Chapter 75: Chapter 75

Alejandro

“Well, I had to. Lucas wanted to spend the day with me, and I couldn't miss this, so I invited them over.” I explained, “It's all for Lucas.” She made an oh with her mouth.

“I see. I wanted to introduce you to my son. It's a shame he left already.” I said. “You think he would want to meet me?” It's clear he wants you to get back with his mom.” She said, and I thought about it for a while. She was right. I knew that, too. But then we spoke about it last night, and it didn't seem like a problem.

“I think it would be better if we don't meet. At least not while Nora is still here.” She proposed.

She had a point. I nodded. I knew she said that because she was worried about my relationship with Lucas; she didn't want it to go sour. I was touched.

“Why did you allow him to touch you!” I asked, trying to change the conversation.

“Who?”

“You know who I am talking to.” She chuckled when she met my eyes. “Wait, don't tell me you are jealous.” She said.

I scoffed; I have no reason to be. “I am not. Why should I?” I asked. “Then why are you asking me such questions?” She slanted her face to the side. I took a sip from my drink and turned my face.

“Come on, let me see you. Tell the truth, are you jealous?”

“Of course, I am not.” She tried to see my face, and I moved it again.

“There you are; I've been looking for you everywhere.” Nora's voice interrupted our time.

She walked towards us, holding a glass of wine. She turned her eyes to Anna for a second and then pretended like she didn't see her, “You didn't tell me you'd be here.”

“Did I need to tell you?” I asked through clenched teeth. “I should have brought a glass of wine for you if I had known you were here.” She said.

I do not believe anything was wrong with her vision. “I believe you didn't have to.” She moved her eyes to my hands lazily and smiled, “I guess.” She said.

“Do you have to talk about business here too? We can always talk about business later. I still don't understand why she is here.” Nora said.

“I'm thankful you are here. It will save me the trouble.” I said. “Don't you think you owe Anna something?” I asked.

Anna has not said a single word since Nora stepped in here, and I hate to see her silent like this. I know she was uncomfortable with Nora, but this seems like fear, and I didn't like it.

“Apologize to her,” I commanded. She furrowed her brows and turned to face me, flattering her hair. “What? Why should I?” She asked.

“You know what you did,” I said.

“You can't be serious Alejandro. Why should I apologize to her? She is a secretary. You aren't seriously asking me to stop so low as apologizing to her?” She asked. She should have thought of this before she did what she did with Anna outside.

I wanted to speak to her at home and tell her how to never try this shit, but on second thought, I can get her to apologize for her stupidity.

“Alejandro, she doesn't need to.” I know she was okay, but I was not.

“Apologize to her, Nora. Now.”

She turns to Anna; her eyes don't soften, but she tries not to glare at her. Her chest heaved up and down.

“I am sorry for what I did earlier.”

It was a halfhearted apology, but it was better than none. Maybe it's not the apology I wanted. Maybe I just wanted to see her embarrassed. She hated bowing her head to anyone, so I'll let her bow to Anna.

Hopefully, this would teach her her place.

“It's fine. You were mistaken. At least you know better now.” Anna said, and I smirked. She wasn't just any weakling, and I was glad no one could just walk around her.

“Yeah.” Nora shrugged and sent her a glare.

“I'll be right back,” Anna said and started walking toward the restroom.

“How could you do that? How can you ask me to apologize to her?” She sounded angry.

“You should have thought about it before you pulled that shit earlier,” I replied.

“And you think that's enough to embarrass me in front of her?” Though she spoke between gritted teeth, she kept her voice low and a small smile on her lips.

“We are not having this conversation,” I said, trying to dismiss it. I stood. I was tired of the party, which didn't seem to start soon. And I didn't need to make any more connections. At least not here.

I made a resolve to leave with Anna immediately when she comes out.

“Alejandro, we may not be married, but at least we were once married and have a son together. You can't do this.” I said.

“Doesn't mean you can mess with my people, Nora. We aren't married, so we owe nothing to each other. Don't forget that we are basically strangers.”

I had barely taken two steps when her voice stopped me, “Do you love her?”