Chapter 36

Alex

I hear a knock on the door, I signal to Humberto, he enters the bathroom, I take a deep breath, verifying that he has entered, I open the door and find Veronica, beautiful!

- At last. I thought it wouldn't open! she complains and I give her space to pass, mentally rolling my eyes.

“Sorry for the delay, I was on the phone,” I say calmly. She sits on the bed and crosses her legs, making an extremely sexy move.

"Aren't you trying to record this conversation?" she asks curiously.

- Of course not! Do you want to see my cell phone? I ask. I hand him my cell phone. She checks and turns it off.

"Now, we can make ourselves comfortable!" - she speaks.

"Of course, we'll be very comfortable!" I agree with her and sit on the other couch.

"Why don't you sit next to me?" - question.

"I'll be sitting down soon, my dear!" Now let's just remember our past, what do you think? I ask, winking at her and flashing a smile.

“What do you want to remember or ask? she asks in a seductive tone.

— First, I want you to answer me: Do you really like me that much? I ask curiously.

- Yes, I like you! she replies.

"And why are you blackmailing me?" I ask cautiously.

- Why. you never noticed me! I've always wanted to get that look you're giving me now,” she says.

“And if we have sex now. Do you destroy everything you say you have against me? I ask, feeling anxious just thinking about it, but I approach her, feigning interest.

— Oh. Yes definitely. I love you, Alex! She responds smiling. I caress her face, she opens her bag and takes out a flash drive and some pictures.

"I want you to destroy everything you said you had against me!" - I ask.

— These are the only photos I have, besides, on the flash drive, is the video.

"You swear you don't have anything else?" I ask cautiously.

- No! Do you want to see my cell phone? - she says handing me the device. I check and there really is nothing.

- You are telling the truth? If so, how did you get the photos and video? I ask petting her again, I feel disgusted to see how she reacts to my caress, but I need answers.

- You will not believe! She says excitedly.

- So tell me. - I ask, she takes my hand, and gives me a kiss and I end up sitting next to her. It makes me sick just to feel her mouth on my hand.

“I have a colorful friendship with a security guard at your agency. I was upset with you and he just wanted money...

"So this security guy helped you take the photos and video?" I say indignantly.

- Yes Dear! And since I was upset with you, I asked him to make a video of us and also take our pictures,” she replies and caresses my face.

'And how did you manage to do that?' I'm very curious - I ask very pissed off and crazy to find out who the bastard is.

“It was very easy. He entered his room at night and installed a camera. The other day, I went over there to see you, made some insinuations... and after that, he did magic with the help of the internet.

“I can't believe you and this security guard managed to set this up for me. He did such a good job that he deserves a raise.” I say this with the urge to hit her. — Tell me, Veronica, how did this genius help you?

“Oh, very, very simple,” she says with a laugh.

“Oh, tell me more. “I'm dying to slap her.

—He hoped there was no one around and saw me entering his room and I just had to make a gesture and he started taking our pictures.

- Why did he do it? I ask curiously.

“Oh, he said he wanted to get some money and I agreed! She says shrugging her shoulders and laughing.

"I understand... Who is he?" I ask curiously.

-Why? he asks in surprise.

“Oh, I need to give this guy a raise,” I lie.

- Serious? she says smiling.

— Yes, I want to know who he is so I can thank him. If it weren't for everything he's done, we wouldn't be here together.

“I'm only telling you because you're asking,” she relents. — His name is Felipe Pereira. — I breathe a sigh of relief and Humberto leaves the bathroom. At that moment, I stop caressing her and she asks without understanding anything:

"What's up, dear?" – he asks without understanding anything.

- It worked out? — I ask looking at Humberto and I hear Veronica's voice:

'What is he doing here?' she asks in astonishment when she sees Humberto.

“Same as your little security buddy,” I say with an air of victory and see her surprised expression.

“Are you recording our date? she asks as if shocked.

"He's here to record our conversation," I say, smiling.

"What…" he stutters.

- Yea! That's what you heard, Veronica! I reply, pulling away from her.

“So you used me? she asks already crying.

— The same way you used me, Veronica! - I remember.

- You never liked me? She accuses me.

- Never! You hurt me a lot! And now I want you to sign some documents that Humberto will give you, and get out of my life! I ask her.

- What if I don't want to. What will you do? She threatens me.

“If you don't sign these documents and get out of my life, I'll take the recordings to the nearest police station and do a BO.

"Would you have the courage to denounce me and harm me?" she asks shocked.

— Yes, I would! I reply without a shred of remorse. “Why are you shocked?

"I never thought you'd have the guts to do that?" she says awkwardly.

“I also never imagined that you would have the courage to do what you did. Only because of your wounded pride,” I reply with irony.

— What do you choose, Veronica, sign the papers or go to jail? – Humberto asks looking at us,

“Okay, okay, I sign! She relents and I breathe a sigh of relief.

“Come sign, come too, Alex. — Humberto calls us, we go together to the table and sign the documents. He hands her a copy and I say:

— Veronica, I never want you to come near me or my children again! I warn her, making it very clear to her.

- Okay, I'll disappear from your life and your children! - She cries.

“Thanks, now you can go,” I tell her and she grabs her bag, opens the bedroom door and leaves. In front of the door was a cart with a bottle of champagne in an ice bucket. She looks and says.

"Looks like you're going to drink this champagne yourself!"

“Actually, I'm going to drink and celebrate with my friend. I finally got rid of you! I declare without a shred of remorse.

"You're an asshole!" - she says motherfucker and leaves.

"Yes, I'm an asshole!" I agree with what she says.

I smile remembering my little marrentinha, because she always calls me that.

I can't wait to see her. Where is she? I take my cell phone off and turn it on. I am amazed to see several missed calls from Jackeline. I return immediately and she answers:

- Hello…? She responds and I end up screaming.

“Bloody hell, Jackeline. Where are you? I ask and receive a surprised look from Humberto.

“Alex, I'm in the hospital! She responds and I get scared.

- What? I ask, thinking I got it wrong when I heard her say she was in the hospital.

“I'm in the hospital, Alex! she repeats and so much goes through my head, but the only thing I think about and end up asking is.

- Are you okay? I ask and am afraid of the answer. - Yes I am. Come see me! she asks. “Yes, of course. Tell me which hospital you're in, I'll go right away,” I ask. She gives me the address, and when I go to hang up, I listen.

— Alex? - she calls.

- Yes my dear? I reply. And I'm almost running to find her.

- I love you! She tells me and I hear her cry. It breaks my heart and I'm worried.

- I love you too sweetheart! And don't cry, I'm coming to find you.

- He is well. I wait for you! - She answers still crying and we end the call. I look at Humberto, and he sees my state.

- It's all right? – he asks worriedly – ​​I hope so. I answer and look at him. — Humberto I'm going to the hospital to meet Jackeline!

“I'll go with you,” I thank him and we head out of the room. I'm so worried about Jackeline that I pull out my cell phone to talk to her again. Humberto interferes and says.

“Stay calm, Alex. Soon you will be with her. Calm down, everything will be fine!

— I hope so, Humberto — I answer, I was afraid of losing my little brat.

I go to reception, make the payment and go straight to the hospital. When I get there, I identify myself, the receptionist informs me of the room and I go to meet my little boy. When I open the bedroom door, I'm shocked to see how weakened Jackeline is. I approach her and speak.

- What happened to you? I ask, dying inside when I see her in bed.