Diego was putting finishing touches to his suit when the for suddenly opens and his aide, Olivia walks in. He shook his head. "I've told you countless times to knock before entering. What if I was naked or in the middle of something?"Olivia rolled her eyes. "that's why you have a secret room, for you do dress up and do whatever you think I shouldn't see." She ran her hand over his black jacket and then pulled it off of him. "Take that off and put on the grey one."He frowned and took his clothes off, donning the grey suit."Hurry. I have news.""So tell me. I'm sure you have the ability to make it interesting."Olivia smiled, but then continued. "The Fuegos Elementary Career Project's draft project is as follows. Check out proposition A if you merely want to keep your dignity intact, but proposal B if you want to put out some effort. I myself would like to suggest option A." She said, placing two files in front of him."We'll go with option B, and I'll discuss it with Amelia."He fel
"Of course I'll do it. Why are we friends if I can't help you out when you need me."Maria smiled heartily. "I hit the jackpot with you." she said. "I hope you won't mind if we stopped by my place first so I can take a quick shower and have a change of clothe. I'm a bit sweaty and I'll stink if i don't.""there's no problem." Li-lah first drove home and went straight into the bathroom to take a shower. She changed into something simple yet classy , red spaghetti-strap blouse and black jeans with heels. She ran her fingers through her hair, styled it into a pony tail, straightened her glasses and applied lip gloss and dark blush on her lips. She walked out of the bathroom and headed for the door. She remembered something and rushed over to her secret room. This was the main reason she had come home. She opened a drawer and took out two little black box. They contained a bug with which she would be able to listen in on every conversation going on at the place she planted it. "sorry
Lilah immediately left the device and rushed back to where she was sitting. Holding her hand, she tried her beat to shake off her fear and panic. She was almost caught again. She needs to be very careful.Xavier gave her the first aid box and a wet towel. "thank you." she said and took it. Moments later, Maria came in and told her they could leave now that she was done talking with her father. The excitement and joy Maria was feeling showed on her face.Li-lah drove Maria back to her house. "I'm so excited." Maria said as she stepped out of the car. "my father complimented me for the first time In a long while. And said that I have potential in the things I do.""I'm sure your father is really proud of you." Li-lah said. "did he agree to give you the work you wanted?" "He said hell let me know on my birthday. I'm positive he'll accept.""Alright." Li-lah said."Hey! It's my husband." Maria said when she noticed a car coming her way."Oh wow. There he is." Li-lah said and the car s
Li-lah looked at the mirror one last time. She was stunning in a shimmering white gown with gold stitching, her hair loose and falling past her shoulders, her arms glimmering with gold.Tonight she was going to go all in. If Mateo thinks he could just ignore her and go just like that then he was crazy. Tonight she was going to make him realize just how much he needed her. She was going to make him desire her like no other woman before. She was going to make him jealous and angry at the same time. Tonight, she was going full throttle and was going to get exactly what she wanted from Mateo.She went outside to see Daniel waiting for her. "you look beautiful ", he said with a grin as he took her hands in his."thank you" Li-lah said as she stared into his brown eyes. "I've missed you Daniel" she said."I have missed you Li"They got into his car and drove off to the venue. This was a party held for the elites and high society. They all stood on the patio that overlooked the ocean, loo
Diego had another meeting to attend so he had to leave before the party ended."Thank you for showing up Mr Diego." Maria said warmly, "We will see you next week.""Thank you for inviting me." "Li-lah? Why don't you see him off, I have to go retouch my make up." Maria said. That was a white lie. She had seen the look of interest on his face whenever he looked at Li-lah. She knew he was attracted to her and she wanted the two of them to be alone in private. " Alright Maria. " Li-lah said, "I'll take care of him. ""Thanks Li-lah. " Maria replied, "I will see you soon.""See you soon!" Li-lah called out to her.Li-lah walked with Diego to the exit. Once they were alone, they stood facing each other.Li-lah bowed lightly to show her appreciation. "Thank you so much from showing up Mr Diego. I know busy..... She stopped talking when she saw him raise his right hand to acknowledge her courtesy." Can you stop with the official attitude? We've known each other for a long time even thoug
Instead of joining Mateo and Maria at their table, Li-lah decided to look for an empty table and stay. She had her reason.Few minutes later, she noticed Robert walking towards her. 'perfect' she thought."Hi!" he smiled."Hi!" she responded with a slight blush."I don't think I've told you how beautiful you look today."She blushed even more."Thanks but you don't have to…""I don't?""Yes."He knew he didn't have to tell her that but couldn't help it.She made a small sound and laughed."You're too cute when you blush," he complimented. He placed his hand in her waist and moved closer to her. From where she stood, Delfina could see her drunk husband flirting with another woman. She felt so angry and wanted to see the woman slapped. But she knew she couldn't do that. She blamed Maria for bringing her to the party. She searched for Maria and stormed towards her. What the hell Maria!" Delfina yelled as she approached Maria. "Why did you bring that woman here?" She asked, angrily poi
"Wow! You're so good at this and you have a great body too." Maria's dance partner complimented her much to the displeasure of Julia and Natalia."Oh no! Don't flatter me." Maria rolled her eyes."But it's true. Don't you think so Li-lah?" Li-lah said nothing. She only gave a small smile. "Given her talent, I think she should come to club titans." He spoke further. Li-lah shook her head. "I don't think she would want to come." she said."What's club titan?" Natalia asked. "it's a club specifically for bachata dancers." Li-lah explained."That's actually a pretty good idea. She should come." Natalia added."You guys should come too." Julia said referring to all their male partners. "Do you want to come?" Li-lah asked. "I'll book a VIP spot for us.""erm, I don't know if.... " Come on, it'll be fun. Let's go in the day of your wedding anniversary. Take it as a special gift from me to you. " Li-lah said, sounding coy.Everyone concurred to the plan and thought it was a great idea.
Maria woke up with a smile plastered on her face. It was her wedding anniversary today and she had dreams of how beautiful it was going to be.She stretched and touched the bed only to find that Mateo was not there. The smile on her face deepened. 'he must have woken up early to prepare a surprise for me' She thought to herself.She quickly got out of bed and headed for the bathroom. She put extra time into her bath that morning. She turned on the shower and got into the stall. The warm water immediately soothed her senses.The feeling was like heaven itself.She looked in the mirror.She was staring at herself.How stunning she looked.Her silky hair was resting in soft curls around her beautiful face.She quickly rinsed the soap from her body and grabbed the towel. She quickly dried her body and made her way back into the room.She ran into the room to her closet.She looked through the rack.There were all sorts of dresses to choose from.She picked a beautiful dress. It was very
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