“What?“We can add it as an extra job.“No! You told me you'd figure it out."I know and I'm sorry, but I haven't found a way..." Edan sighed in frustration. "I can't just turn it down, it's the gift my father left us on his deathbed."And do you think money will solve it?"Edan didn't understand the question, Why did she have to make this complicated? Was it a job, or not? Just like the one Alma had been doing so far pretending to be his wife and surely, the extra money wouldn't hurt.“What's the matter? We'll leave on Saturday, simulate a bit for the photos and come back on Sunday, it's not a big deal."What isn't?" I can't just leave, what about my brothers? And my mother?"That's easy, I'll take your mother to a clinic and we'll leave her with a personal nurse, as we had already arranged, your brothers, we'll leave them with the nanny, like on dinner day, was there a problem with her?""No, but that's not...""Please, Alma... It's a resort, it will serve you to rest and you'll ear
Everything was ready, the ambulance had arrived, the only thing they were waiting for to leave the hospital and transfer Luz Rivas to a prestigious clinic, was for Alma, who was taking longer than expected, to say goodbye to her friend."Why are you taking her?" Here we have taken good care of her, I have been keeping an eye on her personally and in a short time, she will be discharged. Matthew muttered in a desperate tone."I know, I know, I'm sorry..." And I thank you very much, but..." Alma muttered with some sorrow.“But? Mateo asked, changing his countenance, looking serious.“Matthew. Alma sighed deeply. "First of all, I must think of my mother's well-being..." And my family.Matthew felt his heart sink, he knew, he was sure, that everything Alma did and all the decisions he made, he did it out of necessity alone, in order for his family to be well.Without considering their own well-being."I'm worried—" Mateo began, glancing sideways at Edan, who was scowling at them from a di
Alma had never been on a plane, not only that, in fact, she had never set foot in an airport before.And it seemed unbelievable that the first time I would take a plane trip, it would be with a handsome CEO on a private flight.But it was true, it was happening.And not only that, but it was also supposed to be their honeymoon, well, at the very least, it would be an acted-out honeymoon.The process to catch the flight was pretty quick, not like in the movies or soap operas she had seen, where they have to go through different checkpoints.But since it was a private flight, it was understandable.When she got on the plane, Alma's weight fell much harder than she was doing, her nerves and her internal alarms went off.She was going on a trip with an attractive man she had met only a couple of weeks ago. That was crazy.And the fact that he was flying, for the first time in his life, increased his nervousness.They started the engines, and Alma clenched her nails into the armrests of he
The restaurant was as beautiful as the rest of the resort, elegant, full of lights, with fine glassware, everything seemed to sparkle for Alma's eyes.While, in Edan's eyes, the one who shone the brightest in that whole room, was Alma, who wore a beautiful pink dress with embroidery.The newlywed couple dined with the Waltons and although for Edan, the talk was tedious, for Alma, it was entertaining, since, once again, the champagne had given her more confidence in her words.The conversation was mostly trivial, and Alma seemed to have a knack for getting along with people, for before long, the Waltons were laughing along with her.Suddenly, however, the conversation changed course."How is your father, Edan?" Bill Walton asked.“Recovering. Edan murmured, taking a sip from his glass.“I'm glad! Your mother told me that he would be discharged soon.Just hearing that affirmation, Edan felt a startle and slid his eyes to Alma, noticing how she immediately tensed up, watching them with c
“Edan? Why didn't you tell me about your father? Alma insisted, making him react from his reverie.“That was... I... I found out recently, it was a last-minute thing and... I wanted to find the right time to tell you..." He answered, finally, with a serious expression. Alma nodded, however, not entirely convinced by his answer.“Why?"What, why?" Edan swallowed thickly, fearing her reaction or her possible refusal. Possibly, this will change the circumstance of our covenant... And probably, they will ask you to extend our contract or they could change some clauses, of course, by mutual agreement. Edan paused, looking Alma in the eye, taking both of her hands. "And I know all this is a lot to ask, but I promise to pay you very well, give you good bonuses and help you in any way I can with your family..." But... Alma, right now, really... I need you.Alma detailed Edan's expression feeling his pulse quicken, he seemed sincere, he was really worried.And hearing those last words, "I need
After pondering for a long time what had just happened, Edan turned to go after Alma.Now, he felt guilty for the way he took it, in such an impetuous, abrupt, and unforeseen way, but he never thought about that possibility and still, it seemed incredible to him.She was a virgin! Being such a beautiful, sweet, intelligent, and kind woman, how come no man had touched her?While Alma practically ran into the room, looking for some clothes to cover herself, dead with embarrassment. How was it that she had allowed things to go this far?And it is that, for the first time in her life, she felt something like that for a man and it is not that she had never dated a boy before, if she dated a couple of times, but between her studies, her work, and her responsibilities, she did not have time to reach something more.Her boyfriends would end up leaving her before they even had a chance to touch her, because she never had time for them.Edan entered the room and found Alma dressed in simple paj
Edan got up and approached Olga, whispering something in her ear, immediately, the lady called Alma's brothers to offer them a movie and hot chocolate in another room and took them away.Alma watched as her brothers walked away, still standing in the doorway, not understanding what was happening, while Edan approached at a determined pace.The woman pushed Alma away, getting her out of her way, staring at Edan and Alma heard clearly as he muttered her name.“Vivian. Edan called her.Reality is harsh and it always hits when you least expect it.This surprise visit was a hard blow for Edan and Alma.All weekend, Edan had completely forgotten about Vivian.Now that she was there, facing both of them, Edan knew that she wouldn't bring anything good, so, for the moment and for Alma's well-being, all he could do was pretend.At the same time, Alma's chest heaved as she heard Edan pronounce the woman's name, so it wasn't a mistake, he really knew her.“Edan! Can you explain to me why the I j
The door rang and Edan let go of the beast in his arms."That careerist!" How did you allow me to talk to me like that, Edan?! I don't tolerate it; I don't tolerate it! Vivian continued to shout, red with rage and disheveled."ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, VIVIAN!" Edan shouted, letting go of the anger he had been enduring for a long time. Vivian froze, never before, in any of her outbursts, had Edan spoken to her like that. "You and I need to talk, but not now, pour yourself a drink, sit down, calm down, and you'd better wait for me here!" Edan made his way to the door, but stopped before he got out. "And I don't want another show when I get back!" The door rang again, Edan was gone.Vivian threw herself on the couch, stunned. He swallowed thickly, those words "We need to talk" from Edan, sounded like a breakup... But she wouldn't allow it, she wouldn't let Edan leave her for a little thing, like that Soul.It was evident that this woman was far below her, how could Edan leave her for someone so