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Greetings, today I would like to talk to you about Fernando. I have known Fernando all my life, and I can affirm that despite being a bit quick to trust on others, he is a good guy. He is a recent graduate and has an excellent future, he works momentarily in a department store like a boss, while he makes his way in the big companies.

A year ago everything was different, Fernando was different and if it hadn't been for the help of those close to him, he wouldn't be on his feet. One day I met him by chance and he wanted to unburden himself; he told me everything that had happened, and here is his story.

Saludos, hoy quisiera hablarles de Fernando, Conozco a Fernando de toda la vida y puedo afirmar que a pesar de ser un confianzudo es buen chico. Está recién graduado y tiene un excelente porvenir, trabaja momentáneamente en una tienda departamental como jefe, mientras se abre paso en las grandes empresas.

Hace un año todo era diferente, Fernando era diferente y si no hubiera sido por la ayuda de sus cercanos, el no estuviera de pie. Un día me lo encontré de casualidad y quería desahogarse; me contó todo lo que había pasado y pues aquí esta su historia.

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I remember when I first met Rose, and my first impression was that she had a beautiful voice. She sang in a group that performed on occasion at a place I frequented in those years.

Fernando and I would go quite often on weekends, and we enjoyed the place and her music. It was a religious experience, you connected on another level. Fernando plays guitar quite well, and his friends let the group know about it.

Recuerdo cuando conocí a Rose y mi primera impresión es que tenía una bonita voz. Cantaba en un grupo que se presentaba en ocasiones en un lugar que frecuentaba en aquellos años.

Fernando y yo íbamos bastante seguido los fines de semana y disfrutábamos del lugar y su música. Era una experiencia religiosa, te conectabas a otro nivel. Fernando toca la guitarra bastante bien y sus amistades se lo hicieron saber al grupo.

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They were continually on the lookout for new members, as they led busy lives and always needed temporary replacements. Fernando was admitted right away, and his charisma was felt in the group. This did not go unnoticed by Rose, although it did not impress her much either.

She was used to charismatic men. She worked in TV wardrobe and in that environment she saw all kinds of men. Fernando was attracted to Rose, but she would not make it easy for him since in her conception a strong, and independent woman makes herself hard to please.

To win her heart he offered his help to relieve her busy TV life. He bounced around town to run errands for Rose. She often came back with severe back pain from the errands. But he did everything with great satisfaction; he would do everything for her.

Ellos estaban continuamente en la búsqueda de nuevos integrantes, ya que llevaban vidas muy ocupadas y siempre necesitaban reemplazos temporales. Fernando fue admitido enseguida y su carisma se hizo sentir en el grupo. Esto no pasó desapercibido en Rose aunque tampoco le impresionó mucho.

Ella estaba acostumbrada a hombres carismáticos. Trabajaba en vestuario para TV y en ese ambiente se veía de todas las clases. Fernando se sentía atraído por Rose, pero ella no se lo pondría fácil ya que en su concepción una mujer fuerte e independiente se hace rogar.

Para ganar su corazón ofreció su ayuda para aliviar su atareada vida en la TV. Rebotó en la ciudad para hacerle los encargos a Rose. Muchas veces regresaba con un fuerte dolor de espalda a causa de las encomiendas. Pero todo lo hacía con gran satisfacción; haría todo por ella.

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He immersed himself in her environment and began to isolate himself from his old circles of friends. It was not his thing but he felt trapped in that attractive life. He confessed to me that he stopped being himself many times to fit in. He said, "Rose was someone else at those parties" - he sighed - "She barely looked at me".

Se sumergió en su ambiente y comenzó a aislarse de sus viejos círculos de amistades. No era lo suyo pero sentía atrapado en esa vida tan atractiva. Me confesó que dejo de ser el mismo muchas veces con tal de encajar. El decia, "Rose era otra en esas fiestas" - suspiró- "Apenas y me miraba".

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Rose meanwhile, was busy with her future, wanted to get ahead at all costs, and sought to curry favor with anyone who would be of use. This saddened Fernando, many times he witnessed her flirting with other boys while in intimacy she vowed to be only his and no one else's. Once he caught her in a heated conversation with her ex-partner. He asked for an explanation, she teary-eyed said she had "no idea" why she was doing it. He brushed it off, thinking she was just confused.

Rose mientras tanto, estaba ocupada en su futuro, quería progresar a toda costa y buscaba ganarse el favor de cualquiera que fuese de utilidad. Esto entristecía a Fernando, muchas veces fue testigo de como coqueteaba con otros chicos mientras que en la intimidad juraba ser sólo suya y de nadie más. Una vez la atrapó en una conversación subida de tono con su ex pareja. El pidió una explicación, ella con los ojos llenos de lágrimas dijo no tener "idea" de porqué lo hacía. Él lo pasó por alto, pensando que sólo estaba confundida.

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It added to Fernando's regrets, that her family despite being kind to him aspired to something better for their daughter. Her mother is a vain woman, and demands of Rose a man to "measure up" to her and to honor her financially. Fernando met neither of these two requirements and was a nuisance to her.

She found the same use for him as her daughter: diligence boy. Time passed and the promise of a future together faded. Although they saw each other daily, Fernando felt further and further away from her. He redoubled his efforts, but all in vain. In desperation, he decided to talk to Rose and confront her about it.

Se añadía a los pesares de Fernando, que la familia a pesar de ser amables con él aspiraban a algo mejor para su hija. La madre es una mujer vanidosa y exige de Rose un hombre a su "altura" y que la honre económicamente. Fernando no cumplía con ninguno de estos dos requisitos y era una molestia para ella.

Le halló la misma utilidad que su hija: Diligencias. El tiempo pasó y la promesa de un futuro juntos se desvanecía. Aunque se veían a diario, Fernando se sentía cada vez más lejos de ella. Redobló sus esfuerzos, pero todo era en vano. Desesperado decidió hablar con Rose y enfrentarla al respecto.

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She did not expect it, and although she needed him for the upcoming events, they had no choice but to end the "relationship". The next day she got engaged to her friend from Mexico that she denied so many times and was not ashamed to publish it, despite the comments that showed confusion because her circle assumed that Fernando was her partner.

Fernando was devastated and went into a deep depression. It was not his first love disappointment, but he had hoped that this time it would work out, but he fell into the vicious cycle of emotional abuse.

Ella no lo esperaba, y aunque lo necesitaba para los próximos eventos, no les quedó mas remedio que terminar la "relación". Al otro día se comprometió con su amigo de Mexico que tantas veces negó y no se avergonzó de publicarlo, a pesar de los comentarios que mostraban confusión porque su circulo asumía que Fernando era su pareja.

Fernando quedó destrozado, y entró en una profunda depresión. No era su primera decepción amorosa, pero había esperado que esta vez si funcionara; pero cayó en el círculo vicioso del abuso emocional.

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He suffered from fever for two months; he could barely eat and sleep. He lived that period locked in his room playing sad songs. He lost so much weight that his mother became unfathomably distressed. Friends and family tried to help him, and he slowly pulled himself together. But he hasn't forgotten her, or at least that's what I see in his eyes every time he plays with her. He looks at her with the corner of his eye, because after all, they are still both in the same band.

Padeció fiebre dos meses; apenas podía comer y dormir. Vivió ese período encerrado en su cuarto tocando tristemente sus canciones. Bajó tanto de peso que su madre se angustió en una manera insondable. Entre amigos y familiares trataron de ayudarlo y se recompuso poco a poco. Pero no ha olvidado, o al menos eso veo en sus ojos cada vez que toca con ella, la mira con el rabillo del ojo, por que después de todo, aun siguen ambos en la misma banda.

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As I look at him sitting in the amphitheater next to Jesus, we both cross our gaze, and I tell him, "The emotional mistreatment of the man is palpable, I would like to write his story." His response was a silent affirmative nod of the head, I then thought of the bitter taste he will have when he edit it and upload it...

Mientras yo miro a Fernando sentada en el anfiteatro junto a Jesús, ambos cruzamos la mirada y le digo: "El maltrato emocional hacia el hombre es palpable, quisiera escribir su historia." La respuesta de fue un silencioso movimiento afirmativo con la cabeza, pensé en el amargo sabor que tendrá al momento de editarla y subirla...

I hope you liked Fernando's story, it was written by Abigail as you can see at the end; While he is still out there as I write these words. I am glad he is now standing firm in the face of life and getting better, we send every human being in his position a hug of support from both of us, don't let yourself be manipulated or abused by others, you are worth so much more than that.

Espero que la historia de Fernando les haya sido de su agrado, fue escrita por Abigail como pueden ver al final; Si bien el sigue allá afuera justo mientras escribo estas palabras, me alegra que ahora se encuentre de pie firme ante la vida y mejorando, le enviamos a todo ser humano en su posición un abrazo y el apoyo de ambos, no se dejen manipular ni utilizar, valen muchísimo mas que eso.

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Translations were done with Deepl and corrections made with Grammarly.

Traducciones realizadas con Deepl y correcciones realizadas con Grammarly.

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