Episode 16

Maximo

My day at the office was chaotic, with loads of papers requiring my signature, projects awaiting my approval, meetings, and a woman who doesn't accept no for an answer. Victoria, a famous model, is beautiful, but she doesn't ignite any feelings in me, not even when she undresses. I prefer a natural body, and she is the way she is thanks to her wealth; she's had more surgeries than there are days in a month.

"Maxi, I know what you want," she said.

"What I want is for you to leave, and for the umpteenth time, don't call me Maxi."

"Is there anyone better than me?"

"Yes, and she's waiting for me at home."

"What? That's impossible. Nobody could match my class."

"Fortunately, that's the truth. Leave and don't come back. Don't humiliate yourself any further."

She stormed out of my office, and I started spraying deodorant to get rid of her perfume. I applied my own cologne and left the office; I could work from home for the rest of the day and have lunch with my beautiful, unexpressive wife.

Arriving home, a delightful scent of food welcomed me, and my stomach growled. I dropped my briefcase and headed to the kitchen. I thought the staff wasn't staying today, but wow, Lisa is deeply focused on cooking. I scan her with my eyes; her face looks relaxed, and her body attracts me immensely. She's wearing jeans and a T-shirt that accentuates her curves. Plus, is there anything sexier than a woman cooking? My grandfather used to say, "Maxi, find a woman who knows how to cook, not one who worries about her body and those things. With years, we age, and there's nothing left of what we once were, but if your wife cooks tasty meals, that will only improve over time."

She turns to look at me, slightly embarrassed. I help her carry things to the dining room, she serves me, and as I taste the first bite, savoring the meat, an explosion of flavor rocks my mouth.

She says it's just a simple meal, nothing special, and meaningless to me due to my lifestyle.

"It's delicious. If you wait for me like this always, I will definitely fire the cook."

"Would you mind if I keep cooking?"

"Mind? Of course not. You can do whatever you want here, make yourself at home."

"Thank you, Maximo. Would you like more?"

"I think you're trying to make me gain weight, but even so, I couldn't say no."

"Are you going back to the office?"

"I'll work from here. If anything comes up, they will call me, and if I need to sign any document, they'll send it here. By the way, I wanted to talk about something important. I don't want you to get nervous, and remember, you're free to accept or not accept. I won't pressure you."

"What is it?" she asked, visibly nervous and somewhat frightened.

"In a few days, it's my birthday, and as every year, the company organizes a small celebration. I would like you to come, but I know it would be difficult for you, and you have issues with some people there."

"How would I go?"

"With a chauffeur and two security personnel."

"I mean, in what capacity would I go there? As your wife or as something else?" she inquired.

"You would go as an acquaintance or a friend of mine. Nothing will happen that puts you in danger, and nobody will bother you."

"I'll think about it."

"I'll be waiting for your answer. Won't you tell me what happened and who hurt you?"

"You would realize that I'm foolish if that happened, and you would see that my life was always a mess."

"You're not foolish, and I'll never think that. I have everyone noted down, each one of them, but two top the list."

"I won't pressure you to tell me; I'll never force you to do anything, not even to share something that hurts you."

"I truly appreciate hearing that."

"Let me take this to the kitchen and order dessert for both of us. What would you like?"

"Whatever you order will be fine."

As she started washing the dishes, I wanted to help her while she did it, but I ended up splashing water on the floor and everything around me. Lisa slipped, and just before she fell, I grabbed her waist. I stayed there, looking at her and desiring to kiss her, but she continued with what she was doing and didn't look back at me.

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