By the end of that week, Edan was feeling hopeless, problems starting to pile up.At first, Alma continued with the same elusive attitude.Second, Edan's visit with Vivian to a new doctor had not yielded the expected result and had corroborated it... Vivian was pregnant.And third, Erick insisted that Edan organize the family dinner, which was a problem.There was no way to tell Alma that Erick had met Ricardo and suggested dinner, without telling her that Ricardo himself had visited Edan in his office.And although at first, Edan did not want Alma to find out about the recent business relationship she had made with Ricardo, that had now changed.What was Ricardo doing visiting Edan in his office? Alma would ask questions and Edan knew he couldn't lie to her, he had to tell her the truth, and that same weekend, he planned to do so.*Saturday arrived... Just a week ago, Edan and Alma had given themselves completely to each other, and now, they seemed like a pair of strangers.However,
Although at first, Luz, Alma's mother, was a little reluctant, having to attend a family dinner at Edan's apartment to meet his parents.It was, above all, the fact that he was attending with Ricardo, that he liked least about the matter.However, for the sake of her daughter and for the contract Alma had signed, Luz decided to accept.A week had passed, and the day of the family dinner had arrived.The first to arrive were the O’Connor’s, whom Edan greeted with great enthusiasm, while Alma was still getting ready.Although in reality, she was in her room taking deep breaths and trying to control her nerves.Because it was one thing to have to simulate and improvise in any eventuality in front of Edan's parents, however, controlling what his parents said would not be possible.Although Luz was aware of all the deception, the contract and the kind of people who were Edan's parents, thanks to her constant talks with Alma.Ricardo didn't know anything, so Alma hoped he wouldn't say anyth
Edan stood still for a moment, had his mother figured it out? How had that happened?He weighed the situation, he could admit the whole lie and bear the consequences, but his father was still not fully recovered, how would he take it when he found out? Would it affect your health?And there was something else, if his parents found out the truth, the fake marriage, it would no longer make sense... That only meant one thing: Alma would leave her home and her life.How could I keep it? How could he keep her by his side with a pregnant Vivian?Then... He had only one option: Deny everything."I don't understand what you're talking about. Edan finally replied, looking very determined.“No? You told your father and me that Alma came from a good family, you gave us to understand that they were of a good social standing and obviously, that's not true.“What? Edan, genuinely confused, though undeniably, was greatly relieved to see that his mother did not speak of what he thought, the false mar
A week later, Alma had finished her college finals.She was really happy, finally, good news had come like a ray of light in the midst of so much sadness.He had been informed that he had passed all the exams and, in a few weeks, he would start with the internship... That meant she was very close to graduating.For that reason, she was getting ready to go to her mother's house, she wanted to celebrate with her family, take them for a walk and take them to lunch at a nice restaurant.And I had also thought about taking the little ones to a park, it had been a long time since they had gone out to have fun, they deserved it too.After all, she had enough money, for the first time in her life, Alma earned enough to support her family well, and she wasn't stupid either.Edan had paid him so well, that from his salary, he could not only support his family, but he had also saved good money for when the time came to quit this job.With all she saved, she and her family could support themselve
Edan was in the office, accompanied by his mother, he had finally told her the whole truth, in great detail."You must tell your father," Angelica said at the end of the story.“I can't. He replied without hesitation. "If something were to happen to Dad because of me..." Edan's voice trailed off, he couldn't even finish the sentence.“Well... The truth is, Vivian's pregnancy could affect him and if he finds out that Henry wants to marry her, he may and Erick has a heart attack... But as for Alma... He's better now and if you explain it calmly, he'll understand.Edan got up from his desk and walked thoughtfully toward the huge pane of glass. "That would mean ending the contract, and if the fake marriage ends, my relationship with Alma will end as well..."“Edan... That fake marriage will end at any moment, how much of your contract do you have left? A month? A month and a half? How do you intend to retain Alma afterwards? Vivian's pregnancy will still be there by that time and from wha
Matthew's presence alone was enough for Edan to feel the flame of fury rising in him.Alma held her breath, seeing him come with that angry expression really intimidated her. Not because he was afraid that Edan might do something to him, but because of the trouble that might form between him and Matthew.She imagined that something like what happened at the dance club the last time they saw each other could happen."What the is going on here?" Edan shouted, trying to contain himself with all his might.Matthew, seeing his rival's furious expression and fearing for Alma, crossed Edan's path."What do you think you're doing?" Edan growled, clenching his jaw, and clenching his fists at his sides."What do you think you're doing?" Mateo asked, frowning, sliding his eyes to Santiago and Diana, as a way of pointing to the children, who were looking at them in surprise.Edan understood Mateo's sign and looked at the little ones, then looked at everyone present and knew that he had to control
“I am sorry.“What? Alma turned to Edan, surprised."I'm sorry for the way I acted, I shouldn't have thought you'd run away with him..." But a lot of times, I get blind, I don't think things through. Edan explained as he drove his Ferrari.It was better to talk now, because Alma's family was coming further back in the van and as soon as they all got to Edan's apartment, there wouldn't be much time or space to talk alone."I understand," Alma exhaled, thoughtfully. "Edan, how did you know?" How did you come to find me home just then? Weren't you supposed to be in the company?“Yes, well... It was because of a call I got in the office that I thought you were leaving...“What do you mean?“I was in the office when they called me about a bank matter, they were surprised by an irregular withdrawal in my account made by an unusual person, when I checked, I noticed that they had cashed all the checks that I had paid you as a bonus... So, I assumed that something might have happened to you or
Edan clenched his fists angrily, how much did he have to endure Vivian's outbursts? He was unwilling to give in to their threats.However, just as he was about to answer, Edan felt a soft, warm hand on his shoulder, which caught his attention."Okay, we don't want to disturb..."“What? He scowled at Alma's comment.“Don't worry, it will only be for a few days until I find a good place to rent.Edan looked at her worriedly, if the point of all this was for Alma to stay in his apartment, with him, and the fact that Alma's family was there, assured him of that."No..." He went to refute when Alma interrupted him."Edan, you must think of your family first..." In your father and in your son. Alma murmured, feeling the lump in her throat, but holding on as long as she could.Edan pursed his lips, Vivian had done it, but it was more because of Alma's intervention than because of her own threat.That same day, Vivian sent for some of her things and set them all up in Edan's room, and by dinn