Chapter 12

POV: Ericka

She's nervous about what Monte said. What if señor rejects her? Or scolds her? What will she do? She finds herself lost in deep thought.

Señor is kind, but he dislikes being deceived. What if he discovers that everything is just an act? But she can't bring herself to disappoint Monte. She suddenly hesitates.

Her thoughts are interrupted when Marie calls.

"Ma'am, there's a call from the salon, they said they want to speak to you, Sir is asking you to call back."

"Thank you, Miss Marie." She glances at the clock; it's already three. The phone rings again, "Oh, hello, Miss Marie?" her voice sounding a bit irritated.

"Hi, Ericka. Seems like you're not in a good mood, huh?"

"Monica?" she's surprised. "Why didn't you contact my private number?"

Can I come in?

"Oh, come in," she laughs.

The door opens, revealing a goddess-like woman. She confidently approaches, followed by two flamboyant assistants.

"Just place the stuff on the sofa," the woman orders. "Start assembling what we'l