The days go by and little by little, I am adapting to the house, getting to know one room at a time and its details with Luiza's help. And what Luiza said is true, I've been married for a week and only heard Sebastian at home on the day we got married and twice after that, but it was so quick that we barely exchanged a few words. He asked me to sign another document and left.
Today, since it's a little hot, I decide to take a dip in the pool. I sit by the edge and then enter the water, swimming for a while, enjoying a Sunday afternoon at home. I called for Luiza to join me, but she said that Sebastian will be having dinner at home tonight, so she needs to start preparing everything and can't keep me company.
Sebastian arrives home, exhausted, and goes straight to his room to take a shower. As he approaches the window to close the curtains, he sees Ingrid in the pool. He opens the balcony doors and observes her for a moment, right at that moment Luiza is coming with some juice and fruits for her.
Luiza
Mrs. Ingrid, I brought you some juice and fruits. Come and eat, then you can continue playing fish.
Ingrid
Playing fish?
Luiza
Yes, you've been in the water for so long, I thought you had grown gills.
Ingrid
Haha, my days here are always fun thanks to you, Luiza.
I see her hands gripping the pool's edge and her body propelling itself out of the water. As she does that, I see the water caress her body, and my mouth becomes dry, making it hard to swallow. I quickly enter and close the curtains.
Sebastian
Seriously, am I really drooling over her?
I shake my head and go to bed to try to sleep, but in vain, because all my fatigue has been replaced by something very different. I toss and turn in bed for almost an hour until I finally give up trying to sleep. I'm only wearing sweatpants, so I grab a shirt and put it on before heading downstairs.
Luiza
Sir? I thought you were going to rest.
Sebastian
That's what I thought too.
Luiza
Do you need anything, sir?
Sebastian
No, you can go back to your duties.
I walk towards the pool and stand there watching her as she puts a grape in her mouth, and I've never seen a grape look so appetizing. I take another step towards her and I instinctively remove some strands of hair that are stuck to her face from the water. She gets startled.
Ingrid
What are you doing? Don't touch someone without their permission, okay?
I move back a bit without saying anything, why did I have to touch her? She's going to think I'm some crazy person. I'm using her to take the blame for money laundering and now I'm here wanting to get closer. I stand up and I'm about to leave when she speaks again.
Ingrid
Aren't you going to say anything? Not even apologize?
I stand there without saying anything, then she stands up and comes towards me. I step back, but then she trips and I end up going towards her to catch her.
Ingrid
Thank you!
I still don't respond and she puts her hand on my face and starts touching it. I remember what she did to Luiza, so I hold her hands.
Ingrid
Sorry, I just wanted to know how it feels, can I?
Sebastian
Mhm.
I make a noise so I don't have to say anything and she find out it's me.
Ingrid
Can't you speak?
Sebastian
Mhm.
I feel like an idiot for doing this.
Ingrid
Okay, do you work here?
I make a confirming sound, after all, if I didn't work here, what would I be doing in the house at this hour?
Ingrid
My name is Ingrid, and you?
Sebastian
Mhm.
Ingrid
Seriously, you're not going to talk to me? I can call Luiza and ask who you are. - Luiza?
I approach her again and put my finger on her lips, keeping them closed. My eyes go to her lips and I end up kissing her, it's a simple kiss, but then she pushes me away.
Ingrid
No, you shouldn't have done that, I'm married, you know.
I'm a bit confused by what she says, after all, we're only married for appearances' sake, so why say that to someone who kissed her? I'm a bit lost, so I head towards the door and she calls me.
Ingrid
Are you still here? You need to apologize for what you did, heyy?
When I reach the door, I come face to face with Luiza and I lead her inside.
Luiza
Sir, what's wrong? I heard Ingrid screaming at me.
Sebastian
She can't know that I've been here, understand?
Luiza
Sir, I don't understand.
Sebastian
If she asks if there was someone near the pool, just say you don't know, got it?
Luiza
Yes.
Sebastian goes upstairs and Luiza, concerned about Ingrid, goes to her.
Luiza
What's wrong, Mrs. Ingrid? You screamed?
Ingrid
Yes, is there someone here besides the two of us?
Luiza
What? Why, ma’am? Did something happen to you? Are you hurt?
Ingrid
No, but someone came near me and...
I stop before finishing the sentence. Saying that one of the staff kissed me would be really bad, this man Sebastian might end up getting fired or something worse. Even though our marriage is just for appearances, he might not like the idea and take it out on the guy or even on me.
Ingrid
The person helped me because I tripped, I just wanted to say thank you.
Luiza
Ah, I see. I didn't see anyone, dear. Come on, it's better to go inside, take a hot bath, and rest. I'll call you when dinner is ready.
She puts a towel on my shoulders and guides me inside the house, and then to the bedroom. I take a shower and rest for a bit, listening to an audiobook. Later, she comes to call me, and when I go to the table and I'm about to sit down, I smell Sebastian's cologne.
Ingrid
Good evening, Sebastian. Did you manage to rest well?
Sebastian
Cough... Cough... Yes, I slept all afternoon.
Ingrid
That's good.
Sebastian
And what about you? What did you do?
Ingrid
Oh, I just took a swim in the pool and then rested a bit too.
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