By the time the two returned to Solares Castle, dawn had broken and the sun was slowly rising over the horizon in a scene of utter humility.
Before she could enter, Allyce saw a group of people leaving the castle, and as she approached, she could see that the person at the head of the group was Tajo.
I didn’t expect to come back early in the morning and run into Tajo.
She turns her head to look at Severo, who gives her a reassuring look and leads her inside.
When the two parties approached each other, Severo called him “Grandfather”.
Allyce shouted after her.
When Tajo saw them, his brow furrowed and his face looked a little disgruntled.
“What are you doing back after being out so early?” Tajo’s gaze slid from Severo to Allyce, the displeasure on his face deepening, then he withdrew his gaze.
Allyce ducked her head a little and looked down at her shoes, only then did she see that she had some mud on them.
She had forgotten that she and Severo had gone to the mountain the night before, both with crumpled clothes and dirty shoes, looking unusually untidy.
With the looks of the two men, it is not surprising that Tajo’s face did not look good.
The Solares are aristocrats and have a lot to live for, and naturally she and Severo were not happy about this in Tajo’s eyes.
Severo stood in front of him, his voice was not too soft, no emotion could be heard, “Last night, the company party, it was too late, so I stayed out for the night”.
Naturally, Tajo didn’t like Severo’s question, but he obviously had something very important to attend to, and Allyce had seen Saul standing behind him checking the time and reminding him of something from time to time.
“Don’t forget what day it is, get a grip, I have things to do, I’m going first”.
Tajo said this to Severo, but before leaving, he gave Allyce an inexplicable look.
Allyce wondered a little.
The two returned to their lodgings before Allyce asked Severo: “I feel that grandfather is prejudiced against me”.
Severo stood in front of the dressing table mirror undressing, his hands moving restlessly, and sneered: “Who doesn’t have a stigma with?
His grandfather knew this better than anyone.
Selfish and with a great respect for appearances, he is desperate for everyone to do things his way.
Allyce could hear the resentment in Severo’s words.
He smiled and went into the bathroom to put the water on, not intending to say much.
The conflict between Severo and Tajo is neither too big nor too small. Both are men of exceptional ability who do not convince each other, even if they do not see eye to eye, without breaking up.
This relationship, says Allyce, is unclear.
He only knows that, no matter how Severo treats Tajo, he still loves him in his heart.
…
They showered and had breakfast together before Severo changed his clothes and went out.
It is not a working day and Severo is in a hurry to leave, Allyce can think of nothing else but the presidential election.
Severo came down the stairs, tie in hand.
Allyce walked over to him, took his tie out of his hand, knotted it and straightened his collar before saying, after a pause, “In the future, it’s better not to get involved in these things”.
He also knows that it is a bit difficult not to get involved in these things when one reaches a certain level of status and position, but he is very happy that Severo can have as little as possible to do with them.
He has the feeling that if Severo’s involvement in these matters gets deeper and deeper, it will be harder and harder to get him out.
Severo looked down, staring at her, his deep eyes silent as he took her hand in his and whispered, “Don’t worry.
Allyce stared at him for a few seconds, taking the initiative and averting her gaze before nodding and saying “hmm”.
The next moment she felt Severo’s breath a little closer to her, and she turned her head sharply to meet Severo’s face as he approached, obviously ready to kiss her.
Seeing that Allyce had turned her head away, Severo kissed her shamelessly.
When the kiss ended, he reached out and tickled her hair, his voice an uncharacteristic softness: “I’m leaving.
Allyce also looked at him: “You go.
Why all this insinuation at this time of the morning? …
Severo didn’t move and continued: “No husband?
Allyce froze slightly, “What’s wrong with you today? You’re acting a bit strange.
Severo’s face froze for a moment, then he lowered his eyes, gathering the emotions under them, withdrew his hand and looked at her with a smile, “Women don’t like gentle men? What, you don’t like that?”
Allyce: “…”
“I’m a masochist and I like it when you’re shady, well, get out of here and get on with it!”. Allyce grew impatient that he was so twisted and maudlin, and pushed him away as he spoke.
This time, Severo didn’t bother and left.
Shortly after Severo left, Xabat arrived.
Xabat did not look well and seemed a little tired, probably because he had been drinking last night and had not had a good night’s rest.
Allyce herself had not slept much all night, but it seemed to her that Xabat was in worse condition than she was.
As he got into the car, he said with some concern: “Or we should let the driver drive.
Xabat shook his head, “I’m fine, no need to call a driver”.
And with that, he started the car and left for the airport.
“What kind of big shot is this that Severo has to ask me to pick up his plane for him?” Allyce was actually a little interested in this big man.
Xabat’s eyes flickered slightly before he said, “You’ll know when you get to the airport, and the truth is I have very little information.
As expected, I couldn’t get anything out of Xabat.
It makes sense that the identity of someone so important to Severo is a mystery.
The trip to the airport was not a short one, and as Allyce leaned back in her chair, she became a little sleepy and unconsciously drifted off to sleep.
Half awake, half asleep, she heard Xabat calling her again.
“Yes, to the airport … I’ll take care of it … for sure … boss, you… …”
Allyce straightened up, moved her arm, which was a little sore, and looked at Xabat curiously.
When Xabat felt Allyce wake up, he paused in his words.
He looked at Allyce and said into the phone: “Boss, the lady and I are going in.
Allyce knew she was on the phone with Severo and didn’t make a sound.
There was silence on the other end of the line and Xabat tried to say whether to give the phone to Allyce, only to hear Severo speak.
His voice was a little muffled: “Come on in, guys, and remember, make sure she gets home safely, nothing can go wrong”.