Mundo ficciónIniciar sesión"The first time I saw those blue eyes, desire overtook me, but I never imagined that would be the beginning of my slavery." Jimena and Pablo met during a summer vacation, and the spark of love ignited. They began a passionate relationship. An unexpected pregnancy turned their lives upside down, forcing them to marry under the pressure of their families, who shared the same business interests. More than a year later, their relationship has been reduced to the responsibilities of parenthood and social appearances, as passion and affection have faded, leaving behind regret, hurtful words, and indifference. Jimena wants to win back the passionate and fun man her husband used to be, but there’s a problem: a sensual assistant is determined to conquer Pablo, who finds himself drawn to his new employee. Can Jimena rekindle her husband's love? Or… is it already too late for them?
Leer másJimena woke up with dark circles under her eyes. Even though the baby was already six months old, there were nights when he wouldn’t let her sleep, and this had been one of those nights. By the time she got up, Pablo had already left for work, so she began her morning workout routine.
She had been putting in a lot of effort lately, especially since she’d gained quite a bit of weight during her pregnancy. However, she was regaining her figure without much trouble, as she had always been disciplined about her exercise.
In front of the mirror, Jimena studied her pale skin, noticing how her blue eyes seemed lost amidst the dark circles, a clear sign of exhaustion and sleeplessness. But the dark circles weren’t just from lack of sleep—she had cried again the night before. She remembered when Pablo had kissed her for the first time that summer, the moment their love story had begun.
They had been in the middle of a forest, playing a silly paintball game. She drifted into the memories...
“Hey, beautiful,” Pablo said, approaching her, trying to intimidate her. She stood tall, studying his every move.
“Are you planning to shoot me?” he asked, stepping in front of her weapon.“What are you doing?” she asked nervously, seeing her gun pressed against his chest.“Why don’t we play a different game?” He dropped his weapon, then took hers and tossed it to the ground.“What do you think you’re doing, Pablo Mars?” she demanded, her voice trembling.“I just can’t wait for our date tomorrow,” he said, surprising her. With that, he pressed his lips to hers.The kiss was slow and tender, but still, Jimena felt like she was losing her breath. She’d kissed other guys before, but never had she felt anything that sent shivers through her like this.Immersed in the pleasure that the delicious lips gave her, she gripped his neck, her fingers tightening passionately to intensify the kiss, to which he responded by grabbing her waist. The union of their mouths became more intense and the desire caused an exciting tingling on their skin.
Paul attacked her neck, at the same time hitting her against a nearby tree, then he began to caress her more boldly and bit her earlobe. He clung to the girl's mouth fiercely and kissed her neck again. Jimena felt like she would lose her breath at any moment, due to the savagery and hunger with which he was kissing her.
"Don't you think we're moving a little too fast?" she said, pulling away slightly, her gaze lingering on his deep brown eyes.
"Sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable." He smiled, his voice low and teasing. "But just so you know, we've got a date tomorrow, and... well, there's a good chance I might push things a bit." He whispered the last part near her neck, his breath sending a shiver through her as it brushed her skin. "So it's up to you—whether you're ready to take the challenge or not." He gave her a wicked smile before turning and disappearing between the trees.***
Pablo was sitting behind his desk, reviewing some papers, when his new assistant walked in. He had left the task of finding her replacement for his previous employee, trusting that no one knew better who would be the right person for the job than she did.
And she chose wisely.
The young woman was very disciplined and excellent at her work. In addition to her solid resume, she had experience and adapted quickly, learning on the fly. The only problem was her exotic beauty and the natural sensuality she radiated. To make matters worse, the girl seemed to be showing an interest that went beyond the professional, making subtle hints. As if that weren't enough, his relationship with Jimena wasn’t going well.
He looked his assistant up and down in a daze. She was wearing a tight gray mini-skirt, inside of which she wore a white shirt that revealed part of her large cleavage.
The girl possessed the most beautiful dark mixed-race skin he had ever seen, which contrasted with her gray eyes, whose crystalline shine gave them a singular and very attractive appearance. Her black, straight, and abundant hair was usually loose and covered her arms since it was very long. She had a tiny waist and a wide, well-defined hip. Her legs were long and beautiful. Her small and full lips, and those thick eyelashes that he still didn't know if they were natural. What to say about her breasts, he also doubted they were what nature gave them.
But there was something about her that unraveled him, something that made him nervous. He knew it was wrong, that he shouldn’t allow himself to tremble when he heard that sensual voice, or when he saw that smile that seemed to invite him to sin.
Although his relationship with Jimena wasn’t what it used to be, she was still his wife and the mother of his child. He couldn’t go that far.
His assistant approached seductively and handed him some documents, purposely brushing her hand against his. He looked at her indifferently, trying to mask his desire. The girl left a bit disappointed, while he was left disturbed, not knowing how long he could resist that beautiful temptation.
In those days, Pablo went back and forth between his apartment and work—nothing more. He had even arranged for a temporary substitute at the institution; he wasn’t ready to face Jimena.She had tried to talk to him, but every time she reached out, all she got were vague excuses whenever Pablo came by to pick up the boy.That night, Pablo had just stepped out of the shower when the doorbell rang.“Who could it be at this hour?” he grumbled, not in the mood for visitors.He quickly dried off and threw on a pair of lounge pants and a fitted T-shirt that emphasized his muscles. His hair still damp, he hurried to the door.The moment he saw who was standing there, he froze. His mouth fell slightly open, his eyes locking on his unexpected visitor as if he were seeing a mirage.“Good evening, Pablo,” Jimena greeted, amused by his reaction. She walked in without waiting for an invitation, exuding a confidence that held him captive with just a glance.It wasn’t only her ease and self-assurance
That day, Jimena was at the institution’s gym when, all of a sudden, her friend César—someone she had shared a few dinners with to discuss the company’s and the foundation’s successes—surprised her with a bouquet.The gesture left her frozen and uneasy, as it gave a romantic connotation to what, for her, was nothing more than a cordial friendship.She forced a smile so as not to hurt him. It wasn’t just that she didn’t want César to get the wrong idea—she simply disliked such gestures altogether. She had always found them cheesy and meaningless, one of the reasons she got along so well with Pablo, who felt the same way.However, unaware of her inner turmoil, César took her hands and looked her straight in the eyes, a lovestruck gleam flickering in his gaze that made her uncomfortable.“Jimena, I know I said my intentions with you were purely friendly, but… the truth is, I like you a lot, and I’d like you to see me differently. Tell me, would you give me a chance?”She froze, speechles
Some time later…As the institution gained recognition, Jimena began to establish herself as an influential figure in society. Several magazines and television programs interviewed her, praising the immense and generous work she and her team were doing.That recognition brought even more prestige and fame to the Mars and Gutiérrez company, as well as to Kevin’s gallery, which soon ranked among the top in the country. With that success came even greater wealth.Jimena’s social circles expanded, as did her workload, and it became increasingly difficult for her to keep up with Bruno, who demanded something more serious than teenage-style encounters. But Jimena wasn’t ready for that kind of relationship—at least, not with him.And so, she ended things.“I’m a mess…” she whispered as she walked past Bruno’s classroom and saw him flirting with another teacher. “I can’t believe I’m jealous of someone who was nothing but a burden to me. I need to learn to be alone… being in a relationship isn
Pablo found out that Laura was pregnant, so as soon as he arrived at the institution, he headed straight to the art department and walked into his cousin’s classroom.After congratulating him—and once Kevin had shared both his excitement and his worries about how much a baby would change their lives—they started talking about the family. Somehow, the conversation drifted to Jimena.“Seriously, Pablo… aren’t you planning to win your ex back?” Kevin asked, catching him completely off guard with the bluntness of his question.Pablo let out a frustrated sigh. “Who tries to win their ex back, Kevin? She’s my ex for a reason, don’t you think?” he grumbled, irritated.“Why are you so mad? Did you two fight?”“That Jimena is a wicked heartbreaker. She canceled a date with me to go out with that womanizing dancer,” he vented.“The Italian guy?” his cousin asked, surprised.“The very same,” he growled, clearly furious.He tried not to let the matter bother him—after all, Jimena was free to see
Pablo arrived at the institution and headed straight to the gym. That day, he was scheduled for the afternoon, coming directly from the office. Two days a week, he taught in the mornings, and two in the afternoons, almost until nightfall.“Hey, Pablo,” Jimena greeted him with a bright smile and shining eyes, then kissed him on the cheek.“Hi,” he replied curtly.Lately, Pablo had been distant, his attitude toward her cold and detached. Jimena couldn’t understand the reason for his change, and he gave her no chance to ask. He’d arrive, warm up in silence, teach his class, and leave without saying a word.By the time Pablo finished his class, night had already fallen, and everyone had gone except him. He was taking a shower in the gym’s bathroom. When he came out, Jimena intercepted him.“Don’t go yet. I need to talk to you.” She stepped in front of him. Pablo looked at her with weary impatience.“Say whatever you have to say—make it quick. I’m tired,” he said harshly.“Are you mad at m
That day, Jimena had gone to visit Claudia and Cecilia. In the eldest sister’s room, the three of them talked deeply, their emotions raw and exposed.“Jimena, how are things going with Bruno?” Claudia asked with a mischievous glint in her eye.“Well, we’ve shared a kiss or two, but we haven’t talked about whatever it is we have,” she replied, sounding indifferent.“Wow… you’re going to break the record for the most unnamed relationships,” Cecilia teased playfully.“Yeah,” Jimena agreed with a bitter smile. She tried to appear unfazed, but a painful knot tightened in her chest at that confirmation. “The only serious relationship I ever had was my marriage to Pablo, but that was forced, so it doesn’t count. Besides, that one started without a name, too.” She smiled wistfully.“The best thing you can do is stay away from that clown. It’s not that I dislike him—he’s been behaving quite well lately—but still, I’m afraid his idiocy might come back and make you suffer,” Claudia warned, her t
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