It worked!Those withdrawal symptoms were gone by the time the sun was up.It was like they were never there in the first place.I usually hated Mondays but that one felt special and different.Maybe because it was my first day at work and I was excited.Or maybe because I was going on a date with Fabian.Exciting!
I tied my hair into a ponytail and glanced in the mirror.I looked pretty in official outfits,didn't I? "I'm glad you are doing this,"I heard my mum's voice right behind me.I turned around and she was also dressed up for work."You could at least knock you know,"I said as I continued drawing my eyebrows."I need permission to enter my daughter's room?"She asked."Yeah,"came my short reply. "I'm not doing this for you.I'm doing it for me,"I made it clear."Whatever you say,"she said. "Can I have my privacy now?"I said."Sure,"she replied and left my room.
Did she even love me?Or was she just using me to get to Xavi.But if there was one thing that I was sure of,was that I was in high spirits that morning and no one was going to drown them.I went downstairs for breakfast.Dad and Carlos were already there,both in black suits.I stopped walking for a while to look at them.I then realised how jealous it made me feel.Carlos was slowly taking my place in Xavi's life.That hurt like hell.I had no right to feel jealous.I didn't think I had the right to feel hurt as well.Carlos was his biological son,I was just an inconvenience.Still,it was unfair that Carlos had just showed up the other day and was already taking my place.I had spent almost twenty years with Xavi but I just didn't get him the way Carlos seemed to get him.
"Eva,come on.Join us for breakfast,"Xavi's voice brought me back to reality.I walked towards the dining table.
"Good morning dad,"I greeted him as I kissed him on the cheek."Hey,"I greeted Carlos as I took a seat next to him."Hey,"he responded.
"Excited?"Xavi asked me.I nodded.
"Good,"he said and turned to Carlos.Maybe agreeing to work at the winery was not a terrible idea after all.It was too late to turn back.Was it?Or I was I just using that as an excuse.I wanted to be close to dad,Xavi.
It happened that I was to ride with Carlos to work.."Just so you know lover boy,I'm driving,"I said to him."You're sure you are not under the influence right now?"He whispered.I rolled my eyes at him. "Very funny!"I said,sounding offended.I grabbed the car keys from him and walked out of the house.He followed me.
"Hey.I'm sorry.Eva,I'm sorry.I didn't mean to use that against you,"he said. "All you've done since you got here is apologize and piss me off.I think we're gonna get along.You owe me one Gomez,"I said and got in the car.His middle name was actually sweet.I just realized that as soon as I settled into my seat.The driver's seat. "Are you coming or not?"I shouted at him.He got in the car.I put on some music before driving off.As soon as we left the Gonzales residence,he turned the music off.I turned the radio on again.Again,he turned it off."What's wrong with you?"I asked. "I thought we were going to use this moment to bond a little.I want to get to know you.That's how friendship works Eva,"he said. "I said don't push it Carlos,"I reminded him. "Hard to get,huh?"He said. "I'm not exactly hard to get.You of all people should be knowing that,"I said. "Wow.You're talking about the one night stand,"he realized.I nodded.
"I thought you said we can't talk about it,ever,"he said."I basically made the first move.So yeah,I can bring it up.But you can't,"I said. "Okay.Remind me to make the first move next time,"he said.
"Next time?That's not going to happen,"I swore to him. "Careful though,you don't wanna fall in love with me!"I cautioned him.
"You can play your music now.Listening to you all day is exhausting,"he said.I rolled my eyes and turned the radio on.
We got to the winery and I handed Carlos the car keys."Don't lose them.You're driving us back,"I said. "You're so bossy,"he said as we walked into the large office."Maybe,"I responded.
"Good morning guys.Eva and Carlos,right?"A kind lady greeted us inside the building.We nodded. "I'm Jenny.Welcome to The Gonzales Winery.I've been assigned to give you guys a proper orientation and make sure you settle into your new jobs.But first,you need to take a drug test.It's mandatory for every new worker.I'm gonna need a sample of your urine for that,"she said and handed us some little sample bottles with our names on them.What a way to welcome new workers!Who the hell came up with that stupid policy?
"The washrooms are that way.The clinic is right next to the washrooms.You can leave the samples there.I'll be with you in a minute,"Jenny said as she disappeared from our sight. "Scared?That you are going to get caught?"Carlos asked me as soon as Jenny left. "Why would I be scared?I'm not getting caught,ever!Remember when I said you owe me one?"I asked Carlos as I shoved my sample bottle into his hands.
"No way,"he shook his head in disapproval."Eva,I'm not doing this,"he added. "You don't do this,I lose my job before I even start,"I said to him.I sounded so desperate. "I didn't think you were this manipulative,"he said as he walked into the men's washroom.To avoid suspicion,I entered the ladies'.I sent some few texts to Faby and got out.
"I can't actually believe you made me give you sample of my urine.You seriously need help.That drug thing is always going to haunt you like some kind of demon.You can't get away forever.You'll get caught,"Carlos said to me when he came out of the washroom.He seemed pissed. "Stop playing big brother with me.It's not like you care.You've only known me for like what...two days?"I said to him.
"Xavi cares about you,so do I.I care about you Eva.I won't watch you ruin your life.You either get help or I'll get you help.But see,the problem is that if I get you help,you are definitely ending up in a rehab.So,chose your battles wisely,"he said.That was harsh!He just threatened to hang me out to dry,in a rehab?Well,I thought we were friends!That stung!