Chapter 17

Santiago opened the door of the car, stretched his hand to Renata who smiled at him before extending her hand into his. “You look ravishing in that dress,” his eye rested on her cleavage. “I know I do, baby. Thank you,” the smile didn’t leave her face as she said those words. He placed a hand on her lower back and led her inside the restaurant. It looked quiet… almost empty. Her cheeks flushed, she thought herself to be the luckiest woman on earth at that moment. Maybe Santiago kept his word this time. Just like he told her earlier that day. It was going to be a private dinner, the first they would have after their wedding. But the moment they stepped into the reservation section, her heart sank, rage slamming her chest. Domingo was there. And so was that blonde young woman again. The table was large, surrounded by Santiago’s work friends, they all dressed expensively. She was at least dressed to their taste this time. They all whispered, chatted loudly, and laughed with wine