Episode 3

༺ Narrates: Alejandro ༻

"The house is in a deep silence, interrupted only by the ticking of the clock on the wall. I am sitting on the sofa, with a restless mind. My father enters the room, showing an expression of fatigue, but stops when he notices my presence."

"How is everything, son?"he asks me.

"Dad, I need to talk to you."

"He stops in his tracks, and his face reflects a combination of curiosity and concern."

"What's wrong? Is everything okay?"he asks.

"No, it's not okay"I reply. He remains enigmatically silent, waiting for me to continue. "I want to cancel my engagement to Giselle."

"You're crazy! Why would you want to cancel the engagement out of the blue?... I won't do it unless you give me a reason that is really valid"his gaze becomes more severe, showing his disbelief and concern.

"Well, I discovered her in a hotel room... with none other than Frederick. Does that seem like a sufficient reason to annul my engagement?"

"His expression quickly changes, first showing surprise, then disbelief, and finally turning to fury."

"With your brother?"he asks, as his jaw visibly tightens, revealing his indignation. "That can't be possible!"

"At that moment, the door opens and Frederick enters the room, looking carefree and with a smile on his face, as if nothing were happening."

"Family! How is everyone?"he says in a light, carefree tone, almost as if he were ignoring the serious conflict that is brewing.

"Dad, with slow but determined steps, walks towards him. His face is stained with an intense red, the product of contained anger. Without warning, he gives him a strong slap."

"What's wrong with you, how about that you messed with your brother's fiancee?"he shouts, his voice echoing in the room, filling the atmosphere with a palpable tension.

"Frederick, with one hand resting on his jaw, gently massages it while sketching a smile full of irony."

"What a way to receive your own son"he comments, his defiant tone imbued with contempt.

"Answer!"Dad shouts, his voice full of fury and lack of control. "You are shameless!"

"Frederick, showing no signs of unease, observes him from top to bottom with an arrogant and contemptuous gaze."

"Shameless? Is that what you think?"he replies, hinting at a provocative tone in his voice". I am a man and she is a woman."His eyes exude sarcasm as he continues". Besides, I am not responsible for my little brother not knowing how to satisfy his fiancee's needs."

"Shut up!"he shouts, his voice resounding loudly throughout the room, filling the atmosphere with tension. "You have no idea what you're saying!"

"Frederick, on the other hand, sketches a nauseating smile, clearly enjoying the moment of chaos he has caused."

"You should learn to move; it will be useful in bed. Oops, sorry, I overlooked that you can't."His laughter is sarcastic and mocking, and it is evident that he is rejoicing over what I am going through.

My father, on the verge of despair, shouts at him:

"Frederick, you have no respect for anything or anyone!"

"Respect? What do you know about respect?"his voice is low and imbued with sarcasm". Your dear son is a complete incompetent in intimacy. Maybe you should teach him how to be a real man."

"Enough!"Dad shouts, striving to maintain composure". I can't believe you're so indifferent to what you've done."

"Frederick laughs, delighting in the chaos he has generated."

"Indifferent? No, this is simply reality."

"I can't believe you've done this."

"Frederick, with a sarcastic smile drawn on his face, replies to him."

"Dad, you must understand that I have my own needs, just as she also has."

"He sighs". After so much talking, I'm very hungry. Did you prepare something to eat? "he comments, showing an expression of tiredness."

"Ah, so you claim that the only way to keep a woman happy is in intimacy, right? So you confirm that she only seeks you for sexual matters? Are you considered her... sexual object?"I expressed with irony"Of course, that sounds very romantic. Well, I don't judge you, apart from that you have nothing else to offer her"

"Dad turns towards him, with an expression of firmness in his eyes that leaves no room for doubt."

"Okay, hand over your cards and also the keys to your car. From this moment on, you will have to work and earn your own money."

"Frederick lets out an incredulous laugh, thinking it's a joke."

"What? Are you kidding, right?"

"Of course. I am not going to continue supporting someone who does not respect our family."

"Frederick furrows his brow, and the smile that previously illuminated his face completely vanishes."

"And what do you plan to do? Are you going to leave me with nothing? Are you going to allow your son to be on the street?"

"No, I am not going to leave you on the street. But you will need to learn to depend on yourself. The time has come for you to assume your responsibilities."

"This is absurd."Frederick crosses his arms, striving to maintain a defiant posture.

"What is really absurd is your attitude. You cannot continue in this way, ignoring the consequences of your actions."

"You can't do this to me!?"

"Oh, yes I can. In my house, my rules, my conditions"Dad replied firmly.

"You are dismissed from your position as vice president. From now on, you will work as any other employee and will be under your brother's supervision."

"Frederick, clearly frustrated, abruptly takes his jacket that is lying on the sofa and, before anyone can say anything, heads towards the door."

"This is ridiculous!"he shouts as he opens the door forcefully, slamming it shut as he exits.

"The noise startles Mirna, the nanny, who quickly comes down the stairs, distressed."

"What has happened?" "she asked, looking at Dad with concern."

"Dad, still in the process of recovering, took a deep breath and replied."

"Don't worry, Mirna. Everything is fine."

"She observed him with distrust, but nodded slowly, still with the unease reflected in her eyes."

"Dad let himself fall onto the sofa, fatigued, and ran a hand over his face."

"I can't believe it. Giselle seemed to be such a decent person... how could she have done this? That family! It's really disappointing."

"Sometimes, appearances can be deceiving, Dad"I comment.

"I know, son, but I never imagined this could happen. I always believed we had found the ideal person for you."

"People often hide a lot behind a good facade."

"Dad nods, with a distant gaze."

"It's disheartening. Not only for you, but for everything we have built as a family."

"Frederick has never been an easy person, but this... this is excessive"he responds, perceiving the tension in the environment". The most worrying thing is that he seems to show no interest whatsoever."Dad gets up and begins to walk from one side to the other". It's as if he enjoys the chaos he generates."

"That's right"I affirmed". He likes to be the center of attention, even if it's in the wrong way."

"Dad stops and looks at me seriously."

"Tomorrow morning, I will go and cancel any kind of relationship we have with that family"he declares with determination.

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