When Albina came out of the bathroom, Umberto had already hidden the boxes. She had searched for a long time without finding them.
-Did you throw those things away? -Albina asked in a low voice and with a red face.
-I’ve hidden them. I’ll bring them out when we need them. Don’t worry, here are two more boxes, enough to last us a long time,” Umberto answered her.
Albina froze for a moment, then blushed even more:
-Why are you saying this!
-Didn’t you ask me where those boxes went? -Umberto looked innocent.
Albina was speechless.
Seeing her look, Umberto laughed and led her to the table:
-Let’s eat, it’s done.
Only then Albina remembered the time, hurriedly looked at her watch, then picked up the bag and ran out:
-I don’t have time. Take me to Claire quickly, it’s already too late.
-Don’t rush, you can go later. I spoke to Claire on the phone this morning.
-How do you have her number?
-What’s strange about it? -I asked for her phone number after the previous competition. You’re working with her, so of course I had to get her contact information. It’s convenient if anything happens.
I also had Macos and Ariana’s phone number.
Everything related to Albina, he had to know to feel at ease. But there was no need for him to know about those things to avoid misunderstanding them.
Only then did Albina’s anxiety vanish.
-Why don’t you say it before and make me feel so anxious?
As she sat down at the table again, looking at the rich and varied breakfast in front of her, Albina’s stomach couldn’t help but grumble.
She hadn’t had dinner last night and had expended a lot of energy, so she was already very hungry.
Umberto served her the porridge with eyes full of affection.
As he watched her eat, a smile of satisfaction spread across Umberto’s face.
When Albina finished eating, Umberto took out a tissue and gently wiped her mouth, then got up to clean the dishes.
Albina could not sit still, so she took the dishes to the kitchen and said to Umberto:
-You’ve already made me breakfast, let me wash the dishes.
Umberto took the things in her hand and pushed her out of the kitchen:
-No need. I’ll clean them soon, wait for me a moment, then I’ll take you to work.
When Albina was pushed out of the kitchen, she was still a bit confused. After reacting, she looked into the kitchen and saw Umberto who was earnestly washing the dishes.
The movements were deft and crisp.
She felt very happy.
When she was at home before, it was her father who washed the dishes too. He said her mom wasn’t well and couldn’t touch the cold water. Albina was a painter, so she couldn’t do the dishes either.
For decades, as long as her father was at home, the job of washing dishes would never fall to her or her mother.
Dad had spoiled her for so many years, and now he was gone, but there was still someone to spoil her.
Albina thought, walking up behind Umberto and hugging him gently.
-What’s wrong? -Umberto asked.
-You’re the best.
Umberto stopped for a moment and was about to speak when he heard Albina’s voice:
-Let’s go buy a dishwasher.
Umberto froze, the subject changed so fast that he didn’t react for a moment.
– “I don’t want you to wash the dishes either,” Albina said.
“Umberto is the president of Grupo Santangel, how can I let him wash the dishes?”
Umberto felt a little moved and didn’t refuse, thinking about the extra time he could spend with her.
***
Umberto drove Albina to the office and spent some intimate time in the car before letting her out.
Albina’s face was flushed and her lips were alluring.
When she met Claire, she glanced at her several times.
-Albina, how nice you look today, did you put on your makeup? -Claire asked with a smile.
Albina froze for a moment because she had gotten up too late to put on her makeup.
Claire had gotten to know her well, and seeing her crystal clear skin and beautiful features, she couldn’t resist and touched her face.
It turned out that there was not a trace of powder on her hands.
She looked at Albina in surprise and said:
-No makeup, what’s your maintenance secret? I’ll try it too.
Hearing these words, Albina felt even more flushed.
Seeing that she hesitated to answer him, but instead her face grew redder and redder, Claire looked at her curiously.
Then she immediately detected the ambiguous traces inside her neck and said in understanding:
-I get it. No wonder Mr. Santangel took time off for you. You must have had sex for a long time last night, didn’t you?
Albina was used to the strange things he used to say. But hearing her say them still made her feel a little embarrassed.
-Let’s get to work, we have a lot of work today,” Albina tucked in her shirt collar and pulled Claire towards her office.
Claire had been in the fashion industry for a long time and she wasn’t ashamed of any of it.
She figured she was already on good terms with Albina and flirted with her:
-I’m sure you had a good time last night. How are Mr. Santangel’s capabilities? Do you have any other friends? I’d like to try…
Albina did not answer him. But in her mind, the images of the night before couldn’t help but come.
But Umberto made her feel very comfortable….
Suddenly she reacted to what she was thinking and blushed again.
It was all Claire’s fault for talking to her about this.
***
Umberto was also in a good mood today, and his nonchalant face looked even more charming.
Seeing how her boss looked, the receptionist immediately sent the message she had seen to the staff group where Umberto was not.
-The boss is in a very good mood today, so if you have any problems, it’s best to leave it for today.
Ruben who was also secretly in this group, after seeing this message, straightened his tie and was the first to enter the president’s office.
Mr. Santangel had been angry with him in the previous incidents. He had something important to report and was worried that he might offend Mr. Santangel, but he didn’t expect to have such good luck today.
Ruben was careful when he knocked on the door.
-Come in.
Once Umberto’s voice came out, Ruben thought that the information provided by the receptionist was indeed correct. Mr. Santangel really was in a good mood.