18 CHAPTER 18
THREE WEEKS LATER
Sofia chirped merrily as she examined the horses when a voice she dreaded filled the air. Suddenly, the bright sun shining outside the barn didn't seem to be shining so much anymore.
"Good morning, Sofia" he said leisurely standing there with a smile on his face as if he hadn't tried to abuse her just over a month ago.
Respect had forced her to turn around and look at his despicable face. "Greetings sir" she spoke formally with no hint of emotion on her face. "What can I do for you?" she asked coldly, her voice probably freezing the entire Mexican soil in a second.
"Why the cold tone Sofia. I thought we were friends now." he said still with that stupid grin and she had to tighten her fists to stop herself from punching the man. Nothing could stop the glare forming on her face, though.
When she didn't answer, he continued.
"I believe we haven't finished our conversation from a few weeks ago, isn't that right, mi Sofia?", he said and she suddenly felt uneasiness crawl up her spine, remembering their last conversation.
"I have knowledge of no such conversation, sir." She replied cooly, determined to maintain her composure. She needed to be strong for her family, she chided herself.
"Then perhaps, I should remind you" he muttered lowly while trying to close the distance between them and finally gripping her hand forcefully.
"Sir, what are you doing?" she stated trying to reach for the scalpel in her dissecting set with her other hand.
Before he could do anything further, the high pitched voice of Vivian sounded in the room and Sofia never thought she would see the day she would be happy to see this woman.
"What's going on here, Alfonso?"
With a curse, Alfonso released her hand, why was the annoying Vivian here when he had made sure no one came to this part of the ranch while they finished their conversation. It seems like she was forgetting who was the boss here and needed a little reminder.
Sofia immediately took her bag pack and was about to get out of there to the other end of the ranch, when she heard Vivian's call. With a short prayer, she turned around to see the woman sending her the most murderous glare ever. If looks could kill, she would most probably be dead by now.
"So the italian boy is not enough for you, that you have to start sniffing around other people's men now? I Always knew you were such a bitch." she spat murderously at Sofia.
"Señorita, I am truly sorry if you misunderstood what you saw. I am sure Señor Alfonso will be more than happy to explain it to you. As for me, I have a lot of work left, so would you please excuse me."
"Where do you think you are going, you bitch come back here. I'm not done with you."she spat again. Seriously, doesn't she know how to speak calmly?
"Let her go, you heard her, she has alot of work." This time it was Alfonso who spoke, with a sinister glint in his eyes that told me this was not over.
Sofia turned around and walked away but the inevitable thought plagued her mind. What if she couldn't escape him next time? The thought alone made her shiver in disgust. She tested her luck one too many times. Her original plan had been to save enough money to be able to open up her own vetenary cabinet with attached pet shop and this was the most high paying job at the moment.
Looks like she'll have to accept the job at the Laurelle&co vetenary cabinet in town, which was the most prestigious cabinet in mexico city and around the world.
The manager there, Caraïme Ambers, a good friend of hers and her badge elder by one year and mentor in the university, had told her she was welcome to work there anytime.
With a descisive sigh, she dialed her number and called. "Hello Cara can we meet tonight?"
Anna's POV
I woke up all sweaty and bothered before realizing it was just a dream. I couldn't believe I dreamt about him in the most inappropriate of ways.
Dios mio, how will I ever face him again, I blushed furiously as I remembered that I am now involved with a romantic relationship with him.
"AAAAAA" I shouted as this felt too good to be true. He certainly was the prince charming any girl could ask for. I knew I acted childishly, but I never had any boyfriend before.
Gosh, even saying it makes me feel bizarre.
Okay, enough daydreaming now, I said firmly to myself before storming out of bed to do my daily routine.
As I took my bath, I remembered the encounter that day. I still Don't know what madness possessed me but I don't regret it at all.
In fact a bit of madness from time to time in my boring life is more than welcome.
Flashback
"Tell me Anna-" she said cupping her sister's face in the hands.
"Do you like your boss?"
"Yes" Anna whispered but it didn't escape the ears of the person standing at the door whose voice boomed in the hall seconds later.
"Ah, so you like me."
(Anna's POV)
Someone kill me now.
I wanted to bang my head against the wall as I stared at the handsome man who just passed the door.
Luis de la Cruz was his name. The world's most famous womanizer at the moment and ranked in the top five richest men in the world.
It was Daniella who broke the awkward silence. "I hate third-weeling so I'm just gonna go grab some tacos with Rose Tiger. Feel free to make me an aunt." she shouted before sauntering away, closing the door behind her leaving me utterly mortified by her choice of words.
That little devil, when I lay my hands on her again, I'm going to
"Be my girlfriend."
I was totally and utterly flabbergasted. Did I just hear right?
Suddenly, he had a grin on that handsome face of his.
"Yes you heard right" he stated as he came closer and squatted until he was face to face with me, sitting on the sofa.
"Be mine" he said intensely and I blushed furiously at his words and also at his delicious cologne which smelled like citrus and pine.
"No." I told him flatly trying to play 'Hard to get' as most women called that nowadays.
"Tesoro, I don't take no for an answer." he said softly, tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear.
"Well, then there is a first to everything in life. NO. I shall not be your girlfriend. Besides you already have a girlfriend right?"
"You mean Leandra, you Don't have to worry about her. She's history, my love." he said and I gasped staring into his beautiful brown eyes.
I gasped. How could he do that to her?
There's no way in hell I'm going to be with him now. What if he tossed me aside just like a ragdoll like he did with the others.
As if reading my mind, he answered.
"You don't have to worry about that, tesoro. I have no intention of letting you go, ever. You will be mine forever." he stated staring straight into my eyes, his words creating a weird jolt in my heart and butterflies erupting suddenly in my stomach.
"OK" I said a little breathlessly and he displayed an arrogant smirk before kissing me squarely on the lips, in my first ever kiss.
END OF FLASHBACK
I sighed dreamily as I remember how much our Relationship has improved since then, even though he was here only on the weekends.
The tabloïds were starting to dig though, as to why the renowed bachelor was not seen playing around anymore. I chuckled as I finished dressing up, remembering how I threaten my poor Luis each time he comes over or calls me.
I was never so happy in my life before, which was prooved by the smile on my face, which widened when my phone rang and I picked up the call.
"Hello tesoro"
LAVANYA'S POV
I stared in utter horror at the two blue lines on the rectangular box in my hands.
No. This can't be possible. I can't be pregnant with his child.
Oh my God, what am I going to do?
"So, what does it say?" Mrs Ember who had been standing at the doorway now came in only to squeal in delight at the news. Lavanya was really pregnant.
"Congratulations." she said delightfully hugging Lava.
Lavanya for her part was at loss for words. She was going to be a mother.
Unconsciously placing her hands on her stomach, she muttered
"I love you, baby and I'll protect you with my life."
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LAVA'S GONNA BE A MOTHER, OH YEAH
ANNA'S WAYYY TOO NAïVE
AND
TILL NEXT TIME, DEARIES.
