SINGLE MOTHER AND CEO

Sofia:

When I arrived at the mansion, my mother was waiting for me to explain what had happened and even more so when, being Saturday, a non-working day on the Island, I was arriving at this time of night, tired and exhausted.

I sat down in the intimate living room where she was waiting for me and filled her in on everything. In particular, I told her about Jose David’s actions to harm my work as well as Noah’s. I also told her about everything that had happened to me. I also told her everything that Benjamin had told me.

-Daughter, if there is anyone you should trust, it is him. He was always loyal to your father, in solidarity with him, I do not remember that in any session of the Board of Directors, in all these years, he has gone against your father’s decision -she affirmed to me, worried.

-Yes, Mommy! Besides, my sixth sense tells me that I should trust him,” I announced.

“I know I have many things pending to resolve, among them, my actions today at Rafael’s hacienda, but this has priority,” I confessed, to calm my mother who was feeling pity for my actions with Anastasia.

-Definitely, daughter! I consider that leaving like that, running away from that hacienda, was a big mistake and a lack of respect towards those who took care of us, as if we were queens,” she scolded me, reprimanding me even with her eyes.

-I know, mother, and I am sorry,” I affirmed. “Tomorrow at a decent hour I will call Anastasia to offer her my apologies, I promise,” I assured her, feeling ashamed.

-What about Rafael, what happened? Did you talk to him? -my mother questioned, without giving me time to go to the bathroom and wash myself.

-No, I haven’t talked to him and I won’t for now. I prefer to stay away from him and my children. Because in any case, he was guilty for not coming clean and introducing us to his girlfriend, as what we are, clients,” I clarified in disgust.

-I think you are lying to yourself! I know for a fact that we were not invited as clients,” she objected, lifting my chin to look me in the eyes.

-What’s the matter, mother, do you think I’m lying to you? -I questioned, without lowering my gaze.

-I wish you would be honest with me! So far, I haven’t seen you interested in any boy, young or mature adult. The only one who makes you uncomfortable with his presence that I have known all these years, unfortunately, has been Jose David Medina,” she affirmed.

-What are you trying to tell me? That I have feelings for Rafael Corner? Ha! I don’t know myself,” I answered and left the living room, walked towards the stairs and just as I was about to go up them, the doorbell rang.

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-I shouted, trying to be heard.

Suddenly, I became worried because at that hour and on a Saturday, it is very rare to receive visitors on the Island, here everyone locks themselves in their residence early. When I opened the door, I got an unpleasant surprise.

“Although there is nothing unpleasant about this man, he looks so attractive, handsome, athletic. His honey or hazel eyes, they are beautiful, they make me get lost in them every time I look at them. While his full lips are really a temptation.”

-You? What are you doing here? -I questioned with displeasure.

-What I least expected was this reception, it seems that the affront to me is serious. I sincerely regret anything they have said about me! -expressed Rafael, looking at me with sadness.

Trying to correct the actions of the morning, which I had just announced to my mother, I asked him to come in and follow me, I led him to the intimate living room, where a few minutes ago I had met my mother.

-Please come in! -I pointed, opening the door. “How did you get here, and when? -I asked suspiciously.

-I came from the airport! Before arriving at the hotel I preferred to visit your house first, because I don’t think I can sleep if I don’t clear this matter up with you today,” he explained, bowing his head when he saw my mother.

-Good night, Rafael! -greeted my mother effusively, approaching him, kissing his cheek, looking surprised, but embarrassed.

-Good evening, Estefania! It is a real pleasure for me to see you again,” he replied, kissing my mother on the cheek, “I am here to offer you and your daughter my sincerest apologies for whatever happened at my hacienda last night.

-We, too, owe you an apology! For having come without thanking you for your attentions or explaining the reason for our departure,” confessed Estefania, showing her honesty, decorum and gratitude, inviting him to sit on the couch.

-Would you like something to drink Rafael? I have soft drinks, but also strong ones, mainly the ones my father consumed and which are still preserved as if he were here -I clarified, just to make conversation, since I didn’t know what to say.

-Please, I would like to thank you for a whiskey because I am extremely tired from the trip and it helps me to relax,” he explained, very polite without taking his eyes off me.

-I’ll bring it to you and your mommy, do you want anything? -I asked with my eyes on her.

-Yes, please! Bring me a brandy, what your father used to serve me to make me sleep peacefully, heh, heh, heh! -she smiled.

I left the room to ask the domestic staff to prepare some drinks for the three of us. I also ordered some snacks and had them brought to the living room. On the other hand, I quickly went upstairs to my bedroom to wash my face and touch up my make-up.

While I was doing this, my beloved triplets arrived, who still hadn’t fallen asleep, according to them, they were waiting for me. Since they were not able to say goodbye to their friend either, I informed them that he was visiting. I had not finished speaking when they came rushing down to see Rafael.

Obviously, they arrived before me. When I got to the door, I watched the three of them on top of him, calling his attention and asking about their foals.

-His foals are doing great! -He replied, adding slyly, “And missing you guys, it seemed to me that this morning, you were sad.

-Mommy, when are we going back to the ranch to accompany our foals and take away their sadness? -Rafael Enrique asked, with his sad face.

-Later, my love! We haven’t unpacked yet. Come on, son, be patient! You’ll soon see your foal,” I answered with love and authority, so he wouldn’t insist.

Rafael looked at me in silence and looked at me over his glass of whiskey. My children said goodbye to him, because it was about time for them to go to bed.

If there is one thing I have taught them and demanded of them, despite their young age, it is discipline. They must comply and abide by their schedules for each activity of their daily chores. All their daily life is attached to a strict schedule, which I force them to follow.

My mother, I imagine with the intention of leaving me alone with Rafael so that we could talk more quietly, accompanied my children to their room. When they came out, he came and sat down next to me on the sofa.

-As I told your mother when I arrived, I am here to apologize and clarify what happened in my hacienda -he informed, getting even closer to me and taking my hands- She already told me what happened and I owe you an explanation, he whispered, soft and calm…