Episode 3

And also during those times despite Nico's busyness he did not forget to visit his mommy from time to time. And not only that, he feels that he and his mother are already in control of it. That was one of the things he hated about it. But for Eloisa, Nico was family and they should be thankful that someone was taking care of them.

She had barely taken off her shoes when her mother entered her room.

"There you are, Erika. Nico is downstairs and wants to talk to you," Eloisa said.

"Mommy, I'm in the office all day. Why didn't he say anything he needed from me," the girl protested.

"You know how busy Nico is, hija ..." the mother defended.

"Then he has no business to come here. What are we going to talk about?"

"There are a lot of things to talk about, Erika! The company, you two!" Eloisa answered emphatically.

"I don't remember Nico talking for a long time, Mommy. One more thing, I don't want to face him. I feel lonely and disgusted."

"Erika!" Eloisa's seemingly scandalous ejaculation.

"Oh, Mom ..." The girl fell down on the bed. "He is boring. Too formal, cold and contained. Mr. Brilliant and Mr. Right."

"And what's wrong with that, Erika? Is it because Nico is responsible and unlike other men out there that you're annoyed?" he said angrily. "I don't see anything wrong with Nico, Erika. He did a great thing in Mega Engineering. More than what your father and his father did!"

"I'm already there, Mommy," the girl continued even though she knew she was walking on dangerous ground. For Eloisa, Nico is the epitome of perfection. "But should he even interfere with my life?"

"And why not? If you yourself can't afford to take care of yourself with opportunists! Like what you did last time. If it weren't for Nico, it would probably be ..."

"All right! All right!" The girl raised both hands. "I'll see him now, Mommy."

Eloisa sighed and spoke in a low voice. "Hija, everything Nico does is for us. For your good, for the company. And I do not understand why you always sound so ungrateful?"

When Erika did not answer, Eloisa shook her head to the door and said she would wait for him downstairs.

Nico was sitting at his daddy's desk in the library when she entered. Reading papers. He stood up when he saw her.

"Hello, Erika."

"Hi," she answered softly. She sat on the sofa.

"I want to talk to you, Erika ..." said Nico who removed the blockage in his throat.

"So we're talking now ..."

"Let's have dinner, not here."

"Whatever you say to me, Nico, tell me here. I don't want to go out with you!"

"I said goodbye to Aunt Eloisa ..." was him formal response.

The girl was irritated. "I'm sure Mommy agreed. Why don't you and Mommy just ..."

"Erika!"

The girl bowed her head. Embarrassed to say. What happens to her and she becomes rude when confronted by this man? In the office he openly shows annoyance here. And he usually does not receive any reaction from it which only makes his blood boil.

"I ... I'm sorry." She even sympathized with her mommy for her annoyance. On the contrary, she wants to justify herself for what she said. Why do these two have to decide whether to date Nico or not. Perhaps that was another reason why she was disgusted with it. In other people's eyes you are still indebted when Nico pays attention to you.

"And ... why do you want to take me out?"

Nico replied with a stern smile.

Erika closes her eyes. Oh dear! This person's smile is so precious!

sHe stared at it intently. After all, Nico is a good man. Maybe not your handsome a la Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas or maybe Charlie Sheen. But definitely, this is the man that women will give a second look.

Tall, dark and attractive, in his own unique way. But she did not type it! Except for the age gap of ten years it is very formal. Very conventional even in clothing. Always wear a coat and tie, or slacks and long sleeves. As of today, immaculate white long sleeves and printed gray and blue necktie and gray slacks.

In her opinion, Nico is the person who will not even lift a leg to do something unconventional. And a lot of people respected him.

"And why do you think a young man is dating a beautiful girl like you?" Nico replied as his assessment was cut short.

"Oh, cut it off, Nico! I don't want to go with you! I imagined I was just yawning. I don't like ballroom dancing, waltz and whatever other dance you want."

The young man's eyebrows rose. "How did you know that I will take you to a ball? And besides, if so, won't you find it romantic? Considering that women your age are fond of such romantic fantasies like having their Prince Charming waltzing with them ? " amused its question.

The girl's eyes widened. "Well, I don't look like the women you say. And at least I have no idea you can dance waltz. Except you are not my type of a Prince Charming!" her rude answer.

"And can I know what type you are, Erika?" If that is sarcasm the maiden is uncertain. But she smiled secretly and Cholo imagined.

"You don't have to answer. I know your type of man, Erika. Remember?" At that moment she was sure it was mocking and she lost her temper.

"You don't have to remind me of my mistake once, Nico! Anyone can make a mistake. Even you! But I doubt if you will admit you made a mistake when that time comes!"

"I'm not referring to a mistake, Erika. You're young and naïve. It's easy to be fooled and easy to believe in the sweet tongues of men you think you type. And if you are satisfied, throughout my life I have made many mistakes. I did but I learned from them. Never to make the same mistake again, "he said calmly.

"Then rest assured, Mr. Nicholas Romero, that was my first and last mistake when it came to that matter. And you don't have to remind me over and over again!" The girl stood up. Look again at the interlocutor.

"Please, Nico, can't you just go out and hug someone else? I'm sure, you'll never run out of ... acquaintances to dine with," she said calmly after a while.

"I'm inviting you out, Erika. If I want another woman I won't be here. Get dressed. Time is wasted," he said.

The girl came out like a child. He knew that if she did not want to and if she wanted to, she would be forced to come out of it when her mommy told him.

Somehow she could not hurt Eloisa's feelings. Ever since her Uncle Fred died, it has always been painful. Prefer to always be at home and do not want to have fun. Their family doctor said that Eloisa was very sad about Fred's death. It was hard to accept that the two men she married were immediately lost.

The girl's steps to her room were heavy.

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