MARKUS
It's been 3 years since I became the most important CEO in the city. It has been a highly competitive journey, but I have achieved higher profits than my father did. We will end this year with a bang... Suddenly my phone rings.
_Hello
_Hello, my love, you've been neglecting me.
_Angie was about to call you.
_I'm glad to know you were thinking of me.
_I'll wait for you at the apartment tonight.
_See you there - she says in a flirtatious tone.
I hang up the phone as my best friend Mauricio, who is now my right-hand man in the company, walks in.
_What do you need, Mauricio?
_Just your signature to kick off the construction of the shopping center.
_Why did you come instead of sending it with your assistant?
_I fired her.
_That's the third one this month. Why this time?
_You know, she was getting too comfortable and taking on responsibilities that weren't hers.
_I've told you many times to stop having relationships with employees.
_I can't help it. They always send a young beautiful girl with enticing attributes...
_Maybe you should hire an old woman so you won't be tempted by her.
_I don't think so. They tend to be very protective - Mauricio mocks.
_Let's go out tonight.
_No, I already have plans.
_Is this the girl who will put an end to the great Markus Meyer's bachelorhood? - Mauricio says ironically.
_She's far from being that - With this response, Mauricio leaves. It made me think about Angie. She is one of my many conquests, a beautiful blonde. I have a great time with her. She satisfies me in many ways, and she knows her place. Even though I'm not the most affectionate man, she is content with just giving me pleasure.
I would never see her as someone to spend the rest of my life with. Marriage was not something that interested me, especially in the 21st century. I finished all my work at the company and went straight to the apartment. Later, she arrives wearing a very sexy dress.
_I've been waiting for you - I say while standing in the doorway.
_You know I like to make an entrance.
_Let's not waste any more time. Let's do what we came here for.
Christiane
The problems at home had worsened. My dad had become addicted to alcohol, and the café was on the verge of ruin. I had managed to find a job at an elegant restaurant in the city, helping with the household expenses and my university fees. My friend Angelika often "advised" me to ask Mr. Rodolfo for financial help, but I always refused. It wasn't right. I loved and respected Mr. Rodolfo a lot; he was like a grandfather to me. I was never close to him with any ulterior motive, even though he always said I could count on him for anything.
One day, in my early days at the restaurant, I saw that arrogant Markus again. He looked so good, a very attractive man. He was with a beautiful girl. It was me who served them, but he didn't even recognize me. Maybe because of my uniform or my glasses, or maybe both. But to me, it was a stroke of luck, although not surprising. I wasn't even half as attractive as the girl he was with. I saw them leave the restaurant, embracing each other. The woman seemed pleased, as anyone would be when they are with the most sought-after man in the city.
And so, I saw him many times. He came to the restaurant once a week, with a different girl each time, and all of them stunningly beautiful. Every time, it was the same routine: Whiskey for him and red wine for the lady, and the food varied with Chef's specialties. I would tell everything to Mr. Rodolfo, and he always looked disappointed with his grandson.
MARKUS
It's been months since I visited my grandfather. I've been very busy, and I left my free time for pleasure with women. Today is his birthday, and I can't miss it. I'll cancel a couple of appointments and go after I leave the office.
Later, I leave and go to my apartment to change. I'm on my way to his house, which is a little far from the city, so it will take me an hour to get there.
As I arrive, I can feel the fresh country air.
_Where is my grandfather, Bettina?
_Sir, he is outside in the stables.
In the distance, I see my grandfather with my horse. And I got worried,
_Is something wrong with Alcé?
_No, son, it's just that it reminded me of you. I thought you wouldn't come.
_I wouldn't miss your birthday for anything in the world." I give him a tight hug. He is the person who has been with me in the good and bad times, and the only one I can say I would give my life for.
_Thank you, boy," he says happily.
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