Episode 2

...Valentina...

"Friend, can you set a date at the registry office?" I asked while brushing my hair in my room.

Olivia- "Sure thing," she replied, not too happily. "Are you sure about this?"

Valentina- "Why wouldn't I be?"

Olivia- "Oh, friend, I don't know how to say this, plus I have no proof, but I've heard rumors that Fabian has been with other women, and it's not the first time those rumors have circulated, which is why I don't like him. I just feel there’s some truth among all the things being said, and that's why I think you shouldn't go through with it."

Valentina- "Those rumors again? Let's do this: you look for an available date about four months from now, and I'll investigate if those rumors hold any water."

Olivia- "Would you still marry him if it turns out to be true?"

Valentina- "Do I look like a fool to you? Of course not, on the contrary, I'll make him pay. I've given that man three years of my life, and I am well aware that it's thanks to me that he has become 'famous.'"

Olivia- "I've noticed, but I didn't want to tell you in case you got mad at me."

Valentina- "I would never get mad at you. You've always told me the harsh truths straight to my face."

Olivia- "And I'll keep doing that. Well, I'm off so I can bring you that date... Any particular day?"

Valentina- "No, just call me on my cell or come to the office."

Olivia- "Consider it done," - she bid me farewell and left.

A few minutes later, I checked that everything was in order and headed out to the fashion house.

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"Good morning, everyone," - I announced as I entered.

"Good morning, Miss," - my employees replied.

"Darling, bring my planner to my office," - I requested my secretary as I walked on.

"Knock knock."

"Come in," - I said, anticipating who it might be.

Secretary- "Miss, I have brought you a coffee."

"Thank you," - I gave her a smile.

Secretary- "Today's schedule is quite light compared to other days. A clothing brand called Sporrting wants to hire you and you also have to check on the models to make sure everything's fine."

Valentina- "Looks like we're light today. Olivia will manage the contract, and I’ll go see the models as usual at 10 am."

Secretary- "Okay, I'll let Miss know. Excuse me."

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Minutes before 10 am

"We have a little problem," - Olivia said as she entered my office without knocking.

Valentina- "What is it?"

Olivia- "You can’t marry Fabian."

Valentina- "I told you I will sort that out, I’m calling a detective today."

Olivia- "It’s not about the rumors; they can't give you a date for your wedding. You... You’re already married."

Valentina -"Already married? That's not possible," - I said, shocked.

Olivia - "Oh, friend, it's the best thing that could happen to you."

Valentina -"Let's find this supposed husband before Fabian sets our wedding date."

Olivia- "That would be easier, though I don't know if he'll be willing to talk to you."

Valentina- "Don't tell me we know him?"

Olivia- "Not personally, but he is someone famous."

Valentina- "Did I inadvertently make another man famous?"

Olivia- "No, friend, don't compare. Your useless fiance got famous because of you, but this man is known on his own merits; maybe you won't even want to divorce him."

Valentina- "Well then, I'm in no rush to get married, but now I don't understand what nonsense you're talking."

Olivia- "Here’s your marriage certificate, and you can see who your husband is on this phone," - she placed both items on my desk.

I took the papers, and was astonished to see the date of my marriage, five years ago in Las Vegas. The name of the groom, Danilo Miller. Who is that? The name sounded familiar.

I instinctively picked up the phone, unlocked it, and was dumbstruck to see the most important man in business, an oil tycoon.

"It can't be him," - I said looking at Olivia, who had a huge smile on her face.

Olivia- "It is him. I showed you because I’ve already verified it with his ID. It’s marked right there."

Valentina- "This man has been engaged for two years to a woman named Susan. Does he already know about our marriage, and is that why he hasn't married her?"

Olivia- "If he knows, then he doesn't want to marry her, or else he would have come to you for a divorce by now."

Valentina- "So perhaps he doesn’t know yet."

Olivia- "And you'll foolishly alert him.”

Valentina- "Obviously."

Olivia- "Do you remember what happened in Las Vegas?"

Valentina- "Of course, we went together for your cousin's bachelorette party. Remember that the groom was there too; they wanted a joint send-off, but separately. It didn’t make sense at the time until he started dancing."

Olivia- "I remember that part, but not much afterwards. We all had a lot to drink."

Valentina- "Apparently too much. I ended up married to a stranger."

Olivia- "How did that happen? Don’t you remember a chapel, an Elvis, saying 'I do,' kissing someone?"

Valentina- "If I remembered, don't you think I would have done something about it by now?"

Olivia- "If I were you, I wouldn’t divorce him, not until we have the information about Fabian's rumors. In any case, they seem true to me."

Valentina- "I promise I’ll call you so we can read the information together... Now let's go see the models."

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