A line of carriages lined the winding driveway of the présidente's sprawling mansion.
"I thought it was a private ceremony" she whispered as the man took my keys to park my car.
"I thought so too" I cursed, already catching the deceit of the president. A servant opened the door and escorted us through the plentiful crowds.
"Ahhh el Jefe!!!" the crowd cheers, waiting for a chance to converse. They see Anais but politely ignore her, believing she was the current fling of the month.
"Everyone this is Anais Cruz, my girlfriend" I announced, claiming her as my own. I kissed her cheek as she looked into my eyes, her nerves were clearly present.
"They hate me Esteban" she chuckled nervously.
"It is a room full of fake people. Ignore them" I grabbed her hand and kissed it. Raul my trainer came from the shadows and pulled my neck into his arms. "Esteban!" he ruffles my hair and kissed each cheek.
"Raul this is my girlfriend Anais. Anais, this is my trainer Raul. He trained my father and now he trains me" I smiled proudly.
He took her palm into his hand and kissed it tenderly. "Hello Anais. Pleased to meet you" he beamed, taking in her form. She giggled shyly and sunk deeper into my arms.
We continued to walk through the spacious room, stopping to converse with each person. Many people in the crowds recognized her from the tabloids and magazines and immediately started whispering amongst themselves.
"Come Anais. We must show you the fabrics of the night" the wives of the dignitaries bragged, pulling her into their circle.
I couldn't help but swell with pride as she conversed with the women. The purple dress I had chosen for her complimented her dark skin so elegantly. Her laugh was a soothing chime among the see of faces. And her smile... it could light up the room.
She caught me staring and bit her lip, tempting me to save her from the dull conversation.
"Esteban! Finally" Hector trapped me in. "I have been waiting for you and Anais to show up!" he smiled, patting my chest with ease. He was dressed in a soft brown dress shirt with off white slacks. He cleaned up pretty well.
"We have so many investors with bulging pockets. You must be on your best behavior tonight El Jefe" he warned me.
"SI si" I sighed, grabbing a glass of wine to sedate myself.
"Where's your date?" I asked curiously. I knew Mariela was Anais best friend and she could use the company.
"You know I can't bring her to my place of business!" he bragged. A tall female came behind him and kissed his cheek. "Hector! You said you would introduce me to el presidente" she wined. She looked at me and gasped, taking note of who I was. "El Jefe!" she smiled and pushed Hector aside to face me.
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The Dancing Torera
RomanceMeet Esteban, a carefree, 21 year old bachelor by day and bullfighter by night. Since the night of his father's death, Esteban has made it his personal mission to kill every single bull in Espana, no matter what stood in his way. But what happens...