The Dark Secret of the CEO

Chapter 106

An hour and a half after Darcy called her and having the address where they are to meet, she comes down to the living room, to make everything look as casual as possible. As she walks in, she sees Gerard with a weary expression and walks over to hug him. He wraps his arms around her and is flooded with her scent that reassures him, despite everything. -Something new? -she tells him without looking him in the eye and internally Gerard laughs at her performance – – Nothing. Darcy hasn’t called the house or my cell. I had to send my mother to her apartment, because she is very nervous. Evangeline is resting, Rafael took her to her room, the blow that crazy woman gave him hurt… -She will communicate, you just have to watch the news and know that we are back. She closes her eyes on her husband’s chest, thinking that everything will be alright, so that she can be reunited with the princess as soon as possible. While Matías, Dan and Gerard give each other a knowing look. -Excuse me, I have to answer, she is my mother – says Matías and Gerard can feel Luz’s body tense- -Are you okay, love? he-he separates from her and looks into her eyes- -Yes, it’s just that I already want to hug our girl, all this has me very bad. -You must be calm, for our baby… – Matías enters the room and clears his throat -. Something happened? -Yes, I’m sorry Gerard, but I need you to let me take Luz with me, our father doesn’t feel well and my mother wants us to go see him. -Of-of course-she looks at Gerard and he nods – Doesn’t it bother you if I go with my parents? -No, especially if you go with your brother, you won’t be safer with anyone, except me- he gives her a long kiss, because she knows what can happen-. Love you. -And I love you, my love-Luz tries not to show her fear and nerves through her eyes, she smiles at him and walks towards Matías-. Let’s go quickly, I want to go home early. The three men make a gesture that Luz does not see and as soon as the brothers leave, Gerard does what Matías told him. He calls the detective in charge of Charlize’s kidnapping, who is already waiting very close to the place where Darcy is supposed to have the little girl. -Where do we have to go? – Matías tells her and she points him in the direction -. Well, I know where she is. Luz looks out the window at the mansion and she remembers the first time she arrived there, when Charlize and Gerard were waiting for her at the entrance, and Darcy behind them watching her suspiciously. Matías takes advantage of this distraction to send a message to

the detective, confirming her location. Throughout the journey, neither of them speaks. The truth is that there is nothing to say. Luz looks at the time and realizes that they are a couple of minutes early. Little by little she begins to see fewer cars and people on the streets, the buildings are replaced by large sheds and some are deteriorated by abandonment. The sunset quickly accompanies them and the cold makes her think that she didn’t bring anything to cover Charlize. -It’s cold…-she tells Matías– -I have some blankets in the car, sometimes I like to go somewhere and sit and watch the river. “Charlize is going to need them from her,” she looks at her hands and then caresses her belly. As soon as you have her, take her out of here, her please. -And what will happen to you? -she asks him annoyed-, -I guess you’ll send someone for me later, I don’t think you’ll leave me here without doing anything – she tells him with a smile -. But I need my girl safe first. -I just hope nothing happens to you, because I’m capable of killing her. -Mati! She – she tells him in a low voice- -You are my sister and you are at risk, no one is going to question that. Luz doesn’t stop feeling overwhelmed by everything she feels at this moment, especially because her brother could become a murderer… It seems illogical, because her job is precisely to persecute these types of people. “But Darcy is a killer, so she wouldn’t miss out on a great life.” That may be very true, but what about her soul? Matías slows down and stops in an alley that is darker than normal, because the power lines are not working here. He sighs and looks at Luz. -Go… -No, she said to wait in the car. -Luz, it’s cold, at least get down to receive the princess and cover her with one of her blankets. “Let me call her, she told me to let you know when she’s here.” With trembling fingers she pulls her phone out and waits for Darcy to answer her. While Matías looks at the place, there are no windows to see inside, but surely from the surrounding buildings the rescue team already has everything identified. Darcy, we’re outside. -Get down. -Matías wants to wait outside for Charlize, it’s cold out here. - Close to the car, not a centimeter more here. -Thanks. He ends the call and Luz turns to her brother, gives her a big hug and wipes away a couple of tears. -I love you little brother. -And I to you, my little ampolletita, be careful and don’t say anything to her that will destabilize her. Follow the game, play the submissive. I swear I’ll get you out of here as soon as possible. The girl gets out, snuggles up in her sweater and walks towards the entrance. She knocks on the door and listens to things moving behind her, until the door clicks open. But nothing had prepared her to see what she finds herself in front of.This text is © NôvelDrama/.Org.