Roberto, Pepe, and Danielle

“Danielle, I don’t think that it is going to work for us. I’m sorry. I can’t take the pain, the rumors going around of you and Pepe. It never seems like rumors to me. It sounds like the truth. Every time you and Pepe see each other, I see something in your eyes. It is something that I used to feel with you, way back when I knew we were truly in love. You see, mija, we are fighting more often now. And el bebe, am I really the father? Are you sure it isn’t Pepe?”
Danielle looked astonished. “Roberto, how could you think such a thing? The baby’s father is definitely yours, there’s no doubt. Pepe and I are just friends, nothing ever happened and nothing ever will. Pepe has always been a good friend of mine.”
“I’m sorry Dani, I just can’t go through with this. I know you’re lying. Listen, chica, yo no soy estupido. I know when something is up.” At this point, Roberto started doubting himself, but tried to conceal it. He stuck to his case.
“Fine, Roberto, but I’m telling you. Pepe solo es un amigo. The rumors you heard aren’t true.”
Danielle and Roberto then went their separate ways, away from each other. But they were never far in heart. Both started to think. Roberto, even though he was mad at Danielle, still had a passionate love for her. He started to think about saying sorry, realizing that everybody makes mistakes. He thought about this as he held the shiniest ring ever, thinking about what would have happened if he hadn’t broken up with her. He decided he wouldn’t do anything until Danielle told him what was really up, because it was quite obvious. Danielle knew she should tell the truth, but found it hard. If it hadn’t been for her niece’s quinceanera, then she wouldn’t have ever met Pepe. She really did love Roberto, she realized after a while. Pepe had just been nice to her, spoiling her with fancy dresses and gold. He was using her. Immediately, she went over to Pepe’s place. He greeted her and offered her some hot tortillas.
“Dani! Te parece tan linda hoy día. Come, sit, have a bite to eat.”
“No, Pepe. I need to talk to you.” Danielle pulled up a chair. “Look, I really think that we should just be friends. People have been spreading rumors, and they have got to the one I love, and we have split up. That’s all I have to say. I don’t want to ever see your face again!” Danielle’s face was getting quite red, and she got up and stormed out the door, not giving Pepe a chance to say anything more.
After her visit to Pepe, Danielle, went over to Roberto’s. He opened the door, and looked at his toes.
“Look, Roberto, I need to fess up. I haven’t been true to you. I met Pepe at my niece’s quinceanera and I thought he was a great guy. We were seeing each other for a little bit. We are no more though. You are the one I really love. Pepe just gave me material things. You truly loved me, and I really love you.”
“Danielle, I understand. Everybody makes mistakes. Just don’t do it again, please. Now, I have something to ask you.” Roberto got down on his knee and held out the diamond ring. “Will you marry me?”