Wrong choice (Ferran Torres)

Chapter 31

When Anna didn't show up at her job on the radio, a lot of people thought it was maybe because she needed a little break from it. Hugo took two weeks off as well but went back to presenting the program after that. And his return but not hers showed people that, once again, it was the person who did nothing wrong who had to pay the bigger prize. While the cheater kept his job and salary as if nothing had happened.

But Anna had proven her worth as a journalist and it didn't take long for another radio station to offer her a job. Her only request was that Paula be hired too. She was adamant about quitting her job because she couldn't stand being near Hugo. And Anna appreciated her loyalty but couldn't allow her friend to be unemployed so...one stone, two birds.

"I'm so happy we still get to work together", said Anna, hugging her friend.

"I know. And I was close to being arrested for attempted murder so we really needed a solution for this".

"I would have paid for your lawyer. Don't worry".

"Lawyer? I wanted you to help me get rid of the body".

"Ferran could have helped us too so I would say we had a good chance of getting away with it".

Paula laughed and then just looked at Anna for a few seconds. "You know? I kind of hated Ferran when you two first met".

"What?", Anna didn't understand that reaction. Paula had never given any signs that she did.

"Yeah. I had a huge crush on you and like I understood you were a little weird and liked men", she paused to fake gag and Anna laughed. "But I couldn't help getting a bit jealous when I saw you two looking at each other. It didn't last long, though. It's fine now".

"I feel honoured knowing you had a crush on me, Paulita".

"Yeah, you all feel honoured but look at me still single. Anyway, should we go shopping to celebrate our new jobs?"

"Do you even have to ask?"

The two friends lost track of time while trying on clothes and laughing at each other's jokes. But when they finally realised how late it was, they said goodbye and headed home. In this case, Anna's home was Ferran's. She was still sorting out the living situation.

"Hi!"

"Hi! I'm in the kitchen", said Ferran, who was currently making their dinner.

"Sorry, I'm a bit late".

"It's ok. But I was about to text you to see if you needed me to pick you up or something".

"I went shopping with Paula".

"Oh nice. What did you get?"

Ferran turned and saw Anna place three bags on the table. Mango, Zara and...

"Want to know what's in this one?", she asked, lifting the Intimissimi bag so he could see it better.

"Is it a present for me?"

"You're going to enjoy this more than I will so I guess it is".

Ferran turned the stove to a lower heat before walking towards Anna.

"Hi", he said again before kissing her. And then he took a look at what was inside the bag. "You should go shopping more often. I hear it's very relaxing".

"It is...", she agreed, wrapping her arms around his waist and leaving a kiss on Ferran's neck. "Do you want me to try something on so you can see how it looks later?"

"Do you want me to burn our dinner?"

Anna laughed. "We could always eat a sandwich".

"The green set", he pointed out before giving the bag back.

"Really?"

"Green looks so good on you. But also...you knew what you were doing when you chose it".

"I told the sales associate to find all the pieces that would make my boyfriend drool and she chose that".

"Someone needs to give that woman a raise".

Anna took the bags upstairs and changed into the green set Ferran liked. She was looking at herself in the mirror and smiled. She didn't lie when she said Ferran was going to enjoy the lingerie more than she did but...it was also a nice feeling for her to wear something like that. To know he was going to go crazy when he saw her. It made her feel sexy and a little powerful too.

There were so many times in her life when she had felt insecure like everyone did. Her height had always been something people had to comment on or even mock. And even if former partners had complimented how she looked, Anna still felt a little uncomfortable exposing her body in front of them. But she didn't feel like that with Ferran. He didn't even need to tell her any pretty words. The way he looked at Anna was enough for her to know how he saw her. And it made her see herself as sexy too, for the first time in her life.

"Is dinner ready?", asked Anna when she saw Ferran setting the table.

"Yes", he said, just staring at her. "I won't stop thinking about what you're wearing under the top and shorts, you know?"

Anna just laughed, hugging Ferran and kissing his cheek before heading back to the kitchen to help him get everything ready for dinner.

"I'm going to visit apartments with my dad tomorrow".

"Ok. What time?"

"After lunch, probably", Anna paused for a second before talking again. "Are you free to come with us?"

"I thought you didn't want me there".

"I never said that", pointed out Anna. "But I've been thinking and...it could be a good moment for you to meet dad. And...maybe we could then head to my parents and you can meet mum".

"See? You managed to make me stop thinking about the underwear for a second".

They both laughed but Anna noticed something. "Are you scared of meeting them?"

"Terrified".

"Fer...".

"I'm the guy that comes after the cheater, Anna. That would give anyone trust issues".

"I trust you", she told him.

"You know me. They don't".

"Then allow them to get to know you".

Ferran nodded. He wanted to meet Anna's parents. He wanted to show them how much he loved their daughter. He couldn't mess that up and he wasn't going to.

"Could you at least move the top a bit so I get a sneak peek? To compensate for the near heart attack I just had".

Anna laughed and put her plate on the table before walking to where Ferran was sitting. She sat on his lap and kissed him, trying to reassure him of how everything was going to be alright. And she also let him take a peek.

"Right...let's eat dinner quickly".