She didn't want Robert near her, but Alice also didn't like the idea of him going straight to see Jared. She became very anxious every time the two of them were in the same place with her. She knew they had a friendship before she came between them, but it was still uncomfortable for her to see them together, because one was her wretched husband and the other... the man who loved her. She chewed slowly, savoring the taste in her mouth, swallowing gently and feeling the food go down to her stomach. She wished she could do more, but she had to take it slow, steadily, without rushing into anything. How long had it been since she ate or chewed something until she could feel it in her stomach? Moving her jaw felt strange, a bit new, as if she had become unaccustomed to it. She did it very slowly, but she did it. She tried various things, but she couldn't eat anymore. It's not like she had eaten a lot, but it was an incredible progress considering how long it had been since she ate. Her b
While driving to Dayana's house, Robert was thinking about his wife. He thought about her too much; his body had become very warm, and he liked the way Alice responded to the kiss or how she moved when he touched her breasts or put his face between them. He still felt her nipples on each side of his cheeks, so warm and soft.Could it be that in a week she would truly agree to have sex with him, or would he have to do it as he always did? He enjoyed it a lot that way, even though the pleasure was always fleeting, but... he admitted that he needed Alice to show some interest in him, for her body to express that she felt something, that she liked it, and not that coldness with which she always greeted him in the act."Do I not please her, or what?" he wondered, somewhat tormented, for the first time considering that possibility. But he had been the first man she had been with; she hadn't experienced anyone else. Could it be that she didn't like it? His head was filled with too many doubt
The room was dark, he was on the bed, and the beats of his heart were all he could hear. Anger was consuming him. He knew Robert was no longer in that house, but he knew his plans, and he couldn't let Alice fall into the trap that was Robert, his marriage, all of it—the miserable life she was leading alongside that man who only used her, who only needed a child, a creature that belonged to both of them, to get back at her for something Alice had no clue about.To destroy her.How had Robert turned into something like this? His friend had always been strong-willed and had a very complicated temperament, but... to become the monster that wanted to destroy his innocent wife?He sat on the bed.His bare feet touched the ground, and he stood up, pacing for about half an hour until he couldn't take it anymore.He needed to talk to her, he had to warn her!Should he tell her everything Robert had said? Was that the right course of action? Would Alice believe him? Why wouldn't she? He would n
It was five in the morning when Robert got up after the alarm he had set went off. He started making calls from the list he had already prepared. By the time it was almost six, he rushed to shower, as he now had to attend all those appointments he had just scheduled.While he was showering, Katy brought breakfast to his room and laid out his clothes on the bed. When Robert emerged from the bathroom, he ate while getting dressed to speed things up. Katy was waiting for him at the door."So, it's been a year since you got married? And I've only seen her at the wedding. Should I be complaining?""I'm sorry, Katy, but things aren't going very well between her and me. And do you remember what I told you?""I'll only get to know the woman you love.""And I don't love her.""But she's your wife.""Maybe you'll get to know her soon. I think Dad also wants to get closer to her, so don't rush it. I'm off, I have an anniversary surprise to arrange.""Hope everything goes well.""Thank you, Katy.
How is it that she hated flowers? If it seemed like she liked them while in bed, what was the reason for this drastic change in Alice? Why?"I like them and thought you might too. Carnations are beautiful, Alice. But I understand. If they're not to your liking, that's fine.""And now what will I do with all the flowers I've spread throughout the house? I brought as many as I could! Everything is filled! Everything!""They've prepared breakfast for us, and I've brought you some things. I want us to celebrate our wedding anniversary, Alice."If they came from him, she didn't like the flowers.Alice opened the bathroom door to leave, but Robert didn't move, waiting for a response from her."I'm not celebrating anything," she said firmly. "I have nothing to celebrate.""Alice... I've prepared some things, and they might be to your liking. Will you give it a try? I have a surprise for both of us for our anniversary. If you give me a chance, you might even like it.""I'm not celebrating any
Robert and Jared fell silent for a few minutes as they looked at each other, standing in front of the bedroom door, surrounded by all the flowers."My job here is done," Jared said. He knew that Alice had been hurt by what happened earlier when he said she was just a friend. How could he say anything else? Complicating the situation she was in? Was that the reason, or... could he not tell his best friend that he was in love with his wife?"That's evident," Robert replied."I want my job back.""And you'll get it. You'll be back on Monday.""What about her?""Who? Dayana? She'll return to her position. Don't worry; it's only been a couple of days since she took your place. It's not that big of a deal. Were you upset?""I don't know, I was concerned about how unqualified she is.""I know, I got carried away a bit, and then I didn't want to change her.""About the punch I gave you..." Robert touched his face. "I really care about Alice, Robert.""Let's talk outside," Robert said, touchin
None of it was very grand for Alice. She came from a wealthy family, and all she knew were luxuries; her life had always been surrounded by that. She was aware of the quality of the dress she was wearing and the other things Robert had bought for her, but none of it amazed her. She only wore the most expensive clothes, the most luxurious and costly garments, just like her sisters. She didn't show off, but she always liked to dress well, even with the insecurities she carried, because they weren't always present. She only felt bad about her body when others made her feel inferior, and that wasn't always the case.She grew up with a lot of love, always spoiled, the youngest of all her sisters and with a big age difference. She had fully enjoyed life until she got married. But when she put on that dress, when she saw how it hugged her body and transformed her into a beautiful figure, Alice felt good. She stood in front of the mirror for a few minutes, just looking at herself. When was th
At almost five in the morning, she arrived at that house. Her room was dark, but she knew every corner of it, and it filled her with nostalgia. When did she become a woman? Why?She curled up in her bed, and for a brief moment, she thought of Robert. Then she started to laugh. How could she ever have thought she would fall in love with him? Why did she believe it was possible? All Alice wanted was a divorce, to be free. She needed to talk to her parents to share her decision and get their support, because she knew Robert Graham would resist. Afterward, she had to talk to Sofia because she needed her to help Jared get a good position in her husband's company. And then what? Would she be happy with Jared? He said that was enough, a few small changes, her divorce, and that was it, right?She slept for about three hours until her mother burst into her room at seven in the morning."Alice!" her mother exclaimed loudly as she opened the door. "What does this mean?" She closed the door and c
After that celebration, Robert and Alice had a couple of hours alone, before the inauguration event of their company.Robert touched his wife's finger, sliding down the ring that was there, looking so good in his hand."My wife..." the word tasted like honey in her mouth, but her lips tasted more like honey, painted in a soft tone and addressing her husband's."My love," he joined his lips with Graham's and began a dance that would undoubtedly lead to other things.Behind them the bed was waiting for them.The man's hands searched desperately behind the dress, without finding the zipper, he bit Alice's lower lip in a plea for her to help him get rid of that dress before he went crazy.Her laughter betrayed her, making mischief to have fun with Robert, despite seeing him desperate."Ah... did you find it funny?" I can enter in a different way. I'll show you." He ran through Alice's waist with his hands, fell kneeling in front of her and in a quick movement he lifted the skirt of the dr
"Why again?" Ethan was at his feet, without taking his eyes off his aunt, from all the sisters she was the most similar to Alice, especially after she had lost weight, a thin Alice looked a lot like Sam. "If they already divorced once, why get married?""The first time I walked to the altar was to please Dad. And believe me, I didn't have the slightest desire to marry, neither to Robert, nor to anyone, more than anything because I was in love with Jared. A wedding with him was a sacrifice, in its entirety. Much less did I see myself capable of loving him, I knew that he didn't want home either, we didn't know each other, there was no link between the two. And it seemed that it would be impossible to have had it."What now?""Haven't you seen her?" She looks at him and sighs," Loren replied. "She is very much in love. It's normal, Robert is a sweetheart, Sam."Is it the same Robert as...?" He looked at Sofia, then at Alice. "Why do I ask if I already know?""Yes, it's Robert Graham him
That trip turned out to be a very bad idea.I was hoping that Mary would see him there and like the surprise, but it was the opposite.He was affected by his words.It was there for her, not because Mark was also present. Mary Jane said that it was important to her and he wanted to show her that it could also be important to him.The gesture was not well received."Why does this come from you, Jeremy?" I expected it more from his daughter, never from Jeremy, because he was the one who would lose the most. "Has anything happened with Mary Jane?" How is the situation there? - Mr. Taylor didn't seem to know that Mary was in the country. - Tell me. You can trust me."I fell in love with someone else," Jeremy said, sitting in front of Mr. Taylor. "And that person doesn't want to be my lover. I think... if our divorce doesn't intervene with anything, that option could be considered. What do you tell me?"Divorce?" Do you think it's convenient for you or your family? They still have a huge d
"Alice!" she ran to her sister, happy to see her, hugged her, squeezing her against her. A somewhat anguished Robert approached the two, surrounding Alice by the waist to separate them, considering that Mary was squeezing her a little."Don't squeeze it too much." He asked. Mary lowered her arms from her sister and greeted Robert, just as happy to see him. How are you, Mary?"Since when have you been so delicate or careful?""Since always," he replied, surrounding Alice's belly. "Now more."I'm pregnant," little Alice told her sister.Mary Jane put her hands to her mouth, unable to stop the surprise that came to her with the news."What a joy!" Now I understood Robert's precautions, although they were still exaggerated. "Another baby. Congratulations to both of you, I see that you don't waste your time.Alice took her sister's hand, taking her to the car, gave her a second hug and a kiss.Robert entered the suitcase and the two of them were talking."How are you?" Did it cost you to c
He entered his son's room, he was asleep, the suitcase was already at the door.He kissed his forehead and went towards the door, giving him one last look."I'll be back in four days," he said, it didn't matter if Andy wasn't listening to her.He left the room, turning off the ceiling light and only leaving the one on the bedside table.At the exit door was Jeremy with his arms crossed.I knew Mary Jane's plans and no matter how much it bothered her, I couldn't stop her from doing anything. She was there by her own decision. And for his son.But, despite the fact that in those months Jeremy had tried some things for them to make the passes, Mary Jane did not forgive him for blackmailing her with her son, and only words passed."Mary, will you really leave?" She made a lump in her throat, afraid that she wouldn't come back, that she wouldn't care about either of them."Four days, Jeremy. It's only four days."But... we can go with you."It's Robert and Alice's opening party. It goes wi
He didn't know that he wanted to leave or that he needed it, until his brother made the mention of leaving that place.Although the word "abandon" was not to Charisse's liking, because it made her nostalgic. Their father had abandoned them, their mother had died, years later they learn that their father had also died and as if they were not many misfortunes, they are left without money. But luckily Jared finished his university studies and was able to get a good job at Graham Group, the rest that happened did not exist in Charisse's mind, because she was in a coma, she did not know the course that Jared's life took or his friendship with Robert.But leaving that place seemed very sad to him, until he was on the plane.If she looked back, it was not only a relief for her to be moving away from all that, it was also a relief for Jared to be able to leave, to do it with his sister.According to his memories, it was the first time he boarded a plane, because the two times he came to do it
"I don't know what you did to make things happen like this. Maybe you didn't do anything and it was due to Alice. I'm here to tell you myself. Thanks to you... Bethany won't pay for what she did to my sister. I don't blame you for what Bethany did, but I thought you would at least like her to pay for the damage done to my sister. I don't even know how I could think that, when it's clear that if you kept the secret it was because you weren't interested in anything that happened to Charisse. And, even after this, you served to make her leave unscathed. I admit that this is not the first time I have been disappointed in you, but I thought you appreciated my sister, Robert. I don't know why I'm still waiting for something from you, when you let me see over and over again what you are."Jared, I didn't do anything so that Bethany wasn't convicted."Your damn name could not be mentioned at the trial! You knew what Bethany did. You were his fucking accomplice!"He wasn't his accomplice!"And
He was facing his father.The man kept wondering how it was that he was wrong in so many things.She was an adult woman, who had wasted her life in multiple ways, but this was one of the worst.There was an attack on someone else's life."Bethany, I've given you everything, I've consented to everything, but never... I could overlook the fact that you try to kill someone else.It was Robert's fault! You know I wanted to leave me, I told you a million times."And I told you not to insist on him, because the poor man put up with you a lot. What does Robert have to do with all this? You ran over her with clear intentions of killing her. I have talked to the lawyer and... we have to try to reach an agreement."I'm sorry, Dad." He looked down. "But Jared is no longer the starved man of before."What do you mean?" Do you think we can't reach an agreement? A good financial compensation, after all she didn't die, did she?"He's the CEO of all Taylor companies, Dad. I think that financial compe
The news had been watered like wildfire between the Taylor sisters.Sofia and Loren tried to call Alice, but she turned off her cell phone so she didn't hear from anyone.Quite stressed that she was after knowing that Robert kept a secret of that magnitude, that he interacted with Bethany even after that, that he knew what she was capable of and let him approach him again, even close to her son.The nerves did not abandon her, while she thought that another more serious thing could have happened against her or her child from Bethany to have felt jealous, if she acted in that impulse driven by jealousy.She kept thinking about bad things and horrible scenarios that were no longer capable of happening, but her thoughts betrayed her and Bethany Walton didn't leave her mind.Are you going to involve Robert? It was one of the questions that Alice asked herself, holding herself so as not to call Jared and keep asking him to please leave Robert out of everything.And it stopped.Because he w