In the hacienda Los Rincones, the Narrator:
-Now I understand, the rush and urgency of Mirelys to conquer Rafael. And her eagerness to stay at the hacienda even against his will. I’m sure she’s looking for any opportunity to get into his bed,” reasoned Diana.
-For that bankruptcy declaration, they must have gone through a period of arrears! -But, apparently, they couldn’t overcome it,” she added, “We must fully support Rafael’s relationship with Sofia, especially when she is the mother of his children.
-I totally agree with you, Aunt! -There is something that worries me! Can you imagine mom when she finds out that the triplets are Rafael’s children? -I wouldn’t want to be in my brother’s shoes, nor in Sofia’s shoes.
-That worries me too! Because she has let herself be totally manipulated by Mirelys and she will make Sofia’s life impossible,” Anastasia confirmed.
-Well, we’ll see what happens! For now, let’s prevent Mirelys from having access to her, for the duration of these bankruptcy proceedings. If not, my mother will be able to sell her properties to help her great friend and her daughter,” said Diana.
-So far, I have not let Maria give her the cell phone. That’s why I kept it in my room. When she asked me, I told her that she arrived at the hacienda without it,” reported Anastasia.
-Great! And we have to redouble the surveillance and warn that Mirelys doesn’t have permission to enter the hacienda, please aunt, can you take care of that? -She asked, while she was helping her husband to pack his bags for his business trip.
-Yes, daughter! I’ll tell the foreman to inform the security service,” answered Anastasia.
-Thank you, aunt! Who is with the twins and triplets? -she asked.
-Sheyli, they’re all in the playroom.
-Perfect! -In an hour I’ll be with you,” she said, returning to her bedroom with her husband, who was once again packing his bags to travel to the Orient, attending to his brother-in-law’s business.
In the City, the Narrator:
Meanwhile, Rafael with Sofia and Estefania, at Doctor William Soto’s office, were optimistic because when he examined her, he found her very well. He assured that in a few days or maybe weeks, she would recover her memory, for this reason, he asked him to bring her back to him in a month.
Rafael, excited, took them to eat at one of his favorite restaurants. When they entered they met Martin Elias, who was leaving the same, accompanied by a beautiful model and actress from the region.
Rafael:
-Hello my friend! -I greeted euphoric, as I was holding Sofia’s hand.
-Rafael, I read the news on the networks, I didn’t want to bother you because I deduced that you were busy with…” He looked at Estefania and Sofia without recognizing her.
-How are you, Mrs. Estefania? -he greeted, extending his hand. Then he looked at Sofia. When he recognized her, he approached her and gave her a kiss on the cheek and excitedly said:
-Sofia, I am so glad to see you! How are you feeling? -He asked, obviously, as she did not recognize him, she did not respond to his affectionate greeting, but she did tell him….
-I feel fine, thank you,” she answered, clinging more to me, pulling my body towards her, as if she was marking her ground, with her eyes fixed on the model, who smiled at me.
-Martin, Sofia, she doesn’t remember you! -I explained. He looked at him with curiosity and pity, since he knew exactly that this was a product of his sister’s madness. He introduced us to his friend and then said goodbye.
-I’m sorry! -We’ll be in touch, Rafael! I really need to talk to you,” she asked, embarrassed and speaking almost in his ear.
-Call whenever you want, my friend! -I answered, squeezing his hand.
Since Estefania doubted Martin, I could read it in her eyes, I thought it was fair to clarify my friendship with him.
-Sofia, Estefania! In spite of being Martin Elias, a Medina and son of Reyner, he is someone I trust completely, besides he is my great friend,” I confessed.
-I don’t trust Reyner,” Sofia answered me, astonishing Estefania and me.
-What did you say, my love? -I asked astonished and excited.
She stared at me and answered….
-He wants me out of the CEO position, because of my children,” she answered me, putting a hand to her head and closing her eyes, she confessed:
-I am in pain here, Rafael -showing me a spot on her head, near the temple- I see blurred images, in a conference or boardroom, and heard the sound of sirens -she added.
-Calm down, my love! Don’t strain yourself, please, come on, let’s go sit down! -I expressed, worried and excited, because what the doctor had told us a few minutes before was being fulfilled, I hugged her and comforted her by massaging the place where she indicated me.
-That was the day Reyner and Jose David were arrested for bribing public officials,” explained Estefania, walking beside us.
Hugging Sofia, I walked to the place where the table I had reserved was located. I called and consulted Dr. Soto, who asked me to take it easy, not to push her. However, he told me to let her express herself and bring back her memories.
-Images of a meeting come to me. There are several people at the site. Among them, Reyner and his son Jose David want to replace me as CEO, because I am a single mother, according to them, that is immoral,” she said.
-Calm down, my love! That’s over, I’m going to put an end to that, but I need you to fully recover your memory to do it -I confessed, anxious to ask her to accept to be my wife.
-Daughter! I have told you many times, you have nothing to be ashamed of, because if not for that, you would not have my beautiful, intelligent and beloved grandchildren, whom I love infinitely,” Estefania affirmed, letting her tears flow.
-My love, if you prefer, shall we leave? -I consulted Sofia.
-No, no! Let’s stay for a while, please allow me to pass a little. I want to go to the bathroom! -she commented looking at my face.
-Yes, my love! Wherever you want, but we will both go with you. Estefania will go with you to the bathroom and I will stay outside to wait for you,” I added.
And so it was. After that we ate and she started to feel a headache, so I asked for the bill, paid and left in the jet straight to the hacienda, even though I wanted to take her in the van, so she could discover the beautiful landscapes on the way to the hacienda.
A week later…
I accompanied Sofia to her room to change. Afterwards, I visited my mother, who at that time was verbally abusing the nurse I hired for her.
-Why do you treat an employee like that? -I questioned her.
-I treat her as she deserves! -She replied, “I’d rather you fire her and bring me Mirelys, she will take care of me better than anyone else,” she assured me.
-Ha ha ha! You are an illusionist mother. When has Mirelys ever taken care or cared for anyone else, other than herself? -I demanded.
-You say that because you bear her ill will. Nevertheless, she is an extraordinary woman, who loves you and is loyal to you,” she assured me.
-Do you really believe what you say? -I asked her, checking my cell phone and looking for the video of her, drunk, in a disco two nights ago, kissing and being caressed by a stripper.
-That’s a vulgar montage! Mirelys would never be capable of that, I can assure you that I know her well,” my mother said.
-I’m not going to waste my time talking about Mirelys with you. How do you feel? -I asked.
-Bad, how do you think I’m going to feel? Locked up in a room that is not mine. Besides, nobody takes care of me, except this woman and that for the amount of money you pay her,” she declared.
-What nonsense? And yet, you want to fire her,” I clarified.
-Son, please! Let Mirelys come with me and I promise not to fight with the nurse,” she assured me.
-No, mother! I will not oblige you. If you insist on her taking care of you, I will prepare the jet and send you to the mansion. Let the service staff take care of you, keep you company, and then you can be with the ones you really love,” I decided.
-How can you suppose that with the domestic staff I will be better off? – she asked.
-You said so! -he answered, taking out his cell phone and calling the Captain of the Jet.
-Rafael! Rafael! Wait,” my mother shouted, “I didn’t accept your proposal,” she cried out…