Chapter 1

Monica SantiagoToday my day wasn't good at all, and when I say that it's because it wasn't! One thing I need is a good shower and a glass of wine."Monicaaaaa..." I hear my best friend's desperate voice and stop right at the entrance to the forum.- What happened? I ask, worried about her.“Friend, I'm glad I found you just in time,” she says breathlessly when she gets close to me.— What happened, Andressa? I ask her, worried.— So, friend, you promised me that you would go to a club with me! She says, and I look at her. I want to strangle her.— Holy shit, friend, and I thought it was something serious! I scold her and we start walking through the courthouse parking lot.- And it's not? Dammit, Monica, do you know how long you've been teasing me about going out? she complains. And I roll my eyes up trying not to kill her for scaring me."Holy shit, woman, I'm working straight!" — I defend myself.— I'm not sure I like it. You're not a robot, friend!— Andressa, get in the car. And she's in soon! I guide tiredly as we reach my car and head out of the courthouse.My car was all armored. As a judge, she always had problems with threats and always had headaches. About the fact that I never went out with my friend, the truth was that I wanted to stay home and sleep for months. That, yes, would be a delight.— Now, tell me: why are you angry? I look at her as soon as I stop my car at the light, wishing it would open soon.— Oh, Andressa! I'm very tired. These cases I receive leave me on edge — I confess."Are you having problems with any inmates?" she asks, curious. Unlike me, Andressa was a good promoter and didn't worry too much about the threats she received."Ah, girl, I've started getting threats again!" I tell and soon regret it. I didn't want my friend to be worried and I also didn't want to put her in danger because of me."I think you need a bodyguard!" - She comments, worried.- Look who's Talking. You need one too! — I declare. Andressa is a prosecutor and she is also always receiving threats, meaning our professions always put us in danger.“I'm calm at the moment; I'm not getting any threats.— Honestly, Andressa, I don't know how you stay calm in these situations and on top of that you want to go out to party today! — I start the car when I hear the horns honk."Friend, if I just focus on this, I'll end up dying."“I'm in a panic. The letters I have been receiving make me apprehensive. —Honestly friend, it's time to hire a bodyguard for you! —Andressa suggests — Andressa, you know I'm very suspicious, even more to hire a person who I don't even know if he's trustworthy or not. -I comment and giving her a look, she looks at me smiling and I wonder whether or not I should worry about her smile. "So I have a suggestion..." She says smiling. "And should I worry about that suggestion?" — Ah Monica, stop being suspicious? “She fights with me and I laugh. —I really am, it seems that we have to trust anyone! — I remember her. - Okay, I understand you! Now can I say what I'm suggesting? "I don't think I'm going to like your suggestion, do I?" I tease her laughing and it's her turn to roll her eyes at me.- Seriously, Monica! She insists and I give in.- OK everything is fine! Come on, I'm listening! - I answer, stopping at the red light and checking to see if the windows were closed properly, I wouldn't want to risk being robbed or even being ambushed. Sometimes I wish my life was a little lighter and not carry the weight of being a judge who is always at risk of life.“So as I'm telling you, you need a bodyguard and I have the perfect person for you…” she begins.— And who would that person be so perfect for me! “I play with her.- It's my cousin! - She says shrugging and I stop my car in front of my building and as soon as the doorman on duty sees me he presses the button to open the parking gate and as soon as it opens I put the car in motion inside and go straight inside. from the parking lot.And then I realize that I didn't answer Andressa's question and I'm curious to know who the cousin who was the bodyguard was. And as soon as I park the car in my spot, I turn it off and turn to her and ask the question:- What cousin? I ask curiously.“His name is Miguel De Albuquerque. - She talks all excited and I even laugh."And how have I never heard of him?" I ask, still curious. I never knew about that cousin who was the coast guard.“It's just that he was always traveling on missions. - Andressa says shrugging and we get out of the car and I press the alarm and head straight to my apartment.