Episode 12

Thomas said nothing, got up from where he was and went to his office. In the room, Luisa felt both impotence and sadness. She never imagined that Thomas would hit her, although she recognizes that comparing him to her father was perhaps a mistake, but that doesn't justify him raising his hand against her.

Her sadness intensified when she remembered that Agustín was getting married, and to her half-sister no less. But she couldn't understand why they had sent her the invitation when there were still six months left until the celebration.

In his office, Thomas observed a photograph, caressing it as if it were something valuable. He kissed it and put it back in his locked drawer, poured himself a glass of whisky, and immersed himself in his thoughts.

Memory begins

After Raúl gave him his last name, Thomas saw him as a father figure and called him dad. Raúl loved him very much. When he turned 15, he began teaching him everything about the mafia—how to fight, sending him to the best schools and universities in the country.

When he turned 24, Raúl gave him all the information about the person responsible for the accident that killed his parents, someone who had also been looking for him to take care of him.

This is the company's bank account. Raúl said, showing him some papers. As you can see, they need money because they are on the verge of bankruptcy. So, my dear son, you will be a good Samaritan and give them all the money they need.

Of course, Father. Consider it done.

Perfect, son. Remember, once he is in debt to you up to his neck, you will reveal yourself. And when he realizes that you're the child he left orphaned, he won't be able to do anything.

I can't wait for that day to come and watch him die slowly.

That's the spirit, son. But remember, the revenge is only with him. His family doesn't have to pay for his mistakes.

You have a kind heart for a mafioso. Raúl mocked him.

That's why I'm still on the throne, son. Never let revenge blind you because it can cause your death.

They continued examining the information.

So now Santiago is a widower. Raúl said ironically.

He surely had something to do with the accident. Raúl added. Here are the photos of his children.

There was a knock on the door. Lucía entered, bringing them breakfast.

Since you didn't come down for breakfast, I decided to bring it up to you. Lucía said.

Thanks, nanny. Thomas replied without looking at her, as he was focused on a photograph.

Who is she, son? Lucía asked.

The daughter of a murderer. Thomas said, still looking at the photo.

She's very beautiful. Raúl teased him.

Nothing out of this world.

If that's the case, why can't you stop looking at her like a fool? Raúl laughed.

Thomas observed him but said nothing. He handed him all the papers his father had given him, except for the photo that he absentmindedly tucked into his pants pocket.

Memory ends

It was past midnight when Thomas left his office. He was about to go upstairs when he noticed some movement in the kitchen, so he decided to go and see who it was.

Upon arriving, he saw Luisa with her back turned, preparing tea. She was wearing a tank top and shorts that accentuated her beautiful behind.

When Luisa turned around, she came face to face with Thomas and let out a startled cry.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. Thomas said as he saw Luisa clutching her chest in shock.

Luisa simply nodded and started cleaning up the mess she had made. Once it was clean, she prepared to leave, but Thomas grabbed her arm.

Luisa, please, I just want you to listen to me.

I'm not going to do it, Thomas. Please, let me go.

Thomas didn't listen and pulled her closer to him. He touched her cheek with one hand, which was still red from the slap he had given her.

Please forgive me. He said, bringing his forehead close to hers. I promise never to hurt you again. He began to caress her cheek.

I'm sorry too, Thomas. I should have never compared you to my father. She confessed sincerely.

Upon hearing her say that, he closed the distance and gently embraced her, and Luisa did the same.

"I just don't want you to lie to me, Luisa. I don't like it," he said.

"Alright, I won't lie to you again." They walked together towards the stairs, and then each went to their own room.

UNITED STATES

Priscila and Karen were celebrating the success of their plan.

"You have no idea how much I want to see the stupid face of Luisa," Karen said.

"I can already picture her crying like a baby when she finds out that her great love is going to marry her sister," Priscila had sent the invitation a few months earlier to torment Luisa with the news.

"Hahaha, and she doesn't even know she'll be an aunt," Karen touched her stomach.

They both laughed, and Santiago entered the room.

"What are we celebrating?" he asked.

"Well, soon your daughter will become a Harrison, my love."

"I still can't understand how you managed to convince Agustin to marry you, my daughter."

"He loves me, daddy." The three of them laughed.

At Agustin's house, instead of celebrating his wedding, it was quite the opposite. He seemed like a lost soul, as the news of becoming a father did not please him. He always wanted to start a family, but not with Priscila, but with Luisa.

There wasn't a day that went by without him thinking of her, and there wasn't a day that he didn't regret leaving her in the arms of another man. He should have fought for her, for their love, but he was a coward, and now she belongs to someone else.

Even if Luisa escaped from her husband because he was certain she didn't love him, he would never forgive her for getting involved with her sister, let alone getting her pregnant.

"I don't know how you managed to get that woman pregnant," Ricardo brought him back from his thoughts.

"I don't know either. I swear I always took precautions, but she managed to get pregnant."

"What if that child isn't yours," Agustin denied.

"No, Dad, it's mine. The dates match, and that was the only day I didn't use protection because I was completely intoxicated."

"Damn vipers," Ricardo said furiously. "They surely planned everything."

"I don't know, Father, but I don't want to talk about that now."

"Don't you understand that if you marry that snake, she's capable of leaving us out on the street?"

"I have no choice because she swore that if we didn't get married, she would tell everyone that I seduced her to get her pregnant, seeking revenge for what she supposedly did to me, Luisa."

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