Jaime’s scalp was still tingling a little until he finished speaking and left.
He had no idea that Umberto had already gotten his hair and was suspicious of his identity.
After all, Jaime was personally recognized by Mr. Seco back then, and after so many years, no one could doubt him.
Jaime was in a bad mood and walked with a strange posture, and when he came out he bumped into a cheerful-looking waiter, he gave him a fierce look.
The waiter lowered his head, not daring to look at him, and only when he left did he dare to look up.
Ruben hurried out of the restaurant and took the hair to the institution for identification, which replied that the results would only be available in two days.
He was in no hurry, after all, the result was not urgent. When he sent the hair, Ruben was still a bit excited and anxiously awaited the results.
***
Santiago’s side.
Since he had picked Ariana up and brought her home, she had traveled much more frequently and often took care of many things at school.
At Santiago’s question, Ariana put on a matter-of-fact face and said:
-As it is almost the end of the semester, I have many more classes and I am a bit busy, so I cannot accompany you, I am very sorry.
She looked so natural that Santiago didn’t realize that something was wrong and nodded grumpily.
-Then, if you’re free, let’s go out for a few days. Haven’t you always wanted to go to see the sea?
Ariana looked into his sweet eyes, and she was entranced for a moment.
Santiago was like that. Whenever she felt disappointed with him, he could do something again to put her in a trance and calm her down.
Ariana couldn’t say what she was feeling right now, so she pursed her lips and smiled at him.
-Well…. if there’s a chance.
Santiago didn’t realize the deeper meaning of her words, and smiled.
-Then I’ll have to find a good place for you to have some fun.
With that, he looked down and started looking for his friends on the phone to ask them.
Seeing his serious look, Ariana stepped forward and hugged him gently, stroking his hair.
Santiago’s heart softened when he saw how she leaned over him in such a flirtatious way.
He gave her a kiss on the cheek.
-Why are you so nice?
Ariana laughed lightly.
-I always have been.
The one who doesn’t behave well was you.
As soon as he thought that Natalia and he were in the same office, and that he probably had frequent contact at work and spent more time with Natalia than with her, he couldn’t stop a hostile energy from rising in his heart, putting his whole being on the verge of irritation.
-Santiago, when this term is over and the students are on summer vacation, I will visit your work and bring you lunch every day.
Her voice was soft, and Santiago was about to say yes when he suddenly remembered that Natalia was still at her work, so his body tensed.
Santiago had never let Ariana know of Natalia’s existence, although it was clear that she didn’t know that Natalia was his first girlfriend, and he had no intention of deepening his relationship with her, he felt inevitably weak.
-What’s the matter, don’t you want me to go? Am I so embarrassing?
Ariana noticed her body stiffen and a trace of coldness crept under her eyes, but seeing Albina’s face show smug dissatisfaction, Santiago came to his senses.
Santiago took her by the shoulders and quickly reassured her.
-How could it be possible? You are so beautiful, how could you embarrass me? I… I’m afraid you’re tired. It’s summer vacation, and it hasn’t been easy for you to get a break. Besides, by then the weather will be hot, how can I let you run around in that weather just to bring me food?
Ariana smiled at his words, hid her gaze for a while before looking at him again.
-It’s okay, I have a cold body, so I won’t feel too hot in the summer season. On the other hand, it’s better if I go out in the sun,” she said and narrowed her eyes. I haven’t been to your workplace once, as your future wife, can’t I even take a look? Or are you hiding something?
Ariana had never used that tone of voice to speak to him before, and Santiago’s back went almost unconsciously cold as he stared at her in disbelief.
For a moment, he couldn’t tell if she was telling the truth or just joking.
Santiago pursed his lips and smiled stiffly.
-How is that possible? I have nothing to hide from you.
-That’s right, you said you would give me security for the rest of my life, so how could I doubt you,” Ariana smiled and lightly slapped her forehead.
Seeing her like that, Santiago felt a little uncomfortable and panicked.
He gave Ariana a hug and sighed.
It was better to let Natalia go, even though he had nothing in mind, it was inevitable that some kind of problem would occur. Besides, she didn’t want to upset Ariana anymore.
Ariana leaned on his arms and closed her eyes for a while before pushing him away.
-Don’t act like that, I’m getting ready to go to school, also get ready to go to work.
They had been delayed a long time, Ariana could still make it on time, but Santiago was already a little late for work.
But the psychological clinic was run by him, so it didn’t matter that he was late.
On his way to work, Santiago saw Natalia walking in the door. She had a cup in her hand and was coming out of the pantry. Her eyes lit up when she saw Santiago.
-Santiago!
Santiago frowned. He hadn’t felt anything before, but since he had just finished talking to Ariana, hearing Natalia address him that way, he felt it sounded really bad.
-This is a place of work, call me Doctor Santiago from now on.
When Santiago finished speaking, he went to his office with an indifferent expression.
Natalia stood still, her fingers clenching the cup tightly. Her face was a bit somber, lacking the brightness it had just had.
She was fine before, why now did Santiago suddenly say those words to her? Did someone say something to her?
The first thing Natalia thought of was his current girlfriend.
She took the information and went into Santiago’s office to talk to him about his work.
Throughout that time, Santiago was meticulous, not even looking at her face, which caused Natalia to frown.
After talking about her work, Natalia did not hurry to leave, and when Santiago raised his head inquisitively, she smiled at him.
-Doctor Santiago, I see you look a little tired lately, haven’t you rested well?
-Yes, I haven’t slept well,” Santiago answered indifferently.
Natalia covered her mouth and smiled.
-Doesn’t he have a girlfriend? He should be living with you now, how come he didn’t let you rest well? If it were me, I would have let you sleep well. We psychologists know how much a bad rest affects our psychological state. Why doesn’t he know how to take good care of himself?
Hearing this, Santiago frowned.
-What do you mean by that?