Love in the sun

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Uriel sat patiently as the reading club was about to start book signing. It was one of her latest books and she couldn't be more proud of it. She excused herself and stepped into the break room to get a cup of water from the dispenser.

"Miss Hernandez."

She turned to meet a man calling her attention.

"Yes?" She answered

"There's someone here to meet you." People always wanted to meet her, this one couldn't be any different "You can send the person in."

He nodded and left.

Uriel turned to dispose of her disposable cup and gave her attention to the door as she heard it close. The man looked oddly familiar but she was sure she hadn't met him before, same ebony hair and eyes. Her eyes nearly popped out of its sockets when realisation dawned on her.

"I assume you've pinpointed the striking resemblance." He paused and watched her relax "I'm sorry. Good afternoon."

"Good afternoon too. I'm Enzo Montez, Nathaniel's father but please call me Enzo instead of Mr Montez."

Why was he here?

"Nice to meet you, I'm Uriel Hernandez." He smiled "Like I was told. Congrats on your book. I'm not much of a reader but looking at the amount of people you have supporting you, I might just join them after all."

She was taken aback, he didn't seem as arrogant as she had imagined but that didn't answer the pressing question on her mind; Why was he here?

"You must be wondering why I'm here, right?"she nodded "It's obviously not for the book signing but that can be arranged for another time."

"I'm here for Nathaniel." he paused and watched her stare at the floor "A few years back, if I had heard this I'd probably laugh my head off but it seems as though I can believe it now."

"Yesterday I saw it Uriel. He loves you and don't go thinking that it's because he's my son. I have a daughter too. I'd be furious if such happened but he's hurt and that's why I can't be mad at him. We can't also forget that whatever happened was partially my fault.."

"Paul is a good man. The wedding is in a few days. I wish Nathan had told me way before it came to this... perhaps I could've changed your mind. I'm not sure I can now."

"I was hurt then but now I've forgiven him sir." Uriel answered cooly.

"Please call me Enzo. He told me the same thing but you should know I practically threatened him to come back to the states at that time. If he told me he was in love I wouldn't have taken the relationship or him seriously. He was once a mess and my reasons are justified. I'm sorry my actions broke your heart but I advice you to think this wedding through."

"If it helps think about a future with Nathan and one with Paul. Try it. I'm sure it'll open your eyes but if you choose to do what we all know you may blindly do..." He took a breath "Please don't forget that Nathaniel Legend Montez loves you with all his heart."

"Have a good day Uriel." He managed a smile and she mumbled quietly "And you too Enzo."

Once he shut the door behind him, she slumped on the nearest seat and cried her eyes out.

"Why hasn't she come yet, isn't the book signing over?" Nathan asked worriedly. He was currently seating with Matilda and Paul in a booth waiting for Uriel to join them. She was to meet up with them for lunch after her book signing

"She must have forgotten."

"Text her Paul, she might be in trouble for Christ's sake." He freaked out and Matilda placed a hand on his shoulder as Paul eyed him suspiciously "The wedding is in a few days one of your enemies could kidnap her you know. I don't want you to be hurt." He added.

"Yeah. I should text her." Nathan was tired from last night after telling his dad everything.

Enzo suddenly got up this morning and left without saying a word, his dad was up to something. He was curious to know if it had something to do with Uriel.

"I think we've waited for too long, we should order something."

"You're seriously going to eat without her Paul? That's absurd, we're waiting for her dude except you have enough appetite to eat twice." He snarled, now Paul was really taken aback "Nathan control yourself sheesh." Paul called the waiter over.

"You really woke up at the wrong side of the bed this morning. You've been acting strange."

"How is being concerned acting strange."

"We'll have canrese chicken." The waiter jotted it down and walked away "Do you need some beer to cool down a bit?" Nathan buried his face in his palm.

"Do you really want to get married?" Paul went quiet and stole a glance at Matilda who looked down.

"Why are you asking?"

"Cause I might just murder you." Matilda snickered Paul asked not hearing him"What did you say?"

"You haven't had a bachelor's party yet. I'm doubting you're happy with this wedding. Do you love her?" Paul gazed into the thin air, tension gradually built up and his phone rang, Nathan growled.

"Who was it?" Matilda asked "It's Uriel...she can't make it."

"Well, why can't she 'make it'?" He asked calmly "She said she's sick. Nathan tensed up "What happened to her?"

"She didn't say. She only said that she didn't want to be disturbed." Nathan sat back and thought for a while "Let's eat guys." Matilda said as the waiter came with their orders.

Isn't Enzo a sweetheart ?

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