AUDREYGoing back to that house again, I didn’t want to, but I also couldn’t tell Daniel what his mother had said to me that day. I should have done it at that moment, but I doubted he would believe me, and I was afraid of looking like a lying snake instead of his mother.I still don’t understand what her problem is with me. I never gave her any reason for it, and she’s seen me very few times since she rarely visits the company. Even when her husband spent most of the day there, she hardly ever showed up.Daniel finishes driving down the concrete path and parks his Mercedes behind another car located almost at the entrance.As usual, we get out, holding hands, and walk toward the house. This time, we take a different route. There’s a black, half-metal fence with spiral designs on top, giving it a nice touch.But before we reach it, we stop, and unexpectedly, Daniel grabs me by the hips, pulls me close, and plants a quick kiss on my lips.“They’re all watching us,” I try to push him awa
AUDREY"Can someone please explain to me?" I ask, feeling disoriented.That's how I find myself, disoriented and without direction. How do they know each other? Since when? Based on what Mr. Anthony said, it might be years, not just the five I've been working at the company, it's been longer.But why didn't Ronny tell me?"It's a long story," the only one who responds is Daniel's father."But you can start from the beginning," Daniel prompts; he's curious to know more, unlike me.It's not that I don't want to know; it's just strange that he's known the Crawfords for a long time, and we're gathered here more as extended families. What does this mean now?Daniel's father begins to tell the story from the beginning, how they met and all that. From what he's said, it seems these men have a long history as friends. I didn't even know Ronny had studied business administration at one of those expensive universities. Apparently, there were still many things I didn't know about my mother's hus
AUDREY"Where on earth did, they come up with that absurd nonsense? "I ask, astonished.I open my eyes, shocked. I was expecting a different kind of gossip, not something related to infidelity, with me being the cause of it. That's grotesque. People can be so annoying sometimes, and in those times, they hurt or damage a relationship without realizing the harm they're causing just because of stupid rumors."They're talking about it all over the advertising floor. Some of them claim to have seen you with him in the elevator, very affectionate, hugging and kissing."It can't be. What I thought at that moment when it happened. I blame myself for not paying attention to those hints and close encounters with my ex-boyfriend and pushing him away instantly. I should have been firmer with Jon; still, people saw what they wanted and twisted the truth.Now, what am I going to do? If Daniel hears this rumor, he might believe I'm being unfaithful. But if I tell him before, and I tell him the part
AUDREYThe next day, I miss the opportunity to talk to Daniel again. He's been very busy, and we've barely had time to exchange a few messages.When will I be able to tell him about Jon?I continue to worry, especially now that I've heard the rumor that's circulating throughout the building directly with my own ears.By this point, I believe Daniel might be aware of it too. However, I'm still certain that he isn't because he hasn't spent much time in the office or any department of the company due to meetings and appointments with business partners.I hope it stays that way, or else explaining will be much more difficult.I exit the taxi after paying the driver and walk towards the building. The weather is cloudy, but it hasn't rained yet. The day has been melancholic and depressing, even though I love the rain and cooler seasons. It reminds me of the moments I spent in the small town where my parents live.During the winter season, I used to spend every morning in front of the firepl
AUDREYAfter Nelly scolded me and said a few more things about Jon, I went to bed to rest. It's already very late, and I have to wake up early tomorrow.Nelly left after the scolding she gave me, and she didn't want to do it. She doubted that Jon would come back and insist on the same thing. I told her everything that happened, how he showed up here and why I let him into the apartment. Nevertheless, she said everything could be misinterpreted, even though I hadn't done anything wrong.There's no need to make a big deal out of this; nothing happened between us, and I'll never go back there again. Because now I'm with Daniel, and he's who I want to be with from now on.My phone vibrates and plays the melody I set; it's on the nightstand right next to my bed. I turn on the lamp and check the time; it's past 4:00 AM. Who dares to call at this time in the morning? It's not even dawn yet.Reluctantly, I pick up my phone, which won't stop vibrating and ringing. When I bring it closer, I see
AUDREY I was crushed, exhausted, it's not enough. Daniel did what he wanted with me all morning until I fell completely surrendered and fell asleep. I don't know what time that happened, because I was knocked out by all the hard sex we had.He said he would fuck me hard until he made me forget everything, and that's what he did, he even forgot my name.I hear a noise after the mattress next to me moved. I open one eye and I see Daniel's tall silhouette and wide back, standing next to the bed. I want to ask him to come back with me to get dressed and so sleep cuddled until the time we have to get up to go to the company. I'm so tired I can't even keep my eyes open. My vision is somewhat blurry and I slowly fall back asleep.*****"Are you okay?" my friend asks, furrowing her brow and looking at my face.I remove the dark sunglasses I used to shield my eyes from the bright sun. How is it that yesterday the sky was completely cloudy, and today it's clear and shining? It's reminding me t
AUDREYI didn't get any information; there's nothing in Daniel's office that can help me reach him. I'll have to look for his family, maybe go to his parents' house because going to his apartment is out of the question. No one else lives there, and if he's not there, it's useless to find out anything.I spend the afternoon searching for Daniel's parents' address; they have never shared it with the company or employees, so it's not easy to find.A thought lands in my head."Mr. William and Fabian," I murmur to myself.Well, Mr. William is also ruled out. It's best not to approach him if I don't want to receive a rude gesture from him. I don't know why he's like that with me.But Fabian is different, very different from his father. He's polite and kind to all the staff. Now I understand why his fiancée is so in love with him. I've seen her a few times, but that's enough for me to see the love they share.I hope to someday feel that way with Daniel, or maybe others have already seen it,
AUDREY"And now, how are we supposed to get to the estate?" I look around when we exit the airport.I knew this wouldn't be easy, but we're here now."Well, we have the address; we can tell a taxi driver to take us there."I shake my head."Getting to Brisbane isn't that simple."I remember when Daniel brought me to Australia. A car was waiting for us at the airport, which I remember was in another place. After that, we went to a port, where we boarded a maritime transport that, after almost an hour, stopped at the port of Brisbane."It's a good thing you've been here before. You can tell the driver where to take us. Anything you remember will help."I nod. I point to an empty taxi and we hurry towards it. Once I provide the information I have, we get in. The journey is quite long from the airport to the port.Meanwhile, I lose myself in the clear sky. I had forgotten that here the sun is always shining; I haven't even felt the heat because I'm so focused on Daniel.I want to know how