A Diamond Heart

Episode 02

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HEART

Episode 02

~Playlist for this chapter is 'Idina Menzel - Let it go' do enjoy 😉~

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Fernando's POV Cont'd

"What? You don't have to scream like that" I shrugged and took a sip of my glass of whiskey.

"That was the only way I had to bring you back to our conversation, man. You were lost in thought while I was here talking to myself all along. Where the hell was your mind?"

"Uhmm, nothing...I mean I was just...just thinking of my business-" I paused and my fingers stipple on the glass. "You know owning a big hotel and having a mining industry isn't a child's play, sometimes I need to do a lot of thinking and put everything in order".

I had to lie because I don't want to bring up my past or let me say our past. After all, Antonio was also badly affected that night of the incident. Those sons of bitches lay him on the frontage of his house like some stray dog! He was fortunate he wasn't defiled like I was.

"Oh, I thought is something big. You of all people shouldn't even complain about that because you are a genius in everything you do. Like seriously buddy, I can't handle all that you do except being an attorney here in Madrid".

"Don't hype me, bro, you are as good as I am that's why I partnered with you in the mining industry" I replied and took another sip.

"You are just saying that to make me feel better" he fakes frowned and I chuckled and shook my head.

"Stop acting like my kid bro right now, it doesn't suit you. You are a father of two, remember" I teased and we both burst into laughter.

"That reminds me, do you remember Micaela Alvarado in high school?" he asked and I thought for a moment trying to recall.

"Micaela Alvarado? I don't know if I can remember her. You do recall I made up my mind to cut off all friendship ties back in high school after that unfortunate incident that happened to you and me, don't you? Not even Miguel and Alverez escaped my wrath back then".

"Buddy, of course, I do remember all that. I was just thinking maybe you'll remember the nerd girl with brown hair and light brown eyes and..."

"Nerd girl? Is it the nerd girl that was always being bullied?" I asked with a brief description I could remember.

It's over thirteen years ago, I can't remember...no, I don't wish to remember anyone in my high school days except my best friend.

"Exactly! She's the one" he exclaimed and I shrugged.

"What about her?" I asked wondering why he was bringing up her topic now.

"I saw her on TV earlier this morning. She's now a famous author and her book came #1 this week on New York bestsellers" he replied with a wide grin.

"Okay, that's good to know" I replied in a bored tone and took another sip of my drink.

"Well, that's not the only thing I want you to know about her, there's more to it," he said and I glanced at him.

What would be more important in knowing more about some authors? I wondered inwardly.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Hey handsome, would you like to get some massage?" A lady's voice rang in my ears and I could feel her closeness right beside me.

I gritted my teeth with anger and glanced at Antonio who gave an amused smile. I hate interruptions especially when there are coming from a woman.

From what I've noticed, I think they enjoy intruding on men's conversation because this wasn't the first time this is happening. Every time I step out, ladies always try to flirt with me, and that pisses me off. I would have understood better if the reason she was flirting with me was that I was out in some club or restaurant with my friend.

But that wasn't the case, I was in my private bar in my 5-star hotel. I guess you are as surprised as I am that my employee is making advances on me.

Was she just hired here? Doesn't she know I'm the boss? Who even gave her access to my private bar? I squint to my left and there the lady was, standing with hands on her hips and batting her eyelashes at me.

I groaned and rolled my eyes at her. She was dressing all flashy in a gold skimpy gown that exposed half of her boobs and her thighs. Her face was overly masked with make-up and that got me irritated.

She bit her bottom lip and brought out her tongue like a serpent. Jeez! What the hell is this? I almost wanted to call my guards to escort her out, but I kicked against it guessing she might be one of my new club strippers.

"How about if I give you the best massage instead?" I asked smirking at her. She bent lower and brought her lips closer to my ears and was about to lick my earlobe when I dodged it and drew myself backward for a second. Can someone tell me why she is acting like a serpent?

She giggles and came even closer and I heard a snort or laugh. I knew that was coming from my best friend. I didn't bother to glance his way, I was focused on this... daughter of Eve staring at me.

If only she knows who she is trying to flirt with, she would have retreated by now. I don't know what Araceli was doing that she didn't train her properly and give her restraining orders regarding my private bar. She will have to answer me later, she needs to learn how to do her job as a manager.

"I'll love that" she replied and tried to kiss my lips this time around but I escaped from the serpent's trap again.

"Would you like to know what my message would be like?" I whispered to her instead.

"I'm dying to know, my sexy king" she whispered sexily, and her breath fanned my face. I sat up and brought my lips closer to her ears.

"If I go up there with you, I'll tie you down and use a dagger to slice all your goddamn body into pieces then I'll call my guards to clean it up and bury your useless body somewhere no one will ever know what happened to you. How about that? Erotic isn't it?" I whispered to her and she stared at me petrified.

"Now, before I shut my eyes closed and snap them open, I don't want to......" My words hung in the air as she scurries off out of the room leaving my best friend and me alone.

"What happened? What did you say to her?" Antonio asked staring at me weirdly.

"I told her to go find someone else that I'm not interested" I replied and took a large gulp of my drink.

"You are lying, that wasn't what you told her that got her so scared and scurries off" he argued and I shrugged.

"Just forget about her and tell me more about your author friend. You said there's more to your story, what else is there to know?" I asked switching to our initial discussion before the interruption.

"Do you intend to stay single forever?" he asked me and I raised a surprised brow at him.

"Is that part of what I needed to know or find the answer to about your author friend?" I returned his question.

"I'm serious about this Fernando Perez," he said sitting up while I relaxed my back to the couch.

"You have already married Antonio, you have two lovely kids and you made me their godfather. So, what again am I looking for?" I asked in an exasperated tone.

I'm tired of always having this conversation with him.

"Buddy you can't keep holding on to your past, you have to let it go. All women are not the same, there is still someone out there who is ready to love you wholeheartedly. Stop torturing yourself with a meaningless vow you made thirteen years ago. It's not...."

"Enough, Antonio! I'm sick and tired of your constant reminder of my past and my vows. I owe you no explanation whatsoever for the vow I made. If you are not cool with it, then go drown in the sea!" I grabbed my jacket from my seat and stormed out of the bar.

He should enjoy the night I'm out of here.

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