Episode 15

Ariane: We arrived at the restaurant, he got out of the car, came and opened the door for me, like a true gentleman, and held out his hand, I took his hand, got out of the car.

He put his hand on my waist, and we entered the restaurant, my heart was racing, I tried to hide it.

I don't know if I was succeeding, but I was trying.

We were directed to the table he had reserved.

I asked him a question, if by any chance I didn't accept to have lunch with you, who would accompany you to this lunch?

Maybe it would be Director Teles? She was already by your car!

Augusto: Look at my beautiful lady, I'm sorry Miss Miller, I didn't have anything scheduled with her, I had already reserved this table, and it would be for one person, I'll clear your doubt, ok?

Waiter, please confirm for me, this reservation was made for how many people?

Waiter: The reservation records indicate that it was made by Leonardo, and it was for one person, but there's no problem, we can change it to two or more if you wish?

Augusto: It will be for two people only, thank you.

See, my… I mean, Miss Miller.

Ariane: Ok, for now I'll believe you, Mr. No-Name.

Augusto: You want to know my name, right?

Ariane: Yes, it's difficult to talk to someone and not know their name, and just knowing that he is the representative of Mr. Augusto Bastos is not enough.

I'm having lunch with a stranger.

Augusto: Okay! For now, you can call me Augusto, pretend that I am Augusto Bastos, after all I am his representative, ok.

Then later, I'll introduce myself with my real name, what do you think of that idea?

Ariane: Ok, Mr. Augusto, how many years have you been with the Bastos Group?

Augusto: Before I answer the question, the waiter came to take the orders, she made her choice, I made mine too, soon he left, well let me answer your question Miss Miller.

I've been with the company for almost eight years, and I'm Mr. Augusto's right-hand man, satisfied with the answer, and now I'm going to ask a question, ok.

Ariane: Ask, if I can answer you.

Augusto: How long were you married? And when did you get divorced?

Ariane: Well, I was married for two years, and it was not long ago that I got divorced, you said you would ask a question.

Augusto: Well, the answer was right, so you only answered half of the second one, so it doesn't count.

She gave me a smile that made me feel my body burn and my heart race, I disguised it.

Soon our orders arrived, we started to have lunch, silence fell at the table for a while, we were almost finished, until an unwanted visit appeared.

Director Teles: Well, well, what a coincidence to find you here at the same restaurant, sir.

Augusto: I looked at her and said: Coincidence, do you think so, ma'am?

Let me introduce you, the lady having lunch with me, do you know the director?

Director Teles: Of course, this is the general manager of the Midwest company, Miss Miller!

Augusto: Yes, this is Manager Miller, my current girlfriend, now if you'll excuse us.

Director: What do you mean? You barely know each other? How are you dating?

Ariane: What's the problem? He just asked me now, and I accepted, so I'm his girlfriend, any problem with that?

Director: No, no problem, congratulations on the relationship, and excuse me.

Augusto: I'm sorry, but she is already going too far, sorry to say that she is my girlfriend, and thank you for confirming.

Ariane: Well, I took advantage of it, and I couldn't let you pass for a liar, and she left very angry.

Augusto: Yes, I also think she didn't like that I already had a girlfriend.

Ariane: We have finished lunch, and I would like to know your real name, how about telling me?

Augusto: Well, I said that after having lunch with me, I would tell you my name.

As I am a man of my word, I will not hide my true name from my girlfriend.

But I would like to ask my beautiful girlfriend not to tell anyone my real name.

Because I want to get to know all the companies in the Group, only as a representative of Mr. Bastos, and after I know and know who I am dealing with, then I will be properly introduced.

Don't reveal to anyone who I am please, promise me you'll keep it a secret.

Ariane: Yes, I will keep it, since you will trust me.

Augusto: Before I tell you my name, will you accept to date me? From the first moment I saw you, I couldn't get you out of my thoughts, I'm in love with you, I know I'm rushing everything, but being away without being able to see you is killing me.

Ariane: Well, I wasn't expecting this declaration, and I confess that I can't get you out of my thoughts either.

And if that's the name given to this feeling, then I'm in love with you too, Mr. No-Name, and yes, I accept to be your girlfriend.

Augusto: I took her hand and kissed it.

I asked if I could kiss her, she nodded.

I got up, went and sat next to her, and gave her a quick but longing kiss, but I didn't deepen the kiss because I was in a restaurant, and I whispered in her ear:

I've been wanting this kiss since the moment I sat at your table at that dinner.

Since I can trust my girlfriend, I'm going to tell you my name, I gave her another kiss, and said my name is Augusto Bastos Filho, I'm Augusto Bastos' son.

AUGUSTO'S THOUGHTS.

She stared at me, her eyes fixed, I saw that she was startled to learn that I was her ex.

And I think it left her in shock, but I can't let her know that I know who she is, unless she reveals herself.

I called her name twice, Ariane, Ariane, what happened?

Didn't you like the kiss, or knowing who I am, tell me? What happened?

She came to herself when she heard me call her name.

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