Kaulitz!

—Tom Kaulitz, at your service, my queen.

And since I was never one to back down, I took advantage of the situation. The conversation revolved around land, exports, partnerships… and although I was speaking for my parents, the Ferreyras listened attentively. I held my own well. I knew my figures, my acreage, and my prices, and they liked that. I won over her parents; all I needed was her.

I couldn't get any closer that day. There were too many people and too many formalities. But when I heard they were staying a few days at the new hotel in town, the idea took hold. I offered them a tour of the ranch, and they accepted.

So the next day, I showed up. Her parents were busy, so she came down to the foyer. White dress, sunglasses, coffee in hand. She didn't even look like she was from the same place as me, but as soon as she saw me, she smiled.

—And what are you doing here?

I wonder. —I came to give you the tour I promised. It's just that your parents can't make it, so I thought… I don't know, you could come if you want.

I told her, putting my hands in my pants pockets. She hesitated for a second, but then let out a soft giggle.

—Okay. Show me your ranch, Tom Kaulitz.

And why would I say no… if it was a yes. I put her in my truck, the old but clean one, and we left town. I showed her the stables, the horses, the fields. And when the sun started to go down, I took her to my favorite spot: a lake hidden among the trees. I helped her out. Light walked slowly to the edge, lifting her dress so she wouldn't get it dirty.

-It's lovely.

He said, in that soft voice.

—I told you you were going to like it.

We remained silent for a while, watching the sun's reflection on the water. And in that silence, I found my courage.

—I'm going to have to go to the city next week. Your parents want us to look into the business.

—Oh yeah? Weren't they your parents?

She asked, curious.

—I'm going too. So…well, I'll treat you to a Starbucks, honey. But you order it, because I don't even know what those things you guys drink are called.