Now calmer, Christian decided to go home early, he didn't feel like working anymore, he asked Tania to postpone the inspection he was going to do later and left the rest of the matters to his friend to sort out.
Marcio - Home, sir?
Christian - Yes!
After a while they arrived, Aisha was outside talking to some of the security guards. When they saw the car approaching, each of the security guards went back to their duties and Aisha stayed there.
"Good afternoon, sir!"
Christian - Good afternoon! Where's my wife?
Aisha - I haven't seen her since we arrived, sir!
Christian - Hum.
He enters the house and calls for Soledad, she was in her room folding some clothes, but as soon as she hears Chris calling for her, she goes to meet him.
Sol - You called, son? He arrived early.
Christian - Where's Elisa?
Sol - It's in her room, son!
Christian - Tell her I'm waiting for her at the office!
Sol - Did something happen, Chris?
Chris - Do what I asked...
He goes up the stairs and she comes up behind him to call Elisa. As she knocks on the door, she enters without waiting for Elisa to answer.
Sol - Darling, Chris has just arrived, he wants to talk to you in the office!
Elisa's hair was damp, she had just got out of the shower.
"Now?"
Sol - Yes, child!
Elisa - All right, I need to talk to him too...
They both left the room and Elisa walked to the office with a lot of trepidation, she wanted to confront him but she didn't know if she would have the courage.
She knocks slowly on the door and soon hears her coming in.
Elisa didn't know the office room yet, but it was very well decorated, just like the rest of the house, with large windows overlooking the front area. Chris was standing with his back to the window, looking out at the landscape.
"Did you want to talk to me?"
Christian turned to her and stared at her from head to toe. She was wearing a knee-length floral dress, with straps that showed off her neck and shoulders. Her damp hair and rosy mouth made him lose his senses completely, making him forget his anger of a few minutes ago, even her scent was already all over the room.
He signals for her to sit down, and then sits down facing her. He takes a look at the small neckline of her dress and stares at it for long seconds.
Christian - Well... I want to ask you something, and I want you to be honest with me!
Elisa - Of course, you can ask
Christian - Do you have a boyfriend?
The question took Elisa completely by surprise, she widened her eyes and answered in a can.
Elisa - No, of course not! Where did you get that from?
Christian - I heard you were kissing a boy outside the university today!
Elisa - That's a lie, it was him who kissed me, but I pushed him away immediately!
Elisa didn't know why, but she made a point of explaining the misunderstanding to him.
Christian - Are you telling me it was a kiss without your consent?
Elisa - Yes, actually we're just friends, I mean... after today, we're nothing more!
Christian was mad with rage and at the same time pleased with her response, but he had to try his hardest not to show it in front of Elisa.
"So you're telling me that the boy kissed you even though he knew you were a married woman? What a son of a bitch!"
Elisa - Well... my friends don't know that detail, only my cousin Raquel!
Christian - Are you ashamed to say that to your friends? Ashamed of me, are you?
Elisa - You won't understand...
Christian - Then explain it to me, maybe I'll understand!
Elisa takes a deep breath and throws her hair back.
"Well... How could I explain to them that I got married so that my father wouldn't die? This is very painful for me, until the other day I had no idea who my father was and now I'm here married? You don't know how helpless I feel... you don't know how I feel inside! Even my mother abandoned me (cries)"
He is shaken to see her crying, of course he knew her feelings very well, he had already had many losses in his life, they were different sensations, but he understood her better than anyone. He closes his eyes in disapproval, hating himself deeply for seeing her suffer like this, his intention was to care and love and not make her feel bad...
Christian - Hey, don't be like this... (he touches her hands across the table, and she looks at him) I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you cry!
Elisa wipes her eyes and looks back at him with a dejected expression.
Christian - Elisa, I really am sorry, it hurts me to see you like this... It may not seem like it, but I care about you, all I want is for your well-being!
Elisa - Was that why you paid for university fees?
Christian - So you already knew?
Elisa - Yes, but you didn't have to... I would have found a way to pay!
Christian - Elisa, I am your husband, and everything that concerns you involves me too. Do you really think I would let you be expelled? Of course not, quite the contrary, from now on I will take care of everything regarding your studies. I know you think the worst of me, and I understand you, maybe in your place I would do the same, but I truly just want what's best for you!
Elisa - Who guarantees me that you won't ask my father for repayment later? How can I accept, knowing that my father could pay with his life?
Christian - I won't, I promise you. Your father is out of this, and don't worry, because I won't harm him!
Elisa - You won't, because the worst harm has already been done, my father has sunk into debts, he has nothing left, everything has been taken from him!
Christian - I am not to blame for his addiction, if that's what you think, your father sunk alone, do you think I never asked him to stop?
Elisa - Then help him, I am here, aren't I? I married you... if you truly want my well-being, do something for my father.
He takes a deep breath, quite thoughtful, and stands up.
Christian - I will see what I can do for him!
Elisa - Thank you!
Christian - Well... I believe we understand each other, I don't want to take up any more of your time.
Elisa - I don't want to bother you either (She gets up from the chair), and thank you for helping me with the fees, I have no way to repay you!
Christian - You don't need to thank me, I did and do it with pleasure!
She swallows hard.
Christian - And before I forget, I have something for you!
He opens one of the desk drawers and takes out a small envelope, handing it to her.
Elisa - What is this?
Christian - It's a card, it's yours, use it for whatever you need!
Elisa furrows her brow, incredulous.
Elisa - I appreciate it, but I can't accept it!
Christian - Please, I insist!
Elisa - Why are you being so nice to me? Do you expect something in return, is that it? If that's the case it's better not to harbor any hopes, this marriage is just a contract, and nothing more...
Christian - I'm doing this because... (takes a deep breath), forget it, just accept it, use it well if you want, if not... the choice is yours!
Elisa decides not to question him further, takes the envelope and leaves the office, returning to her room and closing the door, Christian thinks about everything she said... But the hatred still consumed him, he would do the impossible to find out who the idiot was who touched her without permission.
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