The rich don't Cry

Chapter 14

She wasn't used to so many screams, but she stood and listened in silence to all of Alvaro's complaints and demands. Rosa hung up the phone and stared at the stack of dishes in her sink. She didn't feel like scrubbing and cleaning the house. She had discovered the exclusive world of expensive restaurants, unimaginable cars, and luxurious hotels. These were everything she had access to as soon as Alvaro started looking for her. At first, she thought it was for her, but soon, she realized his real intentions. He wanted to approach Veronica and sink Alex. Although the truth was heavy deep down, it was impossible not to forget that part and simply enjoy all those wonders, besides sex.

This time, it seemed serious. Alvaro had been complaining for days about Luis's sudden change of mind in taking Francisco's accounts from him and returning them to Alex. Although he thought, at first, that he could count on Monte Negro's support, he yielded to his daughter's requests and returned the companies to his son-in-law. Alvaro was climbing the walls and demanding Rosa to find a way to counterattack. Rosa had no idea how to please Alvaro, but she was going to find a way.

As she relaxed on the sofa, the doorbell rang and she ran to open the door. She wished it would be Alvaro. Although she predicted he would start with a lot of complaints, the final result would be the usual: the two of them naked in bed.

"Hello!" said Veronica, as the door opened.

"Hello," answered Rosa, disappointed.

"What is it? Aren't you glad to see me?"

"Yes, sure."

Veronica went straight to the living room and sat down in one of the chairs. She had a big smile, and Rosa rushed behind her, trying to guess what news she would give her about her perfect life.

"First of all, let me tell you that Alex spoke with me and mentioned your relationship with Alvaro. Are you sure about it?"

"Well... If you're sure about Alex, with everything he has done to you, why shouldn't I?" she said, offended by her guest's words. "Anything else or just that?"

"I didn't want to bother you. I was just worried about you."

"If you say so..."

Veronica got up again and sat down next to her friend. She was excited and decided to ignore Rosa's new attitude. She wanted to give her the news first and not to Alex.

"Well... I'm pregnant."

Then, she saw it. Rosa had been looking for a way to make Alex pay for the bad time Alvaro was going through. Maybe, after all, it was Veronica herself, who gave her the solution without realizing it. Alvaro would be proud of her and would certainly thank her for her quick performance.

"Wow. That... that's surprising," said Rosa as she got up and turned her back on Veronica. It was now or never. "Me too."

"Yes?" continued Veronica, surprised. "Is it Alvaro's?"

"No."

"No? Then who's it, you rascal?"

"It was Alex."

"Very funny... Really, who?"

For a moment, Rosa thought about stepping back, but thinking about how Alvaro had distanced himself from her because of Veronica gave her courage again. She forced herself to get on with the joke. The most important thing was said. She just had to keep herself and not give in.

Rosa approached a shocked Veronica. Although she hoped, in her innocence, not to be affected by the pain she was causing her, she felt the grief she saw in her gaze burning her breast.