Chapter64

"I did because I know you like them. What's a friend without her bringing cookies and sweets and now that you'll be at home for sometime, expect me often", Theresa smiled, opening a pack of biscuits. "That's better. I've been thinking on how I'll get by everyday without company, thank you love", Rita smiled. "So, have you heard from Camille recently?", Theresa asked. "She called me this morning. She's fine, still in her friends house. To be honest, I think she should just remain there. She'll be much safer there", Rita said, popping a sweet in her mouth. "I hate to say this but it seems like the both of you are targets. Call it weird but that's what I think", Theresa said. Rita mulled over her words and she agreed. Ever since Rodrigo had been working with her, she had faced a lot of attacks and there was no telling what would happen to Camille if this attacker gets to know that she's Rodrigo's mother. "Do you think I should send security over to her friend's house?", Rita asked. "I think you should leave everything the way it is. Doing that might draw unnecessary attention to her which wouldn't be nice. Just tell her to be careful and she shouldn't keep late nights", Theresa said. "She doesn't even do that. I'm glad though because people hardly know her which is for her benefit", Rita said. "True. Has Francis found anything yet?. "Sadly no, but he said they're still working on it", Rita sighed. "I really hope he's found. This is getting longer than expected but I believe it would be over soon, I just have this feeling", Theresa said with a far away look in her eyes. "Is Mateo alright", Rita asked. "Yes, he's fine. He'll be turning three next week, I want to organize a small party for him", Theresa beamed. "Am I invited?", Rita laughed. "If you don't come, I'll skin you alive", Theresa said. Rita smiled and for the first time in a long while, she felt bliss. "Ma'am, we've been able to get some information concerning the attack", Ramirez said over the phone the next day. Rita was just preparing to have an online meeting with some investors when Ramirez's call came in. "Shoot", Rita ordered. "First, we discovered that he has no email, no bank accounts linked to him. The only thing we linked to him was a phone number we traced to a burner phone", he said. It wasn't much but Rita was grateful for their help. It made her feel much better after hearing this information. "Thank you", Rita said. "You're welcome ma'am. We also discovered he used a jamming system that prevented us from coming to rescue you on time". "Oh my gosh! I guessed as much because I wondered why you guys didn't arrive on time", Rita sighed. "Not to worry ma'am, he'll be behind bars for a long time", Ramirez assured her. "Thank you, for all your help", Rita smiled into the phone. "Anytime ma'am. I'll call you when I get another information", he said before cutting the call. Rita sighed, dropping her phone on a nearby table. She switched on her laptop, connecting into the website were the meeting was going to be held. It was the first of the numerous ones she had today and she couldn't wait to get over with it. She needed a lot of rest if she was to recover fully from the attack. As she waited for the other members to join in the meeting, Rita wondered what would have happened if she actually died in the attack. No doubt, Edmundo would hop onto the next woman as soon as possible. She knew he had no pity for her. If he had, he wouldn't be doing the useless things he does. The meeting soon began and she pushed the issue of Edmundo out of her mind. She wasn't going to allow Edmundo interfere with her life. He had no right to and she'll be damned if she allows him to rule over her thoughts. ************************ "I'm glad you're alive", Edmundo said, walking into the dining room. She was currently having lunch and was quite surprised he showed up. She didn't want to see him but she had no way of sending him out. "What do you want?", Rita asked. "You're just rude. Of course, I came to see my fiancee. Why would you ask me that sort of question", he said. "I think I told you I wouldn't be getting married to you so you can stop calling me that now", Rita said, sipping her tea. Edmundo took a seat beside her without an invite. Rita sighed at his rudeness, deciding to ignore whatever charms or trick he wanted to pull out. "It's a done deal my dear, you're only delaying the inevitable. Your parents would never support your decision", he mocked. "True, my parents might not support me but I really don't care when all I care about is my happiness. So Edmundo, you see you really don't own me and there's nothing you can do about it", Rita smiled sweetly. Edmundo had a bitter look on his face as he stared at her. If looks could kill, Rita would have been six feet under with the way he stared at her with hatred in his eyes. "Edmundo darling, so lovely to see you", her mother beamed, walking into the dining room. Rita groaned, she knew she had no chance of escape. Her mother would no doubt force her to stay and listen to all their boring conversations. Edmundo changed his expression faster than Rita could keep up. He smiled at her mother, giving her a warm hug Rita was disgusted by this fake show of love. She wasn't surprised though as they were birds of a feather. "You're looking lovely as always May", he smiled. "Darling, did you offer your fiance anything to eat?", she asked. "No. Actually, Edmundo was just on his way leaving", Rita said. "As a matter of fact, I'm just arriving. I want to spend some time with my fiance since our wedding would be coming up soon", Edmundo said, giving her a pointed look.