Grand, magnificent, and fancy are Mrs. Cruz's event keywords for this year. A documentary will be screened, we'll promote Mexican education, do a recital, and we'll organize a global speaking competition in addition to discussions on various jobs. The speakers are listed below.As Li-lah revealed who would be speaking, the crowd was filled with shocked gasps."They are at the top of their fields, and Mrs. Cruz's initiative to also invite lecturers from other countries. On this list, most of the names are verified. So that our kids might establish connections for the future, these folks will be listed as honorary alumni. Li-lah grinned as she concluded the lecture.Applause broke out in the room."It makes sense why she is always the parent's voice. She is quite effective." "yes! she deserves the Post."the mothers present sang the praises of Maria.After the meeting, Maria and Li-lah sat still. Maria appeared to be thinking deeply.Li-lah needed to explain something that was on her m
Li-lah stared at her phone for a very long time. She'd promise herself not to involve anyo else in her plans and be was the last person she wanted to get involved in this but she had vowed to do anything to get her revenge and she was going to stick to her guns no matter what, she dialled up the number and waited.'Hello?''Hello-' she paused again, weighing up her options. This wasn't going to be easy."Hello? This is Delilah Sanchez."Diego immediately dropped the files on his hand and stood to his feet. How can this not be Amelia? Even the voice sounded the same, it only got deeper."Mr Diego, are you there?" the voice said again."Hello, Ms Sanchez, can I help you?""I am calling to ask for a favor. I don't know if you'll be willing to help or not but it's very important."As soon as he heard the pangs of pain in her voice, Diego knew he had to help her."What sort of favor would that be?"Li-lah paused for a while, convincing herself that this was the right thing to do. If she wa
The drive back home was a quiet one. Even though Maria was boiling and felt like venting out but she didn't want to do it while Alma was with them.The moment she was alone with Mateo in their room, she let it all out."Uuuhhh... Do you see it now? Do you see why I hate going to your parents house? Imagine the humiliation."Mateo did not respond. He acted like he did not understand her, like she was speaking in a language that he did not know."Mateo? How are you so calm and quiet about this?""What do you expect me to do? Shout and rant like you're doing? Does it solve the problem?""At least you know there is a problem, hi so you intend to solve it? It's like you don't know the severity of this. If your brother gets a boy child first, you will loose everything. You will loose the company, loose your respect, loose everything."Mateo did not respond. Instead, he took a soft sip of water from his glass."MATEO?!" She yelled."What?""My God! You really aren't concerned. are you?""I w
From the gate down to the main door of the mansion was magnificent, there was an ornate wrought iron fence, with carved stone tops.They passed by several statues, and statues lined the main path as far as the eye could see.The personals on these lawns were amazingly in order, many of them adorned with exotic flowers and trees, and flowers with no specific design to them.Most were surrounded by gardens, and birdbaths, and ponds.It was beautiful, amazing, and just a touch overwhelming.Li-lah couldn't help but gasp in awe once they entered the living room.It had a high ceiling, tall windows, marble floors, and a sweeping staircase that went to the second floor.But it was the furniture that grabbed her attention.It was all top quality, and was in a slightly lighter color to complement the walls.There were also pictures of what Li-lah assumed were the older Greencloaks on some of the walls, and all sorts of other information that she couldn't make out.She was surprised, and almos
Mateo sat in his study, his mind occupied by just one woman.Not his mother, not his daughter, not even his wife but a total stranger. A woman he knew very little about and had only met a few times had found a way into his mind, into his heart, into his soul. She was kind, caring, gentle and beautiful.She was odd in the best possible way, eccentric, and unusual.He could still remember her blue eyes as if they were still holding his gaze. He tried! Oh he tried so hard to stop himself from thinking about her, from her thoughts invading his every waking moment. He could not get her from his mind.It seemed she was everywhere.There was something about her that made him think she was watching him.And when he would close his eyes he could see her face as if he were looking through a window.This time his hand had slipped from his forehead and was resting by his lips.He kept touching them unconsciously, not knowing why.An image of her followed, his mind creating a world where she woul
Mateo awoke with a start, panting and hard.He'd had the dream where Maria and caught him together in bed with Li-lah and she had shot him in the head with a stolen gun.Mateo rolled over onto his back, sweating, and sucked in breath, trying to slow down his heartbeat.This was a warning.This was something Maria was capable of doing. He had to kill whatever feeling he was having for Li-lah.* * * *The trio were enjoying their time in the spa as they stood together in the centre of the bathroom while they enjoyed the blue berry cleanse.Seemingly engrossed in conversation, the group spent some time taking selfies in the natural light of the room before settling back in for a well-earned lunch."a contest for bachata dancing? Qué va. How come I would want to do that? That doesn't interest me." Added Natalia."Nor I." Julia echoed this."Oh! Maria, however, declares that she will participate."They were naturally interested when Maria's name was brought up."Maria? Why? Is she really s
Diego closed his eyes and inhaled heavily as he stood in front of the door. His whole body screamed for him to go back but this is for Amelia, this was for Alexander, this was for Roberta.He felt a light tap on his shoulder. He turned to face Olivia. "Are you sure you want to do this?" She asked.He nodded. He'd been preparing for this. "Yes, let's go in."Olivia knocked and the door to the meeting room was opened. They had agreed to meet at fuego's elementary.He saw Li-lah, Maria and the school principal present."I'm sorry for coming late, I had to settle other affairs" he said The principal smiled. The excitement of having a top government official, a presidential candidate at that, In her school was apparent to all. "You don't have to apologise sir." She said smiling. "We know how politics can take up your time. Please sit.""Mr Diego Gomez, it's a very big honor to finally meet you." Maria said."The honor is mine" Diego said giving a forced smile. He turned to look at Li-la
The giggles of Julia and Natalia filled the room as they enjoyed dancing with their partners.It was another day of rehearsal and Li-lah had brought the men that would assist the ladies in learning the bachata dance.Maria from where she sat, looked at Natalia and Julia with disdain and disgust. "Look at them. How vulgar." She said distracting Lilah from her phone."What do you mean?" She asked."I mean Julia and Natalia. Look how happy they are to be dancing with other men. Isn't that quite unsophisticated and vulgar?""Wait," Lilah said, noticing Maria's subtle tone. "They are having fun. Maybe you should too?""Huh? No way!" She laughed."I am serious." Li-lah said. She sat thoughtfully for a minute before she continued. "Do you know that dance is a form of rebellion? Of taking back control of their own bodies?"Maria took another sip of her drink before answering. "I don't follow what you're saying.""It is said that those who obey and adhere to order can't dance." Li-lah said as