“Abuelo, Estoy en casa!" Zoëlla called as she entered the house. She had missed this place so much. She remembered playing around with her cousins. “Mi hija." Her grandma hobbled down the stairs to hug her. “Abuela, te he echado de menos( Grandma, I've missed you), where's Abuelo?" She inquired from the older woman. “Estoy aquí zoëlla." He said joining his wife and granddaughter beneath the staircase. “It's good to have you home, ¿Dónde está el caballero del que hablabas? ( Where is the gentleman you spoke of)?" He asked her. “He would come to visit soon, grandpa, very soon." She assured him as they climbed up the stairs. “Hogar dulce Hogar." She murmured to herself. ~~ “Ale, where are you off to?" Jovena asked as he came out of his room holding a travel bag. “No es asunto tuyo(It is none of your business) " He added walking out on her. Jovena sat down quietly without a word. She never asked for this, she never wanted to fall in love but she did and the person she loves does
“Ale," Jovena said as he entered the house. “You're still here?" He asked. “Yes, yes I am I was waiting for you, I knew you would come to me." She said walking closer to him as he pulled her close and kissed her passionately. She smiled as she unbuttoned his shirt. A loud ring disrupted their moment, she tried to ignore it and continue with what she was doing. “Won't you get that?" He asked her. “Jovena, get your phone." He said louder as her eyes opened. It was a dream. She thought to herself as she woke up and picked up her phone. “Hello," She responded. “Tenemos una reunión en las próximas 3 horas, será mejor que traigas tu trasero aquí( We have a meeting in the next 3 hours, you better get your ass here) ." Layla sternly through the phone. “Okay, okay I'm coming." She dropped the call as she reluctantly got out of bed. “What a nice way to begin the day." She murmured as she walked into the bathroom. Jovena walked into the building majestically as if she had owned the pla
“What do you think you're doing here?" Jovena asked as she entered the house. Zoëlla had returned from Barcelona but didn't inform anyone because she wanted to surprise them. “I'm back to work," She said as a matter of fact. “Um, you don't work here anymore, you're fired," Jovena added. “Oh princessa, you don't get to fire me, Ale does." She smirked at her. “Well, he did, he asked me to throw you out." Jovena grinned as Dante descended the stairs. “She's right Zoëlla, he did," Dante added. “He did?" Both the ladies asked at the same time. “Hell no, he didn't, we missed you Zoëlla." He said hugging her right. “Yo también los extrañé, ( I missed them too ), " She said. “You got me there Dante, I thought you were serious," Zoëlla added as they sat by the pool. “You know Ale would never do that to you right? He trusts you more than anyone else." Dante replied. “I know, where's he anyway," She asked. “Se fue de viaje de Negocios( He went on a business trip)" Dante added. “Dant
“Good morning love," Zoëlla kissed Alejandro as he got to the table. “Morning hun, I could get used to this." He smirked. “Algunas de nosotras Estamos tratando de comer aquí( Some of us are trying to eat here) ," Jovena added angrily shoving Zoëlla's hips into the table making her hiss in pain. Alejandro stood looking at her in anger. All he could see was red. “Hey, it's fine... don't waste your energy on bitches who want to fit where they aren't wanted." Zoëlla jabbed smirking at Jovena. Zoëlla 1 Jovena 0 Zoëlla thought to herself as she walked past Jovena and whispered, “He'd never love you." Patting her on the head making her angrier. Jovena picked her handbag and stormed out of the house angry. “Have fun at work love, and oh, there's no need for a new maid, I'd still maintain my job at least it makes Jovena mad." She giggled as Ale walked out of the house. Dante and Coco had left to their houses claiming their vacation in Ale's house was over. She'd been hearing from Sia
“Ahora que lo pienso, no hemos visto el escáner de su bebé y si descubro que nos está mintiendo, no le gustará lo que le sucedería ( Come to think of it, we haven't seen your baby's scan and if I find out that you're lying to us, you're not going to like what would happen to you) ." Fernando barked through the phone. “S-s-si Sir." Jovena panicked. The only one whom she could get the fake scan of her baby had travelled out of the country impromptu. She paced up and down her room in confusion. For the past three months, she claimed she was pregnant, she wore a fake baby bump everywhere she went to convince Ale and the rest of her workers and household that she was pregnant meanwhile she wasn't. I need to find a way to make this work, else I'm doomed. She thought dressing up for work. ~~~ “Hi, Zendaya." Someone called out to her from the crowd. She turned looking to see who that was. She had taken Maria out to the park for some fresh air. She also needs a break from home, just to cle
“Avana, make sure you take care of Maía well, I've bumped breastmilk into her feeding bottle, it's in the fridge and her cereals are in the cupboard as well. And you can feed her with some of the muffins I made, or fruits." Zendaya instructed. Maía had started to crawl. She was 8months old. She was trying to sit up as well. She had started teething so she began to chew on rough surfaces and chew toys as well. “Yes, Ma'am," Avana added. “Would you be home for dinner?" The help asked. “I won't be having dinner at home, I'd come to change and then head out." She explained. “What of Sir?" She inquired. “I don't know Av, but cook some pasta and sauce for him. If he doesn't come you can keep it in the fridge after having your share. Hasta leugo." Zendaya added as she left the house. Avana had grown to love Zendaya as a big sister she never had. She had heard scary stories about how maids were treated bad or starved or not paid. But her story was different, her bosses were nice to her
“Zendaya?" Zoëlla called as she spotted her at the bank. Zendaya hurriedly walked out but Zoëlla caught up with her. “Hey, are you okay?" She asked noticing the bruise on her face. The concealer didn't do a good job covering her face. “I'm fine and what do you care?" Zendaya spat. “I do care, despite the fact you stabbed me in the back, I can't help but care." She said to her. “Ojalá no lo hubiera hecho, lo siento mucho(I wish I hadn't, I'm so sorry.)" She said wiping a stray tear. “Everything isn't fine Zoëlla, but I'd pull through." She sadly smiled. “Luciano te hizo esto en la Cara?( Luciano did this to your face?)" Zoëlla asked completely shocked. She never knew this side of her ex-boyfriend. She never knew he was a violent man. “He was drunk, a-and it was a mistake." She defended. “No, Zendaya, he would do it again and again if possible. You need to get out. Save yourself and your kid if you have one." She advised. “Thanks for the advise, I need to go." She said as she tu
“I think there's something off about Jovena's pregnancy," Ale told Zoëlla sitting on his laps. “How so?" She asked. “I asked to go with her when she's going for her monthly check up's but her reaction was weird." He said to her. “Come to think of it, something is fishy." She reasoned. “Tienes razón.(You're right )" He smiled at her. I think it's time Alejandro met my Abuelo and Abuela, he needs to know the truth. She thought to herself. “Ale, I need you to come with me to Barcelona, there is something you need to know, but you have to see it yourself," Zoëlla said. “O-okay." He wondered what it was. Did she have a child? Or was she terminally ill? He couldn't seem to ask. “Pretty boy, don't fret about it, " She smiled walking out the door to the kitchen. “I was so stupid to think, eras diferente, you're just like him, let me go." She added freeing her hand from Mateo's hand. “Zendaya, Lo Siento, I'm sorry for misjudging you, please forgive me." He begged. ~~~ “Woah, whos
2 years later. “Mi hija, I understand you, and how you feel and I realise you're right. It's time you got married and started your own family. For the company, it's yours, your property now and you've proved to be competent and capable of handling it. How I wished your parents were here to see this." Her grandpa said. “Graçias Abuelo, and thank you and Abuela for everything, you've been the best parents one could ever ask for." She smiled holding his hands. “And you're been the best granddaughter, ever." Her Abuela said walking into the study. “Go get your man, Zoëlla." She said hugging her. Alejandro walked into his office in smiles. “Hey, Mrs Montreal." Ale teased Layla. She had gotten married to Pierre a year ago. “Hi, Ale." She smiled. “It's good to see you well again." She added. “Thank you, for your support and just thank you." He genuinely added. “You're welcome, and I need you and Matilda to help me set up something for Zoëlla, I want to propose and she doesn't know
A couple of weeks had gone by and Zoëlla was busy with meetings and projects. She wasn't talking to Alejandro that much because she went to work early and returned late, exhausted and hungry. Alejandro buried himself in work often. He didn't want to be idle, else he would be affected by Zoëlla's absence and her not able to return his calls often. That's not what she promised. He thought rubbing his temple. As if on cue, his phone rang displaying her Caller ID as he picked up the call. “Hola," He said. “Hola Ale, Como estas?" Zoëlla asked. “I'm well and you?" She could sense he wasn't happy. “Are you fine, you sound unhappy." She said “It's just I don't know what's going on anymore, it looks like we're too busy for each other these days as if we're drifting apart." He sighed. He was right. It seemed like their relationship was on hold. They all prioritised their jobs over what they shared and that wasn't going to help them at all. “Youre right Ale, I realised that also and I do
“I'm going to be back before you know it," Zoëlla told him as he held her hands. “I know but, Te extrañaré(I will miss you), Zoëlla," Alejandro said. He went to see her off at the airport and insisted she took his private jet instead of boarding a plane. “I would miss you too Alejandro, I'm beginning to miss you." She smiled amid her sobs. “I'd have a surprise for you when you get back, greet Abuelo and Abuela for me, tell them I would come to see them soon." He said. “I will, but, I gotta go, Alejandro, " She said as she walked towards the jet. Her luggage was already inside. She turned and mouthed I love you to Ale who smiled as she climbed into the jet and waved. Within a few minutes, they took off as she looked out waving at them. Kathy and Steve helped Alejandro into the car as they drove home. “She would soon be back." She said rubbing his hand. “Hello," Alejandro said picking up his phone. “Hi, Sir the perpetrators have been caught and put behind bars." The police told h
“...Por el Poder que se me ha otorgado, los declaro marido y mujer. Puedes besar a la Novia( ...By the Power that has been vested to me, I pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride )." The priest said as Coco and Dante kissed. They had wanted to push their wedding further but Zoëlla insisted they got married soon, rather than postponing it because of them. Her grandpa had been putting much pressure on her to take over the family business and she was running out of time. She was torn between the two, staying by Alejandro or leaving him behind. There was no way she was leaving him behind. But how could she make her Abuelo understand? She thought to herself. “Hello up there, what's going on?" Alejandro asked her as she was lost in her world. She wheeled him further from the crowd. It was time she told him so they could find a way forward. “Mi amor, what's wrong?" He asked. “It Abuelo, his health is failing and..." She trailed off sighing. “He wants you to come to take over
Alejandro had been discharged from the hospital in a wheelchair. He had gone to work to monitor the progress. He was grateful to Zoëlla, Layla, Dante and Matilda. They had been the ones running the affairs of the company when he lay on his sickbed. Their stocks had risen higher than it was before. “Gracias por sus Buenos deseos ( Thank you for your good wishes)." He said to his board of directors. “And to you Dante, thank you for everything, you've proved to be a good brother and I owe you one," Alejandro added. “You're welcome, you would have done the same, or even much more for me." He tapped him on his back. “So Alejandro, with your current state are you going to stay home until you recover or you'd continue to work with us?" One of the members asked. “I've started away from work for far too long, I'm not going to let this accident be the reason I stop work, I would continue working." He firmly added as there was a round of applause in the room. Someone else would have found a
Alejandro sneezed drawing the attention of Zoëlla and Maria. He was opening his eyes as Zoëlla rushed to call Coco. When they got back to the ward, his eyes were opened and he was adjusting to his surroundings. “Ma? Zoëlla? What happened?" He asked the women. “Shhh, relax," Zoëlla said as she tapped his legs but his reaction showed one that couldn't feel them. “C-can you feel my hands on your legs?" She asked him. “No, why can't I move my legs." He began to panic. The bullet was lodged in his spinal cord causing damage to it. “Coco?" Zoëlla looked at her friend for answers. “I'm sorry to break this to you but, the bullet caused damages to your spinal cord, thus affecting the movement of your legs." She announced. It was as if a pin had been dropped unto the floor. There was no sound from anyone. They were trying to process the news they had just heard. “Sal, necesito estar solo ( Get out I need to be alone)." He said softly. “Ale.." Zoëlla trailed off. “¡Salir! ( Get out!)" H
Dante had scored yet another deal with the help of Layla, Matilda, Zoëlla and his fiancee, Coco. She had been a huge support to him during the previous years. They were to get married a couple of weeks ago and this happened to Alejandro, so they had to postpone the ceremony until further notice. He was glad at the way she handled the situation by being understanding. She was the doctor in charge of Alejandro. Monitoring him to see if he was improving or not. He had slipped into a coma a few days after he was taken from the ICU. ********** “You look stunning," Mateo said as Zendaya came out from the house. He held her hand and helped her into the car. He joined her in the car closing the door behind him as he drove off. He was glad they had found themselves together again. He was happy she was his again. He loved the smile that was evident on her face. He loved her new glow. He was happy she was herself again. He turned on the radio as Maroon 5's Girl like you played. They both lis
Alejandro lay in the ICU unconscious after his surgery. He had been shot by an unknown assailant when he was going on an important business meeting. Zoëlla stood behind the window numb. She couldn't cry, rant or say a word when she was informed about what had happened. To think everything was going on well after his father's denouncement and now this? His family and friends tripped in and out of the hospital to see if he was taken out of the ICU for the past three days. “Hey." Layla tapped her on the shoulder. “Layla, I've got a suitable candidate for this, Dante his younger cousin. He would be able to manage the company better than I do." She convinced. “That's not a bad idea, but I need to talk to him as soon as possible, the meeting was postponed after his accident, but they sent a letter this morning asking for a replacement. As if on cue, Dante walked towards Zoëlla and Layla. “Speak of the devil and he shall appear," Zoëlla murmured earning a glare from Dante. “Well, Layla
Zoëlla and Frank sat down in Alejandro's office as he offered them a cup of coffee. Just as he promised his board members, he had able to gain stability in his business, sealing this deal would top everything off. His empire would be much successful than it was before. Thank you, Fernando. Alejandro thought to himself. “May we get the final paperwork?" Zoëlla asked. She has sent a copy of the paperwork to Frank and Abuelo already. So they knew what it entailed and what they were in for. Layla handed her the documents as she went through making sure it was the same thing she had sent. Within a few minutes, they had signed the documents and sealed the deal. “Welcome on board," Ale said as he escorted them out of the building. Zoëlla dropped Frank off at his hotel and then headed to home. She saw an unfamiliar car parked at the driveway and decided to go check who it was after she had parked in the garage. “Hola?" She greeted knocking at the window. The person rolled down the window