Episode 2

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Thiago went to the dining room, and Veronica heated the food and served the man. Between chatting, anecdotes, and laughter, they finished dinner.

THIAGO: (lighting the candle on the cake) Nikita, it's 3 minutes to 12, make a wish and blow out the candle.

VERONICA: Thank you, Valeri.

The woman closed her eyes and made her wish, then blew out the candle. She wished to be happy, happy with someone who understood her, who dedicated time to her, happy with someone who had her among their priorities. After blowing out the candle, they both enjoyed the cake.

THIAGO: Well, beautiful, I have to go now. (giving her a kiss on the cheek)

VERONICA: Goodbye, Cinderella, run to your carriage before it turns into a pumpkin. (mockingly)

THIAGO: Oh, my prince, I will remember this day as special to me, I will remember your beautiful eyes and your pretty smile. I swear by the goddess that I will never forget it, my adored knight. (playing along with the woman)

VERONICA: hahaha, goodbye Valeri, be careful on the road.

THIAGO: hahaha, I will, you won't get rid of me so easily. Take care and don't worry about that bastard. (he said before leaving)

Thiago Valeriano is a 29-year-old man, owner of a technology company dedicated to scientific research for health. He met Veronica when she was 17 years old, and since then they have been best friends, sharing their sorrows, their joys, their triumphs, and their failures. The man has always been there to support and encourage the girl in every moment of her life, he detests Santos for the way he treats and ignores Veronica.

After Thiago left the house, Veronica threw the rest of the food in the trash, took down the decorations, and went up to her room. There she changed clothes and put away the jewelry set that her friend had given her, she was happy because her friend took the time to congratulate her and accompany her to dinner that night.

VERONICA: ((If it weren't for him, I would be completely alone in this world)). (she thought before falling asleep)

At the moment, Veronica was in her office reviewing her schedule for the day. After finishing, she went to her Facebook and the first thing she saw were photos of Santos with Pamela and several other people, the man looked happy and smiling.

VERONICA: ((He never shows a smile or any sign of happiness with me))

Coming out of her thoughts, the woman dedicated herself to attending to her patients until after 5 pm when her shift ended. Upon leaving the hospital, she received a call from Santos.

VERONICA: Tell me.

SANTOS: Veronica, I'll be back in the city in 2 days, Pamela has to attend some events due to the award given.

VERONICA: Okay, come back when you can, I'm used to being alone. (she said annoyed)

SANTOS: Ok, when I get back we'll celebrate your birthday. (ignoring the annoyance in his wife's voice)

VERONICA: As you wish. (she said to hang up the phone)

The woman, annoyed and disappointed by the man's behavior, headed to her car. For some months since Pamela appeared, he is more aware of the one who claims to be his friend than of her, who is his wife. While driving, the woman received a call from her mother-in-law.

VERONICA: Mrs. Riquehiros, do you need anything?

MAGNOLIA: Hello dear, I was calling to invite you to dinner tonight.

VERONICA: Mrs. Riquehiros, I will have to decline your invitation, I just got off work and I'm tired. Besides, your son is not in the city.

MAGNOLIA: Did he leave for work? Why didn't I know he wasn't in the city?

VERONICA: He is accompanying his best friend to some events.

MAGNOLIA: I understand, then I will invite you another day. (she said and then hung up the call)

...TWO DAYS LATER...

It was Veronica's day off, so the girl was at home organizing and cleaning her room, and then getting ready to cook, since although they had employees, Santos only liked to eat the food prepared by her and he didn't like how the employees arranged his things. The woman was in the kitchen when she received a call from her husband.

SANTOS: Veronica, I'll be at the airport in half an hour, come pick me up.

VERONICA: I'm busy, Santos, I'll send the driver.

SANTOS: Today is his day off, so you come pick me up.

VERONICA: Fine, I'm leaving now.

The girl put the employees in charge of the kitchen, for her to go to the room to shower and get ready to pick up her husband at the airport. Before arriving at the parking lot, she could see her husband in the company of that woman who has stolen all his attention, both of them were talking happily being observed by an older woman. The girl approached in her car at a prudent distance to listen to the conversation.

PAMELA: Santos, are you sure your wife won't mind if we stay at your house?

ROMA: Why would she mind? That house belongs to Santos and he can take whoever he wants there. (said Pamela's mother arrogantly)

SANTOS: That's right, the house is mine and you and your mother can stay there without any problem, I'm sure Veronica won't mind.

PAMELA: Ok

VERONICA: ((So if he says yes, my word has no value.))

ROMA: Where is your wife that she doesn't arrive? I'm tired of standing.

PAMELA: That's right, we've been waiting long enough.

SANTOS: I'll call her, she must have been stuck in traffic.

The man called asking where she was and why she was taking so long, because his guests were already tired of waiting.

VERONICA: I'm arriving now.

The girl hung up the call and honked the horn for them to approach.

ROMA: You're useless, we've been waiting for hours and you're relaxed who knows where. (she said entering the car annoyed)