The Dark Secret of the CEO
Chapter 66

Chapter 66

Chapter 66

The journey to the restaurant is light, at least for Luz. Because for Gerard… her stomach is a nervouswreck , never in her life was he so terrified, not even when she proposed to Margaret .

As soon as they arrive at the venue, the host comes out to greet them, gesturing to Gerard that the orderis ready. Gerard surrounds Luz by her waist and draws her to her body, to imbibe that pure energy, thatspecial shine that she has of her and that love that radiates from her woman.

Because Luz will always be his wife.

Upon entering, the man leads them to a huge wooden door. When they cross it, Luz is shocked by whatshe replaces there.

There is a lonely table, for two people, surrounded by white flowers. Dim lights illuminate the space, asthe sun is setting. The music, soft and calm, ends up enveloping the place. Luz stares at Gerard, whokneels in front of her and feels that he is going to give her something.

“I’ll just take off your shoes,” he tells her, smiling, and she feels her soul return to her body.

Although, to be honest, if Gerard had proposed to her at that moment, she would have said yes withouthesitation.

He does the same with her shoes and they leave them at the side of the entrance, he takes her by thehand and leads her to one of the chairs.

Out of nowhere, a waiter appears, laying out a shrimp appetizer on a bed of leaves, and Gerard pourshim orange juice and smiles at him.

-Did you already have this ready long before? -she asks him without being able to remove the surprisefrom her face –

-Yes, before leaving the house – he says kissing one of her hands -. I knew that conversation would bepainful, that’s why I wanted to prepare this for you, because I want your life to be like this from now on,enlightened, calm, full of hope and with eyes only on the future.

-Thank you… this is really beautiful, my love.

– And, so you can see that I’ve thought of everything, I spoke with Matías. We are both going to replace away for your parents to get closer, and only if you want, Matías can tell them what really happened.

-Me…

-I know that telling you the truth is painful, but Luz… I have plans for us and I don’t want you to missanyone. And if I’m more honest, I want to rub it in their faces that, despite everything, you found a manwho loves you unconditionally.

Luz bites her lower lip, looking Gerard straight in the eye. Tears try to break through, but this time theyare from happiness. She nods and Gerard imitates her, they begin to eat smiling, thinking about manynonsense things.

Then they bring the main course, risotto and grilled chicken.”

Pero, cada segundo que pasa, Luz nota que Gerard está intranquilo y siente que no le está diciendotodo. Hasta que, cuando traen el postre, no aguanta más. -Amor, ¿te pasa algo?

– No… ¿por qué? – le pregunta él sonriendo y bebiendo para ocultarse un poco –

– Porque es evidente que no estás tranquilo, tu rodilla no deja de moverse y eso pasa cuando estásnervioso.

-Has aprendido a conocerme muy bien – le dice bajando la mirada a la mesa y respira profundo – Creoque… – se pone de pie y luego se arrodilla frente a Luz, con aquella cajita entre sus manos – Luz, eresla mujer más increíble, mi aliento, mi esperanza, mi renacer – abre la cajita y ella sonríe con lágrimas enlos ojos -. Eres mi sol, de día y de noche, iluminas mi camino y te juro que ya no me veo e n el futuro sinti, sin nuestros hijos… Luz Méndez, ¿me harías el honor de ser mi esposa?

-¡Sí! – se lanza sobre él, cayendo al suave césped entre abrazos, besos y risas -. Será un honor ser laesposa de un hombre tan maravilloso y único como tú.

Luz cubre los labios de Gerard con los suyos y comienza a profundizarlo solo de esa manera que ellasabe, esa que el cuerpo de Gerard reconoce de inmediato, obligando a apartarla y mirarla con el deseoretratado en el rostro.

-Creo que este lugar no es apto para lo que sigue – su voz sale ronca y a Luz se le estremecen hastalos pensamientos –

Se ponen de pie, Gerard se coloca los zapatos, toma los de Luz y la toma entre sus brazos. Salen deallí, pero antes de que cierre la puerta del auto, ella lo mira asustada.

-No pagamos la cuenta…

-La cuenta estaba pagada desde antes de llegar, mi reina bella.

Deja un beso en los labios de su chica y se apresura en subir, solo quiere fundirse en ella de una vez,hacerla sentir todo eso que quiere dejar gravado en su piel, para cuando ya no estén juntos.

Pero llegar a la casa será una tortura, así que en una medida desesperada, se desvía a un hotel. Bajade allí como si le urgiera algo de vida o muerte, pero es que estar en el cuerpo de Luz puede ser elúltimo aliento de vida cada vez que ocurre.

Entran al lugar, pide una suite por la noche, le entregan las llaves y corren al ascensor, Luz descalza y élcon el dolor en su pantalón.

En cuanto las puertas se cierran, Gerard comienza a besar a Luz, cuando las puertas finalmente seabren, la toma por la cintura y la lleva a la puerta, entran de una vez y en cuanto cierran la puerta de lasuite, corre con ella a la habitación.

Ambos se quitan la ropa con desesperación, entre caricias y besos que ya no son suficientes para lapasión que los invade.

They fall on the bed, Luz just wants Gerard to come in once and for all, because she needs him, it’s theonly way she has to feel clean and complete. But before Gerard can satisfy that need of hers, he pullsaway from her and reaches for something of hers in her pants.

Luz recognizes the box and laughs when she remembers that she didn’t have time to put the ring onher. She does so gently and then positions herself on top of her.

-Now yes, Miss Méndez… she is officially engaged to Gerard Finnick, the luckiest man in the world.

– Tomorrow you should buy a lottery ticket – she says caressing his cheeks –

-I already have it… it’s right in front of me right now.