chapter 6
She stepped out of the bath tub and wrapped herself with a towel and went into her room.She stood before the huge mirror and undid her hair, letting it fall down and down until it fell down her shoulder blades.She was a beautiful young woman.She looked to her left and examined her full lips in the mirror.She took out her lip gloss and put on a little color.She took out a brush and started to brush her long flowing hair, letting it fall down.She was lost in her own thoughts, looking at her black, strapless dress on the vanity.She tugged at the towel wrapped around her chest and pulled it lower.Her naked breasts were still very firm, and her nipples were a deep, dark pink.She let the towel fall completely off, revealing her curvy naked body.She ran her hands through her wet hair and looked back at her reflection in the mirror.She was beautiful and she knew it.She was sure she would get any man that she wanted, if she wanted them.She let her eyes wander to the top of her mirror. Pinned on it was the picture of Mateo Cruz, the man she wanted."The life of someone as powerful as you is too far out of my reach, but there is a shorter route through your heart. The very moment you take my hand, I'll drag you into the same flames that burned me. You will feel every ounce of pain I did, every tear I shed, until you feel completely numb. And when that's done, you'll regret the single most important day of your life.You will look back at me, with tears running down your face, and beg me for forgiveness. And I'll laugh as you run away. For I will never forgive you. "She applied make up on her face to make her beautiful eyes stand out.She sat on her bed, staring at herself in the mirror.She put on a white, strapless bra with lace trim and a matching thong.She wore something that was attractive yet decent and sexy.There was a knock on the door. "Li-lah. It's me, Samantha. ¿Puedo entrar?""The door is open, Adelante.""Going out?" She asked when she saw she was dressed up"Yes. I have to take care of something.""Okay."She came over and sat on the bed next to her. "¿cómo estás?" Samantha asked."I'm great. And you?""I'm perfect, Li-lah." Samantha smiled. "We've not been able to talk in a while. What's the update. You've meet them,what do you think?"An evil grin spread across her face as memories of that night came back to her.*FLASHBACK*Someone sent a package. I have to go get it." She said to Natalia and Julia. They nodded .As she walked towards the door, she made sure to brush her shoulder against Mateo's seductively, touching her fingers to his sending shock waves through his body.He didn't want to but he couldn't help it, he followed her with his eyes. She stopped and turned back to him and they made eye contact. She winked at him. Then continued to the door.She intentionally let her ring slip from her finger to the floor; it was an intentional act but to Mateo it was an accident.She opened the door and walked out. He called out her name but she paid no attention to him. She just smiled to herself and made her way towards the parking lot.She retrieved the package and went to keep it in her dressing room. She knew he was following her, so she did not lock the door after.Through the mirror, she could see that he was by the door, peeping. She had him where she wanted him.She slowly began to remove her panties from underneath her dress, exposing her sex to him. He watched with lust and confusion as she ran a finger across her lips.She climbed onto her bed, positioning herself in a way where his face would be the only thing that came into sight.She began to touch herself gently and moan at the feel of her slick wallsShe closed her eyes to enjoy the feel of her own skin. She moaned lightly. She wanted him to feel the pleasure she had sent through her body.She slowly spread her legs and sat up a little more. Mateo could see more of her now, and this made him even harder, and his eyes roamed from her small, firm breast to her exposed sex.He could feel his member begin to harden and begin to throb. His mouth watered for a taste of her, to bathe it with his saliva.She slowly began to rub her fingers over her lips. His eyes ran over her perfect body, the ridges on her back, her long legs and her beautiful, round ass.His penis became harder as he watched her hand rub over her soft, inner lips and slide down. He had never seen anything more beautiful.The anticipation built in him like a roaring fire, but he didn't have the courage to step forward and taste her."Just wait, Mateo. I won't be much longer." She said to herself but just loud enough for him to hear, in a tone that was as seductive as he imagined she was.Mateo's body froze as he heard her say his name in such a vulnerable tone. He didn't want to look at her anymore. He reminded himself that he was married and that he shouldn't be here looking at another woman but his whole body and mind was screaming for him to move closer.She continued to rub herself in a rhythmic, self-aware manner, pausing between her strokes to arch her back a little, until she was dripping wet.She brought her fingers back up and stroked herself faster. His eyes glued to her hand. He felt like a moth that had been trapped by a cocoon.Her eyes were closed, the corners of her lips were slightly curled up into a half smile and she looked so sexually alive.Mateo wondered if she knew that he was watching. She could feel her orgasm building. She moaned slightly as she rubbed her soft, inner flesh over her clitoris. Her hand began to shake as she anticipated her pleasure.She began to moan and push her hips back. Her eyes shut tight, as she reached her orgasm. She began to tremble and convulse slightly as her body continued to ride the wave of her pleasure.She opened her eyes and this time she looked directly at him. Her eyes met his and he was entranced by her. Her body was still quivering, but now she was calm and the pure, unadulterated joy and adoration on her face made his heart ache.He quickly moved away from her watch and made his way back to the party while trying hard to push what he just witnessed to the back of his mind. His body still shook from the encounter.Few minutes later, she came out and made her way back to the hall. She saw that Lia was together with Alma and they were talking to Maria. She made her way to the table.When Li-lah got to the table, she introduced herself."I loved your performance." Maria said half-hearted."Gracias."Maria was distracted by the principal for awhile and Li-lah took that chance to look at Mateo. their eyes locked but he quickly looked away.He looked back again and he saw Li-lah was still looking at him with an innocent smile. Mateo looked down and saw that she had her hand on the edge of his glass. He could feel her fingertips brush his, making his heart race.he couldn't help but be distracted by the feeling of her fingertips. He didn't say anything but he reached out for the glass, taking it from her hand and finishing his drink.He tried to stop himself from looking at her again but it was like a demon had taken possession of his body and wouldn't let him move.Every time he looked at her, his heart would jump, and his cock would throb with need. This woman was messing up his head.Too fucking beautiful.His fingers tapped on the table, and he groaned.Why did she have to look at him like she wanted him as much as he wanted her?Didn't she realize she was driving him insane?No other woman had ever caused his body to react the way this one was.Was she one of his one in a million?He shook his head and dropped his hand to his side.What was he doing? He was with his wife yet another woman was affecting him like he couldn't remember having anyone affect him in years.He glanced down the table and tried to focus on something else.He didn't do need.He didn't do lust.He'd been perfectly okay with his life but in the few moments he'd set his eyes on this woman, he'd found that he couldn't stay away.'I shouldn't be looking at you,' he thought But the more he looked at her, the harder it was to stop.It was as if her essence was luring him in.*PRESENT*The smile on her face deepened. "I already have him where I need him to be." The venom in her voice was clear.6:45am, Olivia barged into the house, startling Diego. She was panting and gasping for air. "Have you been running?" Diego asked with a surprised look on his face.She fell on the couch, trying to compose herself. "you said I should hurry up. My car broke down on the way and I had to run here.""You should change your car. it has been..."Are you going to tell me what it is or you're just going to start your lecture on why I need a new car."Diego shook his head. "Do you remember Amelia?""Amelia? Amelia...Ame...wait! That little girl? The one we saved from those goons? The daughter of uuummm...What's his name? ¿Cómo se llama?""Alexander..."Alexander Chavez. Sí, What happened to her?"He handed her the note. A shocked gasped escaped her already agaped mouth. "Is she really the one?""It says so in the note." He pushed the box towards her. "She also added those.""Oooh! That is a lot of money. Whatever became of her?""I have no idea. She cut all ties when she left. I don't know wh
Mateo stayed late in the office again but today, it wasn't intentional. He had gathered a few members of the board to discuss an important matter."Here you are, sir,""I'm grateful." He said collecting the file. He looked at everyone present. "The LD properties listing on the New York Stock Exchange is dangerous, according to the findings."If that doesn't work, additional divisions..."There are no arguments against Las Güeros' New York listing." he said cutting of the man that had spoken. "It is a necessity, which is why we are pressing for it." He sighs. "Thus, the term "fail" is no longer acceptable. Try to solve whatever issue you perceive to be a problem within that period. Have you got it?"They all agreed, "Yes."He swung around to face his assistant. "Tell the head of the distribution unit that he needs to see me first thing in the morning before the meeting starts.""Yes sir!" he said bowing slightly.The meeting came to an end but he still stayed back. He didn't like going
Sitting in the private room they had paid for, Mateo struggled to keep his composure. Seated with the two people he loathed the most made him squirm. There was a large television in the corner of the room, showing MTV.It was hard to pay attention to the TV when he had someone on the other side of the table, scrutinizing every inch of him.The atmosphere was suffocating and made it hard to breath.Mateo kept his gaze locked on the small television screen.He hadn't spoken a word since he'd arrived.The waiters began to serve them but it seemed they were serving more than they should. "This is too much, we're just three, there's no more...."Juan Dominic will be joining us."his father-in-law, Santiago said.He groaned silently. Just when he thought the atmosphere could not get any worse.He knew better than to complain, but this was way too much.He wondered how he had been able to deal with them for so long without loosing his mind. The door opened ushering in Juan. "¡Dios mio! I am
"good morning sir.""Welcome sir.""Buenos días señor""A pleasant morning to you sir.""Bienvenido señor "Diego nodded with a smile as he was greeted on his arrival to work. He did not go straight to his office. He had a document in his hand that he intended to give to Olivia. He had been calling her but she wasn't answering.The moment he stepped into her office,the two Assistants he had assigned to her stood up to greet him."Where is Olivia? I have been selling her but she is nowhere to be found.""Sí señor. She went to a nearby hotel for a meeting and she will be coming back in the afternoon. She forgot to take her phone with her."'clumsy as always' he mumbled under his breath when he saw her phone on her desk.He dropped the file on her desk. This survey is lacking in facts and the statistics are just based on perception, the numbers do not reflect the reality. She did not take my help, she should know better than to be so careless. Tell her what I just said and have her meet
Li-lah did the finishing touches to her make-up and in less than Two minutes, she was set to go. She rushed out of her room down to the living room. "Lia! Hurry up and come down. We're running late." "I'll be down in a sec." Lia called back and rushed down the stairs. At that moment, Samantha walked into the living room. "Going out?""Yeah! There's a parent teacher meeting in Lia's school concerning the event.""Oh! I see. Isn't it a bit to early to start attending those? Won't it affect your plans."Li-lah smiled. "This is part of the plan. I've been able to see Mateo and know how to get to him. Now I need to get close to his wife too. Observe her circle of friends and acquaintances and see how to strike there.""That sounds challenging. What if she doesn't like you?""She will," said Li-lah, "or she will become very cautious. I will be subtle.""It's alright. Just be careful."Lia looked at Samantha and smiled. "Don't worry. I'll be fine."Samantha waved good bye and walked back t
"Don't you know where your loyalty lies? How can you say treating Julio was more important than my Alma. Whose side are you bloody on?"The teacher held her hand to her face, she was already in tears because of how painful the slap was. She had no idea why she was being beaten, else she wouldn't have said the next thing that came out of her mouth. Absolutely not, ma'am. We have no allegiance to anyone."Another slap to the face. She winced in pain and slowly began to sob with her hand still on her face."Again! On whose side are you?"It was now that it dawned on her what she had done wrong."I..I. I'm with you, Madam Maria."The principal finally summoned the courage to speak. "Please try not to get angry. Please accept my apology on her behalf."Maria inhaled and blew it out slowly to calm her anger but it didn't work. The moment she saw the homeroom teachers face again, her anger returned."Fire her and dismiss Natalia's son from the school. Are you getting it?"The principal had a
"I would very much like to see the parents walk together in peace. Both parents are hurt and angry and it's understandable, their kids were hurt and any mother would get hurt to see their children hurt. That's why I called you sir. Would you mind helping me patch things up with the parents."Mateo struggled hard to listen to her. He willed his mind to stop thinking of that night but his eyes was glued to her body. His eyes travelled over her body until they reached her chest. His eyes lingered there for a second, transfixed by the sight. He could hardly look at her as his eyes quickly travelled to her breasts. She had a fantastic figure, an hourglass with full round breasts. They were firm, large, ample enough to be a handful and the nipples were dark brown, each one poking through her bra and uniform.His gaze had moved to her waist, travelling down her stomach to where his eyes came to rest on the part of her thigh that was exposed through the slit in her silk gown. Mateo instinctiv
Mateo returned from the office to find the house quite empty."Madam said she would be staying at her father's place for a while." Maria's PA told him.He nodded in response." Where is Alma?""The little miss is still quite sad and is in her room. I'm worried about her. She won't come out and hasn't had dinner yet.""I'll go talk to her."He knocked on her door before entering her room.He noticed she was still sobbing."Hey! Baby! It's daddy." He called out.She looked up and wiped away a tear. "Daddy?""My little girl is still upset, isn't she?" He asked sitting next to her.She looked up at him with tearful eyes and nodded. "Julio laughed at me and mommy yelled at me for crying." She sobbed.He drew her into his arms and held her tightly.He kissed her forehead. "Come on, stop being said, you'll make me sad too."She turned her face up to him and gave him a soft kiss. "I won't let you be sad daddy, please."He knew she was just doing this so he won't feel bad. He wanted her to be
Maria’s breath quickened as Mateo and Lilah headed for the door. The thought of them talking alone sent a jolt of panic through her. If they were alone, Lilah could easily weave her lies, twist the truth, and win Mateo over again. She couldn’t allow that to happen. She stepped forward, her voice louder than before, almost frantic.“Mateo!” she called, her eyes wide with desperation. He slowed but didn’t stop. “Mateo, wait. You can’t talk to her alone. It’s a mistake. She’ll manipulate you! She’s done it before, don’t let her do it again.”Mateo paused, his hand still on the door handle, but he didn’t move to open it. The tension in the room was thick, and he turned slowly to face Lilah. His expression was conflicted, torn between the love he’d felt and the doubt Maria had planted in his heart.“Lilah,” he said quietly, his voice strained, “are you Amelia?”The room seemed to freeze. Lilah turned her head, her eyes locking onto Maria, who now had a smug look on her face. Maria stood wi
Mateo sat at his small wooden table, a flickering candle casting soft shadows on the walls of his cramped room. The smell of roasted chicken filled the air, mixing with the faint aroma of herbs. He took a bite, savoring the crispy skin and tender meat, while his laptop sat open in front of him, the screen illuminating his face in the dim light. On the other end of the call was Lilah, her bright smile lighting up his evening.“Are you eating again?” Lilah laughed, her voice warm and teasing.Mateo chuckled, wiping his mouth with a napkin. “Guilty as charged. I can’t help it if I enjoy good food.”“You’re going to turn into a chicken soon,” she joked, her eyes sparkling through the screen.He grinned at her, feeling a warmth spread through him. “Well, if it means I get to see you every day, I’d happily become a chicken.”Lilah rolled her eyes playfully. “Flattery will get you nowhere, Mateo. But keep trying.”As they continued their light-hearted banter, Mateo leaned back in his chair,
Mateo and Lilah were still in the office. They were busy gathering their things to leave for the day when suddenly, the door burst open with a loud crash, rattling the windows. Maria stormed in, her face twisted in anger. Her eyes were fixed on Lilah, filled with a rage that had been building for weeks. Without thinking, she ran towards Lilah, her fist ready to hit.But before Maria could reach her, Mateo reacted quickly. He stepped in front of her, his strong arm blocking her attack. With a powerful shove, he pushed Maria aside, and she flew into a nearby desk. The hard hit knocked the breath out of her, and she gasped, struggling to catch her breath.“If you ever touch her, I will make sure you are locked up for assault,” Mateo warned, his voice firm and cold. His eyes burned with protective anger, showing how serious he was. Maria's disbelief washed over her, contrasting sharply with the shock on her face.“Are you defending her? Over me?” Maria exclaimed, her voice shaky as she st
The room was dimly lit, the only sound the soft hum of the air conditioner. Mateo, Santiago, Juan, and Logan sat around the round table, their faces illuminated only by the faint glow of the table lamp.Mateo's expression was a mask of calmness, his eyes fixed on the table as if daring anyone to speak. Santiago's face was stern, his jaw clenched in frustration. Juan's eyes darted back and forth, his brow furrowed in concern. Logan's face was twisted in a scowl, his arms crossed over his chest."Can I know why I've been summoned?" Mateo asked, his voice firm but polite, breaking the silence. "I am a busy man and I don't have time for idle sitting."Logan snickered, a sly grin spreading across his face. "Let's see how busy you'll be from today," he said, his voice dripping with malice.The door opened, and a lady walked in, carrying a stack of documents. Juan rose to collect them, his movements swift and silent. The lady departed as swiftly as she arrived, leaving behind an uncomfortab
Maria paced back and forth in the living room, her anger simmering like a pot about to boil over. She couldn't believe Mateo had disrespected her so blatantly, spending the night with his mistress. The thought of it made her skin crawl.As she paced, her mind racing with thoughts of betrayal and hurt, it dawned on her that those nights he had claimed to be working late, he might have been with her. The realization fueled her anger, and she let out a loud yell, throwing a vase across the room. It shattered against the wall, the sound echoing through the silence.She struggled to calm herself, taking deep breaths, but her anger only seemed to intensify. That's when she saw it - Mateo's picture on the television, alongside another woman. The woman's face was blurred, but Maria knew exactly who it was. The reporter's voice droned on, but Maria didn't need to hear the words to know what was being said.Just then, Mateo walked into the house, his eyes fixed on Maria. She rushed towards him,
Mateo and Li-lah sat at their table, hands entwined, gazing into each other's eyes with a love-struck intensity that made Maria's blood boil. She had tried to ignore it, but the sight was too much to bear. With a mixture of anger and sadness, she stormed out of the restaurant, leaving the lovers alone.Minutes later, Daniel, Li-lah's husband, walked in, his face radiating a mix of confusion and concern. His eyes scanned the room, locking onto his wife and Mateo. The color drained from his face as he took in the intimate scene before him."Li-lah," he said, his voice trembling with emotion.Li-lah turned, her expression blank, devoid of any remorse or guilt. Daniel's eyes searched hers, hoping to find some glimmer of love or regret, but there was nothing.Daniel approached their table, his eyes welling up with tears. "So it's true," he whispered, his voice cracking. "Your mother told me you were having an affair, and I refused to believe it. I sacrificed my life for you, Li-lah, and th
Li-lah sat in front of the mirror, her eyes fixed on her reflection as she applied a layer of red lipstick to her lips. She couldn't help but think about the look on Maria's face when she found out about her affair with Mateo. A sly smile spread across her face as she imagined the shock and anger."Can't wait to see your face when you find out, Maria," she whispered to herself, her voice barely audible.Li-lah stood up, her movements graceful and deliberate. She walked sexily towards the mirror, her hips swaying with each step. She liked what she saw - a woman confident and in control."There's no way Mateo will resist me tonight," she said, her voice filled with conviction.Just as she was about to laugh, the door opened and Samantha walked in. Sam's eyes narrowed as she took in Li-lah's outfit - a tight red dress that left little to the imagination."Where are you going dressed like that?" Sam asked, her voice laced with suspicion."I have a date with Mateo," Li-lah replied, her voi
Li-lah's expression faltered, her eyes welling up with tears as she gazed at Mateo. She reached out, her hand covering his, her voice trembling with emotion. "I won't leave you, Mateo. I'm here for you, always." Mateo's eyes locked onto hers, his face inches from hers. He leaned in, his lips brushing against Li-lah's in a gentle, yet passionate kiss. He pulled her close, but it was as if she wasn't close enough. His hands began to roam her body, tearing off the clothes she wore piece by piece. Li-lah gasped, a mix of surprise and longing flooding her senses as Mateo's hands explored her, igniting a fire within her she hadn't expected. The world around them faded, leaving only the warmth of their connection and the rhythm of their hearts. As the fabric fell away, so did their inhibitions, revealing not just skin, but the raw vulnerability that had brought them together in the first place. She could feel the weight of his emotions in every gentle touch, every brush of his lips. "
"What makes you think so Li-lah? My husband? Another woman?"Li-lah could see that she was struggling to keep her composure, a composure she needed to see Maria break."Think of it Maria. He came to watch your performance empty-handed? No flowers to gifts and to top it all, he hasn't got once looked at you."Maria took several shakey breathes trying so hard to stable her emotions. She wanted to scream, shout , curse, break things but she couldn't. She turned to look up at her husband again and she heard Li-lah 's voice. " The night he didn't come home, have you been able to figure out where he was?"Maria turned to look at her, her eyes blazing with anger. "Follow me." She said and walked away.Just as Li-lah made to follow her, she heard her name. She turned to see Samantha asking towards her. The look on her face told Li-lah she wasn't pleased. "What was the meaning of that?" Sam asked "Meaning of what?""I saw you. I saw you and Mateo. I told you to stay away. We are going to be s