The day passed by quickly, Aron attended meetings after meetings at the company. He focused all his time on work, so that he could pass the hours more quickly without feeling as much. However, today it seemed like the hours weren't passing like before, and because of that, he was stressed to the point of being a wreck.
Knocks on the door...
Aron - Come in!
His secretary entered his office with several documents in her hands.
Aron - Not now, I'm already leaving!
Secretary - Sir, I'm sorry, but there are some documents that need your signature today.
He had already stood up and was tucking his shirt into his pants.
Aron - What are they about?
Secretary - About the new yachts that will be transported to other countries.
He muttered under his breath and sat back down in his chair, took the documents and read each one before signing. In the meantime, his cousin, Edgar's sister, entered the room.
- Hi\, boss!
She joked, hoping for a lighthearted response from her cousin, but Aron just glanced at her over his glasses and focused again on the documents, not giving much importance.
Frida - Let's have a drink after work? Edgar will be there too.
Aron - No!
She looked at the secretary who just shrugged.
Frida - Could you leave us alone for a minute, please?
Secretary - Of course, madam! Excuse me.
Frida waited for her to leave and then pulled a chair in front of the desk, sitting with crossed legs and staring at Aron, making him uncomfortable.
Aron - Don't you have anything to do? Are you going to keep staring at me as if I were an exhibit?
Frida - Ugh, you're in a bad mood today, not that you're not always, but today it's too much with that ogre look on your face.
Aron - Are you going to keep making fun of me?
Frida - No! Well... listen... I have news about adoption.
He pursed his lips and banged his hand on the table, standing up immediately and already opposed to the direction of the conversation.
Frida - Just listen to me this time!
Aron - I don't want to hear about this adoption talk, it's ridiculous!
Frida - Why not? You didn't die along with Aurora and the child, you should try to move on with your life.
Aron - Who are you to tell me what I should or shouldn't do? Can't you see yourself, Frida?
Impatiently, she also stood up and stood face to face with him.
Frida - Stop being selfish with yourself! I know that your dream is to be a father.
He turned his back to her and crossed his arms, approaching the huge glass windows that provided a view of the factory below. Aron could see the entire yacht manufacturing process in real time.
Frida - A powerful man like you is suffering because he wants to, you have the money to buy the world and even have the privilege of easily adopting a child and...
Aron - I don't want a child who doesn't have my blood!
He exclaimed firmly.
Frida - It's too late now, because I have already fulfilled your dream!
His eyes widened in surprise and he immediately turned to look at her.
Aron - What have you done?
He asked, terrified by the response.
Frida - I fulfilled your dream!
Aron - You didn't do this, Frida, you can't!
Frida - I can and I did!
At that moment, Edgar entered the room with a smile on his face, but it quickly disappeared when he noticed Aron's expression staring at his sister.
Edgar - Family meeting? If so, count me out!
Frida rolled her eyes and huffed.
Edgar - What's going on here, guys? I'm already scared!
Aron - Ask your crazy sister!
Edgar - What did you do?
He retorted, his eyes full of fear.
Frida - I obtained temporary custody of a baby that will change Aron's life forever.
Nervously, Edgar spilled his coffee on the office carpet.
Edgar - Yo... you're crazy?
Frida - Let's just say I am, little brother, but the best ideas come from someone like me.
Aron - Both of you, get out of my office!
Frida - Tomorrow I will go get your son, don't ask me how I did it because I won't tell you.
Aron - You're bluffing!
He stared into her eyes, but at no point did Frida show any signs of bluffing, which worried Aron, leaving him somewhat petrified.
Frida - One day you will thank me!
She looked at her brother, still dumbfounded by everything that was happening in the room, unable to speak.
Frida - See you later!
She walked to the door and turned the doorknob, glancing once more at Aron, who maintained his posture as a stern and unattainable CEO, before leaving them alone.
Edgar - Sometimes I wonder if this crazy woman is really my sister, what a trip, man.
Aron sat back at the table and signed the remaining documents, then dialed line two to summon his secretary.
Secretary - Excuse me, gentlemen!
Edgar - That's all!
Aron - They're all signed!
He handed over the paperwork and put his phone in his pocket, walking towards the door.
Edgar - Are you leaving already?
Aron - Yes! I need some fresh air and to clear my head.
Edgar accompanies him. - Wait, what's this adoption story about?
Aron - It was my request before, but I ended up giving up on it! However, your sister went ahead with it and... I don't know what I'll do now.
Edgar - You asked for a child?
Aron stops in the middle of the stairs and looks at him. - I did, but I don't know if I want it anymore! It was my dream before Aurora passed away, not anymore!
He bites his lip and continues down the steps, leaving straight for the parking lot, getting in his car and leaving the company early. He drives for a few minutes until he reaches the nearest beach. By the time he arrives, it is already late afternoon. He takes off his shoes and unbuttons a few buttons on his shirt to feel more comfortable.
Aron walks alone on the sand, feeling the wind and the sea breeze on his face. Regret wells up, and he doesn't know how to fix his mistake, because he doesn't want any child anymore; his dream ended that day at the hospital.
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