THE LIE: DECEPTION TO THE CEO

The next day, as soon as dawn broke, Amber began to receive gifts without cards or dedications, which made her presume, from whom they came.

The first ones that arrived were dozens of bouquets of flowers, with red roses in different sizes. Sabrina, upon receiving them, did not know where to place them, so when she got up, Amber asked her to take some of these arrangements to the church.

-Yes, mother! I think it’s an excellent idea. No problem for me. What’s more, I wish! We could take them all, they are more needed there than here in the apartment, where they don’t fit anymore -she commented with a beautiful smile, in front of so many flowers, checking one by one each flower arrangement.

An hour after the flowers arrived, other gifts began to arrive, but these were related to the sweets she loves, so she received a shipment of chocolate and arequipe in different presentations.

-Daughter, who is sending all this shipment? First, it was the flowers, now it’s your favorite candies,” said the mother, checking the packages and none of them showed the sender or who ordered them to be delivered.

-Mommy, that doesn’t need a dedication! His presence is evident there, or don’t you remember how my birthdays were when I was Christopher’s girlfriend? she questioned.

-Right, daughter!” her mother replied, “I didn’t remember that time. Now I do, what are we going to do with all that chocolate,” she asked.

-Wait, the chocolate fountain!” Amber smiled, rolling her eyes and smiling broadly, “Because that must be what’s next after these gifts,” she announced, calm, relaxed and uncovering one of the boxes of chocolates.

-Ji, ji, ji! -I’m glad you’re taking this like this and don’t be mad,” she exclaimed, supporting her in this decision. When she heard the doorbell ring, she opened the door and gave way to two young men with a huge chocolate fountain, who wished her a happy birthday.

-I told you so!” warned Amber to her mother, who had a happy face, like she hadn’t had in years. It was clear that she was enjoying Christopher’s madness.

-Yes, just like that, daughter! Well, I’m going to work in the kitchen, meanwhile, you stay here in the living room waiting for your presents, if there are still some left,” her mother said, getting up from the sofa and walking towards the kitchen.

At noon, another bouquet of flowers arrived from a florist, different from the previous one and with a card. This one came from her colleagues at Bufete, who wished her a happy and blessed day, as well as an extraordinary Christmas.

In the afternoon, gifts continued to arrive for her, from some clients and grateful people, for the defense done by her and that thanks to that they were free. In addition to this, Dylan arrived in the late afternoon to invite her to dinner.

-Good afternoon,” he greeted Sabrina, who was the one who opened the door. Meanwhile, Amber was in her room getting ready. They were waiting for her friend and her boyfriend with whom she would celebrate her birthday.

-Gee, Sabrina! This apartment looks like a botanical garden, don’t tell me you’re having a birthday? -Dylan asked, looking at all the flower arrangements.

-Hee, hee, hee! Not me. Amber is the one with the birthday. She’s turning twenty-four today,” she said, amazed that her fiance doesn’t know when she has a birthday.

“That was the first thing Christopher found out when he became Amber’s fiance,” she thought, wondering what this engagement was like, when the most basic thing he didn’t know.

-I didn’t know anything, she didn’t tell me!” he answered, checking with intrigue and curiosity, every bouquet of flowers, which were everywhere in the living room, dining room and interior hallway of the apartment- At no time, Amber mentioned anything to me.

-I think those who love each other, never forget each other’s anniversary! -she added, this one with a sardonic chuckle.

-You’re so right,” he said, “I’ll fix this. What do you have in store for her? -he asked, with the intention of ordering special meals from fancy restaurants.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Sabrina gave him a brief explanation of what she prepared and what constitutes Amber’s favorite food, along with her sweets and drinks. The latter, not giving up, left in search of snacks and light bites as well as some drinks.

As Amber left, Dylan had retired, promising Sabrina that he would not be long. So it was, as Elian arrived with Genesis, that they were both surprised to see the apartment completely lined with flowers, Elian boasting that this was his boss’s doing.

They greeted Amber and her mom, each handing her a gift. Despite being Christopher’s assistant, Elian was greeted with respect and pleasure from both Amber and her mom. They presented each of them with a refreshing drink, even though the night was cold.

They were having a pleasant conversation on the terrace of the apartment when Dylan arrived again, and when he saw Elian, he was totally against him.

-What are you doing here?” he asked arrogantly and rebelliously, like a fighting cock.

-Just a moment,” answered Genesis, “Dylan, I respect and appreciate you very much, but that’s as far as it goes. I will not allow you to intimidate my boyfriend.

-Besides, remember that you’re not on any of your property,” warned Amber, with determination.

-Excuse me! -He said, but without showing any real gesture of regret for his action, “I got carried away by my emotions! As you are Christopher’s assistant, I thought you were here on his side.

-Not at all! I’m here, accompanying my girlfriend, at her friend’s birthday celebration,” Elian explained, not wanting to give an explanation or to clarify about it.

-Well! This is my celebration and you are both welcome,” clarified Amber, sanely cutting this discord.

After this, they went to the dining room where they ate the rich and delicious food made by Amber’s mother, leaving the food Dylan brought as appetizers. Then, they cut the cake wishing her well.

At the end of the evening, Amber thanked Elian as well as Genesis for making her night relaxing and peaceful. Afterwards, Dylan wanted her to go with him to celebrate his birthday with him at a disco, but she refused, claiming she was tired.

As they all left together, Elian passed a WhatsApp message to Christopher informing him that the evening was over. Having paid the caretaker as well as the condo managers to let him in and serenade him, he barely arrived, they left…