Billionaire Seduction

by Miller, Christine

I can handle it.

  I take a deep breath to calm my heart that's very ... very fast. Step hands on the jeans to wipe the cold sweat covering my skin. The damage you did in my brand new garden, this woman with street boy way, starting in the lounge chair is not in its best days. There is a bottle of vodka for the fallen half on the floor. Her short, dark hair is dirty under the hood of a male sweatpants. The jeans you wear, has had its glory days.

  - What is it? I did not like the decor did I do?

  Ignore the provocation. - How much time you are here?

  - Enough to not like what I saw.

  - How did?

  - Which way went with my mother. - Says as if it were obvious.

  Curse mentally for being so lax with security. Just I left the gate leaning when I left to Catherine owner. How I would imagine that crazy was watching us?

  - If he was here, why not come in and had dinner with us? His parents would have been happy. - Experiment a friendlier approach. Although the mood to strangle her for breaking the vase of tulips on the table. There earth and shattered flowers across the top.

  - It would not. - sibyl

  All right, would not have been very happy with her ragamuffin and Chapada. But love conquers all, does not exceed?

  - They love you. - Insist sweetly.

  - Liar, if I loved, would be on my side, not yours.

  Damn it!

  - If you want them on your side, stop acting like crazy and drive them away. - Rebato - is so conscious of their love, which uses this feeling to make them prisoners of their desires. - Finally I say what's stuck in my throat. - That's what people are you? Parts that your sick game?

  - Shut up! - Screams shocked as if he had slapped her.

  It begins to look around, me too.

  As you contabilizo more damage, pity and anger explode in my heart. Some plants were uprooted from the site. Snot. My chest over and down fast. Calm, Nina. Calm. It must be some kind of outbreak. It takes strength to turn a heavy barbecue as Theo bought. The brand new cushions of the lounge chairs are cut and dirty ground. I notice that Thenka holds a vase pottery shard.

  Triple shit!

  This section looks sharp, there's blood on his hand. I think of Theo and how much he loves his sister. Even for me that hate is hard to see your degrading state. With my heart in my throat, eye deep into his eyes blazing with fury and try to spend a quiet do not feel.

  - Need to take care of it. - Point to the hand and neck my cell phone in his pants pocket, praying that the fall has not broken.

  She stares at the phone, then back to look at me.

  - What are you doing? - Stir.

  - It is better to Thina come take a look at the hurt.

  No I expect, she moves like a rabid cat. - No! - The impact both fell on the grass, the cell escapes from my hand and my forearm burns. Damn it! Turning the body and use my arms and legs, to push its lightweight and slim body.

  - Thenka, for God's sake, calm down.

  I do not know how, but I'm standing. Thenka creeps four on grass, ranting and cursing me. - It's your fault! Puta! Maid fucking. - Bawls loudly. Aggressiveness is such that freeze. Where did you learn to behave in such a low manner? - My brother was someone else before you open that fucking cunt for it! Witch! He came to bewitch and destroy my family.

  It raises barely steadying the legs.

  - Your selfishness is destroying everything, not me. - I say quietly. - It is high time to take their faults and change.

  - Like it was easy. I can not move and point.

  - Can not or will not? - Question and his thin face contracts.

  - Go shit!

  Staggers and side up again. She tries to hit me with punches and kicks, I quibble, take a well-deserved slap in his face when he goes again. - Hurt! - Rubs his cheek marked by my fingers. - Blonde bitch! - Shouts and hits a punch in the air. It is so drunk that I give up to fight back and just push forcefully away.

  Panting stared at each other. The thing is surreal, girlfriend and sister slapping himself in the middle of a destroyed garden. If I had any sense, he would turn around and leave this crazy freaking out alone ... But it happens to be Theo's sister, her twin. An unwanted part of him that I would like to forget that there is truth. But I can not leave it in the hand, it would be the same as turning his back to the man I love.

  I think of my Angel in another country, mired in problems and unable to do anything. If this is the package that comes along with it, that I learn to deal with it once and for all. This woman is coming down the down slope and want to drag everyone. Someone have to put a stop to.

  - Enough, Thenka. - Use the softer tone than you. - By so doing is hurting the people who love you. Do you think it fair?

  - Enough, shit! I'll finish with you, bitch! - Staggers toward me. - Theo's mine! You will not steal it from me.

  Ai that bag!

  Repetitive girl.

  - Nobody steals from anyone anyone. Let's talk. - Even though I insist that it is impossible. - You have to change this pattern of destructive behavior.

  - Is a psychologist by chance? - I do not answer and she laughs debauched. - Okay, you want me to change? Let's make a deal, Doctor. I change was missing from the life of Theo, okay so? - Crosses his arms looking pleased with herself.

  Do not answer that stupid.

  - What's up? What is going to be? - Impatient, it makes an annoying noise when it starts to rub the soles of tennis on the newly pruned grass. - A hell on everyone's life or peace of his absence?

  Okay. For a crazy she looks good smartass.

  Delicacy is not working. If she's stubborn, I'm more. Straighten the back of more flippant way I can. - You may remove your horse from rain, if you think you'll do what you want. I love Theo, not going anywhere. Get used to it. - I cross my arms ... Damn burns! ... And I look at it firmly. It is extremely important that she accepted it.

  Î'H, ouh ...

  The Thenka face turns red indicating that not accepted damn thing. Damn. - Ama nothing. - Cackles. - It is written on your forehead that is an opportunist. Just want good life, like all the others.

  As Andreza, for example?

  Swallow the question a million dollars, shot the eyes of reddish stain on my shirt and stare at her with contempt. It's unbelievable. He said one who never worked, who lives at the expense of parents and took hold of his brother's apartment. Take a deep breath, I am sensible here. - Wants to know? I do not give a damn what you think. - Gestured feebly to her. - Look at you, I'm willing to help you, but it needs work.

  His dark eyebrow arching. - If you want to both help me, short of our lives and go back to the sty where he left. We had plans and you're ruining everything!

  We?

  God, is she the type possessed as the exorcist?

  I shudder when his worn body starts to sway from side to side. Jesus, just missing turning the neck and vomiting green goo. I'm apprehensive about his moodiness. We are going around in circles, Thenka does not leave the key Forget Theo, then do not say anything. I look at the floor and look for the cell unable to find.

  Satisfied with my silence, she walks to the uncoordinated lounger, down and picks up the bottle of vodka.

  You will drink more?

  - Drinking is no solution. - Advise not know why.

  I am ignored.

  That's pathetic.

  - I gotta go. - I say firmly.

  - Not yet. - Thenka open a demented smile and break the bottle in the back of the chair. Jeez fucked! The transparent liquid spills on your face and an alcohol smell spreads in the air.

  My goodness!

  This cuts a lot.

  I give up wanting to play the heroine and do not think twice before turning on my heels and run a buck only toward the gate. I walk out onto the sidewalk and without looking to either side, cross the street. scare cry when almost hit by a car, which diverts and horn. Startled, I turn and I spot my pursuer in front of the restaurant, struggling and trying to loosen the grip of the night watchman. -
I caught the thief! - Screams when Vincenzo appears on the side gate, with a steak knife in hand, followed by three helpers armed with kitchen pans.

  In the clamor and confusion Guardinha distracted, Thenka bites and ran toward Theo building. Stunned by the attack and the loud music that comes from Coffee Star, seek support in anything. My arms dancing in the air and vertigo makes me lose my balance. I am saved, seconds before falling with his face on the ground, by a young man. - Are you alright? - The boy asks and we are surrounded by friends. - What have they done to make you so scared?

  - Oh ... I ... - get out of his arms and put me up. - They tried to rob me. - I say in obedience my mind screaming not to expose Theo's family.

  Crazy deserves a punishment, they do not.

  - Better call the police! - One of them shouts.

  - No! It will not help. - I point the direction contrary to that Thenka ran. - He went to the end no one will find it.

  - I do not know. - The guy looks at me suspiciously. - You sure you do not need a force?

  Damn it!

  I must look like a crazy swept.

  - I have ... please ... - I focus on sound normal. - Besides, my uncle is here with the safety of the street. - Show Vincenzo desperate talking to the guard. - I have to go calm him, please do not want to mess up, go back to having fun. Thank you for having held me. - Unsmiling smile really

  Reluctantly the boys do what I ask, bid farewell and accompany far, I cross the street. Once you see me, Vincenzo large knife and wraps me in his arms. - What madness was this girl? Are you alright? Did you see who did this?

  - I did not see, it was all very fast. I am fine. - Mutter on his chest smelling the tomato sauce

  Vincenzo push me away. Safe on my shoulders and looks at me. Blazing arm bothers you, but do not say anything. I'm hoping that the dark fabric of her blouse camouflage the bruise. I need to get it over with and call Thina. - When I realized the screams we ran. - Says his expression is pure guilt.

  - All right, it was just the scare it. I need to get. - Go out of your domain.

  - Better not. The bastard took anything?

  - Taking the damage in the garden, it did not take anything. - I say upset. - My purse and cell are down there.

  His gaze is tense. - I do not know if it's safe. Where is Rafael?

  Respiro pretending to be calm. - His mother was hospitalized. It was my fault. Sai leaving open without alarm gate.

  Vincenzo gives me a reproachful look.

  - I'll call the Star and ask them to come.

  - No need, it's your time off, let it take care of Moonlight. - His eyes soften at the name of the granddaughter. - I'll close everything, call Theo and tell what happened. - Touch her arm, where a flag is embroidered Italy, in an attempt to reassure him, which does not seem to work.

  I know Vincenzo feels responsible for me, almost like a father. It is reassuring and comes to be ironic, I took away from my family to find the real meaning of it. I raise my eyebrows in expectation of an answer, because he is still reluctant.

  - If you feel better as well ...

  - I think it's better. - I smile, but inside I am devastated.

  ●●●●●●●●●

  After finding and collect my things in the yard, climb the stairs under the watchful eyes of my favorite cook. I go home and silence is good ... it is curative, but can not enjoy it ... not yet ... I leave the bag on the kitchen counter and with the phone in hand, way to the couch and cringe him, hugging his legs.

  I gather the strength to do what it takes. Being the bearer of bad news leaves me in agony, I can not understand people who take pleasure in another's misfortune. This is sadistic, is sick ... No I can avoid my thoughts fly to Eva ... My mother would have great pleasure in doing the honors for me. Search the worst in people has never been a problem for her. His favorite pastime was spending hours tormenting me to speak ill of others ... What then denied doing obviously hidden under the false pretense of concern.

  "Nina, you are an ungrateful ... I'm so good. "

  "It could only have given it, that there, spreads her legs for anyone. "

  "I made so many sacrifices, look what I get in return. "

  "Then I hate ... I hope you die! "

  Tons and tons of resentment and bitterness, which only made me want to run more and more away. Many times, I tried to understand it, justify their behavior in the frustrations of life ... But in others, when charged my distance, tried to confront it, to show how their words and actions choked me, but Eva always ended up reversing the situation ... In the end I was wrong and she the victim ...

  So I gave up, I shut up.

  Ligo and more smoothly than you, tale to Thina what happened.

  With an annoyed sigh she speaks again - Ready, already bipei Bruno, is not the first time that the poor of my husband has to leave the call to run after my sister.

  - I'm so sorry.

  - Believe me, I will have to give an educational slap my sister every day. You just did the honors, thank you for that and for having kept confidential.

  - Go tell your parents?

  - Yes, I'll put an end to this madness and need their support. I have two small children, Nina. Honestly, I do not feel safe. She hurt you?

  I touch my injured arm and the tear of the blouse examine the cut is through background, but I see that the bleeding stopped and I do not need points. - No.

  ....

  - I understand your concern, Nina. Take this nonsense head. Not because they are twins, they are equal. Theo is temperamental, of course, but Thenka is a sociopath. And sociopathy has some genetic influence. Basically my sister requires Theo attention that does not give herself. It is selfish and spoiled and was incorporating destructive behavior patterns, such as the violent reactions in the face of opposition.

  - This could have been avoided?

  - It could, of course. There is treatment.

  ....

  - Nina, think ... Theo has the right to know. He'll be a beast.

  - Count now will only make him more anxious. He had a shitty day and the Tuesday meeting is very important for Callas.

  End the conversation with Thina and walk through the apartment closing doors, windows and locks, still.

  My phone rings, is Rafael. He says the thing with the mother was no more than a false alarm, a mistake. Unwilling to talk more than necessary, I hear him say that the mother is well and at home. What should be connected by mistake and that is the way the village. The idea that Thenka involved in the misunderstanding goes through my head. But I do not say anything ... I know he will watch the security recordings, as does every night, so that he draw your own conclusions.

  I turn to my angel ... mailbox. I leave a good night message and keep quiet.

  ●●●●●●●●●

  Open your eyes.

  The ceiling is marked by drawings of friezes the blinds against the sun. What time is it? Do not know. I turned off the couch, slept heavily and dreamless. Game a morsel of food in the aquarium, go to the room, still tired, everything can wait ... I lie in bed, hug Theo pillow seeking comfort in her scent ...

  Close my eyes.

  Twenty one

  ●●●●●●●●●

  Theo

  -I Want a second man, fuck! If you go out, another comes in, got it? It was unacceptable to leave Nina without coverage.

  - ...

  - I do not care that she was with my parents! Fuck that they have an army of security guards.

  - ...

  For the thousandth time, I report Rafael step Nina step in the last hours. I want to dump all my anger against him, but I can not. Mike is right, the fool only left under the condition that Nina sleep in the mansion of my parents. I press the phone against his ear, without taking his eyes from the heliport of Callas approaching. I'm frustrated and upset, my hick could not have omitted such nonsense from me.

  Shit! Shit! Shit!

  - ...

  I do not like to know that Nina spent the en
tire Sunday locked in the room who did not eat, he did not want any one else to visit her. I know the sweetness of my blonde and the wrath of my sister. And now I understand them:

  "I'll take the day to read and rest"

  "I'm fine, I swear. Just missed it "

  "No swimming wrong with my voice, of course I slept well. "

  "I want you to quiet and focus on what was doing there. "

  "I'm not weird at all, is your impression, my Angel. "

  "We can leave this thing to phone sex to another day? "

  "Sino you so much ... I love you"

  She's suffering, damn it!

  Silent.

  - ....

  Let Rafael talking for nothing, take away the cell phone and the Czech time in Sao Paulo, one of Tuesday morning.

  I woke up distressed on Sunday. I called Nina, which was sweet and cheerful as ever, but something in his voice made me want to come back as soon as possible for her.

  Bendita, intuition!

  I called Becca, we take Sunday to learn about the old shop facilities and make technical victory on the ground of the new headquarters of jewelry. Then I asked to move forward to the meeting from Tuesday to Monday. It was not easy, but she managed. At eleven o'clock, I and the directors of Riches met at the hotel to discuss my ideas and close the deal.

  Good news followed by a bad ...

  While I was at the meeting, oblivious to everything that happened in Brazil, Rafael bucked Nina orders. Once left in Callas, called Mike ... did what he does best ... he took over the reins, controlled the situation, gave me coverage and ensured my peace for a while. Fuck. Without me out of the meeting learned of the situation, talked to Thina and my parents, guided security so that Nina was well and protected and patiently waited for the contract to be signed only then drop the bomb.

  - Holy shit! Today is Monday, fuck! How not, forbidden to tell me?

  - Miss Nina, insisted that not bothered.

  I had to make a superhuman effort not to hit when Mike took off my phone.

  - Theo, call this state to Miss Nina will only bring more stress. Rafael said she just went to the presentation. Give space to it, the work will distract her, you know how Miss is committed to doing things right. Let the anger go and talk to her calmly.