The morning sun seeped through the window. The figure that laid under the sheet on the king-size bed stirred causing the sheet to be pulled down, revealing the most beautiful head of a dark haired woman. She blinked her eyes slowly, trying to pry the sleep away. The sun just moved and still her eyes remained closed. Her eyelashes brushed against her cheeks and soon her eyes were open.She yawned as she propped herself up on her elbow. She was gorgeous. Her green eyes glistened in the morning light. She had full lips, and her nose, which was slightly pointed, was quite cute. She had long, silky dark hair that fell down her back in a thick mane, that brushed the sheets and got mussed. The light from the window reflected in the silk and the curls were so soft.She raised an arm over her eyes, blocking the sunlight.Her fingers itched to run over her hair, her skin, her neck…She quickly sat up, the sheet falling from her body revealing her white, silk bikini.Her body was perfect. Her t
Mateo awoke with a start. He looked around and saw he was still in the study. He must have slept off, but he couldn't remember what happened. Then he remembered that he had stayed up late Working. He leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, The sun was already coming up and it was already bright out. He had no recollection of what happened last night, but he felt like he was in a bad dream. Mateo walked briskly to the window to check the time and sure enough it was almost 9am. He then went out of the study and down to the dining hall to see if anyone else was there. As he walked through the hallways, he heard some noise from the kitchen. He hurriedly pushed open the door, and found the cooks preparing breakfast."Buenos días señor!" They echoed in unison.He nodded as a response and closed the door making his way to the bedroom. He needed to shower and prepare for the day.He met his wife, getting dressed as if she were going out. She turned to him with a hocked expression on
The large hall was beautifully decorated. The lights hung from the ceiling and a chandelier hung from the center of the ceiling. The floors were made of marble and the walls were covered in a beautiful wallpaper. There were a few doors on each side of the room and at the end there was a door that led to the outside. The lights were dimmed and the guests were all seated. The sound of chatter filled the air, making it difficult to hear anything. "We were able to earn a lot more money than we had hoped to for this year's fundraising thanks to you. Thank you a lot "With a charming smile, the principal spoke.Maria grinned smugly.Just let me know whenever you need anything. Mateo said while feigning a smile."Sure"After a few minutes, Li-lah walked in and the guests clapped with approval.they were indeed pleased with her dance performance. She looked around and smiled with confidence.It is she."Her performance was fantastic,"It was incredible."I had a great time.That was fantastic
"Mr Cruz!" She called walking seductively towards him. "I didn't expect to see you here."He muttered a "hmmm" without looking at her. He walked past her into the school but that didn't stop his heart from beating a mile a minute.She twisted her lips and smiled. He couldn't look in her eyes, that means she somehow affected him and that was what she wanted.With that in mind, she walked into the school. But immediately froze. She wasn't expecting to see everyone who was involved in the demise of her family together at the same time.Her breathing became faster as her heart beat a million miles a minute. It was like she was reliving the moment again. She could hear the screams of her mother and father. She could see Juan dealing blows to her already bleeding father. She could hear her mother scream "Run, run", as they tried to escape the open house."Dad! Please let him go!" She kept screaming but they wouldn't stop hitting her father. "Papá! Papá!""Just sign the darn document." Jua
In the dark room, a woman was seated, with a glass of wine in her hand. Her eyes were filled with anger, hate, and madness as she stared at the screen before her.The screen showed the top wealthiest family having a business conference. But her focus was on Mateo and Maria Cruz. They had a happy smile plastered on their faces and it made her blood boil. She couldn't stand the fact that they were happy when they had been the one responsible for her demise.She took her eyes off the screen and decided to take a swig of her drink. She would let them have their moment before she did something drastic. She would make sure they suffered twice over.Stepping back from the screen, she began to walk through the stacks of the library. Her anger and bitterness fueled her to move faster than normal. Her hunger for revenge consumed her, and she took one last look at the screen.Furious, she went into the room with the hidden door in the library.She kicked the door open and walked over to the com
chapter 6She 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
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
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