Chapter29

"Now i see why your parents want to marry you off to him. I'm going to say this the way it is. Sugar girl, your company is on the brink of bankruptcy. That's the reason why they insist you get married to him because of his connections and what he can bring to your family", he said. "At the expense of my happiness, that's really not fair", she sighed. "This life isn't fair baby and it's left for us to make it better for ourselves", he said. "Rodrigo, I'm so confused. What do I do?",she said. "Talk to your father. After all, he still has a lot of influence in the company even though you're the President, he's the founder", he said. "But what if he gets angry?",she said. "Why would he be angry?". "I don't know, maybe because I discovered something I'm not meant to find out", she said. "Sugar girl, I've learnt something very important. I learnt that if you can iron out an issue, it's best to talk with the parties involved. It would help in preventing confrontations that may arise", he said. "Okay, I will. Sometimes you're so smart from the words you say but other times, you're so clueless especially in some kitchen stuffs", Rita smiled, biting her lips. "Sugar girl, are you mocking me?", Rodrigo laughed. "No lover boy, I'm only stating the obvious", she laughed. "And the obvious is that I love you and I have no regrets in being goofy around you", he smiled. "Aww, look at you. All mushy and sweet". "I'm not mushy, I'm a man and men don't get mushy". "Well, you're a man in love". "That is correct my sweet, a man hopelessly in love with a damsel and can't wait to do naughty things to her", he chuckled. "Gosh Rodrigo!", Rita laughed. "I hope you're okay, I mean really really okay", he said, worry evident in his voice. "To be honest, I'm just trying to be. I'm really trying to stay strong with everything that's happening around me", she sighed. "Please stay strong for me baby, remember I love you so much that at times it hurts especially when you're not here with me", he said. "I'll be with you soon. It's only a matter of time, a few days more". "Wait, why aren't you at the party?", he asked. "I feigned sickness. Lord knows i can't stand those things", she said. "Oh, aren't you naughty",he laughed. "Only for you. Baby, I've got to go now. I'll talk to you some other time", Rita said. "Okay, but it shouldn't be too long. Every minute you're away from me, I die silently", he said. "Soon baby", Rita smiled. "I love you and come home soon", he said before cutting the call. *********************** "What did you do while I was gone?", Edmundo said over dinner the next day. It was the third day since they arrived Madrid and two days before they'd leave. So far, Rita had successfully avoided going to the parties and she was secretly glad that Edmundo seemed not to be disturbed. The only time he showed concern over her "illness" was when he asked if she had taken the drugs he asked her to. According to him, he didn't want her dieing on him. "I didn't really do much. Just slept the whole day because the drugs kind of knocked me down", Rita said vaguely. No way was she going to tell him the tons of incriminating materials she found in his possession. She was bidding her, waiting for the right moment to strike. Until then, she would remain patient and wait. "I see. And how do you feel now?",he asked, munching on his food. "Better, much better thank you", she said. Even a blind man could see how stiff their relationship was. There was simply no chemistry between them. Edmundo felt like he owned the world but Rita didn't agree to this which was the main bone of contention between them. "You know, on a second thought, I think we should leave for Spain tomorrow. I just found out that I have some pressing things to take care of which requires my attention as soon as possible". In another world, Rita could have hugged him. She was happy within her over this news, Lord knows that she couldn't stand one more day at the party and also another day with Edmundo. On a second thought, she knew that he's going had something to do with one of those files she found. She had no idea what it was but she was determined to find out. "It's a good idea. I also have some things to take care of back at the office", she smiled. "Good. We'll leave tomorrow, the jet would be ready", he said. "Alright, I'll prepare", she said. "I'll be in my room if you need me but I doubt you would since everything you need is here", he said, rising up from his seat. Rita nodded as she watched him leave. She couldn't believe her luck at the freedom she just got. A rare one at that. Packing the plates to the kitchen because Edmundo never bothered to, she wondered what that pressing issue was that would send him back to Spain. She sighed as she never liked being in the dark. She made her way to her room, passing Edmundo's. She stopped for a moment, listening to his conversation with yet another person she didn't know. "Darling, I'll be back tomorrow", he said. Rita pressed her ears to the door, feeling disgusted by his behaviour. He had no ounce of respect, not caring if she overheard him or not. "Of course, I'll come straight once my plane lands. Remember to prepare for my arrival, I want you in that skimpy bikini", he chuckled. Rita was horrified and she had a good mind to barge into his room but she held herself. After all, she had never loved him, so she wouldn't really be bothered over what he does. "Oh. The woman is fine, I left her at the dinner table so she can't hear what we're saying and even if she does, can't do anything about it", he boasted.