The Return of the Passion
Isabeló observed the world with a melancholy that reflected deep hidden tears. The only moment of calm she experienced was when he, with lips that infused burning warmth, kissed her softly on the forehead. It was clear that something inside him was hidden from the view of his everyday life. She knew that the flame she felt in her heart was more intense than it appeared, and yet, she remained trapped in her state of innocence.
Unexpressed Wishes
Surrounded by the atmosphere of a society that regulated the thoughts of women, Isabeló felt chained by her own desire. Religion, with its restrictive dogmas, played a dominant role in his thinking. Every time her soul called her to freedom, the rector’s voices echoed in her mind, advising her that these ideas were impure and should not be shared. Despite it all, her heart was pounding, longing for a deeper connection with her beloved Manelic.
Thoughts That Grow
As Easter approached, his feelings gathered more and more strength. Isabeló could not escape the images of sin that haunted her, in moments of stillness, and that turned into flames that suffocated her. In silence, she watched as desire grew within her, sparking a fire that could not be extinguished even by the respect she felt for the religious concepts that dominated her mind.
Under the Gap of Hypocrisy
As her thoughts flew, Isabeló watched the hypocrisy of her reality crack, revealing a true passion she didn’t dare speak. Each confession cost him more, with the confessional resisting, loaded with secrets that made the flames rise inside. The image of Saint Ambrose, protector of forgiveness, seemed to observe with disapproval the inner conflict that the young woman’s soul was suffering.
Expectations and Realities
However, the young man with whom he shared his world—Manelic himself—had no idea of Isabeló’s inner struggles. He, with a look that radiated confidence, represented all that she desired, he, the young man with whom she was approaching a union that she had so longed for. Isabeló recognized herself in her strength, thinking that perhaps one day, when the wedding was over, the true fire that triggered her could explode. Maybe, just maybe, Manelic would be the one to help calm the flames that were consuming her.
Conclusion of an Internal Conflict
While Isabeló navigated between the ardor of desire and duty, her path became more and more complicated. Each of these moments led her to reflect on whether one day she would be able to delve deeper into her own reality, beyond the rituals and conventions that would keep her as a spectator of her life. The denouement of this story of love, silence and desire remains on the horizon, about to ensure that Isabeló does not become just a product of the expectations of others.