Episode 3

CRISTOBAL HERMES

I am a very important businessman. I work hard day in and day out. Six years ago, I accepted an arranged marriage. I didn't see any problem with it since it is common among the wealthiest families in the country. So, I got married. A year later, my daughter Sofia was born. When Sofia was two years old, her mother died in a car accident. Since she was the one who helped me with my multiple businesses, all the work fell on me.

I didn't love my wife, and she didn't love me either. But we had mutual respect and a good friendship. When my wife died, there were many contracts that needed to be closed. So, for the last three years, I have been traveling and barely seeing my daughter. I call her every night and only see her once a month. However, now that I have resolved everything, I returned to the country and was told that my daughter is with Lina, one of the employees at the park. Lina takes her there every afternoon. Whenever I call Sofia, she tells me about that place. A few months ago, she told me she has a friend named Luna and that Luna's mom sells balloons in the park. She lets Sofia play with Luna while she works. Without further ado, I went to the park. When I arrived, I saw my daughter on the grass with a baby. I greeted my princess, and the little baby smiled at me. I couldn't help but pick her up, and the little one laughed heartily. She is so beautiful.

The baby's mother approached, and I realized she is just a teenager. How can she have a baby at such a young age? Although I think the baby will resemble her father, because the girl has gray eyes, black hair, very fair skin, and a perfect body.

In contrast, the baby has blue eyes, blonde hair, chubby cheeks, and is beautiful. The only thing they have in common is their fair skin.

I invited her to eat, but she said she had to return before seven. Sofia asked if she would come back tomorrow, and she said yes. When she left, I couldn't help but ask about her.

"Lina, tell me who that woman is and what do you know about her?" I asked while my daughter ran for an ice cream.

"It's very sad, sir. She lives in a shelter with the baby and sells balloons to eat. She is alone, and that's why she has to return to the shelter early. If she arrives after seven, she won't have a place to sleep," Lina replied.

"Tomorrow, we'll offer her a job as Sofia's full-time nanny, and in return, she will receive a good salary, a roof over her head, and food for her and her daughter," I explained.

"Really, sir? Sofia will be happy to have Luna and Jessica at home every day," Lina replied happily.

"That's all that matters, my daughter's happiness. Besides, I am not home often, so I have to make sure that when I'm not there, my daughter is happy," I replied as I watched my daughter eat her ice cream.

My mother insists that I get married again. One of our partners wants me to marry his daughter, and by marrying her, I will receive half of his fortune. The other half will be for our children. But I can't go through another arranged marriage. The first one wasn't so bad because my late wife, Sara, and I became good friends. Then our daughter was born, and although we never loved each other, we always sought the best for our daughter. I know it wouldn't be good for my daughter if I accepted another arranged marriage. She needs love and attention, not more money. That's why I want to offer Jessica a job. She and her daughter will provide the love and companionship that my daughter needs, and she won't be alone when I'm traveling.

My lawyer will present the proposal to Jessica alongside Lina tomorrow. I don't think she'll refuse since it's a great offer, and she won't have to stay in a shelter with her daughter. Every mother seeks the best for her child, and I don't think she'll be an exception.

I spent that day with my daughter, took her out to eat, and received a call from my mother insisting on marriage, but I ended the call. When it was time to sleep, I read a story to Princess Sofia and then went to rest. The next morning, I took my daughter to school and told the lawyer that I had to go to the park with Lina to make the offer to the young girl. Sofia wouldn't go to the park because my mother insisted she go for a snack, so I had no choice. When I arrived at my mother's house, our partner's daughter was there, but I didn't pay attention to her, although she's beautiful, I can't deny it, but I'm not interested in a convenience marriage. She only insinuated herself to me and she doesn't understand that if they want me to consider this marriage a little, she should approach my daughter and not try to get me into bed. But of course, I won't tell them that because if I ever get married again, that person has to love my daughter as much as I do.

During the snack, my phone rang and I smiled when I saw the message saying Jessica had already signed her contract and that they would take her to the mansion. My daughter will have someone to always accompany her, she doesn't need money with what I have, and with her mother's inheritance, she could live her whole life without doing anything, and now she'll have the company and affection of Jessica and her daughter.

"Mom, everything was delicious, but Sofia and I have to go. Come on, princess, say goodbye," I said, standing up.

"Yes, Daddy, goodbye grandma," Sofia said, bidding farewell, and despite my mother's protests and her guest, I went home. When we arrived, Sofia smiled widely upon seeing Jessica with the baby in her arms.

"Luna, Jess!" my daughter shouted and ran to hug her. The little baby laughed heartily.

"Did you like your surprise, Sofia?" I asked as I watched her.

"Yes, Daddy, very much," my daughter said happily.

"Jessica will be your nanny, she and Luna will now live here," I said, and my girl jumped with joy.

"Thank you, sir," Jessica said somewhat embarrassed.

"There's nothing to thank for. I assume they've already shown you your room," I said calmly.

"Yes, sir," Jessica replied.

"Well, I have things to do. I hope you have fun," I said, and then went to my office.

As I worked, I could hear the laughter of those three throughout the house. I really liked that. It had been too long since I heard so much joy in this house. I hope it stays like this forever.

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