"Not a chance Bogdanov. Anyway, why are we going to the mall?""Didn't you say I'm a rich cheapskate?" he asks and I nod.I couldn't say I wasn't, when he had proved to me that he was indeed too greedy and stingy a person."Well, now I'll let you buy anything you want at my family's mall" he says with haughtiness in his voice "Not to mention you'll have the best escort in the world" I look at him confused and at a red light, he stops and looks at me "Me, yours truly" Esteban says with mischief in his eyes.I don't know why, but something about this doesn't sit right with me.(...)After thirty minutes in the car we arrive at our destination, finding two rows of workers facing each other, ready to welcome us."Wait a moment" says Esteban as he opens the car door "Now if you can get out, my princess" he says opening my door and holding out a hand to me.His attitude makes me shudder."Your chivalry makes me sick.""What a complicated woman" she replies dramatically."Young master here i
"But if that happened why didn't she write to me?""She's grounded, so they took away her cell phone. Today she went to school to tell you the news, but you didn't come and when she found out that you were unwell she was very worried, so much so that she wanted to come with me to check on you.>> But as she is punished for her revelation, she also has constant surveillance, that's why, she couldn't escape with me, not to mention that this afternoon she will be very stressed because of the party.""Why of all people did you have to come along to 'take care of me'?" I say highlighting the quotation marks."Hey give me credit, I've been a good caretaker.""Go on, take what I bought you, as this is also my way of apologizing for everything I've done to you. Of course, if you don't like it, we can keep looking until...""... No, no, no. I'll take it" I say instantly as I remember how stressful it is to shop with Esteban.Esteban smiles victoriously and we head back to my place.(...)"I'll
We arrived at the party.To be honest, it's a beautiful party despite the few hours of preparation. I'd say it's perfect if it wasn't a party to get a husband for convenience."Sofia!" Aninka calls as soon as she reaches the doorway.Her face flushes at the sight of my escort."May I know who this young man is?" Aninka's mother asks."Mom, this is not the way I welcome my friends," comments Aninka.She rolls her eyes."Anyway, I hope his presence doesn't change our plans" she comments as she walks away."Wow, your mother-in-law sure loves you" I say under my breath as I chuckle."I hope my mother-in-law does love me" Esteban comments behind me."Wow, I didn't know you had a girlfriend though, I wish you luck" I comment.Esteban rolls his eyes, as Aninka and I look for a place to talk alone."Now if you'll inform me what happened?" I ask."I will. But first tell me what happened to your foot" says Aninka looking at my foot."That's not relevant now, tell me about yours" I say downplayin
"Mother" Esteban says with a strange tone, as he stands next to me while placing his hand on my waist "Don't disturb the guests."The woman swallows hard. Undoubtedly, something is bothering her.Maybe it's the Aninka thing, Esteban's approach with me or my simple existence."Except for her who is a guest on my sister's and my side" Esteban comments as he squeezes his hand on my waist and pulls me closer to his body."Mmm, okay" he says as he pulls away, but not before giving me a dirty look."Phew" I let out the air I was holding in "I almost had a heart attack.""Come on, what happened to the reckless girl?" Esteban asks with a sly grin."You can call me reckless and all you want, but I'm not on my turf. Before being rebellious you have to be smart. I don't get into fights that are out of my league."Esteban nods and replies flirtatiously:"Me neither."Causing in me, a chuckle due to said expression."Guys, sorry to interrupt you, but remember I'm here."I blush, for a moment forget
When Aninka said she had everything ready, I never imagined this.After we parked in a prudent place so I could change my dress for a white long sleeve blouse and skirt, veiled stockings and black booties, we walked on the road to an unknown destination for me.We arrived after a few hours to a small cabin far from the city, technically I didn't know the name of the place, but what I could recognize was that it was perfect. On the outside, it looked like an ordinary cabin, but inside it had all the latest furniture and appliances.The decoration was oak style, very modern. It featured multiple photographs of beautiful landscapes. The living room was surrounded by white L-shaped armchairs, in front of which there was a television attached to the wall and multiple sets of children's games.Between the furniture and the wall, there was a mini-library, in which there were multiple sleeves that caught my attention one hundred percent."Wow!" said Viktor as he ran to the table where the mult
After breakfast in an uncomfortable silence. Aninka, who I would say is the soul of this group, made us change and go around the place.You could feel the discomfort of the guys for miles, but they didn't say no to Aninka's ideas. Since it was either that or listen to her complaining all day and truth be told, I'd rather walk around and distract myself than be cooped up listening to Aninka's countless complaints. Even if I'm not very well on my feet, I'd rather walk.Aninka knew they hated each other, though she didn't know why, yet she was determined that those boys would at least get along. It must be hard to have the boy your brother hates as a boyfriend."Sofia" Aninka calls me "Don't you think he's cute?"I just nodded. To tell the truth, it was a very nice place, which was different from the places I've been to. In the big cities I've lived in, there was everything but silence. Something that could be enjoyed here, not to mention the great one hundred percent natural scenery on o
"How many times has this happened to you?" Esteban asks pointing to my foot."More than I'd like" I comment offhandedly."Should I be worried?" Esteban asks."You don't need to. I'll just need some ice for the swelling, pain pills and some rest" I comment."Wow, you're brave" Esteban comments and I snort "No, seriously. If you were Aninka, I'd be screaming my head off as she says her last words".I smile"It's normal to act like that, when you're not used to pain.""And you're used to it?" asks Esteban."More than I'd like to admit" I comment remembering all the times pain has come into my life, my friends, my boyfriend, my failure at what I loved the most."Mmm, something tells me we're not talking about your foot" Esteban comments."Esteban, don't start" I say defensively.I've never liked it when they probe more than they should and apparently this guy loves to do it."It's okay" He comments resigned "I promise I won't ask you any more. Since thanks to this little fall I've managed
"My God, Sofia! What happened to you?" asks Aninka worriedly as soon as the kids are inside the house.""I was with your brother, that's what happened.Esteban grunts in annoyance and leaves her on one of the pieces of furniture, to go to his room.Viktor quickly arrives where Aninka and Sofia are and offers her a glass of ice."Thank you, Viktor" says Sofia as she receives the compress."Do you need anything?" asks Aninka worriedly."Yes, for you to help me get to my room so I can wash up a bit" says Sofia."Okay" replies Aninka helping her up.(...)Sofia narrates.I carefully step out of the shower in my sky blue pajamas."Knock, knock" I hear from the other side of the door."Come in" I say as I walk to the bed."Sofia how are you doing" Aninka asks "Esteban told me what happened.""How well" I say not caring about the topic of conversation."He also told me what you needed" comments Aninka trying to keep the conversation from dying."What to be nicer and less stupid?" No, not tha