In the evening, Umberto picked Albina up at home and heard her talking to Ariana in the car.
Albina earnestly told Ariana to make sure she was safe and not to go out during this time to prevent Lila from taking the opportunity for revenge.
Only when she hung up the phone did Umberto speak:
-Albina, today I went to look for Santiago.
-How is that? Did he say something? -Albina was quick to ask when she heard him.
Umberto looked a little embarrassed. Santiago was his friend so he could have contact with Ariana. Now they both had problems, but Santiago was still ignorant and unrepentant.
This made Umberto feel embarrassed to speak to Albina.
-Albina, now I also feel that Santiago and Ariana will not have a good outcome.
Albina understood. Obviously, Umberto’s persuasion was useless.
-Sooner or later, he will regret it,” she muttered under her breath and sighed. What worries me most is Ariana’s condition. I fear she may have some kind of psychological burden. She seems optimistic, but she is still very vulnerable inside.
Umberto drove timidly, not interrupting to speak, nor speaking for Santiago.
When he saw Santiago in that state, he remembered himself in those three years. He hadn’t thought for Albina either, even if he gave her the best materially, but in the end it was still a bad outcome.
Umberto was lucky, but Santiago was not.
Albina saw that Umberto said nothing, she patted him on the shoulder:
-Don’t feel overwhelmed, it’s not your problem. Ariana is my friend, that’s why I’m also responsible.
-I’m the one who forgot about Santiago’s personality,” Umberto said.
That guy was the one who had told them the first time he saw Albina in the cemetery that she was the girl of his dream.
If he had known that Santiago would later hook up with Albina’s friend, he wouldn’t have said anything to invite him to that celebration party.
But now that things were settled, there was no use in lamenting anymore.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit strained, Albina hastened to change the subject:
-Lila has been missing since she left the police station, and Macos has already put pressure on Familia Elvira, who has disregarded her and kicked her out of the house. Lila has no money, where do you think she could go?
Seeing her distressed look, Umberto spoke:
-I will ask the Santangel Family people to look for her as well. She has an abnormal mental condition and is likely to do something unthinkable. Besides, her hatred for you is so deep that you may be the first to take revenge. You must not go out alone these days, and if you do, you must have me by your side.
Albina was happy to see his serious look and answered him:
-You are the best.
-Then can I take out more condoms tonight? The ones in the closet are all gone,” Umberto smiled.
She blushed immediately at his words and gave him a white look:
-Animal!
-We are contributing to human reproduction. This attitude of yours is not right. I remember that nowadays, quite a few schools already offer hygiene education classes for high school students. So when I have time, I’ll take you to have some classes.
Albina gaped at his serious and tawdry words.
-Until Lila is captured, I don’t feel comfortable leaving Ariana alone. Lila must hate her very much. If she doesn’t come against me but Ariana, what can we do? -Albina said.
-Should I bring her to live with me? There are a few spare rooms in the house.
Umberto’s hand trembled at her words, almost hitting the flower bed beside him.
He hurried to check the direction and finally set it in motion.
Albina was startled out of her wits, her hands clutched at the passenger armrest and she asked with a pale face:
-Umberto, what’s wrong?
-I’m sorry, my hand slipped,” Umberto saw her pale face and felt guilty.
-Didn’t you want Ariana to come and stay at home?
Umberto looked unnatural, he was having a hard time being able to spend a few days with Albina as a couple, and now that someone was living in the house, he really wasn’t happy.
And they were so close that he was worried that by then Albina wouldn’t have time to talk to him….
But Lila was really a threat, and Umberto was not the kind of person who was unreasonable when it came to important matters.
-After tonight, you tell her to move out. But it’s more unsafe for two women, so I’m staying.
He had to keep his benefits for tonight, and he might not be able to make love to Albina for the rest of the days when Lila wasn’t caught.
Surprise appeared on Albina’s face when she saw him agree:
-Okay, I’ll tell Ariana right now.
She couldn’t wait to call Ariana to tell her.
Ariana accepted after a moment of hesitation, as she and Santiago had been a bit awkward lately, so she took the opportunity to calm down a bit.
That night, Umberto worked hard and enjoyed his well-being thoroughly.
The next day, he got up and prepared breakfast in a flurry but Albina had a little trouble moving her fingers….
-What a madman he is! -Albina cursed, feeling the difference in her body and her face was very red.
It was hot lately, and she still had to wear long sleeves and pants, bundling up well because all over her body, almost nothing of her skin was normal.
“Umberto is really like a beast.”
Ariana arrived almost in the afternoon, carrying a small suitcase, looking like she was on vacation.
Albina looked behind her, with a pretty tense and very serious face.
Seeing her movement, Ariana asked:
-What are you looking at?
-Didn’t he come to say goodbye to you?
-Today I had an appointment with a patient, and I didn’t have much stuff, so I went by myself.
Hearing this, Albina cursed in her heart. Santiago was really unreliable.
After Umberto found out about Lila, he barely left Albina. How could Santiago not know that he cared about Ariana?
-I didn’t tell him about Macos, after all, Macos’ situation at that moment was a bit embarrassing -Ariana saw that his face was not good and explained.
Only then Albina felt a little better, helped her carry her luggage and showed Ariana her room.
-I purposely decorated it for you when I came home yesterday. This room has plenty of space, part of it can be used as your drawing room. The daily necessities are all the brands you’re used to. See what else you need, we’ll go shopping for it later.
Ariana was very happy to see that.
It was true that Santiago didn’t know about Macos, but he did know about Lila’s intention to avenge him. But there was no need to tell Albina.
It was better for her to be happy as she was now, so there was no need for her to worry about her own affairs.
-Thank you. It’s complete, there’s nothing to buy for now,” Ariana stepped forward and gently hugged Albina’s shoulder.
The two leaned intimately against each other. Umberto came out of the kitchen carrying fruit, and seeing this scene, he felt a little jealous….
It really was as he had predicted before, they would definitely be like this every time they were together, treating him as a boyfriend as if he didn’t exist.