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
Mateo had been stressed from attending one meeting after the other. He finally had some time to himself and decided to watch the TV; anything to keep his mind from tiring out.The moment the television turned on, she was the first person he saw or thought he saw. An advert for a lingerie company was showing and Li-lah was the model for the lingerie. She was wearing a tight-fitting white one-piece and he could see the tops of her stockings, her shapely legs and the slight dimple on her butt. When he saw her, he felt as if his own body was warm.He tried to change the channel but it seems his eyes and hands were working together to stop him from doing so. His hands would not press on the button, nor would his eyes leave her, while his mind was no longer listening to his brain.All he could do was watch as the beautiful woman in skimpy underwear walked around, seductively posing, with her chest puffed out, her asse wiggling.He began to recall those close and intimate moments they had
Her hands shook as she drove through the street. Her heart pounded in her chest. Her her palms were slippery from sweating.She had almost been caught. She hadn't expected chairman Mateo to return back from the office so quickly.She pulled to a stop and took heavy breaths to calm herself. She listened as her blood sounded like sloshing water in a bucket. She wiped the sweat from her brow. Her face was hot and stung from the rough breeze. *Flashback""Alma dear" Li-lah called as she squat so she was the same height as the little girl."Yes?" She responded with a smile."Can you some a favor?"Alma nodded. "What is it?""You see, I haven't prepared what I'm going to reach in class tomorrow and I need a computer to do that but if I am to wit till I get to my house, it'll be too late and I'll be really tired. Since I am here, I can just make use of a computer here. Preferably a laptop. Do you have any here?""Sì. There is one in father's study but he doesn't like it when others go into
Maria was shocked when she stepped I to the house to see Mateo in the living room with their daughter, alma lying on his thighs. She had fallen asleep and he was caressing her.Marisol was relaxing on the sofa and watching a news report.When he noticed her, he merely gave her a side glance ."Honey! I wasn't expecting you to be home so early."He still didn't respond to her. He just kept on watching."I went to see my dad, that is why I am home late. He said he wanted to talk about business and..."When did your father start talking about business with you?" He asked with no expression on his face."Honey, I...it's...When the surprise had subsided, Mateo simply let out a sigh and stood up. he was extremely irritated with Maria. He took alma gently Into his arms. "I'll be sleeping in the study tonight, I have a lot of work to do. You can shower and go to bed. I'll tuck Alma in." He said and headed up the stairs without waiting for a response.After putting alma to bed, Mateo went in
Club Titans was it's usual bustling high - energy self. This was the clubhouse frequented by the high and top ranking members of the business community.It was the place where its members hung out in private, to relax and enjoy each others company.The interior was immaculately kept, as every club member's taste were.Even the sofas were perfectly oiled and fresh.The bar was on one end of the room, where you could easily enjoy the company of several bottles of brandy, or at the very least some good Scottish whisky, while one's own private fire place acted as an extra bit of atmosphere.They had a very comfortable group of couches that invited you to stay a while.This was, by all accounts, one of the better bars in the city.Li-lah sat before the mirror getting ready for her dance performance for the night.She wore a red off shoulder gown, tight and fitted to the bodice with a flowing short train. She looked very provocative and her creamy white skin glowed against the red satin of
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