“Hector”

I don't know what to do to convince Samantha to forgive me. It's been a long time... What was I thinking when I fell into that pest Isabella's trap? But I have to find a way; I can't forget Samantha.

I ran into her yesterday at Mellendez's house. She's even more beautiful! But she didn't even give me a chance to talk to her. When I arrived, she left immediately. It's been like this lately; whenever we see each other, she withdraws and doesn't even listen to me.

"Martinez, wake up! I'm talking to you!" Melissa snapped her fingers in my face.

"Oh, sorry, Melissa, I was distracted," I said, adjusting my posture in my chair.

We were in my office, and Melissa was briefing me on an important meeting I'd asked her to represent me the day before. I'd been so spaced out for days that I couldn't focus on work.

"Look, Martinez, if you can't handle this game, don't come out and play. Either you take back the reins of the company or I'll resign," Melissa said, leaning back in the chair ac