-Umberto, why do you like Albina, is it because of her beauty? Didn’t you marry her just to use her?
Camilo watched Umberto put that picture as a screensaver with a puzzled expression.
That was what Santiago wanted to ask. The first time he had seen Albina, he had been struck by her pretty face, and it was true that she was a beautiful girl, but it wasn’t as if they had never seen a pretty woman before. Nor had he seen Umberto’s desperation for a woman.
-I didn’t think so too at first -Umberto looked at his new screensaver as he answered. It’s normal for bachelors like you not to understand. Every time you left work, there was someone waiting for you.
Knowing that he has insomnia, Albina had learned massage to help him relax so he could fall asleep quickly. Every day she reminded him to eat on time and not to work too hard.
Since his childhood, apart from his grandfather and these two friends around him, even his parents had designs on him. The women in his life had their own intentions, besides Albina.
She asked for nothing, and because he reached out to help her once, she did her best to care for him and love him with all her heart.
-Why hasn’t he sent me a message yet, has he forgotten? -Umberto looked at his watch and frowned.
-What? -Santiago asked, peeking his head out.
-I told him to text me when he got home.
-Then you text him.
-I forgot to ask for his cell phone number.
-Umberto, a big obstacle to get back together with Albina is Yolanda,” Santiago became serious. She is your fiance and your mother’s favorite, and if these two join forces and you don’t take care of it, I’m afraid what happened before will be repeated.
-Don’t worry, this time I won’t commit myself, I’ll break the engagement as soon as possible.
***
Yolanda left the party in a very bad mood. Albina had already disgraced her at the party, but that was not what scared her the most. What worried her most was that Umberto said he wanted to break off their engagement.
The fact that he had told her in person meant that he had made up his mind.
Yolanda hated that Albina was still alive. If she had died there would have been no more problems and Umberto would not have wanted to break off their engagement.
Suddenly the driver slammed on the brakes.
Yolanda banged her head against the back of the seat and shouted at the driver:
-Damn it, who told you to stop, even you are bullying me!
The driver turned his head and said to her:
-Miss, someone is in front of our car, if I didn’t slow down the car, I would collide with him.
Yolanda looked stunned with fear, the car accident three years ago had left a big shadow on her.
-Get out of the car and come with me to see what’s going on!
She gritted her teeth and got out of the car with the driver. The person in the car in front also got out.
The man was familiar, it was Jaime Seco. Yolanda had always disliked Jaime because of his antagonism with Umberto, but today, at the party, he had spoken for her and had made a good impression.
-Jaime, how do you drive, you know it’s dangerous?
-Miss Carballal, I’m sorry, I have something very important to talk to you about, so I had to resort to this.
Yolanda frowned, now she was very upset, even if she had a better impression of him, she had little desire to talk to him, now she just wanted to get home quickly, tell her parents what Umberto was planning to do and discuss a solution as soon as possible.
-We’ll talk about it later when we have the chance, right now I’m in a hurry -Yolanda was about to leave.
-About ten years ago, that fire at the hotel? Miss Carballal, aren’t you interested? -Jaime approached her, smiled and whispered in her ear.
A trace of panic appeared in Yolanda’s eyes, and she hurried to look at the driver behind her, seeing his puzzled expression, she said:
-Mr. Seco and I have something to talk about, you go back to the car first.
After the driver left, she looked at Jaime:
-What do you know?
-Miss Carballal, Umberto was then sixteen years old and already six feet tall, they were both inhaling smoke, it was difficult to get him out of the fire with your strength.
-I was the one who pulled him out of the fire, and Umberto’s parents were the first to come after we were saved, and both of them can attest to that.
Yolanda made an effort to emphasize.
-I was there, I saw a man drag you and Mr. Santangel out of the fire with my own eyes. Later, that man took a phone call and left. I am afraid that man would not have guessed that you had presumed to claim salvation. You have obtained so many facilities from the Santangel Group over the years, and you even became Umberto’s fiance.
Hearing those words, Yolanda felt a shiver and her fingers kept trembling.
It was amazing that she had been seen by this man, she thought that no one would know what had happened then, except her and the man who had saved their lives.
-I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Yolanda turned pale and tried to deny it.
-You can deny it and I can reveal the news, only I don’t know what will happen when the Santangel family finds out. As far as I know, I’m afraid that if Mr. Santangel knew that you lied to him for ten years….
-Shut up! -Yolanda bellowed, glaring at him, “What do you want?
-You’re a smart person,” Jaime smiled as if he didn’t see her terrifying eyes. I heard that you are preparing to join the Carballal Group recently and you have quite a few contracts on your hands, I hope you can give me priority.
Yolanda’s brow furrowed, indeed there was such a thing, she wanted to please Umberto, so she had prepared the projects on purpose.
-I’m afraid that’s not very convenient,” Yolanda refused, “You and Umberto have never gotten along very well, if my fiance knew I was working with you he would be angry.
-I don’t think so, right now Umberto’s eyes are on that Albina, he wouldn’t mind if you slept with me, let alone with a few projects -Jaime laughed.
-Be careful what you say -Yolanda’s eyes were red as she stared at Jaime.
-Did I say something wrong? -Jaime’s expression was innocent- Umberto didn’t like you in the first place, and he was willing to talk to you and help you because you saved his life. Now the girl he likes is back, I’m afraid his fiance status won’t last much longer.
Yolanda bit her lip, furious, but admitted he was right. Umberto was already planning to break up the marriage.
-I can help you with Albina if Miss wants to work with me.
-Yes, I promise I’ll do anything to make Umberto hate Albina -Yolanda’s eyes lit up.
-And don’t worry miss, I’ll keep today to myself, it’s been ten years and that man hasn’t appeared, and he definitely won’t appear in the future, Umberto will never find out the truth -Jaime was satisfied with the woman’s answer.
-I hope you remember what you said, if Umberto finds out, I won’t let you go -Yolanda snorted and gave him a deep look.