Chapter7

"And you have the softest lips, just as I imagined", he grinned once they broke away. "We.. we really shouldn't be doing this. I mean, it's not proper", she said, taking a step back. Even though it pained her to do that, it was the right thing. Even though she disliked Edmundo, he was still her fiance and his ring was currently sitting atop her finger. Rodrigo had a hurt expression on his face, he didn't know what he was thinking when he kissed her. She was right, what they were doing was wrong and he hated to think about what would happen if anyone finds out. "I'm sorry ma'am, I was so stupid. It won't happen again", he said, taking a step back. "Rita.. Rita is fine please. I guess my emotions are all over the place, it's okay you don't need to apologize". "All the more reason why I shouldn't have taken advantage, it's not the proper thing to do", he said. Rita had a hard time staying put. She almost broke her shield and ran back to him but she stayed put. It was for the best, the game they were playing was risky and the parties around them were even deadlier. "Please, let's just go", she said, walking back to the car. Rodrigo nodded, walking behind her, a little distance. He couldn't trust himself not to touch her and so, he simply settled with staying behind her. They drove off soon and the tension in the car was palpable. Rita felt awkward and she didn't know how to breach the gap that had suddenly come up. She was a decent girl and she knew what they were doing was wrong but sometimes, she wished she could throw decency to the wind and chase what she truly wanted. Soon, they got to the house. Rodrigo helped her all the way to the front door. When it was time to depart, Rita felt as if this would be the last time she'd be seeing him even though he was to pick her up to work tomorrow. She gave him a single nod before she ventured into the mansion, her heart in disarray. "Please no visitors today Yasmin except if it's very important", Rita said through the intercom. "Yes ma'am". "And please call me the head of the Health department, I need to have a word with him". "Alright ma'am, I'll send him up". "Thank you", Rita said before switching off the intercom. Few minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Matthew Dallas, the Head of the Health Department of the Anderson empire walked in. "Good morning ma'am, you sent for me", he said. Even though Matthew was a bit older than her, he still addressed her as if they were of the same age group. "Please sit down. You really shouldn't address me like that. Rita is fine please", she smiled. "Don't worry about it ma'am, I'm perfectly okay with it", he said. His salt and pepper hair was styled neatly to the side, accentuating his face. He was a handsome man, gradually ageing. Rita couldn't remember when he began working for the organization but she knew that it had been a long time, longer than when she began working. "Okay, so the reason why I called is that I would like to include someone into the Health system. I would love the person to benefit from the organization's health system", she said. "That's not a problem Miss but if I might ask please, who is this person", he said. Rita didn't know whether to divulge this information or simply remain quiet about it. She chose the latter as she didn't trust him not to divulge the information to someone else she didn't trust. "Let me just hold on to that information for now", she smiled. "Alright ma'am, whatever you wish. I would need the person's details before I begin due process" he said. Rita didn't know anything about Camille except for the little Rodrigo told her. She was at a crossroad on what to do but she vowed to get this information at all cost. "Okay, give me a day or two let me get this information then I'll get back to you", she said. "Alright ma'am", he said, taking his leave. When he left, Rita summoned Yasmin to her office. She wanted to find out whether Rodrigo was still within the building. She couldn't trust the intercom. After all, it could be tapped. She couldn't take that risk and preferred her to come physically. "Yes ma'am, you sent for me", Yasmin said. "Yes. Do you know if Rodrigo is within the building?", She asked. If Yasmin was surprised by this question, she hid it well. Thinking about it now, Rita realized how awkward it sounded. "Yes, he's downstairs. Do I send for him?. "Please do. And Yasmin, let this little meeting be just between us", Rita said. "Yes ma'am, I perfectly understand. Rodrigo would be with you shortly", she said as she left the office. Rita relaxed on her chair. She congratulated herself on how well she handled the issue. She had to look for a way to get the information from Rodrigo without him suspecting and the best way she could do that was to summon him here. She was going to be a distraction to him. Even though she hated using him this way, it was for the best. She wanted his mother to have the best care. He arrived a few minutes later and seeing him afresh each day stole her breath away. It was as if every minute away from him made him all the more handsome. He was dressed in his official work clothes which made him smart and handsome. "Hi, I'm sorry I sent you all the way up. I just need a little of your time" Rita said. "No ma'am, you don't need to apologize. I'm at your service any day", he smiled. "Please have a seat", she smiled.