His mother, Mariana Vasilescu.
Alexander read.
Then read it again.
“Elena,
Alexander knows about the task.
He doesn’t want to be involved.
He asked me to solve the situation because he doesn’t want to see you and doesn’t want this child to affect his life or his business.
Please stop looking for him.
If you have at least some dignity, let it go on.”
Alexander slowly raises his head.
Did Mom write that?
– Yes.
Have you talked to her?
The day after I came to your office.
Why didn’t you come straight to me?
Elena laughed briefly, without a trace of cheerfulness.
I tried it.
She’s telling him.
The first time, the receptionist had told him that Alexander was away on a meeting.
The second time, Mariana had been waiting for her in the hall.
His mother had told him that Alexander knew about the child.
That he didn’t want to see him.
That he had already started a relationship with Victoria.
And then he gave him the letter.
– Victoria? Ask Alexander.
– Yes.
I wasn’t even with Victoria then.
How do I know?
Alexander was passing his hands over his face.
Suddenly he remembered something.
At that time, his mother had asked him if he “finally sees what an extraordinary woman Victoria is.”
He refused the discussion.
A few months after the divorce, Victoria had become the person who accompanied him everywhere.
At one year, their relationship began.
Why didn’t you look for me again?
Elena’s eyes fill with tears.
I looked for you.
Get the phone out.
Open an old folder with screenshots.
Messages sent.
Emails without answer.
A returned envelope.
On one of the emails there was an automatic notification:
“Your address has been blocked by the administrator.”
Alexander feels a cool thrill.
At that time, his mother still had administrative access to the company’s accounts.
– God…
At six months of pregnancy, I gave up.
You could have come home.
Elena looked at him long.
In the house where your mother lived?
There’s nothing he’s ever said.
The door is suddenly opened.
Victoria is coming in.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t stay outside while you two decide I’m the villain.
Elena is getting up.
No one was talking about you.
– That’s what you’re doing.
Alexander turned to her.
“My mother then told me that you and I had a relationship.
Victory is freezing.
Just a second.
But Alexander notices.
– Did you know?
– About what?
— About the task.
– No.
