first.
“I figured he wouldn't believe it.
This man loves me so much! – Renata says, smiling.
“You really don't quite hit the head,” I say.

“I don't really knock.
I confess that I suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder,” she says unpretentiously.
'You need treatment!
' - She counters. .
“No, I just need you to die,” she declares.

"Why do you hate me so much that you want to see me dead?
" - I want to know.
"Do you know how long I've been wanting to win Alex over?
" - She questions.
“Honestly, I have no idea,” I tease her.

“Since I was hired by Alex and that dying ex of his,” she replies.
And the way she refers to Sarah makes me sick.
"More respect for the dead, Renata!
" — I criticize her and the bitch laughs.
"That dying Sarah thought she was so perfect!
" she says ironically.
“I didn't know Sarah, but I know she was a very special person,” I say sincerely.

- Special?
She was an undead that wouldn't last long! She responds with an air of satisfaction.
“I know Sarah had heart problems and that's what she died from.
- I remember.
"And you really think she died just because of her heart problems?
" – he asks laughing and at that moment my heart freezes.
"Renata...
" I warn.
- What you think?
She smiles as if I haven't said anything. “My God, you guys are too slow.
"Did you kill Sarah?
" I ask, shocked.
"You guessed it...
" Renata laughs.
- But how?
I ask without understanding anything.
- Very simple.
I poisoned her the same way you did! she says and I'm even more shocked.
- Why did you do that?
Sarah had health problems and you helped make her situation worse! I comment, disgusted.
"Yes...
" she says smiling. “She deserved to die.
"You're too crazy!
" — contrast.
— Yes, I'm crazy and now enough talking about that past.
-Laughs.
"What if I don't want to?
" — I tease her.
- You don't have what you want, I don't want to talk about the perfect dying woman anymore!
she says smiling. "I've had enough of you and let's get this over with!"
       I watch Renata pick up a thick tape, at the very least, to put in my mouth.

'What do you intend to do to me?
' I ask curiously and leave the knife still.
“I'll gag you, and I'll use your weapon instead of mine.
She comes towards me, pointing her gun.
"Do you remember that I told you I was going to end you?
" — I remember.
"Seriously, what's it going to be like?
" Since I'm holding a gun and you're tied up? - Renata laughs.
I settle down on the floor, and when Renata approaches me with the gun, I kick her, she falls, I put the knife in her face and she drops the gun.
I manage to cut the bindings off my foot and stand up.
'Just like that!
' I jump up in my chair and swipe the knife in her face, causing the gun to fall to the floor.
'You bitch!
' You hurt me! she screams and comes to my side, trying to punch me, I dodge and hit her. She falls back to the floor and I say.
"And I'll hurt you more!
" — threat.
- So let's start!
- she says and comes to the fight. She tries to punch me, kick me, pull my hair, but I take her by surprise with every blow. I pull her hair hard and she screams.
— Yes, let's get started!
I pull her hair hard and she screams:
"You bitch, it hurts!
"
           She managed to throw some kicks, punches, and even threw my head against the wall, but even though she was hurt, she was getting the worst of it.
I punch her in the mouth with gusto and hear her jaw crack.
"It's for the twins!
" I punch with gusto, hearing a noise. At the very least, I broke her jaw and I break it with gusto.
"Do you know what I'm going to do with those little brats?
" he threatens, trying to get up off the ground.
"Nothing, because I won't let you!
" I warn her and watch her grab the gun.
"I'll drop them off at a boarding school!
" She says and I get pissed.
.

"Nobody messes with my boys!
" — I declare heading towards him. She stands up and points the gun at me. "Put down that weapon and fight like a woman!" — I tease her.
— Fight like a woman for sure, now put the gun down… No way!
she declares and shoots.
       I feel an excruciating pain, I throw myself against her, causing her to fall and hit her head against the wall.
She faints. Blood starts coming out of my mouth, I need help, but I start to feel weak. I drag myself to the exit and hear Alex's voice:
"Now you're going to be arrested, you madwoman!
" I scream, wiping the blood from my mouth, and as I'm heading for the door, I hear her call out to me.
— Oh, Jackeline!
“She's standing right next to me, holding the gun, I see hate etched in her face. I deluded myself into thinking that the fuck was passed out.
- What is it?
— I don't want to spend even a minute near her.
"You're going to hell!
" - she says and starts shooting again, I feel a maddening pain again. And even though I know she's been shot, taken by adrenaline, I punch her so hard, knocking her out.
“I can go to hell and you can go to jail,” I warn her walking away from her and I hear a door crash and also Alex's voice as I breathe a sigh of relief.

“Jackeline, love, where are you?

"Here...
" I answer with difficulty. I hear noise coming from the stairs, I drag myself a little more, but Alex has heard me and runs to meet me.
"Baby, I found you.
Thank God! he says happily. "My God, you're hurt!"
"Don't worry, I'll be fine!
" I lie to him.
“You need a hospital, now!
- he warns.
"Alex...
are the twins okay?" I ask stammering, I'm already losing consciousness. Alex sees my status and says:
- Yes my dear.
They are well! He caresses my face. “Come on, honey, don't leave me. Please! - Alex asks and picks me up. “Jackeline, I'm taking you to the hospital.
“Alex…I'm dying….
” Tears stream down my face. Alex places me on his lap.
"No...
you won't leave me!" - Alex says looking at me.
"Alex...
tell the kids... that I... love them so much..." I ask and stroke his face.
"You'll say it yourself!
" He says as he takes me out of that place.
"I'll love you forever...
my little ogre... ice cream..." I whisper.
      I see a light and I feel it's time to leave.
I give my last sigh of relief, because I know that Renata will never hurt that family again.

Two days later...

— Jack, wake up! — I hear Caio's voice. I start to open my eyes and hear Valentina's voice:
"She's waking up!
" — The brightness makes me close my eyes again.
“My children, let Jackeline rest.
I hear my Alex's voice and smile. He closes the curtain and says. "You can open your eyes, little bitch."
“Alex…” I whisper and start to cry.

"Hey...
Don't cry, love, it's all right!" He reassures me and wipes my tears.
— Yeah, Jack, don't cry!
– Gaius asks. I smile and say.
- Leave it, love, I won't cry!
— I reassure him.
“Are you okay, Jack?
– Valentina asks.
“Yes, I'm fine, sweetheart.
” I soothe her too.
“Now, how about you guys go over to the candy machine to buy Jackeline something?
– Alex asks and the children respond by screaming, he asks them not to scream.
- Sorry!
— they talk and I see Alex giving them the money. They leave the room, Alex turns to me and says:
"You scared the hell out of me!
" - he warns as if he's scolding me.
- Excuse me!
- I answer awkwardly.
- I know you meant no harm, love, but the scare I got was too big.
“It's his turn to be embarrassed.
— How long was I out?
- I ask curiously as I watch my ice cream sitting next to me.
“Two long days…” Alex replies and I notice he's calm.

- Two days.
Damn it! I exclaim, shocked, I try to sit up and end up moaning.
"Hey...
calm down and don't get up," he says, laying me on the bed.
“Gee, I'm all sore,” I tell him, still groaning in pain.

“You took two shots, fractured your ribs, had your lip split, face swollen…” he begins.

"Wow, that bitch really pissed me off!
" I grumble.
'Oh dear, she's done pretty well too!
' He says and I get more excited.
- So tell me.
Is she still alive? I joke with him.
“Yes, but she had her nose, her jaw broken, her arm dislocated, her face cut off and a bit of her hair pulled out,” he concludes and I laugh.

'I'm done with her!
' I declare, laughing triumphantly.
“Yeah, you broke up with her,” he replies, smiling.

'And what will happen to her?
' I ask curiously.
“She's going to answer for attempted murder, false imprisonment, kidnapping, illegal possession of poison and also for intentional murder, with qualifications.
Alex says.
'And did you know?
' I question and notice in his eyes that he already knew about Sarah.
— Yes.
When I learned that Sarah's death was also caused by poisoning, I wanted to go to her room, in the hospital, and kill her — he confesses and I feel his pain. — She's going to get many years in prison, Alex! — I comfort him. “Perpetual is already guaranteed. Maybe she will be sentenced to death, it all depends on the judge.
"The good thing is, she's never going to hurt anyone else again," I reply, caressing him.

"Yes, she won't!
" He responds, returning the affection.
- And how are you?
I ask.
- I am fine.
I missed you so much! - he speaks.
“Now you won't feel it anymore,” I tease him.

- Not even.
Even because you won't leave my side anymore! He says very possessively and smiles.
'I won't!
' — I agree with him.
"Alex, what about Little Star?
" I ask.
“She's fine, home and sleeping in our bed.
She laughs and I smile too.
- I miss her!
I say.
"I know she is!
" The barracks people miss you too,” he says.
“I miss them too.
Alex gets up a little, gives me a light kiss and speaks.
"I missed kissing you!
"
- Me too!
I give him another kiss.
'You'll be out of the hospital soon and heading straight to our apartment!
' - Alex speaks.
- It's my house?
— I provoke him.
“You can rent it or sell it,” Alex comments.

- It is true.
So, does that mean we're moving in together? I joke with him.
- Yes let's go.
As husband and wife! He declares and smiles.
“Is that a proposal?!
I ask, surprised.
"Yes.
Will you be my wife?" — Alex proposes to me
- Yea!
I accept to marry you! - I say and we seal our bond with a big kiss.


One month later...

"Jack, you look so beautiful!" – Valentina says, amazed.
- Thank you dear.
You are also very beautiful as my maid of honor - I reply smiling and we hug. Caio enters the room wearing a beautiful suit, and says.
— Wow, Jack.
You look like a princess! He speaks with sincerity.
- Thank you dear.
You are handsome! I call him and hug him too.
— Uncle Bruno said that daddy is walking around — Caio says and I laugh.

        The kids decided to stay with me while Alex and Bruno went to church.
We had decided to have a simple ceremony in a small church and invited some of the closest people to the celebration.
"Are you ready, Jack?
" – asks Rafa as he enters the room and whistles. And I laugh.
- Yes I am!
I answer and pick up the bouquet of flowers.
- We will?
Because I can't stand Alex on my feet anymore - he says ironically and I smile.
“Don't talk about my little ogre like that,” I tease him.

“I can't believe I ended up getting you together.

"Actually, the elevator brought us together!
" — I remember.
— Blessed elevator!
Let this be a lesson to you and you stop your silly fear of elevators - he jokes and we burst out laughing.
Rafa takes my arm and we leave the room towards the building's parking lot.
The kids are so excited for the big moment that they're already waiting for us at the elevator door. Rafa is a gentleman and when we get to the garage he opens the car door for me and we head to the church.
- I do not know either!
I just know it must be something unexplainable,” I reply, shrugging my shoulders.
"Have you ever been stuck in an elevator?
" he asks me as we enter one.
— Yes, with Alex!
And before you ask, no childhood trauma or adolescence, you're satisfied — I tease you.
— Yes, I am satisfied!
Now I'm going to take you to church and hand you over to your little ogre and he'll get your little tummy.

Half an hour later...

    The church we chose is beautiful and the decoration made it perfect. The wedding march starts to play and Rafa is the one who walks me down the aisle. Alex is waiting for me and it's beautiful! Caio is the page and Valentina is the bridesmaid. She throws petals all over the rug and Caio carries the rings. I'm almost at the altar.
“There's still time to give up,” he jokes and I surreptitiously punch him.
he grumbles.
          We arrived at the altar.
My ogre comes towards me, we are face to face. The priest begins the celebration. And every word he says makes me cry. Alex wipes my tears with the greatest affection and finally the priest says.
— Jackeline Baptista, do you agree to marry Alexandre Mendonça?

- Yes accepted!
I reply, smiling.
— Alexandre Mendonça, do you accept to marry Jackeline Baptista?

- Yes I do!
- I answer
“With power bestowed upon me, I pronounce you husband and wife.
You can kiss the bride - the priest says.
       Alex doesn't pretend to be begging and kisses me, thus sealing our moment.
We heard screams and whistles while we were still kissing. After we're done, I grab my bridal bouquet and we start to leave. As we pass through the corridor, I see several familiar faces: my boss, Humberto, Thiago, the staff at the agency and also at the barracks. After the church ceremony, we went to the apartment's hall, which was also spotless. We hired a wonderful buffet and went to enjoy the party. It was all perfect.
        The party ended and we went to the apartment, because my honeymoon will start the next day.
We are planning a trip with our sons. Yes, our children, after all, Caio and Valentina are my children at heart. I put them to sleep and with each hug received my heart overflows with joy. How good it is to feel their love. Little Star now sleeps in the twins' room. I pass and pet her, leave the door ajar and go to my room. I open the bedroom door and see Alex lying there naked and my mouth waters and I say:
— Did I delay?
Hope it didn't take too long! I tease him and he smiles, sliding his hand down his body and stopping right there on his cock.
“Marrentinha, I'll wait for you as long as it takes…” He winks and gives me a very naughty smile.
I close the bedroom door with a key so I don't run the risk of the children coming in and I run straight into the arms of my irresistible ex-widower.

Two years later...

Alex

       Two years of pure happiness. Since we got married, we've been happy. My marrentinha got pregnant and we had a beautiful girl. Her name is Sarah, after my late wife.
A lot has happened during the two years.
Renata was sentenced to life in prison and we never heard anything about her again. Rafael, Humberto and Thiago met her girlfriends and I am absolutely sure that we will have a wedding very soon. Jackeline left the barracks because of her pregnancy. Asshole Michael was transferred and never bothered us again.
 I hear small footsteps and see a small miniature of my little marlin coming towards me.
I am thrilled to see her. She smiles and I feel so proud of the family I have now.
"My beautiful Sarah, how is my daughter?
" I ask.
“My God, hold that girl.
— I hear the scream of my little marrent. I laugh at the situation, but I know how the mini hammer works.
"What is my little girl up to?
" I ask, picking her up and showering her with kisses.
“The girl has a lot of energy,” my little marrent says wearily.

— Let me tell you!
I say as I kiss my wife.
"She still hasn't slept!
" - Jackeline complains rolling her eyes at me and I smile. Knowing full well that Sarah was sleepy and wouldn't take long to fall asleep.
"Why isn't Daddy's baby asleep yet, huh?
" I ask and Sarah laughs and claps her hands.
— Can you believe that she played with Caio and Valentina, made them tired, I'm tired and she doesn't sleep!
- Jackeline comments, laughing.
"She was waiting for Daddy, right, love?
" I joke giving her a kiss.
“Oh, sure she was,” my little martyr responds.
He goes to the kitchen, takes the bottle and hands it to me.
"Here it is, my little calf!
" - I say, the little one snuggles in my arms and starts suckling with great desire.
   I walk out onto the porch with Sarah on my lap and my beautiful wife by my side.
I look at her, who is serene and say:
"Do you miss working as a security guard?
"
"Sometimes yes, sometimes no!
" She responds with a shrug.
"I love seeing you armed!
" — I tease her.
“I love seeing your excited face,” she replies, laughing at me.

"It's not just my face that gets excited when you're armed!
" — I provoke her. Reminding me of how she used the handcuffs on me and my cock soon perks up at the memory.
- You're a pervert!
- Jackeline says, laughing looking at me and her eyes drop and I notice a glint in her eyes to see that I had a hard cock showing.
— Yes, I am and you are also a little marrentinha!
I remind her that she gives a mysterious smile and I can't wait for Sarah to sleep soon.
“Alex… stop being an irresistible asshole?
she teases with a wink, knowing or rather imagining what I was thinking.
— Lagar?
Never! I will always be, you irresistible asshole! I say, and even with Sarah on my lap, I lean over to kiss Jackeline. She turns away from my face and says in my ear:
- Oh yes?
So besides being my asshole? You are also my ogre and the irresistible Ice! — She speaks with a wink, leans over, gives me a big kiss and we live happily ever after!