*Alejandro*I ran my hands through my hair as I knocked on the door to the cabin. “Anna, please. It's not what you think.”“Of course not.” She answered a few minutes later from the other side of the door. “It's never what I think. What kind of explanation have you made up to justify the position I met you in? With Keira, nonetheless.”So her name was Keira, I had no idea… I sighed as I rested my head against the door. Anna had locked it from behind, and all I could do was wait for her to open it again.I wanted to see her. Hell, I wanted to hold and reassure her that I would never leave her for another woman. No woman has even managed to catch my eye ever since I met her. And they've tried.“Please give me a chance to explain, love.” I could barely recognize my voice at this point. It was strangled, and I felt like I was being choked. My mind went back to the scene where Anna's phone had been cluttered to the floor earlier, and I suddenly remembered she hadn't picked it up, and neit
*Andrea*The mood in the room shifted after Alejandro's statement, “What do you mean?” Mr. Shaw asked, his eyes shining with anticipation as he dared Alejandro to repeat what he had just said.Alejandro relaxed into his seat. His shoulder squared with pride, “you heard me the first time.” He said. I knew he was not going to repeat himself. This meeting was the reason we had hurried back. But what I did not expect nor understand was why Alejandro suddenly felt that we would not be needing their investments and that they could hand whatever investment they had to Mr. Shaw. “This is perfect. If you knew you were going to say this, why not say it all along and allow us to conclude this meeting early?” Mr. Shaw asked. I was confused. I ran my hands through my hair and turned to Alejandro. He never said anything about not needing the investment anymore. So what changed? I still couldn't fathom what he was thinking. “As long as he doesn't change his mind and refuse the investment. I don'
*Andrea*After the phone call, Alejandro looked conflicted and didn't touch his meal again. I'm sure whatever he heard on the phone was disconcerting for him to act that way. And the fact that he evaded my question and decided to deal with the problem alone worried me. The food tasted bland in my mouth after that, and soon, I pushed it away, and we left. The ride back to the hotel was silent, and I kept glancing at Alejandro worriedly. His brows were set in a furrowed line, and it was clear that something was eating at him. As soon as we entered our hotel room, he began pacing. “We need to leave,” he said before he resumed his pacing. “Are you sure you don't want to talk about it?” I asked him. “Yeah.” I watched as he stiffly walked over to the window and looked out. His posture was rigid, and I sighed as I walked up to him. Standing behind him, I wrapped my arms around his waist, my cheeks pressing against his back. “Alejandro…” I whispered. “Anna,” he replied, resting a hand
*Alejandro*I made sure to drive Anna home before going home. She waved until I drove out of sight. The time spent with her can be considered my happiest moment, and I didn't want it to end. The clouds were dented with thick gray clouds that moved to settle over the sun, inviting the cool evening breeze. My grip around the car steering wheel tightened when I remembered the call I had received. *YESTERDAY*The call was from Rosa. She told me something I had not expected to hear. “Nora is here. Lucas brought her over.” She had said. I was quiet, trying to analyze my thoughts. The last time I spoke to Williams, he said she was getting better. “Should I prepare a room for her?” Rosa asked, jolting me back into reality. Nora may be Lucas' mother, but she is no longer my wife. We had gotten a divorce and had gone our separate ways, though Lucas had not forgiven me. I was glad Rosa, my housekeeper, called me. I massaged my temples, feeling a headache building. “Give me a moment; I'll ca
*Nora*I slipped into the Jacuzzi in the bathroom with a wine glass in one hand and my phone in the other. I let out a soft sigh as the warm water cascaded through my body and loosened my tense muscles. This was how life with Alejandro had been before the divorce. Well, that was a long time ago, I thought as I dialed Eunice on the phone. She picked up after the first ring. “Nora… how have you been?” Her excited voice rang out in the silent bathroom.“Oh, I'm fine. How are you? It's been a while,” I replied to her, sinking further into the tub. “I've been okay. Just here and there, you know? What's going on with you anyway? We barely talk these days.”I laughed and my body tingled with the need I was about to tell her, knowing how excited she would be. “Guess where I am right now,” I teased.“Oh, come on. You know I'm bad at guessing. Just tell me.”“I'm at Alejandro's house,” I whispered like it was a secret. Well, it was. But if my plan works, it won't be for long. “Your ex-husb
*Andrea*I felt my heart shatter as I watched her, Alejandro's ex-wife, walk into the restroom. And then I heard her speak on her phone, and if my heart had not been broken by what I had seen earlier, then it probably sank right now. I wanted to believe that this was a lie. That Alejandro has been mine and mine alone. But then, he had never officially asked me out. He never officially asked me to date him or anything. His ex-wife is back, so what happens to me? I banged the door as I left. There was no use listening anymore. I never expected this from him. My intentions at the beginning were to make him fall in love with me to get back at Lucas for cheating on me, but now I'm the one falling deeply in love with him.I walked out and sat behind my table. I stared at the computer screen in front of me. It was blank, and I hit the keypad hysterically, trying to channel my frustration into the laptop. I was trying hard not to lose it. I stood; maybe I should ask him. Why was she sudd
*Alejandro*I finally understood why Nora was back. She wanted to come back into my life. And she has always been sensitive, so it's no surprise she could figure out I have a more personal relationship with Anna than it seems.I was glad Anna had given me the time to explain and that she had listened to me. I was infuriated by Nora's act. If she thinks she could come between me and Anna, then she has another thought coming in. The last thing I would do is leave Anna for her.I made a resolve to have a small talk with her when I return, or probably warn her or threaten to get her out of that mansion. I ran my hands through my hair, knowing the last part was impossible. She was the reason Lucas was finally speaking to me. I spent over an hour speaking to him today, which was the longest time we've spent talking. It was clear that it was because his mom was here. It pained me greatly, but if that's how it would be, then I don't mind having her here as long as I can have my son.So, I se
*Andrea*What was Nora and Lucas doing here? Why were they with Alejandro? Why did he want me to come if he knew he would bring them with him? I stopped on my track and quickly hid behind one of the waiter's backs when Alejandro turned in my direction. I couldn't afford to allow him to see me.Not when he was with Lucas. How do I explain that I had dated his son?Things may not be official between us, but it was clear that we have feelings for each other. The last thing I want is for things to end before they truly begin. I turned and walked to the side of the hall. I stood facing them with my back. I picked a glass of drink from one of the waiters and took a small sip. I don't want to look like I wasn't busy or get unwanted attention. I turned to look at my back from time to time. Alejandro was walking around the hall, and Nora seemed to be perched beside him, Not leaving his side for a moment. I had a problem with that, but I could let that slide for now. What was more important