Chapter75

"Then how did Magdalene come into the picture?", May said. Rodrigo smiled, putting the paper back into his pocket. He had a self assured look on his face and Rita could tell that there was still more he was yet to say. "He married Magdalene soon after he dumped my mother. Unbeknownst to him, Magdalene was pregnant with Edmundo for another man. Due to his wealth and influence, Magdalene remained quiet about the pregnancy and claimed that Senator Wilson was responsible", Rodrigo said. The look on the Senator's eyes was one filled with fury. Magdalene stood up surreptitiously, trying to make a quick getaway. "Make sure she doesn't escape", Rodrigo snapped at one of the men in suit.. Rita could tell that they were his bodyguards with the way they seemed to follow his every command. "And might I add, she was also an accomplice to my kidnap", Rodrigo said. "You shouldn't have come back, you were supposed to die in that village", Magdalene screeched. Senator Brabra's head was down as his thoughts were on what had just been revealed. Rita felt pity for him because she knew what it felt like to be ruled by your parents. One would be helpless and forced to obey their every command. "Dio Mio! What have I done?", Senator Brabra groaned. "You need to apologize to someone", Rodrigo said quietly. Rita could tell that he wasn't angry or furious, he was just indifferent to everything that had happened. "Rodrigo Brabra, I'm sorry son", Senator Brabra croaked. "You don't need to apologize to me. I think my mother deserves all the apology she can get", Rodrigo said, calmly. "I don't know where she is. Please, help me out", he said. There was a pained look in his eyes when he said this and Rita was about to spill out her address but she kept quiet. "Now, I see why Edmundo behaved the way he did. He was never my son to begin with", Senator Brabra sighed. "I'll give you the address then we can all go together but that would be the last of it. I don't want you anywhere near her, you've done enough", Rodrigo said with fury in his eyes. "I promise, I'll back off", he said. All of a sudden, Rodrigo whirled, facing Rita. Rita's heart pounded in her chest as she watched him walk towards her. She stood up, not quiet sure on what he was about to do. He stood in front of her, stroking her hair, smiling. "Sugar girl", he smiled. Right there and then, Rita kissed him. She heard her mother shriek but she didn't care, damning all the consequences. This was the man she loved, the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with and nothing would stop her from fulfilling her dreams. "Gosh! I've forgotten how soft your lips are", she sobbed. "Please, don't cry. I'm here now", he said with a tender look in his eyes. "For months Rodrigo, I was heartbroken. I didn't know if you were dead, I even hired private investigators to look for you", Rita sobbed harder. "It's okay love, I'm here now. There's no going back on our relationship and I'm glad that I'm rich enough to take care of you now", he chuckled. "Oh stop it. You know very well that I'm not concerned about all that. Rich or poor, I'll always love you because you have a good heart", she smiled. Rodrigo pulled out an handkerchief from his pocket, cleaning her tear streaked eye. He drew her tighter, kissing her once again. "What's happening here?",her dad cut in. Rodrigo pulled away from her but still clutched her hands as he gave her father a polite nod. "What is happening here sir is that I'm in love with your daughter, right from the first day I began working for her. As of now, we're in a serious relationship", Rodrigo said, staring him in the eye. "Well... I mean, that's not a problem. You're both adults and could do whatever you like", her father chuckled. The relief that flooded Rita was palpable as she giggled happily. She kissed him once again, drawing his lower lip in her's. "But, you can't", her mother said. "Mum, I really don't care what you think anymore. As far as father is okay with it, that's fine with me. You almost made my life miserable and i won't have you dictating to me who I'm to get married to", Rita said, giving her mother a pointed look. Thankfully, her mother withdrew, going to sit near her father who chuckled lightly. "Please, I think we should head over to Camille's house. She'll want to know you're alive", Senator Brabra said, rising to his feet. Rodrigo nodded, heading towards the door with Rita by his side. Rita gave his hands a gentle squeeze and she knew right there and then that everything would be fine. They got to Camille's house soon. Rita was surprised to see the cars that followed them all the way to her house. Rodrigo informed her that they were his, Rita was surprised but she loved this new him. Her parents went back home, promising to come by for dinner later in the Senator's house. "Lord, I've missed this place", Rodrigo sighed. He and Rita occupied a car with two of the security details who sat in front. "I'm sure she has missed you too", Rita said, snuggling in his arms. The car stopped in front of the driveway. Rodrigo climbed out of the car, pulling Rita with him. They made their way to the front door, Rita pressed the doorbell, waiting for a response. The door opened soon to reveal the beautiful face of Camille. When she saw who was with rita, her eyes widened. "No... It can't be", she croaked. "Mother", Rodrigo said, falling into his mother's waiting arms. Rita shed tears of joy at this reunion. She was moved to joined them but she stayed put since it was a family reunion. "All these days, I thought you were dead and now you're here", Camille sobbed. "Mother please, stop crying", Rodrigo sighed.