Chapter 46

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Anna threw herself on his neck.

"You're so talented, Teo!" she murmured admiringly.

"Thanks for the song!" Ricardo grunted, beaming. "You're so cute, but I'm engaged."

Teo has depicted the heartbreak and dramatically flopped down on the chair.

"Is this a joke?" Anna asked when they were all seated, and Teo went for a smoke break with two magnificent young ladies, who tirelessly praised his performance.

"What? Nooo. It's the truth. I'm getting married in September!"

"Wow, Ricardo!"

"Ri."

"Ri! It's just wonderful! Why didn't you tell me before? Felicitaciones!"

"I did not have a chance. My fiancée's name is Leticia, and maybe she'll join us some time, but she's staying with her aunt for the time being. You would have liked her."

"No doubt!" Anna confirmed. "She has great taste!"

Ricardo blushed and put his arm around Anna.

"I see Teo does, too," he whispered in her ear.

"Teo? Oh, no, between him and me noth..."

"Time. Everything takes time. Give him a chance, Anna. Teo is a great guy, caring, and loyal. All that pomp is part of his image, people like that. It's like a mask, you know?"

"Ri, I understand, but..."

"Like your mask is. Behind it hides a girl who believes in love. You and Teo both believe in love deep down, but you chose not to show it. I see that. It all shows. You must both decide to be happy together or not. You are both worthy of happiness."

"Ricardo, I don't know what to say. I'm so grateful for your kind words. You're just amazing!"

"When I step away for a moment, all the 'just amazings' take my fate away!" Teo's voice came from behind them.

"Worth a try," said Ricardo. "I'm gonna go look for Marie, and you both have some chat meanwhile."

"A waitress now?" sarcastically wondered Teo, sitting in place of Ricardo and intending to clear his plate.

"Teo, thank you for the song. I imagined that you were singing only for me! It was great!"

"I sang it only for you, Anna."

"Thank you!"

"Welcome."

She looked into his eyes and tried in vain to understand what he was thinking. Teo smiled.

"The food's cold, Anna. Have something to eat. Don't overthink."

She breathed out, smiling timidly back, and set to a delicious meal.


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