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Love, lies and, secrets 45. Disagreement
ANNAAfter what felt like forever, the party finally came to an end and everybody had already left except myself, Alice, and Alejandro, who was having a conversation over the phone but I made up my mind not to pay any attention to him because I could honestly care less and all I wanted to do was talk with my sister. "You really shouldn't have bothered to go this far for me Alice. I mean, I appreciate it but I just feel so bad you had to go this far and it's making me uncomfortable," I told her honestly. "I genuinely don't understand you, Anna. What exactly is so wrong with what I did and how does it make you uncomfortable? Instead of saying all of this, just say thank you and let's end it there," she replied and I let out a frustrated sigh. I wasn't surprised that she responded to me this way because I didn't expect her to understand why I wasn't comfortable with her gift. I honestly just wished she could be more open-minded to understand where I was coming from even though I had
Love, lies and, secrets 46. Standing firm
I knew that she was making sense and I knew that she wanted the best for me but all of this was only making me feel even more like a terrible person. The fact that I still harboured feelings for Alejandro was making me feel very angry with myself because it's been over two years now and I expected to have gotten over it. Alejandro didn't even bother to be subtle with his staring and every time I caught his eye, it almost felt like he was indirectly trying to tell me to come to the room that he had asked me to come to earlier. I couldn't get my mind off the fact that he had invited me into that room because my feelings for him were still very strong and I was very curious to know what he had to say to me. At the same time, I was also aware of the fact that going in there wasn't the best idea especially since I knew that should anything happen between us while we are in that room, I wouldn't be able to control myself and I would end up finding myself in the same situation that I was i
Love, lies and, secrets 47. A chat in the kitchen (1)
ANNAI didn't even realise it when I let out a frustrated sigh as soon as I tilted my head and saw Alejandro coming into the kitchen.I quickly rinse off my hands, wanting to leave so that it doesn't get the opportunity to speak to me and so that I wouldn't have to deal with him but, he was quick to stop me just when I was about to leave. "What do you want from me now, Alejandro?" I asked, folding my arms across my chest."I'm going, to be honest with you, Anna, I'm very surprised you know," he said suddenly and I frowned slightly, wondering what he was going on about. "You're surprised? Care to tell me what exactly is making you surprised?" I asked."Can you not guess why I would be surprised concerning anything that relates to you? Well if you can't guess, the reason behind my surprise is because I wasn't expecting you to agree to work with me and also live in the same space with me," he replied and I scoffed."So what exactly am I supposed to do with this information? What is it
Love, lies and, secrets 48. A chat in the kitchen (2)
ANNA I was trying hard not to feel frustrated but I couldn't help but be frustrated by the fact that he was doing something like this to me and was saying things like this to me even after I tried so hard to stop thinking about him and get myself together again. I also couldn't help but wonder if he didn't feel any sort of guilt toward Alice because I was currently feeling so guilty that I was in this position with him but he seemed to be very nonchalant about it. "For goodness sake Alejandro, you are a married man. You really shouldn't be here saying things like this to me especially when you're married to someone else already," I said to him, hoping that you would realise that he was a married man and that doing something like this to my sister was very unfair on his part."You're making it seem like I just got married yesterday Anna. I've been married for a while now but that didn't stop us from being together, did it? Why don't you just give yourself a chance to be happy by ac
Love, lies and, secrets 49. First day
ANNAI could barely get any sleep. I tossed and turned on the bed restlessly, trying hard to find sleep but I couldn't get any because my eyes didn't feel tired and my mind was too heavy for me to get any sleep at all. I recalled my conversation with Alice a few days ago after she had seen Alejandro and I together and it dawned on me again that Alice completely trusted me, especially since she immediately believed what I said without even bothering to ask me any questions at all. I honestly felt like I didn't deserve to have a sister like her and nothing I did was helping my guilt go away. I tried shutting my eyes again hoping that I would be able to fall asleep but as soon as I did that, I was reminded of Alejandro's face again and I couldn't help but groan in frustration. I had to remind myself several times that I needed to get some sleep especially since I was resuming work tomorrow morning but the sleep just wasn't coming and it was making me feel very frustrated. I honestly
Love, lies and, secrets 50. Envy
ANNA "I sincerely hope you understand me and I hope that you treat me just like you would treat any other employee because that is what is going to make me feel very comfortable and happy at work," I said to Alejandro, hoping that he would get it. "I know I should be used to you by now but sometimes you just amaze me with the things that you do and say and I can't help but notice how very different we both are. If I were in your shoes, I would be more than grateful for the favours that I'm receiving and even though I agree that you don't want to be known for being Alejandro's sister-in-law, I still see no reason why you can't accept a ride to work," Alice said and I rolled my eyes at her. "Like you just said, Alice, you and I are not the same and we can't think the same," I replied."I respect the way you think, Anna," Alejandro said, wearing a proud smile on his face and I couldn't help but be uncomfortable with the look on his face. "I know it's weird that I'm insisting but I do
Love, lies and, secrets 51. At work
ALEJANDROI was deep in thought until I heard a clap in front of me and I immediately snapped out of my reverie, looking up at Mateo who had a concerned look on his face. "Is something going on, Sir l? I just asked you a question but you were completely spaced out. Is there a problem ?" he asked. "I...," I was about to respond but then I looked away from him and my eyes kept unconsciously looking towards where Anna was with people that I presume are her new friends. They were seated on the opposite side of the restaurant where Mateo and I were and I haven't been able to stop staring in her direction ever since I noticed that she was there. Anna returned about three weeks ago and she has also been working at the company for three weeks now and yet, she and I have barely had any conversations at all. I knew that she was avoiding me and even though I tried everything that I could to get her to talk to me, she made sure to avoid me as best as she could and I couldn't help but feel bit
Love, lies and, secrets 52. Surprise at work
ALEJANDRO "Surprise!" I heard a familiar voice squeal and I looked up with a surprised look on my face when I heard Alice's familiar voice. She had an excited look on her face and I couldn't help but smile as well since Alice had very contagious energy. "Well, it's a surprise babe. What brings you here?" I asked, getting up from my seat to meet her halfway and hugging her as soon as I did. "I came here to sneak up on Anna," she responded with a light giggle and as soon as I heard her mention Anna's name, my heart skipped a beat. I'm just suddenly reminded of the situation I was in with Anna and how Anna had been torturing me by avoiding me and making things between us very awkward. As much as Anna tried to hide it, I could tell that she was fighting hard to avoid me and the more she ran away from me, the more I realised that she felt the same way that I felt but was only scared of admitting her feelings for me and allowed things between us to just work out. "I can understand tha
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