Chapter 23 — Earning His Trust

Louise

I had no reaction to everything that had just happened in such a short time. Mauricio left and I went to the kitchen to get the other glasses.

"What happened, Lu?" - I entered the kitchen and thanked God that there was only Maria in the kitchen.

"Nothing, what could it be? Just getting the other glasses. Why?"

"Because it is more than obvious that you are in the clouds. Come on, tell me what happened?"

"We kissed, but it was as a way to thank him for getting me away from a very unpleasant person. But it's silly stuff."

I swore to myself never to tell anyone what happened to me, only Parkinson's knows beyond guilt, but I feel I must get it off my chest with someone before I can go crazy all at once and never recover.

"Do you know James?"

"Yes, yes... Norely has great value around here, he was until the other day one of the best negotiators Mauricio had. He always has everything he wants in his hands, without much effort. But lately I've noticed that you are at odds with each o