Episode 10

Narrator: With the passing of the days, we arrived at the day before the wedding, and all these days went by without any inconvenience... Leandro continued to stay in contact with his wife, and the security guard kept sending him photos of his beautiful wife.

In California:

Leandro: Come on, Steven, you're my brother and because I care about you... I'd prefer for you not to go to the wedding. It's better for you to stay here and oversee everything!

Steven: No, I was invited to your sister's wedding and I will go... Don't take that away from me!

Leandro: Fine, brother, but you need to understand that it will be uncomfortable, even for her.

Steven: Well, then she shouldn't have invited me 😤

Narrator: They traveled from morning to reach their destination on the night of the current day.

During the flight

*Steven's memories from 3 years ago*

Fernanda: Steven, my love, we've been together for 4 years now. It would be nice to get married and start a family.

Steven: I've already told you, Fer... You can get love, sex, even money from me!! But getting married... I'm sorry, that's not meant for me.

Fernanda, with tears in her eyes, responded, "Well, money is not something I need. I was born into a life of luxury. Any waiter who brings me a drink can provide me with sex, but it's unconditional love that I seek."

Steven: I'm sorry, babe!! I'm not that man... "I broke Fer's heart that day"

Fernanda: No, Steven 😭 don't do this to me!!

Steven: I've been honest with you from the beginning. I'm truly sorry! I had a good time with you.

Fernanda: So, you'd rather end it than marry me?

Steven: -looking at her seriously- yes "in his head, come on babe, please accept to continue with me without any commitments... Let's not complicate things"

Fernanda: -stood up from her chair-

Steven: -takes her hand- what are you doing? Where are you going? We haven't finished our meal.

Fernanda: 😠 well, you continue eating then... I wish you a long and happy life as a playboy, Steven Garcia.

Steven: -still holding her hand- if you leave, I won't look for you anymore...

Fernanda: -takes a deep breath- I hope so! -leaves-

End of reminder.

While in England

Alexa Office

Secretary: good morning Mrs. Alexa, I bring you your coffee ☕ and I only inform you that Mr. Benjamin arrived today, I ask to see you, he is outside.... Shall I tell him to come in? or shall I schedule it for later?

Alexa: oh no no no for god's sake, tell him I passed 😊.

Narrated Alexa: My happy days here in England lasted until today.... The truth is that when I arrived here I felt that I could be happy even for three months doing what I like among those things, working, doing charity, sharing with Mrs. Liliana who really treats me like a real daughter, everything was fine until this moment.

Benjamin: -I knock on the door-.

Alexa: Come in -with a smile she turns to see the man who enters through the door... -Smile that she erased in an instant-...

Benjamin: -entering the office- "speechless"-looking at her- "Alexa, is that you?

Alexa: Oh my god, why is this man in front of me again? Benjamin Rey.

Benjamin: Alexa -approaches- my love, I have searched for you so much. I just returned from California and you... You're here! -surprised-

Alexa: -runs her hand over her face, pushing her front hair back, unknowingly revealing the enormous diamond ring given to her by her husband-

Benjamin: Alexa 😳 what is that? -pointing at her ring-

Alexa: Benjamin, are you an Aldanic?

Benjamin: Yes, now -serious- explain to me what that ring means. Are you engaged? -accusingly-

Alexa: Please get out of my office now!

Benjamin: 😠 NO... You explain to me first -grabs her arm- what the hell does that ring mean!!!

Narrator: Benjamin's shouts were heard, and the young security guard rushed in. Seeing that he had her by the arm, he intervened forcefully, pushing Benjamin away while protecting Alex.

Bodyguard: Please leave this place.

Benjamin: WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE TO TOUCH ME?? GET OUT OF HERE!!!

Bodyguard: Sir, don't make me use force. Leave Mrs. Aldanic's office.

Benjamin: -shouting- ALDANIC?? MRS. ALDANIC? Did you marry my cousin?

Alexa: Enough, Benjamin. Leave my office.

Benjamin: This is not over!! -storms out like a wild animal-

Bodyguard: Are you alright, ma'am?

Alexa: Yes, Carlos -nervously- thank you for helping me... But now leave my office, I need to be alone.

Narrator: The young man left, leaving Alexa alone in the office.

Alexa: Oh my god, what did I do to attract all these bad things into my life...

Narrator: Years ago, when Alexa was a teenager, she studied in Southern California, where she lived with her father in a beautiful vineyard. This young girl had a boyfriend, Benjamin, who, after her father suffered a sudden heart attack, left her alone in the world. Alexa went through many difficult experiences without anyone to rely on except her boyfriend...

But instead of helping her in such a difficult situation, her boyfriend distanced himself from her, despite having the means to support her. He watched her go through hardships and struggles.

Memories of 18-year-old Alexa

Alexa 📱 (calling Benjamin) -many calls, but he never answered-

After a few weeks, Benjamin appeared in front of her, as she was burdened with her father's debts.

Alexa's house, in the garden

Alexa: (crying buckets)

Benjamin: Alexa

Alexa: -turns to look at him and is overjoyed to see him, as she thought he had abandoned her like her father's friends did- Benjamin -runs and hugs him-

Benjamin: Alexa, we can't continue being boyfriend and girlfriend... My parents don't allow it

Alexa: -teary-eyed- what are you saying?

Benjamin: I'm sorry, Alexa, we have to end the relationship...

Alexa: Benjamin, I can't believe you're doing this to me!! You never loved me -disappointed-

Benjamin: don't say that, my love. Ending the formal relationship is the best because my parents don't accept you as my girlfriend... But we can still continue, without anyone knowing, right?

Alexa: You're suggesting I become your mistress?

Benjamin: for now, it's the best option, Alexa. That way, I can still help you, my love... Only we will know -holding her hands-

Alexa: -letting go of his hands- I'd rather be a bride than a mistress!! I don't need this, thanks for your charity, Mr. Rey, but if that's all, you can leave my house.

Benjamin: don't be foolish... I'm offering you a lifeline, and you still have the audacity to reject me.

Alexa: I will never be anyone's mistress... Go away! -she leaves him alone in the garden and goes inside her house-

A short time later, she had to leave her house due to foreclosure, as the bank took it as payment for her father's debt.

End of memories

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