Rafael’s POVAfter the cake, Giovanna went to bed. She was tired after a busy day between lunch with her grandmother and friends and the afternoon at the mall. Besides, she'd need to wake up very early the next day; we still had to go to the notary's office before she boarded her flight. I invited Hannah to the living room, promised to answer all her questions, and it was time. But I had questions too, and she would have to answer them."Go ahead and ask." I filled our wine glasses, and she looked at me surprised."Why does your daughter live with you?" That was the first thing she asked me. So I told her the whole story at once. "You don't seem happy about her trip.""I'm not, but she is. It'll be good for her, and her aunt will take good care of her. But I know she won't come back." I sighed. "I know she'll want to see the world, and I'm the father being left behind alone. What can I do? I'll miss her.""Why did you never get married?" This woman was very curious."Because I have the
Hannah’s POVI shouldn't have been getting involved with that lunatic Rafael. I knew I shouldn't. I should have been keeping miles away from him, but I wanted to unmask him. I wasn't crazy, he was the dangerous one. And I would rip that mask off his face. But he had provoked me, made me curious, did exactly what a good predator would do: lured the prey. And then, instead of accepting some cool invitation from Melissa, I was inside the elevator heading to the monster's lair.I checked my appearance in the elevator mirror. I had really put in the effort, I wore very tight jeans, one of those Melissa had made me buy, in a light wash, and a white silk blouse, with one of my new lingerie sets that I ended up buying at that store I went to with Melissa and Enzo. I looked good, and if I needed to run, I could quickly take off my heels and flee, it would be easier in pants.And thinking about that, I realized I hadn't told anyone where I would be, which was a terrible mistake. He could kill me
Melissa’s POVWe had been in a meeting with the company directors for quite some time when Henry received a message that stole all his attention."Everyone, let's take a five-minute break," he decided, and I looked at him with a frown. "I'll be right back, Crazy," he whispered to me.The directors had already stood up, and some left to answer their phones while others started side conversations. I found it very strange that Henry was interrupting the meeting - he didn't usually do that - but I took advantage of the break to talk to Joe Michael."Joe Michael, can I speak with you for a minute?" I turned to the man beside me."Of course, Ms. Larson, anytime," he smiled and gave me his full attention."I know you have an opening in your department, and I met someone who might be able to fill that position. I've checked the resume, checked the background, and everything looks good. Would you consider her for the position? I know Henry gives you complete freedom to hire, so..." I asked, and
Melissa’s POVBefore heading back to the office, I had a little something to do, a visit I had been putting off for too long. I would take advantage of the time I still had before the meeting to do this, since it wasn't that far from the hospital. I went to the address Flavian had given me a few days earlier and rang the gate bell. It was an ordinary neighborhood, and the house in front of me looked quite old and a good size, but I couldn't help thinking these people were in the wrong place."Yes?" A woman about my age appeared at the gate. She was tall and thin with a very pretty face, delicate features and very bright eyes."Hi, I'd like to speak with Martha. Is she in?" I asked, trying to be friendly since the young woman seemed somewhat suspicious."What do you want with my mother?" She narrowed her eyes."Your mother?" I was face to face with Domani's daughter and broke into a big smile. "Look, what brings me here will interest both of you. I'm Melissa Larson and I came to talk ab
Fernando’s POVMy girlfriend was truly peculiar. She defended what she wanted with ferocity, never let herself be made a fool of or get the short end of the stick, and she had even corrupted my assistant to the point where my whole speech about not becoming a gossip had been completely useless. I was laughing as I drove, thinking about how Melissa was always surprising me.I was happy she'd come by during lunch. I loved that impulsiveness of hers, when she would show up like that with the most innocent face and tell me what she had been up to as if it were no big deal. But Melissa was incredible! She was passionate, loyal, and decisive. She didn't put things off and didn't take any crap. I really liked that about her. But I also thought Jennifer had better stop whatever she was thinking of doing, though I wouldn't be the one to warn her. I would keep well away from that creature.But there was still that party this weekend, and I wasn't happy about going. I understood the professional
Melissa’s POVSome people have no sense of danger, and then they call me the crazy one. I was minding my own business, working and keeping Henry in line as usual, when I got a message from Hannah. It was a photo of that snake Jennifer sitting in her car parked in front of the hospital. And Hannah wasn't subtle about it either, she even added the caption: "look who's camping out in front of the hospital waiting to pounce."Oh, but she wouldn't! The one doing the pouncing would be me. I asked Hannah about Fernando and she told me he was having lunch with Alvaro at the restaurant inside the hospital. That was perfect, he wouldn't be leaving and I would have time to catch that little tramp and send her packing."Mel, will you have lunch with me today?" Henry appeared in my office."Can't do it, Martin. Something just came up. But I won't be long, don't forget we have an important meeting this afternoon," I warned, already grabbing my purse and heading for the door.I drove to the hospital