Jaime’s gaze was cold. He fixed his gaze on Pedro Leoz’s face,
-I’ll be back two years later. Pedro, don’t be so proud,” his laugh was very horrible, “Do you think you can replace me? Don’t dream. I just want you to help manage the company for my grandfather.
Pedro’s expression changed. He knew well what the old man was thinking.
Although the grandfather loved him, he could not compare with Jaime, the only grandson on his father’s side. Jaime behaved kindly in front of Alfredo, but in front of them, she was different. That’s why the other cousins hated her so much. She was glad that Jaime was leaving, but she was also annoyed that he came back two years later.
Her gaze was cold. She stared at Jaime,
-Who knows what will happen in these two years. You’re not on Grandpa’s side, my mother was his favorite daughter and I’m his favorite grandson. Maybe he will choose me.
Jaime put on his bad face and said nothing. He was not sure. His grandfather was always changing. He was not at his side these two years. It was possible that he would be replaced by that Pedro. And everything he had done would be destroyed.
Jaime gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
-It’s time to go,” the assistant said.
Jaime woke up from his anger. He got into the car and said with a kind smile as always.
-I can communicate with grandfather in other ways. I clearly know Alfredo’s schedule.
Jaime left after these words. Pedro stayed in his seat. His expression was cold. He expected Jaime to meet with the accident and die.
Jaime went to another city by car. There was no long distance to Sogen City, but it cost six hours by car.
If something happened, he would not be able to return soon.
The old man’s health was bad these years. If he could not return soon, he would lose many opportunities. He was anxious. He tightened his grip on the steering wheel thinking that and had an idea staring at the car in front of him.
He remembered Peter’s face and made the decision. He drove the car to the front.
***
Umberto had a good dream hugging Albina. When he woke up, it was already eight o’clock.
Seeing Albina asleep, he lay in bed and stared at her.
Sunlight came in, which made Albina uncomfortable. She moved into his arms and put her forehead on his chest.
Umberto He softened at the sight of her like this as a cat. He wanted time to stand still at that moment.
Suddenly, the phone rang. The bell abruptly and quickly, woke Albina. She woke up with messy hair. Confusion filled her eyes,
-What time is it?
-It’s early. Sleep.
Umberto stroked her hair. He wanted her to keep sleeping. He looked at the screen. It was Ruben.
If it wasn’t urgent, he wouldn’t call him right now.
Umberto left the room quietly with the cell phone.
Ruben’s voice was restless:
-They say Jaime had an accident, and he’s already returned to Sogen City. He was in the emergency room.
Umberto raised his eyebrows,
-It’s his style. Have you fulfilled the task I gave you?
-Of course. And I haven’t left any footprints. Don’t worry. They won’t find out.
Umberto loosened up when he said that,
-To receive two months’ bonus.
-Thank you, sir.
Albina left the room. She saw Umberto sitting on the sofa thinking something. She said in the voice of sweet and confused:
-What’s wrong?
Umberto looked at her foot first. She wasn’t wearing shoes like what Umberto expected.
She frowned and stood up. He came up to her and hugged her, lifting himself into the air.
Albina exclaimed. The dream disappeared. She rushed to hug his neck. Her pulse was racing.
-You scare me,” she gently tapped Umberto’s shoulders.
Umberto lowered his head, and caressed her face with his nose:
-I don’t if you wear your shoes well. It’s not our house, and there’s no carpet here.
The tile in this house was cold. Summer had just started. The temperature was not high.
Albina was blind before. That’s why carpets were put in all parts of her house and covered the edge of all the furniture. She was afraid that it would be damaged.
Albina also remembered the details she ignored before.
Actually, although Umberto lied to her for Yolanda, he treated her well. He saved her from the desperate situation. He picked her up and took Marisa Cicero to the hospital. He gave them a house.
Umberto already took her to the room when he thought about it. He put her shoes on.
Albina looked at him and was moved. He approached her and hugged her.
This behavior made Umberto raise his head. Albina caressed him with her forehead:
-You are the best.
-Why?
Albina’s face turned red at Umberto’s soft voice. He mentioned another subject:
-You don’t tell me what they say on the call.
Albina guessed it must be about the Carballal Family and the Seco Family because of what had happened these days.
She said what she thought. Umberto passed the cell phone:
-Exactly. It’s Ruben. He said a car accident happened to Jaime and he was in the hospital.
Albina was surprised. She looked at Umberto:
-He always has tricks. How is it possible that it was just a coincidence. He almost left Sogen City.