Episode 17

...Emily…...

I admit that I wasn't very happy about Renan bringing the nanny to lunch, but at least I can try to get something out of her and find out if they're having an affair.

We had lunch, and I unfortunately had to lie to everyone, saying that I prepared that food. I didn't want to be outdone by Julia, since she made an amazing dessert, so I took advantage of the time I went to the kitchen and hid the boxes in the fridge.

Thank God it worked, and both Renan and Gabriel liked it. After we finished, he called me into the living room, but we ended up going to my office.

Emily: I was curious to know what you wanted to talk to me about.

Renan: Do you want to have dinner with me tonight? Away from home and with our cell phones turned off.

I smiled.

Renan: I was going to leave it for Monday since Julia would be off today, but since she decided to work, there's already someone to take care of the kids.

I get up from my chair and sit on his lap.

Emily: Of course, I accept. What time can I expect you?

Renan: Seven?

Emily: Perfect.

I kiss him, and he holds my waist.

Emily: Hot neighbor.

Renan: So that's my nickname?

Emily: You have several, but this is the one I like the most.

I kiss him again, and we stay there for a while. When we come back, my daughter calls him, and I take the opportunity to have my moment alone with Julia.

Emily: Julia, can you come with me for a sec? It's to help me with something… womanly.

Julia: Will you be with the kids, Mr. Renan?

Renan: Of course, go ahead.

We went up to my room.

Emily: This way, dear. I want you to help me choose a dress to go out with Renan tonight.

Julia: I don't know if I'm the most qualified person for that, but I can try…

Emily: Just tell me which one you like best. Look at these…

I picked up two dresses.

Emily: We have this black one with a slit and this white one open at the back. What do you think?

Julia: The white one, I loved it…

Emily: This one? Okay! And the shoes?

I take her to the heels section and choose one.

Emily: There, see how easy it was?

I smile at her.

Emily: Julia, can I ask you something?

Julia: Sure.

Emily: Are you dating anyone?

Julia: No, I'm not dating.

Emily: I see… How is it like working for Renan?

Julia: Mr. Renan is a great boss; I have nothing to complain about.

Emily: That's good… to know that you're getting along… Today we're going out, and you'll be with the kids. Could you do me a favor?

She looks at me intrigued.

Emily: You said you didn't know how to thank me for the job, didn't you? Well, I know how, Julia! Don't call Renan while we're having dinner, please… He told me he was going to keep his phone off, but I doubt it very much.

Julia: And with good reason, after all, he has two small children… but I believe everything will be fine, and I won't need to call.

I put my hand on her shoulder.

Emily: God willing, you have no idea how long Renan and I have been trying to have a date without interruptions.

Julia: I'm sorry, but this time it will work out.

Emily: Amen! Let's go, Julia.

...Julia…...

We went back downstairs, and after a while, we ate dessert and went back to Mr. Renan's house.

Renan: Julia, I'm going out to dinner tonight, could you put Gabriel to bed early? He's going back to school tomorrow.

Julia: Of course, I'll make sure his things are all organized too.

Renan: Thank you, Julia.

I stay in the living room playing with the kids, and Mr. Renan comes down the stairs all dressed up and smelling good.

Renan: Kids, Daddy is going out and will be back late. Obey Julia, and if anything happens, just talk to her.

Gabriel: Who are you going out with?

Renan: Gabriel, go to sleep when Julia tells you to and make sure everything is ready for school tomorrow… I'm going out with Emily.

He shakes his head, and Mr. Renan says his final goodbyes and leaves.

Gabriel: I didn't want my dad to get a girlfriend.

Julia: Gabriel, this is a matter for adults.

He goes back to playing.

I keep thinking about what Gabriel said… After today I had the feeling that Emily doesn't like me for some reason, maybe if they start dating and living together, I'll be the first one to be dismissed.

Julia: Shall we have a bath and dinner and go to bed?

I go upstairs with both of them.

...Renan…...

I go to pick up Emily, and she is beautiful. I open the car door and she gets in. We go to the restaurant, place our orders and chat.

Emily: While I was getting ready, I was thinking about how crazy life is… It seems like yesterday I arrived at the condo with my ex-husband, and now I'm here with you.

Renan: Well, I couldn't wait for this either, believe me… but it's good that it happened, and we're here.

Emily: To our date.

We toast and have dinner while enjoying the view.

Emily: I need to use the restroom, I'll be right back.

...Emily…...

I go to the bathroom trying to disguise it, but the truth is that my cell phone wouldn't stop vibrating in my purse, I thought about my daughter so I had to come up with this excuse to answer.

📱Emily: Hello?

It was my ex-husband, he said that my daughter was sick and that he was taking her to the hospital, he says that he is waiting for me there and I leave the bathroom without thinking straight, I just leave and only when I get into the taxi I think about calling Renan to let him know.

Emily: Shit!

Only then I realize that I left my cell phone on the bathroom sink.

I couldn't go back.

...Renan…...

It had been a long time and she hadn't come back, I go to the bathroom and ask an employee to see if there was anyone there.

- There's no one there, sir.

💭Renan: I wonder if Emily did this just to get back at me? She wouldn't leave without telling me anything…

Renan: All right, thank you.

I go back to the table and call her.

Renan: It's ringing, but no one answers…

I leave my cell phone on the table and go back to drinking. My cell phone rings and I pick it up immediately thinking it's her.

📱Renan: Emily?

📱Milena: Hi, husband.

My blood boils when I hear her voice.

📱Renan: What do you want calling me, you bitch!?

📱Milena: I need money.

📱Renan: Go to hell, you damn woman, ask your lovers for money! Forget about me and my kids.

I hang up the phone with uncontrollable rage, only when a waiter approaches asking if everything is okay I realize that I spoke loud enough for everyone around me to hear.

Renan: I want the check.

He tells me the amount and asks if I'm not going to finish eating, I just say no and bring the bottle of wine with me.

I get so upset when it comes to her that I drive with one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding the bottle of wine.

I get home and the wine seems to be kicking in.

Julia: Mr. Renan?

She holds me and helps me to sit down.

Renan: You're still awake.

Julia: I am, the kids went to sleep and I took the opportunity to watch the program… Are you okay?

Renan: Take off my tie.

Julia: Me, Mr. Renan?

Renan: Please, I can't breathe…

She quickly took off my tie and started unbuttoning the first few buttons of my shirt.

I watch her unbuttoning the buttons, all nervous and afraid to get too close to me.

Renan: Why don't you touch?

Julia: Touch where?

Renan: Me, you seem scared.

She sighs and I hold her hair.

Julia: I think I'd better go to sleep…

She gets up and I pull her up to stop her.

Renan: Wait, Julia.

I pull her by the arm and now we are glued to each other, I could feel her trembling. She looked at me and I looked at her trying to control myself while waiting for an initiative, I didn't want to force anything.

Renan: I'm sorry.

It wasn't going to happen, I could see it in her eyes.

I let go of her and she ran up the stairs without looking back.

Renan: What have you done, you idiot!?

I think about going after her, but I end up giving up.

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