Episode 14

Hyago calmly replies, "I appreciate the projects you've done with my company, but if the reason is Ranielly, consider our partnership over."

Gustavo is surprised by his attitude. "He's that important to you that you would give up millions?"

Hyago, "Yes, and I won't allow anyone to approach him with dubious intentions."

Gustavo smiles. "Besides being talented, you have an admirable character. Rest assured, my interest in Ranielly is totally different from what you imagine, and I believe I can count on your help."

Hyago doesn't understand what Gustavo means by that. "Be clear."

Gustavo, "First, answer me, what is your relationship with him since he's pregnant?"

Hyago, "Before you think too much, we're friends. I have admiration for his character and his strength to overcome anything. And about the pregnancy, I won't talk about his personal matters."

Gustavo, "So you're not boyfriends. Believe me, Hyago, I'm here in town to right a wrong, even if it's not mine. I won't stand idly by watching his struggles. Let's just say that Ranielly now has a protector."

Ranielly wakes up in the car with Eric by his side. "I fell asleep again."

Eric smiles. "It's normal in your condition. Are you hungry?"

Ranielly, "A little. I want to eat pork with cassava flour and orange juice."

Eric, "Then let's go. You can't have cravings. This seems like a wish to me."

They go to a restaurant and Eric places the order. The waiter says, "Just eating this?"

"Yes, and bring it quickly, please."

A short time later, the food arrives and Ranielly eats with satisfaction. Eric is even more satisfied watching him eat.

"It's delicious."

Ranielly smiles. "Want some?"

Eric, "No, eat up."

After leaving the restaurant, Ranielly starts to feel nauseous. Eric, "Do you want to throw up?"

Ranielly starts vomiting in the middle of the street. Eric rubs his back. "It's okay, just throw up, you'll feel better."

Ranielly, "I'm fine, it's gone. I'm going home now."

They get in the car and leave.

Rhavi, who was arriving at the restaurant, sees the two of them leaving. "What was my dear brother-in-law doing with Ranielly?"

Ray is frustrated and upset and talks to Greta.

"I don't know what to do. Eric said he would take care of everything, but so far nothing. I don't even know who the person serving as an incubator is."

Greta thinks for a moment and says, "You should find out for yourself and resolve this matter. What if this person seduces him and manages to separate you two? Because if it's like you said, biologically the child is his, and as there's no surrogacy contract, he might want to keep the child."

Ray, irritated, "Too bad for him, because then he'll be a bastard. What should I do?"

Greta, "Go to the company and find out whatever you can, and then go after him."

Ray, "I'll do that, you can be sure."

Ranielly arrives home and sits on the sofa, feeling relaxed. Mariana sits with him; she's off today.

"You look good. How was your day, son?"

Ranielly thinks about whether he should tell his mother about the closeness that has arisen between him and Eric.

"It was good, the ride was nice."

Mariana knows her son and senses he's hiding something. "Son, you can tell me."

Ranielly takes a deep breath. "Mom, my former boss has been very kind to me. He's been bringing me home often and taking me out to eat." He didn't mention the part about Eric giving him his pheromones.

Mariana, "Son, having friends is a good thing. I even like the new friends we've made, but in this situation, it's different. You're young and he's married; others might interpret it differently."

Ranielly, "Mom, I'm not having an affair with him."

Mariana, "I know, but don't do good things that seem bad. Promise me you'll stay away from that man."

Ranielly, "Hmm."

Time passes quickly, and Ranielly is already five months pregnant. College is going well, as is work, and he has been refusing Eric's invitations. However, Eric has managed to convince him to receive his pheromones, so three times a week, Eric gives his pheromones to Ranielly under the pretense of wanting to help him.

Ray went to his husband's company, as his suspicion that something is going on has grown. Eric is at the company more than he is at home and is always going out.

He enters the room and searches Eric's office until he finds a white envelope.

"What's this?" He opens the envelope and sees Ranielly's file.

"Damn, this is the boy who was with Hyago. He's the one who's pregnant, this can't be true."

He calls Rhavi and shows him Ranielly's picture. "Do you know this boy?"

Rhavi, "Yes, he used to work here, but he was fired because he's pregnant. But why do you ask?"

Ray picks up the envelope and says, "Nothing, go back to work." He leaves the company and goes home.

At home, he shows Ranielly's file to Greta. "This is the one who's pregnant with Eric's child."

Greta takes the file and speaks in a surprised tone. "He's only 18 years old and very handsome, by the way. If I were you, I'd be worried."

Ray, "I can't make a drama out of this. I have to show Eric that I'm an understanding and generous husband, but I'm not liking this."

Greta, "Do you think he's having an affair with this young man?"

Ray, "I don't know, but I've already thought of a way to know his every move."

Greta, "What?"

Ray, "You're going to work at the company and keep an eye on his every move."

Greta smiles. "You can count on me. I'm your friend, and I'll keep an eye on your husband."

Ray hugs Greta. "I know that. You're a loyal friend for this task."

Greta, "What position will I hold at the company?"

Ray, "His secretary. That way you can be with him at work. And since you still live here, it's even easier. Find out where this incubator lives; that's your first mission."

Greta, "I'll be your husband's shadow, and I guarantee I'll help you."

Ranielly is asleep in his room, and Mariana is in the living room when the doorbell rings. She opens the door, and the man who helped her is standing there.

"What are you doing here?"

"Good evening. May I come in?"

Mariana, "What are you doing here?"

"Let me introduce myself. I'm Gustavo Valle..."

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