Episode 3

The next day, I wake up and go through my personal hygiene routine before heading downstairs to have breakfast. When I reach the living room, only Cecilia is at the table.

Liz: Good morning.

Cecilia: Good morning, dear.

Liz: Has Mr. Monet already left?

Cecilia: Yes, he woke up early and went to the office.

Liz: Okay.

I'm not very hungry, so I decide to leave. See you later, Cecilia.

I head up to my room and grab my bag before making my way to the bus stop for work. I've never liked relying on my parents for support, so I've always wanted to be independent. That's why I got a job and a barista gig.

It's a well-known coffee shop, so I receive a lot of tips. I work as a waitress, and I truly enjoy what I do.

I arrive at the coffee shop and attend to many tables. I work until 3 pm, and then I head to an orphanage where I do community work. I help serve meals and take care of the children. With the time I have left, I play and read to them.

Once I get home, I take a shower and have dinner. Once again, I eat alone, but I don't mind. I prefer it that way. After dinner, I go up to my room and go to sleep because I'm exhausted.

The next day

Enzo Monet

Enzo wakes up early, very early, as he's been avoiding contact with Liz. The cold and arrogant man has no idea what his wife does all day, and it's bothering him, even though he has no feelings for her. She doesn't ask for money, doesn't call or leave any messages. He's been avoiding contact, but he has no idea that it doesn't matter to her.

Cecilia prepares breakfast earlier, at 6 am, and once Enzo finishes his coffee, he heads to the office.

A few days later...

The days pass, and everything remains the same.

Enzo: Cecilia, what does Liz do all day in this house?

Cecilia: Sir, she doesn't stay at home. She leaves every day early and only comes back at night.

Enzo is surprised to learn that she spends the entire day outside. Many thoughts race through his mind, and he already imagines infidelity. Enzo goes to the office, but he plans to return early because he wants an explanation from his wife.

He becomes furious after learning this because, even though their marriage hasn't been revealed to the press, he wouldn't tolerate being deceived. He can provide everything for her, and it would be absurd for her to cheat on him.

He returns home in the afternoon and waits for his wife in the living room. When she arrives late at night, she heads upstairs as she doesn't see him.

Enzo: Come back.

Liz: Good evening, Mr. Monet, how are you?

Enzo: Shut up.

He shouts, leaving her frightened.

He is furious to see his wife arrive late and loses control.

Enzo: Go upstairs and take a shower. I want you in my office in 40 minutes.

He speaks coldly, without any expression, and goes to his office.

Liz, still frightened, goes up to her room and takes a shower.

After the shower, Liz puts on a sweatshirt and goes to the office. When she arrives, she knocks on the door and enters.

Liz: Mr. Monet, I'm here.

He looks at Liz thoughtfully and remains silent for a few minutes. Liz also ponders because she doesn't know what's happening. Until a few days ago, she couldn't enter the office, and now he's changed his mind. He went days without seeing her, and when she finally sees him, he is in this state of anger.

Enzo: Listen here, I won't tolerate any kind of betrayal, I won't. Am I clear?

Liz: Sir, I...

Enzo: I never imagined that a woman from a good family could be so low and vulgar. The day after getting married, you're seeking another man. Don't you have any shame? What do you think people will say when they find out you're my wife? That I married a whore! Your father should have warned me about the kind of woman you are.

Liz is astonished by such accusations and tries to speak, but he doesn't let her. Nothing will change his mind now.

Enzo: Is it about money, darling? Then I'll give it to you. I'll open an account for you tomorrow and continually deposit a substantial amount. If that's not enough, ask for more. I'll bring you the most expensive and newest cell phone from my company. I'll give you a limitless credit card in your name.

I hope that after all of this, you won't need to sell your body every day.

Little did Enzo know that Liz works at a coffee shop and does community work. Liz felt deeply humiliated, remaining silent as she listened to all the insults from this man, as she knew that anything she said wouldn't change his opinion.

Enzo: Disappear from my sight.

Liz leaves the office and goes to her room. After being so humiliated, she lost her appetite and didn't have dinner. She changes her clothes and goes to her room, crying herself to sleep.