Albina didn’t know Yolanda’s plan, but she ran home as if she was running away. When she opened the door, she was still a little bewildered. Suddenly she bumped into Ariana and came to her senses….
-Ariana, you haven’t slept yet! -Albina looked startled and exclaimed.
-I’m waiting for you. I can’t fall asleep when you don’t come back,” said Ariana, rubbing her chin and watching her. There’s something wrong with you. You’re not your usual self.
Albina’s cheeks were flushed. She lowered her head and whispered:
-No, why do you say that? I’m the same as usual.
-Albina, it took you three hours to come and go back. Didn’t Umberto sleep for three hours?
Ariana had a lot of doubts. He was also sitting in the living room for three hours, thinking if Albina didn’t come back, he would call the police.
-Something… something happened. I’m sorry, Ariana. I made you worry about me.
-Did you?
Ariana looked at her with her arms crossed. With suspicious eyes, she looked up and down and suddenly asked in a low voice:
-Albina, I smelled a very fresh lemon scent on your body. That smells like the shower gel you usually use. Did you take a bath at Umberto’s house?
She paused, her eyes suddenly widened. She grabbed Albina’s wrist suddenly:
-You made love with Umberto!
-No, no, Ariana, what nonsense are you talking about!
Ariana didn’t listen to his explanation, but shook her head pitifully:
-I knew it, I knew it. I shouldn’t let you go. Umberto is too despicable. He even seduced you. Albina, why didn’t you resist the temptation?
Albina was stunned and ashamed:
-I didn’t. I didn’t bathe in his house either, let alone say I didn’t sleep with him. I just gave him massages. Nothing happened that shouldn’t happen. Ariana, it really didn’t happen what you think.
-You really didn’t lie to me? -Ariana looked at her.
Albina suddenly thought of Umberto coming out of the bathroom with only a bath towel. Speaking of seduction, Umberto really seduced her, but she resisted.
Seeing that he hesitated for a moment, Ariana said:
-I guess.
-No.
Then Albina had to tell Ariana everything that happened tonight.
Ariana got very excited. Umberto had more means than she imagined. The temptation of the male sex, especially with his looks, would be really uncontrollable for ordinary people. But she still appreciated that Umberto defended his Albina against Yolanda.
-Yolanda’s possessiveness towards Umberto is almost insane. Umberto broke off the engagement with her for you. With his cruelty, he definitely won’t leave you alone. Besides, you have embarrassed her in public several times. With tonight’s provocation, you should be careful with her.
Ariana said seriously. Yolanda’s methods were too terrible. She had already been totally crazy.
Albina nodded and really needed to prepare something.
-By the way. I’ve been talking to Umberto. I’ll go to his house twice a week to help him improve his sleep. Tomorrow is the weekend and I’ll be back later in the evening. You don’t have to wait for me. Get a good rest.
Seeing Ariana’s tired eyes, Albina was very distressed.
She used to work freely and without restrictions, but because of Albina, she stayed in Sogen City and worked here. She felt very grateful for all that her friend had done for her. To settle in Sogen City, Ariana was recently hired as a teacher in an art academy. She was always very busy during this period, but she still paid a lot of attention to Albina.
-That’s fine. I’ll be free after this time. I’m worried about you, so I stayed with you. Your business is more important. You don’t have to worry about me.
Ariana smiled, her face full of tenderness.
-Then I’ll be waiting for you tomorrow. You’d better not stay at Umberto’s house too late, okay?
-Okay.
***
The next day, Umberto woke up. He hadn’t slept so soundly in a long time. He looked beside him and there was no Albina. She was due to leave when he fell asleep.
Umberto smiled. After all, he would have plenty of time to move her and for her to stay voluntarily.
After going to the company, the first thing Umberto did was to let the company issue a statement.
The Santangel family and the Carballal family officially dissolved their marriage engagement. The statement was issued and the Carballal family followed suit.
Although Umberto told Yolanda’s father that he could be blamed, he really wouldn’t dare to do so. He only said that the two had different personalities and that the marriage contract was dissolved, but the cooperation remained.
The statement immediately caused a stir.
When the Santangel family and the Carballal family got engaged back then, many media rushed to report it. Almost everyone in the Sogen City knew about their engagement. They said they would be a beautiful couple.
But after only a year, they broke off their engagement.
Guests who had attended the Eagle family’s birthday party earlier felt no surprise. From the moment Umberto recognized Albina and stepped forward to hold her in his arms, they more or less expected today’s ending.
Everyone took the statement as the star news, except for Miguel and Yolanda.
When Miguel saw this statement, his expression changed. His eyes were fixed on the words and he had a bad feeling in his heart. He stood up suddenly. He had to see Albina, otherwise he would not sit still. Just as he was about to leave, he ran into Camillo, who was talking on the phone to someone:
-Umberto is so fast. He already broke up the marriage in just a few days. Soon he will be able to win Albina back again.
-It’s all right. Santiago, don’t complain. She’s not yours. She’s Umberto’s target, how can he give her up easily? Stop thinking about her. We bet…
Camilo stopped suddenly when he looked at Miguel.
He forgot that today is the weekend and Miguel is resting at home!
Camilo felt guilty, but Santiago was still shouting over the phone:
-Camilo, what a bet, talk!
Miguel looked at the phone and did not speak.
Camilo hung up the phone hurriedly and looked at his brother carefully and asked:
-Miguel, aren’t you resting today, is there anything urgent at the hospital?
-No,” Miguel’s voice was cold, “I have an appointment with Albina.
Camilo was stunned for a moment. He didn’t understand the situation. He had just heard Umberto talk about his progress with Albina in an ostentatious tone.
But looking at Miguel’s expression, he didn’t seem to be lying. Could it be that Albina was dating two men?
It couldn’t be. At the banquet that night, she and Miguel had no close contact. There was a distance of respect between the two. They didn’t seem very intimate.
Miguel looked at his brother’s expression and was pleased. He murmured indifferently:
-Albina likes strawberries better. Brother, do we still have the strawberries we flew in this morning? I’ll bring them to her!
This natural attitude made Camilo even more confused.
As Miguel turned around to get the strawberries, he noticed his brother’s movement. As soon as he turned his head, he heard Camilo call Umberto. Although he was teasing Umberto, he told him the news that he was going out with Albina.
Miguel smiled. He just wanted Umberto to know, just so he would misunderstand.
If it didn’t stimulate him, how could he show his true character in front of Albina?