Episode 2

What have you done to me?

They lived.

Oh shit, what am I doing here?

How did I end up in this place? What happened? Well, you don't have to be a genius to imagine what happened in this room. Last night, I had sex with Tomas.

Oh dear, I lost my virginity to the man I've loved for years, and I don't remember anything!

How did this happen? Why can't I remember anything? Did I drink too much? The last thing I remember is dancing on the dance floor with Jeimy, and then I started feeling tired.

"What the hell does this mean?" Tomas questions, looking annoyed.

"I... I don't know. I don't remember anything, but it's obvious that you and I... that you and I..." I can't say what I want out loud, and my cheeks feel hot.

"Damn it! I don't remember anything either," he says, standing up. I instinctively turn my face, embarrassed. He's completely naked. Wait... so am I. Oh God, how embarrassing! Without looking at him, I grab the bedsheet and wrap myself in it.

"I guess we drank too much," he says, satisfied, with his gaze lowered due to embarrassment.

"I've never experienced something like this before. I'm very careful with alcohol," he comments with an irritated tone. Suddenly, I feel him grab my arm tightly. "Look at me," he demands, and I do as he asks. In his eyes, I see an anger that sends shivers down my spine. "What have you done to me?" he asks, his teeth clenched in anger.

"I... I don't know what you're talking about," I nervously reply to his changed attitude.

"Don't play dumb. I know you're in love with me, you're not very subtle about it," he says, and my eyes widen in surprise. Had he realized my feelings? Since when?

"I thought you were reasonable and understood that nothing would ever happen between us, as I love Kendall. But now it seems you're a scheming woman. What have you done to me? Did you drug me?" he asks, and I can't believe what I'm hearing.

"How can you accuse me of such a thing?" I say, my voice trembling. "I would never do something like that." I assure him, "I don't know how this happened. I'm just as confused as you are."

"Don't think you're going to convince me of your innocence with that 'I didn't do it' face and tears," he spits with hatred. Each word that comes out of his mouth makes my heart shrink. "Listen carefully, you won't tell anyone what happened here, do you understand? If you do, you'll regret it, and I'll make sure..."

"What will you do, Tomas?"

We both look surprised at the woman who interrupts us, who looks at Tomas reproachfully.

"Grandma," he mutters.

"What are you doing to Vivian, Tomas?" Jeimy questions, also being with the grandmother.

"Shit!" he exclaims, releasing my arm, grabbing a sheet, and covering himself with it. Then he moves away from me. Jeimy runs towards me, and when she sees my teary eyes, she hugs me.

"How can you say such horrible things to Vivian? Aren't you man enough to take responsibility for your actions?" Jeimy asks, angry.

"Tomas, what happened here? Why were you talking to Vivian like that? Is this the kind of education this family has given you?" the older woman calmly asks, but it's evident that she's upset. "I thought you were deeply in love with that girlfriend of yours. What are you doing in this room with Vivian?"

He looks at me angrily, and I lower my gaze.

"I don't know, I don't remember what happened, although it's obvious," he replies, irritated.

Mrs. Carroll now looks at me.

"And... I don't remember what happened either."

She nods.

"Obviously, both of you had too much to drink and made a mistake," she comments.

"Yes, but why were you treating Vivian so badly?" Jeimy questions now, and he looks at her angrily.

"I don't remember drinking too much," he replies. "She's always been after me, and it's obvious that she did something to make this happen," he says, and I feel like a dagger has been plunged into my chest. I can't believe that the person I love thinks that of me.

"Vivian would never do something like that!" Jeimy exclaims angrily. "She's a good woman, unlike that stupid girlfriend of yours. Besides, she doesn't remember anything either. Do you think a woman wants to forget her first time?"

Oh my God, Jeimy, why did you say that!

"Vivian, were you a virgin?" Grandma Caroll asks, I can't look her in the eyes and neither can Tomas, they didn't need to know that. "Vivian, answer me honestly, please." the lady asks with a gentle tone.

"Y-Yes." I respond softly.

"Damn it!" Tomas exclaims under his breath.

"Tomas, Vivian's honor and our family's honor are at stake." the lady speaks. "You will have to take responsibility for this."

What does she mean by that?

"You and Vivian will have to get married."

What?

"Grandma, that's absurd." Tomas refutes. "We're not living in the past century, I have a girlfriend, and if I ever get married, it will be to her."

"That won't be possible, dear grandson. As I said before, you must take responsibility for your actions, not hide like a coward and intimidate a young girl who is just as confused as you are about what happened here." she says, shifting her gaze from him to me.

"I won't do it." Tomas affirms, annoyed.

"Mrs. Caroll, I don't think that's necessary. It's true that I had never... Well, that I was a virgin, but I believe what you're proposing is very serious and drastic." I comment. "I don't see the need for it and..."

"Vivian." she interrupts me, and I look into her eyes. "I am not proposing this, I am giving an order, and my grandchildren know that what I order, gets done. If not, there will be serious consequences. You also need to learn that, since you're going to be a part of this family." she says firmly, reminding me that this woman is the matriarch of the family. "Tomas, you get married, period. If not, forget about the presidency of the company and your inheritance." she finishes before turning around. "Jeimy, organize everything for two weeks from now."

"Yes, grandma." Jeimy responds, and I look at my friend in surprise. The matriarch of the Johnson family leaves the room, leaving a profound silence behind. Seconds later, Tomas is the next to leave, slamming the door without uttering a word.

"Oh my God, Jeimy! Please, tell me that Grandma Caroll is joking." I ask, terrified.

"No, grandma is very serious."

"But that's absurd! He and I can't get married, it's... it's unheard of."

"Why not?"

"Just because, because he loves Kendall, and... now I think he hates me, blames me for what happened here. I don't even remember how I ended up in this room." I whisper, sitting on the bed.

"I brought you here." You said you weren't feeling well, that you had too much to drink. "she says."

"Really?" I question.

"Yes." she confirms again.

"You fell asleep, and I turned off the lights, then I left and continued enjoying the party. I saw Tomas leaving about half an hour later, but I thought he had gone to his room, not that he had sneaked into your room, and you two..."

I feel my cheeks burning with embarrassment and avert my gaze.

"I don't remember anything." I murmur, lost in thought and with my head down.

"Oh, don't dwell on it, friend! What happened, happened, there's no way around it." Jeimy exclaims very relaxed. I look at her quizzically, and an idea crosses my mind. However, I can't believe Jeimy would do such a thing. It's true that she hates Kendall, that her greatest wish is for her and Tomas to break up, but I don't think she's capable of doing something so vile to her brother and her best friend, right?

"How can I not dwell on it! Your grandmother wants us to get married." I remind her. "Jeimy, talk to her, tell her I don't want this, that I have no problem leaving things as they are."

"I can't do that, Vivian. Grandma Caroll is stubborn, things always have to be done her way, once she sets her mind on something, no human power can change her opinion." she says, and I sigh, feeling defeated. "Besides, you don't have to feel so distressed, try to see the bright side of all this." she comments, excitedly. "You're going to marry Tomas, the man you love. This could be an opportunity for you." she says, and I must admit her theory doesn't seem so absurd.

"Do you think so?" she asked hopefully.

"Yes." he replied firmly.

I fall silent and start thinking. Will it be possible for Tomas to love me if I agree to marry him?

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