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The airs of change
It happens that the most audacious roads are met with accomplishment and with loneliness “Allow me to digress, just a bit, in this matter on hand, my dear Felipe. You see, back in those times, when my mother had not yet married, it was natural for women to play the piano, but the interpretation…
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The real parents
In the end, for her, her real parents were those adults in her life that loved her and guided her onwards in life “Julian, (Pilar’s grandfather), directed the orchestra. That in itself, was not such an extraordinary event, for he had amassed a great many presentations beforehand. The unusual and utterly unbelievable happening on that…
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A gala night
In each generation, there a those who will question the natural state of affairs At that moment, Felipe’s expression changed, for he had recognized the voice of Pilar’s grandmother, the unmistakable voice of Angelica, that extraordinary woman, who so boldly had dared to publicly play the violin, during those times in which the instrument was…
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Mother and daughter conversations
And how many conversations took place between a mother and her daughter, through innumerable civilisations and uncountable millennia “That was how it turned out, that on one night, my mother and I, happened to share this long conversation. It consisted on the history of my father, that same person, whom I was always so terrified of.” “Whom…
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Unveiling the truths
Sometimes, it’s best to let sleeping truths lie “Let us continue and forget about these matters for the moment. We will surely get back to it and recognize your noble sentiments and of course your legal perceptions which, by the way, have my absolute support and credit.” “But, for now, to center this discussion which…
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Ideas and realitites
The evident and the obvious passes on occasions, imperceptibly Pilar remained in silence for a while, quietly observing as she felt herself alive and overflowing with admiration for the ideas so energetically expressed by Felipe. The profound conviction she heard in his voice filled her with brimming emotions, and at that moment, she felt so…
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Verbal violence
And, with so much aggression, her self.esteem and desire to belong, made her so much more vulnerable Immediately, Felipe replied, “I totally agree! Personally, I realize how fortunate, my life had been, and I am fully aware of the fact. I never experienced a situation like yours, at least, directly. But, since we met, rather I…
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Existencial childhood doubts
Her worst doubts in life were when she doubted herself “Where do I begin? You already know how that conniving scoundrel, without the least bit of scruples, boldly hindered and interfered with both of my most cherished affections…” “And, allow me to elaborate on this issue: on the enormous scope of the influence exerted by…
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Painful memories
Pronouncing himself as her father was, indeed, one of the most selfish act in his life… “The truth of the matter is simply that all the recollections associated with this scoundrel and his presence in my life are, still today, painful in extreme,” Pilar remarked, centering the conversation, “On the other hand, my love, I…
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A decidedly negative influence
Among that multitude of recollections that lay in lost in oblivion, she searched, perhaps fruitlessly, for but one memory of her lost father, which could inspire, at least, a trace of affection. She was pensive, gathering her thoughts. After a long moment, she continued, a clear determination could be her in her voice, for she…