Looking at the two who seemed to be quite familiar with each other, Alba thought of that high school classmate Micaela had mentioned to her earlier, so she wondered if this man in front of her was exactly her friend’s former classmate.
Seeing him walking in such a hurry, Micaela couldn’t help but ask:
-Do you have something urgent to do?
Javier was a little stunned to hear her. He had to admit that Micaela and Carlos, standing together, seemed like an ideal couple, even if he didn’t want them to. Such a thought in his head made him feel a little frustrated, but he still smiled kindly and answered:
-No, you know better than anyone that I’ve always been in a hurry since high school.
In high school, the most important thing for the students was to get good grades in the university entrance exams, therefore, everyone dedicated themselves wholeheartedly in studying and even walked as fast as possible to save more time.
In fact, in Micaela’s impression, Javier at the time used to walk very fast when attending classes or going to the library.
“You know better than anyone…”
Carlos was a little annoyed by these words of this Javier. He told himself that this man knew his Micaela very well and had a past with her, which he himself was not able to find out.
Micaela was not very talkative, but seeing so many people standing there without speaking, she could only take the initiative to casually ask Javier:
-Did you just arrive?
He hesitated for a moment and answered:
-Yes, I had just arrived. You got off just when I wanted to come up to see you.
Carlos frowned in disgust because he knew that this man was lying to Micaela.
It was Carlos who had ordered the hospital employees in advance to keep Micaela’s whereabouts a secret from this man named Javier. And the espaldaguardas had already informed Carlos that this man was looking for Micaela all over the hospital.
Carlos didn’t want Micaela to run into this Javier anymore, that’s why he took her first when he saw Ernesto arrive. But he never thought they would still run into him here.
“This guy chose to lie to Micaela so she wouldn’t be embarrassed by his search for her everywhere, right?”
The more considerate this Javier was to Micaela, the more disgruntled Carlos was!
Ernesto, who was standing next to Alba, suddenly stepped forward and said:
-It’s not right for all of us to stand here, why don’t we find a quiet place to chat a little?
Carlos looked at Javier and said:
-Mr. Coronil, thank you very much for taking Micaela to the hospital yesterday. What do you say we go get something to eat together?
Javier noticed that this man was looking at him with his deep, blue eyes and wearing a faint, polite, distant smile.
And then he turned his head towards Micaela and realized that she was looking at him with a sincere expression.
-Thank you for your kindness, but I still have something to do,” Javier declined without any hesitation.
Carlos, who seemed to have expected this answer, did not insist any further:
-Well, I won’t bother you any more and we can meet next time.
“Do you want to seduce my dear baby? Don’t be daydreaming!”
Javier said goodbye with everyone present smiling, looked once more at Micaela, turned around to go downstairs first.
The others also left the hospital following Javier’s step. Outside the hospital entrance, Diego had already parked his car and was waiting for them.
Javier got into his own car and drove away.
Alba also said goodbye to Micaela saying:
-Micaela, I have to go home now. I’ll get in touch with you later, huh?
Mateo had already called her several times to hurry her home.
Just when Micaela wanted to take Alba back home, Ernesto stepped forward and spoke first:
-Micaela, you go back and rest well. I will accompany this “tomboy” back home.
Micaela was a little surprised by Ernesto’s initiative. It seemed that her tense relationship with Alba had eased a lot.
Carlos said nothing and simply opened the back door of the car indicating for Micaela to get in.
The latter gave Alba a kiss on the cheek as a farewell and got into the car.
Carlos sat next to her and Mateo started the car. Micaela looked back and saw some black cars following them.
-Carlos, why are there so many cars in the back? -asked Micaela curiously.
-From today on, these people will be by your side all the time to protect you.
Micaela was dumbfounded when she heard his answer and looked again at that caravan of cars, which called a lot of attention to the pedestrians.
-Hey, you don’t need to be so exaggerated?
Carlos gently stroked her straight hair and said:
-It’s nothing exaggerated. If I could, I’d like to have you in my line of sight all the time.
Micaela blushed instantly and declined:
-But this will be very conspicuous.
At this point, Diego spoke up to explain as he drove:
-Miss Noboa, all this is just a warning against those malicious. When they see that you are so well protected, they will not dare to harm you.
At this point Micaela understood everything and asked Carlos:
-Is that person still spying on us?
The man tenderly stroked her head and answered:
-The plan to hurt you this time failed, surely that guy will keep watching you on the sly to find another opportunity.
Diego added:
-Miss Noboa, that person is very cunning, he hides very well and has a very outstanding ability in anti-recognition, so the gentleman has to make more preparations for your safety.
Micaela was quite stunned because she really did not know who hated her so much that he wanted to eliminate her from this world at all costs.
Carlos sensed her uneasiness, caught her in his embrace and comforted her in a low voice:
-Don’t worry. I will protect you well and I won’t let anyone hurt you anymore.
There was no way I would let those evildoers get away with it.
Catalina felt very moved and nodded slightly in his embrace, but at the thought of that ostentatious caravan of cars behind her, she pushed him away from the man with some nervousness.
-“But with so many people following me, no doubt my work will be affected,” she said.
“Besides, Adriana will surely ridicule me that I am showing off…”
-Miss Noboa, you needn’t worry too much. All the espaldaguardas will disguise themselves as passers-by and patrol around you to protect your safety, so they won’t cause you any discomfort,” said Diego. The gentleman has always been considerate with his business.
Micaela looked at Carlos with eyes full of gratitude and he took her cell phone out of his pocket and handed it to her.
The cell phone went silent at some point and at this moment a name was seen on the screen: Katarina.
Micaela answered the call immediately:
-Micaela, what are you busy with, why haven’t you answered my calls or messages?
-I’m sorry. The cell phone is on silent mode. Is something wrong?
The person on the other end of the phone hesitated for a while and continued:
-I’ve mentioned it to you before. It’s that Bianca Davalos wants to see you.
Micaela was a little surprised and looked sideways at Carlos, who must have heard what Katarina said.
-When? -asked Micaela.
-If you’re free now, you can come over and we’ll have dinner together.
“Now?”
Micaela gave Carlos an inquisitive look. When she saw that he nodded slightly, she breathed a sigh of relief and answered:
-Well, send me the address and I’ll be right there.
After hanging up, Katarina soon sent him the address via WhatsApp.
Micaela showed it to Diego, who immediately turned the car around and headed in another direction. The caravan behind also changed direction and followed them.
Seeing such a scene in pomp, Micaela couldn’t help but swallow saliva.
“Does it look like we’re showing off on purpose? “