Love in Red Numbers

ng at him. He was about to meet his former business rival, and to make matters wo

ll. Now, they were meeting at an elegant restaurant in the heart of Barcelona,

utiful piano melody in the background. The hostess directed him to a table near the window, from where he could see the bust

hing his table. She was petite and beautif

nd I'll be your server tonight. Can I start

en aback by her beauty, bu

red wine," he replied, tryi

ticed her trembling hands and a hint of desperation in her eyes. He could

nt, dressed in an impressive black dress and heels that accentuated h

n," she said in a seductive voic

lacking enthusiasm. "Let's get

ven if just for old times' sake, would pl

brow, not wanting to

ness?" he suggested, an

of their meeting, Daniel becam

from time to time, intrigued by her

f unruly customers at a nearby table and

en leaned closer, her lips a

Let's forget about business for a moment and re

disgust welling up in him. She had promised a different kind o

s. Never mention that again. I warned you before agreeing to t

hope your company goes under soon. You know rebellion doesn't suit you.

ull of dishes, trying to navigate through the crowded restaurant. He got up

at," he offered, taking

... He thought he had rid himself of those Cupid-like sentiments. This couldn't be happening again. A part o

red another appetizer. He couldn't take his eyes off Ava as she served customers in the rest

ch his table to deliver the bill. Daniel s

ere full time?" Daniel

an important man would be interested in her. His demeanor

, but someone has to do it,"

und crazy and hasty, but... could you give me your phone number? I'd like to see

d in her? Something urged her to decline firmly. However, for some reason, she d

l be happy to chat a bit," Ava said before

ng excited for the first time in a long while. There was something about Ava that att

uestions and doubts. Why would someone like Daniel be

own up. As expected, he patiently waited to talk to her on the bench in front of the restaurant. There,

at that moment, he had received a terrifying notificati

ommit to Anahí, or alternatively, get back together with Karen. W

Moreover, he had sworn not to think about love anymore. He ran his hands through his black hair in

also getting rid of his mother's pressure to settle down with whomever she wante

home tired from work, wondering when things would change. He

reeted her mother, who had been alone lately, a phone call

, couldn't resist any longer. He picked up his pho

gs, she answered

at angelic voice

couldn't wait another day to talk to you about

his call, but her heart

bout, Mr. Busch?" A

time, and I can't get you out of my mind. I want to make you a proposal, something

d be so important that Daniel would

as she waited for Danie

ou... ma

n a split second, her pho