49 Strong Heart

Becca.

‘You’re nothing I can’t handle.’ I passed across with a glare.

“Of course. It is obvious you are a strong woman.” He answered softly and my eyes went to him in a swift glance.

I was so confident he was mocking me but all I saw in his face was nothing but seriousness. As if he was merely stating a fact.

“Is that a compliment, Mr. Fernandez?” I found myself asking sarcastically and the man almost scorched me with the power of his eyes.

“Only if you wish to take it as one.” He replied nonchalantly and I almost pulled out my tongue. Almost, but for the fact that I know my kids are watching, I pulled hard on my restraint.

“Then I should thank you, should I?” Although I said this in a sugar coated tone, I was sure he could detect the animosity underneath it.

But he was not the only one. I felt my friend’s surprise even before she inhaled deeply in that fashion that showed she was not impressed with my attitude.

I turned my head slightly to the side to glare at her.

“Have som