Chapter 2

• I felt used and mocked by two of the most important people in my life. I was so foolish!
• I thought I was going to marry Bastian, I thought my little sister loved me, but it was all just in my imagination. I was a complete naive and felt frustrated and disgusted with myself.
• And then, this whole story about Sophie not being my sister... Is it true?
• I walked into the first bar I found. I hardly ever drink alcohol, but this time, I really wanted to drink and forget everything.
• I headed to an empty seat next to a man who was quite handsome but with a dark and sad look. I think we both had a bad day.
• "A double whiskey, please."
• "Right away, miss."
• I started silently crying while drinking without restraint, then I noticed the look from this man. It didn't bother me, and I kept drinking all the alcohol I could.
• "I don't know what happened to you, miss, but I think you've had enough to drink."
• "It's none of your business, idiot," I replied, ignoring the man's words.
• I was lost in my thoughts, regretting being so blind.
• Now, I would undoubtedly be a different girl. Apparently, men like women who are more decisive and outgoing, not as boring as me.
• I sighed, picking up my glass of spirits.
• Some handsome boys approached me, and one of them pulled me towards him. I was already quite drunk, so it didn't bother me.
• "Are you alone, darling? Tell me you want to have fun with us."
• "Yes, let 's go."
• Suddenly, this man stood up.
• "She's with me, you'd better leave if you don't want any trouble.”
• His gaze was intimidating at that moment; strangely, those men feared him and left.
• "What cowards," I mocked.
• "Give me your address, I'll call someone to take you home."
• "I don't want to, I'm going to have fun tonight like never before. I'm going to another place where the atmosphere is better."
• He grabbed my arm to hold me back.
• "Don't be foolish, something bad could happen to you, and you'll regret it."
• "You're a very handsome guy, do you want to spend the night with me?"
• I laughed at his reaction. Isn't that what men want?
• He was surprised by my words but managed to smile and asked me.
• "Are you this easy with all men?"
• "No, but today is different."
• "Why do you want to spend the night with me?" he asked, curious.
• Suddenly, I started crying like a little girl. I explained to him how unhappy I was and how disappointed I was by the man I loved.
• "I just want to get back at him, if he can be with another woman, I can be with another."
• "Poor girl, this isn't a game."
• "I'm not a girl, I'm a woman, and I can prove it to you."
• I approached him, wrapped my arms around his neck, and kissed him. What was surprising is that he kissed me back, and then we engaged in a passionate kiss...
• "Are you sure you want to spend the night with me?" he asked me again, almost out of breath.
• "Yes, let's go to a room."
• "Once we're upstairs, there's no turning back. I don't really think you want to be with me."
• "Tell me, am I not beautiful? That's why you don't want to be with me. She's right, maybe I don't attract any man."
• "Nonsense, you're very beautiful, your skin is soft and fair, your eyes fascinate me, and that blonde hair I want to touch, I just want you not to regret this night."
• "I won't," I said confidently.
• We arrived in the room, he threw me onto the bed and got on top of me, he started kissing me and caressing my body.
• Gradually, our clothes fell to the floor, my breathing was very heavy, and I felt his warmth running through my entire body. Every touch from him made every part of my body tingle.
• It was a very passionate night, but he was very gentle upon realizing it was my first time. Strangely, I felt desired and loved by this man.
• ***
• I gradually woke up, feeling the sunlight on my face.
• I had a terrible headache and my whole body was sore. I was so dizzy that I hadn't realized I was in the luxurious hotel room.
• I began to remember what had happened the night before.
• "Damn Bastian! I loved you so much. Why did you cheat on me with my own sister?"
• Then I realized where I was.
• "Wait, where am I? This isn't my home. It can't be."
• The images in my mind were present; I had spent the night with a complete stranger.
• "I guess I shouldn't have drunk so much alcohol. How did I become so bold last night?"
• I felt my face flushing with shame.
• I looked around, and that man was no longer there. He was undoubtedly a very attractive man, tall, with porcelain-like fair skin, black hair, and impressive green eyes.
• Certainly much more handsome than Bastian...
• "I better get dressed and go home, I can't stay here, I don't even know if I could look this man in the eyes sober," I thought in a confused manner.
• I was lucky, my parents had gone on a trip that weekend to visit my paternal grandmother, so they couldn't scold me for not coming home last night, they're very protective of us.
• I checked the whole house, and Sophie wasn't there, so maybe she was with Bastian.
• Just thinking about it made my stomach ache.
• I took a bath, had breakfast, and went back to bed. I was feeling really bad, Sophie even showed up on Sunday just before my parents came home.
• "Sister, tell me, haven't mom and dad come back yet?"
• I didn't answer her, I was very angry with her, so I ignored her and went to my room.
• "You're very angry with me."
• "What do you want, Sophie? You and Javier took me for a fool. Did you really think I was going to welcome you with open arms?"
• A mocking smile appeared on Sophie's face.
• "You really thought you could become his wife? You're really stupid, someone like Bastian deserves a woman worthy of him."
• "What are you talking about?"
• "He's from the Martin family, he needs a beautiful and elegant woman who won't embarrass him in society."
• "That's absurd, I'm just as beautiful and very intelligent, our parents raised us the same way, I'm at his level too."
• "Don't delude yourself, look at me, I'm a very beautiful woman, much more than you, he loves me and you have to accept that you lost to me."
• "Keep him, Sophie. I don't want that kind of man in my life."
• I turned around and left crying to my room.
• I can't believe I wasted two years of my life with such a despicable and petty man.