Love is Always Write Anthology Volume 6

What I want is you to be active, really interested in doing things. Don't you think it is time for you to play again?"
    "Am I becoming a burden for you?"
    "No. Javier it's not about me, it's you; this was exactly what Mauricio feared would happen with you, that you would become depressed and waste your life away."
    "If you want I can move out, I'll find another place."
    "No, please stay. You are a big help with the foundation, and the kids love you. Besides, I need your company."
    "We need each other."
    That was true, because Carly had gone back to school, which was great for her future as Diego told Javier, but she usually came home only at dinner time. At first, Javier had been glad, because Carly seemed openly jealous of him. it took weeks for her to accept that Javier wasn't going to take Diego away.
    The future mother simply didn't like anybody getting close to Diego, she left the room every time Esteban came around, which Diego justified by saying it was because Esteban reminded her of Raul. Esteban attributed her unfriendly attitude to her pregnancy and didn't get offended.
    The baby issue had been solved for the time being. Raul had sent Carly a big basket of flowers and an "I'm sorry" note. She had melted while Diego almost had a heart attack. Javier had learned that Raul's favorite name for Diego had been for years, Esteban's whore. Which now he knew wasn't true, but he wondered how many thought otherwise.
    When Raul showed up, he had a proposal for the couple. Javier had been there and as soon as Raul said he wanted to speak to Carly and Diego, he headed for the door, but Raul stopped him.
    "Javier, please stay, because I need a witness."
    "A witness? Why?"
    Javier didn't understand what exactly he wanted from him, so Raul explained.
    "I had violent fights with Diego in the past, but I've never been violent with a woman. I don't want these two saying otherwise with only their word as evidence."
    Diego winced and gestured at Raul while saying, "And you came in peace? This is ridiculous."
    Raul replied with a calm attitude. "You were the one who told Esteban about getting a restraining order against me."
    Diego shook his head. "I don't think it's prudent to involve Javier in our business."
    Raul pointed at Javier. "He already knows the details of what happened."
    Javier looked at Diego, who inquired amazed. "You knew?"
    "Yes, I was there when Raul told Esteban. Do you want me to stay as a witness?"
    "I have no problem," Diego walked to Carly and changing his tone to a tender one, asked, "What about you, Carly?"
    She shrugged and pursed her lips. "Whatever."
    Javier wondered what these men could find in her, she wasn't a pretty girl, the only thing she had was her youth, which in his opinion wasn't a quality. Regardless of her pregnancy, she stayed thin as a model, and even if he didn't find women attractive, he knew when someone had a nice body. She didn't. Her breasts were tiny, and his own ass probably looked better.
    Javier shook his head. He usually didn't think like that about people, his thoughts were a reflection of her attitude. He sat on a couch and listened to their arguments without paying attention until Carly exclaimed, "Two daddies! That's perfect, because I have two and it has been great, I've always gotten more presents than other kids."
    Jesus! What had Raul offered? Javier paid attention this time as Diego was speaking.
    "Raul, are you sure?" Cool, he said his name. Javier was amazed by the second, but Raul wasn't.
    It was the first time Javier witnessed them exchanging anything other than insults. So he listened when Raul answered, "Yes, if you are. Think about it, you will be the legal father, no matter if I'm the biological, and I will give you a sum every month to help with the baby's support, voluntary, of course."
    Diego observed him suspiciously.
    "That sounds too good to be true."
    Raul seemed to be losing the patience he showed until then.
    "Ask Esteban if there is a way I can commit without going to court, since you will never take my word for real."
    Then Carly spoke for the first time, standing next to Raul and stroking his arm absentmindedly.
    "I believe you, Raul."
    Carly was clinging to him and Javier wondered if he should leave before they engaged in another threesome. Surprisingly, Raul seemed to be cold toward her, not rude, simply distant. Slowly, as if he didn't want to upset her, he removed her delicate hand from his arm and said staring at Diego, "I won't deceive you