BETRAYED

Chapter fifteen

"Hey! Miss me already?" I could sense humour behind his voice.

Instead of feeding his ego as I often do, I go straight to the point. "Why didn't you tell me Rafael was the one you got into a fight with?" The other end went dead silent and I had to double check if he had ended the call.

After a few seconds of silence, he let out a frustrated sigh, "I didn't want to upset you."

"Luca," I dragged. "You should have told me the truth. Right now I'm more than upset. I'm angry."

"I didn't lie to you. I just didn't tell you who I fought with."

"Didn't you think I deserved to know? He's my boyfriend for god's sake. And you are my friend. You should have told me." I argued, careful not to raise my voice.

"I'm sorry." He simply answered. " I didn't mean to hurt you."

"Hurt? Luca, you are the one who got hurt because of me. I should be the one saying....."

"Camila," He dragged my name softly. "The reason as to why I didn't tell you is because I knew you'd put all the blame on yourself. Like what you are currently doing."

"Besides, I'm fine. None of us died." He laughed.

"Luca!"

"Hey, I'm kidding. Chill out darling," he chuckled. Thanks for worrying though." He said.

"I'm so sorry." I sighed, leaning against the car.

"It's cool. I'm just happy you care about me."

"Of course I do care. You are my friend now. I don't want anything bad happening to you, especially if it is because of me."

"I'll take care of myself now. Just tell your boyfriend to hide his claws when I'm around. I'll show him mine if he starts tearing me apart. I don't back down from a fight." Although there was humour in the way he spoke, I could tell he could do exactly what he said.

"Goodnight Luca." He let out a frustrated sigh at his end.

"Goodnight Camila."

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The view was priceless. From the garden, to the decorated tents and the interior. Everything was perfect.

" This is absolutely stunning." Carlos smiled beside me as we stared at the setting sun.

"I told you we could do it." I replied.

"I knew you wouldn't let me down. And the work your mom did with the garden. Perfect!"

"Let's just hope that the visitors will fall in love with everything and enjoy their stay." I added hopefully.

"With a view like this one? They won't be leaving anytime soon. It's incredible how you guys did all this within a week. Honestly, I didn't think it was even possible."

"Anything's possible boss. You just have to believe in what you wish for. Besides, working as a team made the work easier." I said.

"Yeah." He glanced at his Rolex watch and then said, " Well, you better get ready. The business men should be arriving anytime soon."

That was my que to leave. I excused myself and headed over to the staff locker room. I couldn't help but smile as I walk through the halls and stare at the beautiful chandeliers all over the hotel. The amazing artificial waterfall at the middle of the garden was a sight to see, especially with it's lighting and the blue-like water coming from it. The view was gold.

We were to dress in simple white blouses with black bow ties, a black fitted skirt for the ladies and pants for the gents not forgetting black flat shoes. I tied up my hair in a high afro pony and in minutes, we were all lined up at the entrance waiting for the long awaited guests.