Billionaire Seduction

by Miller, Christine

  - If you tell I have to kill you ... - play only to clear, but he did not laugh. PLIN! Steel doors open to your office. Theo begins to come out and follow him laughing to keep from crying. Stubborn! - Ai drug, if it is so question ...

  He stops abruptly and freewheel knock on his back. Your body tenses and one of his arms fell back, keeping me in the elevator and the other stretches, triggering the command that prevents the closing door.

  All that goes through my head is we are being assaulted. My heart races and my legs bambeiam. - Theo, come back. - Whisper taking a step back.

  - Thenka, what are you doing here?

  Thenka?

  Nervously, it takes me a while to remember that the thief's name is the same as their other sister, twin photo. I do not know if you relax or get more worried.

  - We need to have a serious conversation about the ...

  - Not here. - Interrupted the gruff, unmoving. - This is no time for personal matters, I'm working.

  I'm cabreira.

  - Never cared before, that freshness is this now? Since when do not talk about personal matters in Callas?

  Yeah, since when?

  I am even more cabreira. Theo must think I'm too stupid to not realize what you're doing. Clearly you do not want me listening to certain subjects.

  - Who is the guy? You know I do not like strangers come here.

  Theo clearly changes the subject and try to leave, but his arm does not allow.

  - Jonas, this one is the brother told him. Beautiful is not it? I used to be so. - I realize the irony in his tone and a male grunt outlines a "Hi". Theo says nothing. - Wow, how kind! Costs say hello? I am also happy to see you, little brother. - A quitter laugh invades the room. - I liked the reception, they do not serve strawberries like these there in the clinic.

  Clinic?

  -A thousand times better than that glop unsalted, for sure. - The male voice says. - It was bad guy, I guess detonated his lunch.

  My stomach contracted with hunger.

  My snack, he meant.

  I notice that both are the voice weird super and dragged. There is something very strange in the air and despite being totally wrong spy, decide to continue protected behind the wall that is Theo, for more pieces of this puzzle. I did not understand his unfriendly reaction to her sister and friend. And surprised me, that the two have not noticed my presence, even if cloaked.

  I remember the advice of my grandmother: "When in doubt, be silent. "Firm hold my purse and shoes and I'm quietly.

  - They know you're in São Paulo? When you were high? - Theo growls and positions itself better as if to protect me.

  Strange your attitude so defensive.

  - The father and mother? - Cackles of debauched way. - How do you give a damn about me. I did not have high, left on their own. Those Nazis banned my calls. I'm worried about Andreza, she does not answer me since traveled.

  - All they did was for their good. It scared us a bit the other day. He must forget his crazy promises and think more about you.

  - She is my best friend! - Shrill screams.

  - Best friend, shit! - Theo exalts up and scare me. - When will realize that Andreza's just using you?

  Andreza?

  Who is this?

  The brunette hottie bike!

  I'm tense.

  - Cynical! He humiliated her in front of our friends!

  Now who laughs is Theo. His hand releases me, rebounding into his hair and he takes two steps forward.

  - I humiliated? This is good! Your friend is crazy, put fire in my house!

  My God!

  The woman is piromaníaca.

  - Well done! I wanted her to do what? He ate the poor thing to get enough and then broke up as if she were one of his whores !!

  Dating? Eat?

  My heart crumbles. Knowing that there is someone special, bewilders me. And my stomach wraps, to think that Theo lied about it.

  - It was never my girlfriend, fuck! I do not know what fantasies Andreza been telling you. Enough of this subject, it is not the time or place! - Sputters.

  - Everyone thinks they are getting married! - The frantic sister bawls.

  I paralyze the friend hisses and Theo says nothing, only inspires with strength and hear start counting under his breath.

  Oh my!

  What a bunch of freaks!

  Enough is too much for me. Staying hidden is pathetic and do not need to hear any more. This exchange of barbs are so out of everything that I saw in relation to his family, that just does not fit with Theo I know or think I know. I take a deep breath and packed for my revolt, which is stronger than the embarrassment of being caught disheveled and without shoes, go out of hiding.

  Holy shit!

  No wonder that the two did not notice me. They are visibly stoned and more interested in the remains of food continuing to eat heartily. Jonas has a dirty appearance. The redhead dreads in his hair is tall, thin and dark circles. Depressing! My eyes cross with the Thenka, which are redder than the flag of China. They wander between me and Theo. A spark of anger begins to sprout them. It pains me to see his slovenly appearance. Thin and short hair, does not remember anything, the stunning young smiling hugging her brother in the frame.

  - I knew! Who is the cow?

  Theo turns and does not look happy with my appearance.

  - And I'm the ...

  - No one. - Theo interrupts and my jaw drops. - Only one employee. - Dry says, not even introduce ourselves.

  Thenka and Jonas at each other up and fall in a noisy laugh. No wonder, our states rumpled and disheveled scream what we were doing in the elevator and do not care. The one through my chest like a dagger and an old and bitter known back to haunt me with everything: disappointment.

  I'm sure my face shows my pain, but Theo seems coated with ice, says nothing and returns to face his sister. I'm shocked, but I shut up. Not pride. It's my own love screaming louder, preventing me from humbling myself and question him. Up to five minutes ago, I was his girlfriend, the woman he said he was in love.

  Now, I'm no one.

  I breathe in slowly, hold my purse tightly, cashing it all my anger. No way, I let my emotions win and start crying.

  Not here, not in front of these people do not know or do not recognize.

  - Expected even though I fall into this? - Thenka says between laughs. - Look at the state of it! Shame, climbing with a servant girl in the elevator. Congratulations, Theo. - clap your hands. - Gotta get down lower than me. - Thenka get up and take a few steps back.

  - Can you shut that mouth, Thenka? - Sputters, turns to me, but I refuse to look at his face. - Leave her alone !!

  - Asshole! Not Daddy yells at me like that! - Makes tantrum like a spoiled child. - If you hate me so much, why not let me die? - Starts crying without the tears falling.

  - I do not hate you. - Theo changes the tone to guilty and goes towards her and hugs her. God! - Calm down, I'll take you home and everything will be fine.

  - Do not wanna go Home! - It disengages from the hug and sticks to Jonas, still licking the bowl with hazelnut cream.

  Exasperated, Theo spends his hands through his hair. - Whatever I do, Thenka?

  - What dismiss this slut and go back to Andreza! - Responds with a petulant tone.

  Crazy! Louquinha!

  I bite my lips suppressing a nervous laugh. They say that the best people are crazy, but the saying does not apply here. Just missing the mad Queen of Hearts out shouting, "Off with her head! "

  - No way! - Theo closes his eyes and his temples pulsate showing that it is on the edge.

  - See! - Sister back to pretend crying. - Never do what I want!

  Spoiled a fig.

  My record falls, that girl has serious problems, it is clear. But the worst of them seems to be the way people are colluding with their follies. I am discredited and worried about Theo. How such an intelligent man does not realize that his sister is manipulating? It is clear and revolting. I recognize in Thenka the same
traits of blackmail made by my mother. I forget that I've never seen thinner, that this is a problem only of them, but my wick ends.

  - Enough! - Shout and shake my head in disbelief. - For God's sake, do not you see? - Theo looks tired and I see that he knows, but for some reason, does nothing.

  Shit!

  This is Theo did not matter to introduce myself to the family, the brave guy defending me without thinking twice.

  And there I dive into a sea of mixed feelings. I worry and even though he does not deserve, my instinct cries out to save him. The warrior Nina, back with everything. Take a deep breath and straightening his shoulders filling me with mettle. - Look, your spoiled! I'm Nina Kovac and I am someone, yes. Somebody, at this point, is disgusted with everything you're seeing.

  - Theo !! - Thenka hits the foot.

  I roll my eyes, it is quite ridiculous to watch a thirty-year-old woman acting like a little girl of five.

  - Nina. - Her voice becomes softer, almost pleading. - Please...

  I raise my hand and cut. - I have not finished, Mr. Callas. If you have a shred of consideration for me, let me go, please. - I speak unable to face him, keeping the focus on the bloodshot eyes that scan every centimeter of my body. I do not mind when she directs her attention to my bare feet, and a mocking smile on his face springs.

  Disguised!

  - How will you ... - point to Thenka and his smile disappears. She looks at Theo making a gesture for me to continue. I breathe and take courage. - I will reveal what I said with respect to his brother. It's sad to see someone with a wonderful family like yours, act this way. You should be ashamed of banging that foot, as if five years! Life is not just you and your wishes, there is the other know? It is made of obstacles to overcome, it is a shame that preferred to run away and go this way. Just keep one thing, Miss Thenka! - Fixed further my gaze, she is gaping and her face as red as his eyes. - The next time you address me in this tone, I forget that it is the sister of Lord Callas and do what your family should have done a long time. I'll give you a beating as well given that we will learn to be and to respect people by force. - Breather for strength.

  Jonas laughs. - This woman is hot!

  - Shut up, asshole! - Theo growls and Jonas cringes.

  - Will you let this fool treat me like this? - Sister screams.

  -Nina Now arrives. The Thenka ... - Theo asks.

  - The Thenka is trying to manipulate you, how not notice ?! - I burst.

  Our looks intersect and there is something new in chocolates honey I can not decipher. He whispers a "I'm sorry, she's my sister."

  Close my eyes, just.

  - Your cow! I'm not! - Rebels.

  - Enough, Thenka! - Bawls.

  The two get into a screaming war.

  Wow!

  I do not need this kind of thing in my life!

  I take the scream as a cue to escape from this hell. On impulse, I turn, I go back to the elevator and push the button. The doors close, I drop the bag and shoes, espalmo hands on cold plates and grudo my forehead in steel for relief.

  - Nina, please open ... Let me explain.

  I hear Theo's desperate voice on the other side, then the hysterical cries of Thenka. My heart tightens and instantly regret to have gone, but there's nothing that can be done. The elevator already started down ...

  Alas that anger!

  Kick the elevator door and a sharp pain spreads from my big toe.

  Perfect!

  Beautiful shit!

  I do not want explanations, I Theo and Theo. And despite the disappointment, I'm not ready for a break, really like it ... To hell. I just can not accept that treat me this way. My mind starts to spin and turn in search of a plausible explanation, but my hot blood and pain in the big toe prevent my thoughts Achem one. The one hurt too much ... I can not hold back a sob and fall apart. Sit on the floor and cry.

  Wonderland Callas, it is not so perfect as well.

  I need to think.

  ●●●●●●●●●

  Theo

  Discredited, watch the elevator sensor that continues to point down.

  She will not return.

  Shit!

  Lulled by the incessant cries of Thenka, rub the forehead and start to assess my chances of being forgiven for Nina after behaving like an asshole. My Grit is right in every word you said about my sister. She's a manipulator. I know that my parents know this, but even so, we always end up giving.

  The smokescreen caused by blackmail Thenka and fear of losing it, dissipates and in a moment of clarity, I can see what she has done: held us hostage.

  I need to tell Nina that she's right. Apologize and thank you.

  - Theo, I want you to call Andreza now.

  I stare Thenka, fumble the pockets of his pants to demand my phone. I can not find. I go to the conference table and grip the extension of Nati, which meets on the first ring.

  - Lord Callas.

  - Come to my room, bring Peter and Mike with you. Where is Rafael?

  - Out with his housekeeper as determined.

  Shit!

  Purchases for the empty pantry Nina.

  - OK.

  - Anything else?

  - Prior to coming here, turn on the 12th and ask Nina waiting for me in her office. Tell her I'll take you home.

  Out.

  - What? - Thenka rebels. - Lost your head? Theo, the woman offended me! I will not accept that look again, I said to fire her not to reward with a ride! I want you to take me home now.

  Scratch my beard and take a deep breath not to explode.

  - Mike and Peter will do this. - Back attention to Jonas. - Collect your things and get out of here.

  - No, he is! You will take us! - Thenka cry and am moved not me.

  The disappointed expression Nina, going through my head, that was real. I take my decision and choose my team. I love my family, I am devoted to her, I promised to care for and protect Thenka, but first there is something more important in my priority list ... My hick.

  I lose patience that no longer had. - It's over, Thenka! God knows how I love you, but over!

  - You are choosing slut? - The face of my sister turns red.

  - Nina is not a slut !!! - Explode with will - is my girlfriend, fuck! - I say what should have said half an hour ago. - Respect it!

  - What? No! Never! - Retreats scared, looking unhappily for me. - I do not accept! - Picks up a glass, throw in my direction, diversion and he shatters the wall. - You said he would be with me and Andreza!

  Fuck, this story again! He has become obsession.

  Nati, Peter and Mike enter the room right now and paralyze the scene. Jonas takes advantage of the open door and ran.

  - I said that when we were kids! Thenka, grow the love of God. - Step by hand in her hair, exhausted, because I know that does not help remind her of it. - I changed fucking! I'm no longer a little boy! I prefer to be unhappy just to satisfy their whims? Damn time out with Andreza, you two confused everything. It was just sex, always let it clear to her. There is not the slightest possibility of something more. If you do not want to accept my relationship with Nina, your right. Just do not expect me to let go of it for you, why not do it.

  - Life is full of surprises and as I said, things change. - Approaches, crosses his arms and stands there in front of me. - Together is that will not be! - Mutters between his teeth.

  Shiver me.

  - Ouse touching a single hair of Nina, I myself will drag back to the clinic!

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  - Our bar that, Theo. - Only I agree bowed his head, Star, visibly worried, reaches out and touches my in a gesture of support. - I swear, if I knew where Nina is, I would.

  - I know thank you. - Thank standing on the other side of the counter. - Damn, did it wrong! - Hit hard in my head. - Shit! I acted on impulse and methyl their toes.

  I let out a strangled gasp, some customers turn to look at me, but do not give a damn.

  I'm in tatters, damn it!


  Star looks at me with a thorough look and smiled in a way that presume to be worth it.

  - Do not blame yourself, did what he thought was right. I'm sure Nina will end up understanding. It should only be needing to cool off, better let the dust settle. - Serves a dose of whiskey and put the glass in front of me. - Take, need to relax. - Turn once and drink down burning in my throat. - Frankly, Thenka took heavy ... - continues. - It was a tremendous lack of respect. I would go short in place of the Polish, to know that someone in your family rejects this way, it's terrible.

  - I know, too messed up with my sister. Always doing their will, only this time, she can kick, cry and descabelar that will not be able to change my feelings for Nina. - I say with the conviction of a man in love, taken by a shiny new feeling, which is capable of anything to find Nina. - Who does not want to accept our relationship fuck. I'm crazy about that short fuse hick and I will not give it up.

  - Wow, you know what? Time to release the St. Anthony, by the way, the poor already made his miracle! Who knew, Theo and Nina in love!

  curious eye.

  Of course I know this thing of St. Anthony matchmaker.

  After hitting disbelief and my face crumbles.

  - Cheer up, boy! Nina is doidinha for you! Her eyes come to sparkle when you say his name. You two are so cute together!

  My mood improved a bit, maybe not all is lost. - Nina asked me to the saint?

  - No, it was Jasmine who put the tip of santinho head. - Smiles gently and points to the holy head down on a shelf. My mood plummets again. - She twists a lot for you. - Raises his shoulders and goes to the shelf.

  - Please leave it there. - My voice sounds like a plea. - The game is not yet won, who now need a miracle me.

  I thank her for having kept the holy punishment for his words of encouragement and comfort, and go out walking discouraged coffee.

  A car passes a centimeter of my body, horn and headlights flashing, awaken me.

  - Watch where you walk, your Mané!

  The driver shouts.

  I step back, I return to the sidewalk and angry, I give him my middle finger.

  - Go fuck his asshole! - Reciprocate kindness.

  Curse.

  I am so stunned that he was already crossing the street without looking.