༺Narrates: Alejandro༻
"I am sitting in my office, surrounded by countless documents demanding my immediate attention. The sound of the phone vibrating on the surface of the table indicates that Giselle is trying to contact me again. I decide to ignore the call, as I have done on previous occasions."
"Facing me, Oliver stands, with a serene and neutral expression that does not reveal any kind of emotion."
"She won't answer, sir"he says, his voice sounds firm and controlled, without hesitation.
"Despite his presence, I do not take my eyes off the papers in front of me."
"If it were someone really important, I would. But she is not"I reply without giving it much importance.
"Oliver nods his head, grasping the seriousness of what I am saying. In my world, there is no room for weakness."
"The phone stops vibrating for an instant, only to be interrupted by a new attempt by Giselle. I take a deep breath, trying to keep calm, but I do not allow her insistence to affect me."
"How many more times is she going to try to contact us?"I ask, without taking my eyes off Oliver.
"I don't know, sir. But she seems really determined to keep trying."
"Insistence is something truly repugnant"I declare, and my words fall like a block of ice in the atmosphere". It does not change reality."
"I understand, sir. However, what will be your reaction if she continues to insist with the calls?"
"Ignorance can be a way to answer."I resume my tasks, making it clear that there is nothing more to discuss.
"The calls continue to arrive, one after another, like a distant echo that barely manages to disturb my concentration. However, I am in my comfort zone, immersed in my world of work and logic, where emotions have no place."
"Would you like me to make you a coffee?"Oliver asks, trying to alleviate the tense atmosphere that surrounds us.
"I don't need anything."My voice is barely a murmur, cold and distant. "I just want silence."
"And so, the same pattern repeats itself once again. Giselle calls insistently, while I prefer to ignore her presence."
"Is everything prepared for the meeting?" "I asked without taking my eyes off the documents."
"Yes, sir. I have prepared the presentation and the relevant reports."His tone is professional, although I perceive a slight tension in his voice.
"Make sure everything is properly organized."My words are clear. "I will not tolerate any errors."
"Understood. I have also confirmed the attendance of the members of the Board of Directors."
"Who will attend?"
"Mr. Martinez, Mrs. Gomez, Dr. Ruiz and, in addition, Mr. Frederick."
"Frederick?"my voice rises slightly. "Will a decision be made on his possible appointment as the new vice president?"
"That's right, sir. It is contemplated in the agenda."Oliver pauses, as if weighing his words. "Some members have expressed doubts regarding his suitability."
"Doubts that, by the way, are understandable."My expression becomes serious. "Frederick has little experience and, in my opinion, has not demonstrated his capacity satisfactorily."
"Would you like me to prepare a summary of his professional career?"Oliver asks as he takes careful notes.
"Yes, please, and make sure that all team members have access to information about his previous performance."
"I will do it immediately, sir. In addition, I have prepared a comparative analysis with other candidates who are also being considered."
"Excellent."Finally, I raise my eyes towards him, conveying seriousness. "It is essential that we are clear and concise when making our decisions. The board is not the right place to be carried away by emotions."
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"I am a man who has learned to see life from a different angle, from a wheelchair. The mobility I lost not only affected my body; it also changed my perspective on relationships and love. Every time a woman approaches me, I feel that her intentions are questionable. For them, I am just a means to an end: my money, my status. In their eyes, I do not see love, but interest."
"I have had experiences that have left me with scars. I remember that girl who seemed charming at first. We spent hours talking, laughing, but when the excitement faded, I realized that her interest was not genuine. Every time we went out, her first question was about where we were going to eat or what places I could offer her, and never about how I felt or what I thought. In her mind, I was just a trophy, access to a lifestyle she desired."
"As time passed, the disappointments accumulated. Every woman who crossed my path seemed to have the same agenda. They dressed with smiles and sweetness, but behind that facade, there was only a desire to take advantage. I have learned to protect myself. I have built walls around me, and every time I feel someone trying to tear them down, I cling even more to my distrust."
"The wheelchair is a constant reminder of my limitations, but also of the fragility of human relationships. In a world where appearance and status are so valued, I realize that my physical condition can be a factor that attracts certain women, but not in the way I expect. For many, my situation is an opportunity, access to something they want, and not an authentic connection."
"Love, for me, is an illusion. A trap that the unwary fall into. Why risk opening up to someone who, deep down, is only looking for what they can get? I prefer to stay away from that game. It is easier to live like this, without expectations, without disappointments. At the end of the day, I know that I can count only on myself."
"It's sad, perhaps, but I have made peace with this reality. I have learned to embrace my loneliness, to find comfort in my own company. In this life, love seems to be a luxury that I cannot afford. And perhaps, deep down, that's what hurts me the most: the certainty that I will never be able to fully trust anyone."
"For me, they are all the same; they are like wolves that hide under the appearance of lambs, using their sweetness and tenderness as a disguise to attract the unwary. With their seduction, they deceive and captivate, but in reality, they are ready to devour everything that stands in their way."
Anyway ......“women"......
(29 years old )
Alejandro Williams
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