Skeletons In The Family Closet

gh his mind, each more perplexing than the previous. How could his father have said tha

cheeks flushed with emotion. 'You just saw E

w my sister's name?' M

ossibly his sole living family member. But what he didn't understand even at a young age, was that there was hostility between them.

r informing him that the woman

o accept this revelation. Perhaps there was an er

out of this problem. Mr. Alejandro repeated the name, accentuating each word. 'W

as obvious that his father was telling the truth

ng his cigar. The two guys sat silently for a

Diego.' Mr. Alejandro said ab

ked at his father in bewilderment.

lejandro added in a definitive tone, rising

of him refused to believe it, but another knew it was true. He couldn't simply b

bout this decision. He was a strong and determined man,

explain the issue to her. He couldn't simply vanish from her

quiet pledge to himself. He'd meet Evelyn one last tim

*

ed to meet Diego. As she sat at a small table, sipping her coffee and letting the cold breeze wash over her, she couldn'

ly checked the time in his wristwatch and he realized he was running a little late. With a littl

iative glances and murmured whispers. His height, powerful body and gorgeous features attracte

iego hurriedly scanned the room, removing his sunglasses, looking for Evelyn. And there she was, sitt

, pulling out a chair and

jokingly. 'A gentleman shou

t later is better t

pologized for spending more tim

sir.' Evelyn responded, her

iego asked, pointing to

I will get what I wa

duct, Eve.' Diego laughed as

over, and Diego indicated to

she's having.'

und, holding his hands behind hi

velyn inquired, interruptin

led his eyes. 'Tell

you want to hear abo

ar.' Diego insisted, a ch

Evelyn lifted

ming in closer to Evelyn. He

is hand. Diego's eyes brightened as he excitedly reached for the warm liquid, inhaling deeply before taking a sip. Th

not help but be charmed by her every action and word. Despite his status as a wealthy and famous businessman, Evelyn exhibi

cousin. Diego's veins were filled with shock and bewilderment as he attempted to digest the information. But his father's words were true, thu

d grown stronger with each passing day. But, knowing that she was his cousin, he couldn't act on his sentimen

ntil she snapped her fingers in front of his face. Diego's eyes widened in astonishment

ing his sleepy eyes. 'I must b

n anxiety as she looked

smiss his racing thoughts. 'Yes, I am

t on his shoulders that he was attempting to conceal. She reached out and gently

her eyes filled with real concern. He couldn't continue l

u.' Diego finally said, his

d leaned forward, her gaze locked

the truth. He couldn't resist any longer, not when confronted w