âLu, what's wrong?", I asked her confused at the party that she threw for Cayetana when Carla also came to us.
âI don't know why I didn't realize earlier. She's got thousands of followers on Instagram, how.. the Burberry that she wore..", Lu thought loudly after she's told us her new information about Cayetana.
âShe's bought them."
âWith which money, Carla? She's the damn daughter of charwoman!"
âLu, on whose bank account are the guests paying the donations?", I asked cautiously.
âThis.. what a bullshit.. Those people are all here because of me. I'll show her what I'm capable of!", she got extremely angry which I understood.
âStop, stop, you can't make a scene. That would be a scandal, not only for her so calm down, wait until the party is over and tomorrow, you're going to make sure that everyone here gets their money back but now you're going to keep calm, okay?"
Lu's expression became softer, she even smiled lightly, âI almost forgot what it's like when you two take care of me."
Only a few moments later we could watch her holding a speech. Lu wasn't easy to calm down.
âGood evening, I want to thank you all for supporting us. It's incredible that there are still so many people in the world that you can trust. A special thanks to a woman who is generous and a good friend. Cayetana, give her a big hand! And a damn liar because this NGO doesn't even exist, does it? It's just as false as your stories about your life, your travel, your house, your friendship, your Ralph Lauren dress, don't know where you stole that from, your followers on Instagram, your whole life is a damn lie. Yes, Cayetana is the daughter of a housecleaner. I've really trusted her. But don't worry, you're going to get back each cent that you've paid, I'll make sure of it. What a night, I'm so done with this. Acting, having a smile on your face the whole evening as if everything was alright but that's not, especially not with Guzman because we're not a couple anymore. I'm sorry, Laura, I've really tried it but it was really hard because your little son has cheated on me. I don't know how I do it but in the end, it's always me who's hurt. Especially from people who I've supported the most, didn't I, Carla? But that's over. You're idiots to think you can play with me. But now cheers to this wonderful evening. Oh, and Emilia can't decide if she prefers laying under Ander, Polo or between both of them and Carla is having sex with Samuel. Salut."
What the hell was that? And what the hell did Carla and I do to her to talk about us like that? We had nothing to do with what Cayetana or Guzman did to her!
âEmilia, what is going on here?", my dad walked up to me.
âHola, papá. And Sofia", I nodded raising an eyebrow, âIt's good to see you, too. But I have to disappoint you, I've got no idea what you're talking about."
âYou know exactly what I mean. Why is your brother following Carla and trying to make Polo look like he's guilty? Carla's papá, Teo, he's worried that you kids make them look like they've done something. He's my friend and my business partner and I want you and your brothers to stop talking about Carla and Polo. Be wise, Emilia."
âYou know what? Te odio, papá. Samu does nothing wrong. You've treated him and Nano like your own sons once and what are you doing now? Kissing the Roson's ass. Be their sidekick, I don't care about it anymore. Nano is not guilty and him, mamá, Samu and I don't need you. We're going to do whatever we want to do. AdÃos."
âAnder, hey", I stopped him from walking away from the party, âWe need to talk."
âWhat's wrong, babe? I saw you talking to your dad", he said easily laying his arm around me as if my dad was the worst problem right now.
âIt's not about him, he thinks that Nano is guilty so he's dead to me. But I want to, I have to tell Guzman. As long as Polo doesn't confess, Nano is always going to be the one who's guilty in the eyes of everyone. And this morning, mamá, Samu and I noticed that Nano had left. He left us alone again just because we are too selfish to tell someone about Polo. I have to tell someone, Ander, I can't lose my brother not after I lost Marina", I confessed emotionally but Ander's expression hadn't changed.
âI know it's not easy but let's go home for now. Don't do it now, think about it for one night", he whispered and gave me a kiss on my forehead so I nodded.
I probably wouldn't be able to persuade him anymore.
Mamá ð
have you seen your brother?
is he with you?
Emilia â¤ï¸
no, why?
is he missing?
he didn't come home yesterday
please come home after school, I'm worried
of course mamá
âLu, what the hell did you do yesterday?", I ran up to her in the next morning after I've got a video of Nadia and Guzman making out, everyone in school thought they were having sex.
âGood morning, Emilia", she smiled innocently, âWill you tell me what you mean?"
âOh, don't play so innocent, Lu! I'm so done with your hypocrisy. First you talk about Carla and I as if we were sluts in front of everyone at that stupid party and then you post that video of Nadia and Guzman? Do you never think about consequences?"
âYou were supposed to be my friend, Em. But you were busy choosing between two boys. And if you're angry with someone, talk to Valerio, you're better friend", she shrugged her shoulders as if she didn't do anything and it would have only been him, âHe filmed them and sent it to me."
Before I could react, I heard Rebe calling me and Lu left us immediately.
âWhat is it, Rebe? Do you know where Samu is?", I asked her in a hopeful way.
âI'm sorry, no. Has your mom texted you? Is Samu at home?", she asked a little scared.
âWhat's going on? What do you know?", I could feel that there was something more behind her concern.
âHe's worked with my mom and there were some complications and.. I'm so sorry, I just want him to be safe", she explained to me in a way that I knew what she was talking about.. Samu's job and the money, Nano warned him. But there was still Carla's papá.
âUntil we don't know more, I don't think it has to do with this job. But I'll talk to mamá and let you know if he's at home after school", I promised her.