*Alejandro*It has been over an hour since Anna called me to inform me that she has left her house, but she is yet to arrive. I walked around the hall, exchanging pleasantries with those who I knew. I used this opportunity to bond with Lucas, telling him about who they were.Lucas would be my heir. Though he is not interested in learning anything about the company or how it is run, I do not mind. What matters now to me is that he and I have a good relationship. Then we can work together. Thinking about the times we would spend together in the company and having him give suggestions at the board meeting brought a smile to my lips.Though I was happy that Lucas was by my side, I wasn't happy about Nora, who kept sticking close. I wanted to push her away and remind her of her position in my life, but that would not sit well with Lucas. When she tried to snake her hands around my arm, I moved my hands, turned, and sent her a slight glare. She didn't make eye contact. She pretended she d
*Alejandro*“We'll talk about this later today. We have plenty of chances.” I said to Clara. I was already beginning to get tired of the conversation. “You've always wanted to do business with Jane,” she said in a bid to stop me.“That's true, but you've not said anything meaningful,” I said. I want to do business with her. But since we've been standing here, she has not said anything. “Let's talk about this later, Clara,” I said. She pulled my hands before I could step away, “You just want to leave me; you don't want to be with me in the same space. You want to go to her, right?” I turned.“What are you talking about?” I asked, my brows furrowed. She removed her hands from my arm, “you know what I am talking about, Alejandro.” she said.“You brought her here. And I was thinking the P. A was the problem when I saw her earlier. But she wasn't. You brought Nora. Do you want to get back with her?” “You saw Anna?” I asked. So Anna is here. Maybe she is looking for me, and here I am with
*Andrea*I had left to catch my breath in the bathroom. It was uncomfortable being in the piercing gaze of Nora. I was done with my business quickly. As I walked out of the bathroom, I decided I couldn't stay here anymore. Though Mr. Shaw had helped in clearing out Nora's speculation, I got weird stares from some people while I worked back. They were judging me with their gaze. I hastened steps. Soon, Nora and Alejandro were in sight. It seems Alejandro was about to step out. “Do you love her?” I heard Nora ask, and I stopped on my track.I wanted to know that answer, too. He had told me repeatedly that he liked me but never that he loved me.Alejandro slowly turns to Nora. My heart almost ripped out of my chest, and my breath quickened. What would he say? I unconsciously placed one hand on my chest.“Yes.” He replied, his voice firm. I removed the hand from my chest. “I love her. Do you have a problem with that?” He asked her.Nora sent him a shaking smile. “Of course not. I was
*Lucas*I was so surprised to see Andrea at the party. I didn't know how she entered or who invited her. It was a good time to talk about things. Not that I wanted her again, I still love her, but our story is already in the past. I just wanted her to be with me at that moment. She is my ex, and of course, I wanted to know who she was with now.She didn't seem frazzled by me, and this made me wonder if she had been invited by her new boyfriend. Whoever that asshoe was. I closed my eyes and opened them as I pulled my car over at the entrance of the club. A ballet parking man in a gray suit rushed towards me and drove the car into the parking lot. If I hadn't received a text from Edwin, my friend, I would have found everything I wanted about her.I walked past the two bouncers in black suits at the entrance. I didn't need to show my card as was required here. I was frequent here and was well known. Immediately, the door was pushed aside, and I stepped in; I was greeted with loud musi
*Andrea*“You told him?” Alison yelled and wrapped a pillow around her legs as she adjusted on the chair. I placed my hand in front of me. “I said I almost told him.” I gulped the glass of water I held.She placed the pillow beside her and leaned forward, “What happened? Give me the full gist; why are you breaking it in half.” She said. I placed the glass between us on top of the table. I had a long day today. I just returned a few minutes ago. I closed my eyes and opened them, memories of what happened two hours ago flooding me.Two hours ago…“I have something I want to say,” I said before I could stop myself. “What is it you want to say?” He asked.“Well, the thing is I…” I began and paused. I swallowed. This was so hard. No, I can't do this, “Is something wrong?” He asked.“What do you want to say?” He asked, moving closer to me. My heart plummeted faster inside my rib cage. “Well, I have a…” the words were in my throat. ‘I dated Lucas before.’ I shook my head. That was such a
*Alejandro*When I returned, Lucas was standing close to Nora's room. “Sorry I kept you waiting,” I said. He smiled and waved his hand. “It's fine.” He said. Though my date with Anna had come to an abrupt end, I was glad I could spend the night with Lucas. Alone. “Have you had dinner?” I asked. “No.” He replied, “Perfect. Let's have dinner together.” I said. “That would be nice. But,” he paused and inhaled. One hand stuck into his pocket. “I have plans with a friend.” He said. “The doctor said Mom would need company for the night. Could you please stay with her?” He asked. This was the first time he was asking me anything. He never asked anything from me, and hearing him asked me to stay with his mom, though it is not something I want to do and I wasn't going to do it, I was glad he was asking me something.I agreed to stay with Nora and watched him leave.Williams soon came after some time. “What happened to Nora?” I asked him when he sat close to me. “Well, she collapsed. I di
*Andrea*I didn't want the morning to come. I didn't think it would be here within the twinkle of an eye. My head was on top of Alejandro's chest.Maybe it's because it is the first time we lay in my room together. After all, it's different. It didn't feel like the regular night we always had. We have spent so much time together in the past, but this felt special.I listened to his heartbeat, which had suddenly became my favorite sound. Slowly, I raised my head. He was still asleep. My hair fell on his chest, and I brushed it to the back.I smiled as I stared at his handsome face. His brows were perfectly arched, his nose straight as it should be. Some strands of hair fell on his face, and I brushed it up, careful jog to not disturb his sleep. It was still dark outside. I reached for my phone on the table close to my bed. It was 5:30 am. I placed the phone back. Alison is an early riser and would soon be up. Though I did not want to, I knew I had to wake Alejandro from his sleep so
*Nora*The hospital was suddenly quiet now that Alejandro was gone. Williams was seated by the corner without a word. I ran my hand through my hair. When I fell in the hall and pretended to have lost consciousness, this was not the plan. I didn't think I'd have Williams watch me through the night instead of Alejandro. It was all going well; when Williams called Lucas and he came, I knew he would call his father. He is a good son. He wanted Alejandro to stay the night with me, and I thought it would be possible.I thought Alejandro would stay, but he had to run off with an excuse, and I could do nothing about it.I rested my head on the pillow, hoping to doze off, but I couldn't.I was already wearing this uncomfortable gown and had yet to wash my makeup off my face. It was no use staying here if Alejandro would not show up.Feeling frustrated, I sat, leaning my back against the bed frame. Williams stood immediately and walked towards me, a worried expression plastered on his face. “