Chapter 85: Chapter 85

Andrea

I walked to the door and made sure it was locked properly. “Hide in the bathroom,” I said as I heard the steps get closer. I placed my back on the door.

“Why should I?” He asked.

I raised my hands and then dropped it. “Why should you not? She doesn't know you are here.” I said. I had told him about this last night, and he understood.

“Oh… don't worry, she has already seen me. She knows  I am here.” He said.

“What?” I was stunned. How? When?

This! Thud!!

I leaped away from the door, startled. “Is Anna still asleep? Wake her up; breakfast is ready.” Alison said. When I heard her retracting steps, I inhaled sharply and exhaled.

“See,” Alejandro said. He folded the newspaper in two and placed it on the table. “Now go freshen up. Your mouth smells bad,” he said and winked at me.

My face reddened. This… how could he say that?

“I'll be at the dining table. I still need to make sure Alison has fully accepted me.” He said.

He placed a peck on the side of my face and stepped out, leaving me standing at the side like a statue.

I held my hands close to my mouth and blew air into it. I then placed the hand on my nose. “It doesn't smell.” I think Alejandro needs to treat his nose.

I hurried into the bathroom and took a quick bath.

Alejandro sat on one side, and so did Alison. They seemed engrossed in their conversation and didn't notice when I walked towards them, “You had to take your sweet time; what if the food got cold.” Alison scolded me as I sat on the chair beside Alejandro.

“Well, I never said you shouldn't eat without me,” I said.

“Oh wow. Such an ungrateful girl. We waited for her for nothing.” She said to Alejandro.

Alejandro remained silent and didn't comment on her statement. He didn't want to pick a side.

Throughout breakfast, Alison didn't mention anything about Alejandro staying over. She seemed fine with it. I was glad she was. She seemed to like Alejandro, and I was happy they got along.

After breakfast, Alejandro left to freshen up in his house. “I'll see you at the office.” He said, placing a small kiss on my lips.

“It's still the weekend; why are you going to the office?” Alison asked when Alejandro left.

We were both in the kitchen doing the dishes together. “Well, we have something important to work on.”

“Hmm, I see.” She said.

“I promise you it's not what you are thinking,” I said. I was already aware of what was going on in her head.

“I didn't say anything.” She said, “I know, but you…” I stopped and sighed. It was no use arguing with her.

“So, how did he end up in your room? I watched you go into that room alone last night, and I was awake for about two hours. I didn't see you leave your room. So how?”

She seemed curious as she should be. Last night, she had some type of online job that kept her up in the sitting room.

“Well, he came,” I said, and that was all I could say.

She wiped water off one of the plates and kept it on the rack; it clinged on the other plates.

“He just came on his own; you didn't call him over?” She asked.

I shook my head, “no, I didn't.” I said, and her mouth was left hanging. “Why does this look like those online novels where the male lead would do anything to be with the one he loves?” She asked, and I stared at her as if she had gone crazy.

“Well, well..” I wiped my wet hands on the apron I had on before gently taking it off. “I have to prepare for work,” I said, and walked away.

Alejandro had a meeting with Jane. He has always wanted to do business with her. They have met a few times but have never concluded. She was a well-known woman, and I sometimes envy her.

She was just twenty-five and had her entire life set before her. I remember how difficult it was for Alejandro to meet with her first and how she had carried herself. I took in everything about her.  The way she walked, the way she spoke.

She carried herself with so much poise.

“Where did she say she wanted to meet?” Alejandro asked. I stood before him in his office with a blue file.

My eyes scanned through the file as he spoke; I lifted my head to answer him, “We picked the location for the meeting this time,” I said.

Her P.A. had always been the one deciding where we would meet, and this time, she has allowed us to do so today.

I told him the restaurant I picked, a seven-star restaurant that she owned.

We were still in the middle of our discussion when the door pushed open. The click of heels was followed by a lady's voice, “I didn't think you'd be here today, Alejandro.” Clara said.

“What are you doing here, Clara?” Alejandro asked. I began to walk away but stopped before I could get to the door.

Why should I leave? Alejandro was my man, and we were officially in a relationship now. It is clear that Clara is a rival.

I walked back and stood in the position I was before.

Clara was seated on the sofa at the side of the office.

“What are you doing here, Clara?” Alejandro asked again.

“Well, I came to see you,” she replied. I scoffed. Alejandro wasn't sick, so why was she coming to see him?

“Why? I don't remember calling you.” Alejandro said, his voice cold and unwelcoming.

“We had an unfinished conversation.”

Alejandro knew she was stubborn and would not leave until she had done what she wanted.

“Okay, go on.” He said.

“I don't want to speak in front of strangers.” She said, looking at me, “Leave!” She ordered.

“Why should I?”