Chapter 5 A Fresh Start

Chapter 5

It's not that Amelia had an exceptional memory, but that since she was a child, Blanca had never treated her well. What she liked to say the most was: "If your dad hadn't picked you up, you would have died of hunger by now. We have given you food, a roof and education, what have we failed you? ; What does it cost you to help a little around the house?"

I reminded him of that every day, so it was hard for him not to know.

When she was little, that affected her a lot. She didn't understand why she was different, why she didn't have parents who loved her like other children. But now that she had grown up, she was already over it. Perhaps some people simply have less luck with their loved ones, be they parents, children or husbands, and are destined not to be with them for long. It seemed that her destiny was to walk through life alone.

Luckily, her father, Fausto Soto, was good to her. He was the one who picked her up and the first person she saw when she woke up from a high fever was him.

Amelia no longer remembered what had happened back then, she only vaguely remembered that she had been alone in a desolate place for a long time, that it was cold, she was hungry and she was scared every day. That's why, when she woke up and saw Fausto taking care of her and comforting her, she felt very attached to him and a little scared, holding on to him, not wanting to let go. Afterwards, since they did not find her family, Fausto felt sorry for her, so he decided to stay with her and adopt her.

In reality, at that time, her family was not in a position to support another person and Blanca did not want to take care of anyone else either, but in the end she could not beat Fausto and had to stay with Amelia,

Fausto was weak all his life, except in the decision to stay with her, where I showed firmness for the first time. Although later, because she worked outside the home all year, she was not able to give him the care and protection that a father should give, Amelia still felt respect and gratitude towards Fausto.

She had returned only to say goodbye to Fausto before going abroad, since it would not be as easy to visit him as when she was in the country.

Blanca, outside the house and without receiving a response from Amelia, had already reached the point of throwing plates and pans to vent.

"4What now happened?" Fausto's voice was heard from outside.

"She is your dear adopted daughter, do you think it has been easy for us to raise her all these years? If it were n't for us, she who knows what assembly line she would be working on now, would she have been able to join a family like Dorian's? Now that she has progressed, she thinks she is better than us; What does it cost you to help a little at home?"

The man's voice was filled with surprise: "Meli is back?"

With that voice lowering its pitch, someone could already be heard knocking on the door. Amelia went to open the door and saw him on the threshold.

"Dad," he said in a soft voice.

Fausto entered, lowering his voice: "Don't pay attention to your mother, she only talks to talk." She nodded slightly.

His father asked: And you came alone? Where is Dorian?"

"He. Amelia hesitated for a moment, but decided to be honest, 'we're divorced.' Divorced? Fausto's expression immediately became serious, "Why did you get divorced?" Her daughter responded: "We were not compatible."

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Fausto frowned. "Is it because of your mother and your brother?"

She shook her head. "It's better not to bother them anymore."

Her father seemed hesitant, it wasn't that he wanted to do it, but that he couldn't convince Blanca and Fabio, in that house his wife was the one in charge.

Amelia understood his difficulty and smiled, "Don't worry, I'll talk to them. I only came away for two years

Before leaving, I have applied to a university abroad to do a postgraduate degree, I am leaving tomorrow and will be gone for two years. Maybe I won't be able to visit you as much again, so take care of yourself."

I took out a bank card from her bag. "There is still some money here, keep it for your expenses, if you need more, tell me" Fausto quickly returned it "You are going to need the money outside, save it, I have enough" Don't worry, I have money, Amelia insisted, returning the card.

Fausto thought about her leaving and became melancholic. How come you leave so suddenly? Studying outside is too far away, can't you study here?"

"I simply want a change of scenery and at the same time take a look at the world. Don't worry, two years fly by." Amelia calmed him down and seeing that her father was still looking worried, she added, "Also, the architecture faculty at that school is in fourth place in the world, can you imagine how lucky I am to have been accepted?" "

Fausto consoled himself with that and within his consolation there was a touch of pride: "That's great, I always knew you would go far when you grew up.

She just smiled.

"Auntie The tender voice of a little girl resonated at that moment and when she finished her sentence, the 2-year-old girl was already hugging Amelia's legs.

She bent down and I picked her up: gLea, did you go for a walk with mom?" The little girl nodded vigorously and turned her head towards her mother, who followed her into the house.

Beatriz was the wife of Fabio, Amelia's brother, they had been schoolmates since high school, they became boyfriend and girlfriend during high school, they got married two years after graduating from college and had their daughter two years ago.

Beatriz was beautiful and very good at her job; She started from the most basic sales position in an insurance company and worked her way up by herself until she became a sales director, earning an annual salary of several hundred thousand, but what she earned was spent by Fabio on his businesses.

It seemed that Beatriz didn't care about that; Fabio did not work, nor did he take care of the girl, but she did not complain, she only dedicated herself to working, maintaining the house and her daughter without protesting.

Amelia didn't know what spell her brother had cast on her so that she would be willing to support him and take care of him day after day for years. If she analyzed it closely, it was probably because Fabio was charming and provided Beatriz with emotional value.

Beatriz and Amelia were not very close, but upon seeing her, her sister-in-law greeted her politely: "Amelia, you're back."

He responded with a "yes" and his gaze went to the little girl who hugged his neck affectionately, extending her hand to play with her.

Blanca had also entered her room and seeing the tenderness in her eyes, she couldn't help but say sarcastically. If you like children so much, hurry up and have one. Otherwise, when your husband finds someone else to have children with, you're going to cry.

After saying that, I couldn't help but mutter. I don't understand what you were thinking before, being so young, you couldn't support a child. If you had saved one, now you wouldn't have to be begging like this

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Amella's face darkened and she looked up and said: "Mom, I divorced Dorian, don't bother him."

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Blanca and Fabio were surprised: "; That?"

She didn't say anything else, she had a flight that night and still had to pack. After saying goodbye to Beatriz and Fausto, she left. Blanca and Fabio were still assimilating the news.

"Are you serious? Why did they get divorced suddenly?"

Fausto sighed: "It's true, he's leaving tomorrow.

His son frowned. Where to?"

Fausto responded, "He says he is going to study for two years."

Fabio frowned even more, but said nothing more. Although he was someone who could not keep secrets and was worried, that same afternoon he went to Dorian's company.

When he arrived at the reception, he went directly to the receptionist. "I'm coming to see Dorian."

The receptionist looked at him with a smile: "Good afternoon, do you have an appointment?"

The man, do I need a date if he is my sister's husband?

And he headed towards the elevator.

The receptionist quickly stopped him: Excuse me sir, I must confirm with the president's office.

As if he hadn't heard her, Fabio pressed the elevator button, determined to go through anyway, but the security guards quickly intervened: "Excuse me sir, you need an appointment to enter, please cooperate."

I already told you that I am your brother-in-law, just tell your boss and that's it."

Fabio was impatient and wanted to continue forward, but the guards did not dare to let him up. While they were at that impasse, Yael came from outside and saw them arguing.

What's going on here?" he asked as he approached.

"Mr. Yael, the security guard greeted him with respect, "this gentleman claims to be Mr. Ferrer's brother-in-law and wants to see you." Yael looked at Fabio suspiciously, without finding any resemblance to Amelia.

Fabio realized what Yael was thinking at a glance.

"Amelia is my sister, if you don't believe me, go up and ask your boss."

The assistant was a little surprised, thought for a moment and said to the security guard: Let him pass."

The guard let him in.

Fabio didn't get angry, he just pointed to himself: "I already told you that Mr. Ferrer is my brother-in-law, and you still don't believe me?" After saying that, he left with Yael towards the executive office on the top floor.

"Wait out here, I'm going to tell Mr. Ferrer."

Arriving at the outer office, Yael made him wait and knocked on the door of Dorian's office: "Boss

"Forward! Dorian's deep voice came from the office.

And the assistant opened the door, just when I was going to speak, Fabio pushed the door from behind and advanced.

Sorante divorcing Meh?"

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Yael didn't say anything.

Dorian I glanced at him.

Yael suddenly felt a cold sweat on her back. "The gentleman entered on his own."

Fabio also shrugged his shoulders frankly: "I was just worried."

Then I looked at Dorian: "What's wrong with you two? 4How come they suddenly got divorced? Meli leaves

Marian."

Yael saw Dorian's hand on the mouse stop and couldn't help but look at him.

Dorian, with his face still calm, looked at Fabio. "Is there anything you need?"

Fabio felt a little embarrassed. The truth is that it's nothing, he just worried about you, after hearing about the divorce.

Dorian did not respond.

The man felt even more uncomfortable: "Oh, by the way, brother, about that resort thing last time..."

Dorian turned to look at him: "That project is not under my responsibility."

The smile on Fabio's face faded, but I still tried to maintain it. "I see.

His hands rubbed together in dismay.

He had always been very direct, familiar with everyone and without much notion of limits, speaking and acting without thinking, he had never felt restricted in the face of Dorian's wealth and power, but this time, for the first time, he felt uncomfortable.

Dorian also realized her disappointment and embarrassment, so he softened his tone of voice: "By the way, was your mother looking at houses in the Fragrant Village area lately?"

Yes, I was looking, thinking that when Meli comes home she won't even have a place to live, so we should get a bigger house. I even thought about asking them for help with the initial deposit. Fabio's voice faded away, not daring to say that Amelia didn't allow it.

Dorian nodded. "Then I will let Yael know so she can transfer the money to you." Cintia, who was just entering the office, stopped when she heard that and I looked at Fabio.

Fabio had already recovered his initial enthusiasm: "I knew that Meli had not been wrong about you, cufiado. You are a man with vision and your business will surely continue to prosper."

Cynthia looked at him with disdain and turned away, her small gestures caught by Dorian's eyes. He looked at his mother: "Do you need anything?"

Cintia hid her displeasure: "I came to look for Yael. "Tomorrow I have to fly to the northwest, Alex took vacation, if Yael is free, let her take me to the airport."

Saying that, he turned to the assistant

Yael nodded immediately: "Of course, Madam President."

"Cintia," I indicated. "I will send you the flight information later."

After saying that, I glanced at Fabio, then at Dorlan, as if he wanted to say something but stopped.

"Mother, we will talk later, Dorian, issue an eviction order, "the next time you want to come, you better notify in advance."

Cintia marked it, nodding with difficulty and without saying more, she left.

Fabie watched in confusion as Cintia walked away and then turned to Dorian, whose handsome face showed a serene expression. What are you stopping, aren't you fighting with your mother?

Chapter 5 "No." The response was cold.

Fabio didn't care much, he just asked for the sake of asking and then, with a bit of embarrassment, I thanked Dorian: 'Well, buddy, thanks for the house.'

Dorian acknowledged slightly and began to review a report.

Fabio gave him advice with all the seriousness in the world: "I don't know if Meli is going to fly tomorrow or not, but between spouses there is no problem that cannot be solved. It's just a matter of bringing her back and that's it."

Dorian paused for a moment as he grabbed the report, then I spread it calmly in front of him. Fabio I didn't notice anything strange about Dorian and after giving him some more advice, he left satisfied.

Dorian was looking at the report in front of him, silent for a moment, then I pushed him aside, took another stack of papers, took a look and put them down again, without any expression, looked away towards the window and began to massage your temple with your finger.

Yael, who had been observing her boss secretly, took the opportunity to knock on the door and enter to ask: Boss, do we need to reschedule the meeting with Mr. Isaac for tomorrow?"

Dorian paused in his massage and then opened his eyes, his expression now recovered. "It's not necessary!" he said.