Chapter 5 No.5

Turning, he saw his mother and behind her was the cook cleaning her hand with a napkin.

"Santiago, glad you are back early today" Madam Axel said and stood beside her son. Without waiting for Santiago's response, she added "Eve Diego will be staying in this villa with you for the time being".

"Mm...m" Santiago grunted and walked toward the stairs. He knew it, his mother alone apart from Aurora knew the password to the villa. It seems his mother was head bent on creating a romantic relationship between him and Eve Diego.

Santiago went into the bathroom to have a shower. He adjusted the temperature of water to what he desired and soak himself in the bathtub. He didn't know how long he had stayed in the bathroom but when he stepped into the bedroom again, he saw Eve Diego in a silk robe, sitting at the edge of his bed. He narrowed his eyes and asked "what do you want?" His voice was hoarse.

"Am sorry brother Santiago, if I came into your room without your consent, dinner is ready and I...." Diego tried to explain further but was cut short by Santiago "get out" he ordered.

Eve Diego obeyed and quietly stepped out of Santiago's bedroom as fast as her legs could carry her.

Santiago didn't go down for dinner but had his dinner brought to him in his study.

Next morning, when Eve Diego woke up and went for breakfast, she was told Santiago had gone to the office. She sighed and let out air from her mouth, if she didn't get to spend time with Santiago then her efforts would end in futility.

When Aurora was through with her make-up, her mother had prepared breakfast and called her over to eat. The breakfast was soybean milk with deep-fried plantain. She ate a few bites before hurrying along.

When she got to the company, she met Madam Axel in her son's office, greeting her. She settled down on her desk when Madam Axel spoke up "you can no longer work here, I am here to pay you off, name your price".

"Am sorry ma'am, but I was employed by Mr Santiago Axel and only he can terminate my appointment" Aurora Logan said. She was no longer ready to be bullied by anyone else because of Santiago.

If you want to fight a battle, you have to be prepared yourself. She's going to stand up to defend who she loves, and fight for her happiness.

"Santiago, throw this trash out" Madam Axel ordered with her eyes popping out. How dare this stinking girl talk back to her? As long as this thing stays around her son, he would not be able to think straight.

"On what ground should I fire her?" Santiago finally spoke up seeing the tensed up condition of his mother. Santiago's question made Madam Axel's lip gently twitch. She has got to have an excuse to fire Aurora. It seems she had not fully prepared for this argument.

Santiago stood up, ignoring his mother's silence. "Get all the necessary files and come over to the conference hall "Santiago looked at Aurora as he spoke. He strolled toward the door with his long legs. ``You can wait while taking tea or...... make your choice," he said to his mother and walked out.

Aurora picked up some files and walked towards the door but was stopped by Madam Axel as she held her wrist fiercely. Staring at her fiercely like a predator who was ready to jump on its prey "you can never fit into the position of my daughter-in-law".

"Mother, your gown fits you well and makes you look younger than your age. When next we go shopping, I'll tell Santiago to buy more gowns of different colors for you", Aurora said with a smile.

She felt Madam Axel loosen her grip on her wrist. Madam Axel blushed, and her chin turned pink but quickly returned back to its usual color.

"Don't patronize me", Madam Axel answered but her looks are not so annoying towards Aurora like before. She will not let this stinking trash win her over with her sweet words.

Aurora sweetly blew Madam Axel a kiss and hurriedly walked out. When Santiago returned back to his office, his mother had left.

He had grown up all his life as a masculinist and had no interest in women until the day that Aurora saved his life and reputation. He thought highly of her and swore with himself that he would watch her back for the rest of their lives. She lost her first time to him and he should be responsible for her.

They would have gotten married already or at least obtained a certificate from the bureau but Aurora had refused at that time saying she didn't need his sympathy, only wanted him to believe her.

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