Chapter 31

Leandre is overjoyed when the woman laughs. He was aware, and he admitted that this woman had piqued his interest; otherwise, he would have kicked her out a long time ago, but there was something about her that made him want to learn more about her. Because he has no plans to visit this area and entertain any woman, but when it comes to her, it appears that they can talk until tomorrow.


"I'm not here to have sex as well," the woman responded.

What the woman said had a big impact on Leandre, as if it appeared that she was not attractive to him, so he lost confidence in himself at this moment. He just shook his head because he wanted to check his appearance in the mirror to see if he was still attractive. This woman is not a typical woman who works here. She not appears flirtatious and hugs the man, but she is very formal when she sits in front of him. Nonetheless, Leandre does not appear to understand his emotions.

It never occurred to him that this woman was filthy due to the state of her work here. It's as if he just assumed they met in a city or an expensive restaurant.

"Did you get bored? I see you don't like coming here?" she asked.

"Yeah, sort of," Leandre replied as he drank a beer.

He couldn't figure out why the space between them was shrinking when the room was so large. Leandre was just trying to figure out what the woman was going to do next, but she just stared at him. He didn't understand why he was drawn to her, but what he didn't realize was that he was about to melt at the sight of her. He unknowingly gave her beer.


He was surprised by the woman's response: "No, thank you. I don't drink."

Is there a woman here who won't have a drink? I believe they are fully informed. However, despite appearing innocent, this woman had wild features that she was unaware of.

"Can I invite you outside?" Leandre unexpectedly asked, he was shocked and unsure of his motivation.

He secretly cursed himself. The woman grinned broadly.

"I'm happy if that happens, but regrettably, it's not possible." She replied formally.

Leander scowled.




"Why?"
"We have a policy here that customers are not allowed to take us out unless you buy us." this is the answer.
"Really?"
"Yeah."
Leandre couldn't understand why he didn't want the night to end without him talking to this woman for a long time.
He smiled.
"Maybe it's possible because what my friend paid you will be worth it," answered Leandre.

The woman merely nodded, but she was worn out. He sympathized with her. There are two types of women who work in this kind of place, as far as he is aware. One was forced due to poverty, and the other was due to their desire to meet numerous men and appease them.


"If you want to take me out, I can say goodbye." answered the woman.
And slowly stand up. Leandre was alarmed because he might not come back, so he stood up and was about to follow her out the door.
"Just wait for me here. I'll say goodbye."
"Okay."

Leandre washed his face after the woman walked away. He only started acting foolish to the woman again just now. While he waited for the woman, he drank the last of the beer only to discover that an hour had passed and she had still not shown up. Even though Leandre is aware that he dislikes waiting around for people for a long time, he puts up with it for that particular woman. He decided to leave and go home.



"Are you leaving without me?" she asked behind him so Leandre turned around and saw her smiling face.

She was wearing different clothing, and the heavy makeup covering her face was gone. She changes into a modest woman who is only dressed in leggings, a loose shirt, and flat sandals. Leandre briefly loses consciousness. When she took his hand to leave, he gave her another look, which made him feel good. Because the grip felt too familiar and someone who had twice held him in the past came to mind, he quickly turned to face the woman standing next to her. Could it be the woman here? Leandre, however, opted to keep quiet. To leave, they used the other gate. He still needs to cross to the other side to get his car because of this.

"I have a car with me. I'll just pick it up outside the bar house," said Leandre hesitantly leaving the woman's side.
"Sure. I'll just wait for you here." the woman answered which assure Leandre that she will not leave him.
So he didn't waste a minute and immediately went to the car and got inside. He drove out to see the woman. Leandre breathed a sigh of relief when he saw her standing there waiting for him. He went out for a while and opened the door for her.

The two of them sat side by side in the front seat and Leandre didn't know if he should speak or not. Because the woman was leaning back and her eyes were closed so she might be asleep.
"What is your name?" it asked out of nowhere.
"My name is Leandre," Leandre answered as he looked at the woman's face.
In a year of his separation from Jade, he only now let another woman be with him. Leandre laughed in his mind because he had been looking at the woman for a while as if he would lose her forever if he blinked.
"Good. My name is Alondra. Where are we going? It's past midnight." it said, while still closing its eyes.
"Somewhere. Anywhere you want," answered Leandre.
"I'm sure. If my behavior was like this. I'm just resting because I felt a headache earlier but it's okay after I took the medicine." answered Alondra.
"It's okay."

Leandre is unable to articulate why he does not want to be separated from this woman. He has the distinct impression that he is being drawn closer to her. So, even though he wasn't going anywhere, he brought it with him so he could look at her whenever he wanted. She wished to thank Nicholas for not making the mistake of looking for a woman for him and he end up with her. He took her to his house because Jade was no longer present. If he brings a woman, he will not be guilty because they have been separated for a long time. Alondra was fast asleep when he looked at his side. So he poked her soft cheek, but she was still sleeping.
Her red lips seemed to be begging to be kissed. But he chose to stay away and exit the car because he couldn't take advantage of that girl. He does not deserve to be rude, even if his job required it. So he knocked on the car window where Alondra was sitting.  She awoke slowly and looked out the window. It came out after a few minutes.

"Where are we?" Alondra asked while looking around.
"You're in my house. Come on. Let's go inside." answered Leandre.
And they both entered the house together.
"Isn't there anyone else here besides you? Your parents and siblings?"
Alondra asked when she sat down on the sofa in the living room.
"They have their own house and my only sister is also married so the family has its own house. And this is my own house," answered Leandre.
"I see. Your house is big and you are all alone. Aren't you sad?"
Leandre was very happy because after a few hours together with Alondra, it was too easy for him.
"Not really. Because I live at my mom's house now." Lender answered.
"Okay."
"What do you want to drink or eat? I'll make it for you," said Leandre.
"No need for that. All you have to do is rest because even I'm very tired. I'm still full. When I get hungry later, your kitchen is probably close by." Alondra answered with a laugh.
This is the smile that makes Leandre's bad mood go away if he sees this every day. He didn't care if Alondra thought that he could have brought her to her house because she needed a companion.
"Can I leave you for a while? I'm just going to get dressed for a while." Leandre said goodbye to Alondra.
"Sure."
So Leandre climbed the stairs and went into his room. While Alondra sat on the couch, thinking. She was too taken aback by what had happened to her tonight. When she opened the door and saw the handsome face of a man, all the pain in her body and head vanished. And she assumed that this man would be the one to get her out of there. This is the first time the man has hooked her up. He's the complete package. Too masculine and yet wise. And his awe grew, even more, when he wasn't looking for sex. So this will demonstrate that there is still a sane man in the world.

The fact that he was able to stare at her the entire night without physically touching her or knocking her over to lay her on the bed. She handled her as though she were a precious gem that needed to be protected and revered. However, she was disappointed because she knew he could never like her, especially since she thought many men had already tasted her. Even now, she regrets making the mistake of meeting a man who messed up her heart and mind. Alondra is now aware that they are inappropriate. She is just another filthy woman who works at a bar for money, and it is obvious that he is wealthy in comparison to her beauty. However, this is nothing to be proud of.



She was currently feeling sorry for herself. She realized that the only men who will accept her for who she is as a woman exists only in books. Alondra got to her feet and went to get some water from Leandre's kitchen.


She went through three more rooms before reaching the kitchen. She pushed open the door, went inside, and grabbed a glass from the glass cabinet before opening the fridge to get some water. When the cold water hit Alondra's stomach, she felt relieved. When she discovered a large amount of raw meat and vegetables in the fridge. Alondra decided to cook because she was suddenly hungry. She doesn't care what Leandre thinks when he sees her. Alondra felt relieved that she had left that place at least once.

She is learning about life while she is there, including all the things he can do and things she can use that she has never used before in the province. As a result, she can easily use the equipment in Leandre's kitchen. She began chopping up ingredients for cooking. Before cutting the meat, she prepared the vegetables. She then prepared the soup, placed it in the saucepan, and lit the gas/electric range. She simply waited for it to come to a boil before adding the meat. She pursued the vegetable after a short while when she realized the meat was no longer tough.

Additionally, she added seasonings and ingredients. She also added rice to the rice cooker and turned it on. to cook everything at the same time. A fork and spoon are already on two plates that he has set. He simply waited for it to finish cooking before making some juice and setting it out on the table. She was giggling at the idea that instead of warming many men in that location, she has now turned into a cook for just one man. Alondra merely shook her head in response.

She probably doesn't want to return there because he no longer wants to, but asking Leandre to take her there is embarrassing, and she will comply with all of his requests.
Leandre had just exited the bathroom to take a shower. He searched his room for something to wear and put it on right away. Alondra might have found a reason to return home, so he didn't want to keep her waiting. In the living room, he never noticed her. So he immediately went to the kitchen. He also discovered her cooking on the table. Leandre felt hungry as soon as he caught sight of the dish that was steaming. As she stared at him, Alondra grinned.


"Come on. Let's eat. I'm sorry for messing with your kitchen." she said, and gave him a seat.
"It's okay. I haven't used this kitchen in a long time. I don't have any talent in cooking." Leandre answered and sat down.
He saw Alondra put rice on a plate and a bowl and put soup and dish on it and gave it to him. And also filled the glass with juice. He was touched because of her gesture towards him even though they had only known each other for a while. He received it silently and Alondra sat opposite him.
"You might want to take a shower. I can lend you something to wear," said Leandre out of nowhere.
"Maybe not. I finished taking a shower and my bad feeling hasn't gone away yet," answered Alondra.
"Okay. You should drink medicines later."
While they both ate, Leandre did nothing but stare at Alondra. He had a lot of questions he wanted to ask, but he decided to keep quiet. He avoids asking questions as much as he can because he doesn't want her to become irate and upset with him. They would have ended up in bed earlier and not in the kitchen if he had been as aggressive as the others. He was overjoyed to be eating in his kitchen once more after all these years. If not outside, he would simply relax and eat at his mother's home. He feels fulfilled because, despite having only recently met this woman, he is still happy to be eating in his home with the strangers. Since Alondra somehow lifts his spirits, he concludes that. He observed that she was done eating.

"Eat a lot, Leandre. I'll do the dishes," she said and gave him a glass of cold water.

She had her back to the sink and appeared to be wiping the water that had accumulated on the side tiles. Additionally, she cleaned the cooking pot and stowed it in the cabinet. Leandre put down his fork and fixed his gaze intently on Alondra's back. Alondra abruptly turned to face him as Leandre resumed eating.


"Have you finished eating?" Alondra asked smiling.
"Not yet," answered Leandre, but his heart suddenly jumped upon seeing Alondra's beautiful smile.
He was like a teenage boy who is overly into someone he got a crush on. Seeing Alondra is like heaven for him. It's not nice to compare Jade to her but she got an outstanding beauty compared to his ex-wife.
"Didn't you eat when you went to the bar? You didn't gain weight but you had the energy to eat," it said laughing.
Leandre merely grinned despite being perplexed by his emotions. She finished eating after a short while, and Alondra washed the plates in the sink. Since she had already done it in a flash, he did not attempt to object. She wiped the glass table and set the chair in place as quickly as she could. Leandre kept extending his neck as he watched television in the living room so he could see what Alondra was doing in the kitchen since she hadn't left yet.