NOTE: As I said before this chapter is pretty normal, it's like a filler chapter but it has some things that will be very important for things that will happen ahead.

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Pov Camila

I woke up in that cold morning with Lauren's body glued to mine, I confess that it was wonderful to be able to snuggle in the heat of her arms in that way. The woman was behind me, wrapping me in a delightful embrace. I could feel the deep and paced breathing that she emanated. I moved slowly, grabbing my phone from the nightstand, it was still pretty early. I turned to face her, seeing her serene expression as she slept. Beautiful, as always.

Her black hair gave a great highlight in her smooth and pale skin, she could even be compared to those actresses from vampire movies. Lauren surely would be a very sexy and powerful vampire. I smiled, and slid my thumb on her cheek in a light caress. I sighed deeply, thinking about how lucky I was for having that woman in my life.

Last night Lauren insisted for me to sleep in her house. At first I refused, but as expected, against her there were no arguments. We arrived at her house and she took care of preparing a simple dinner, and a very good one. We drank a good wine and we talked a lot. Lauren told me more about her, in order to know more about me. And I simply spoke, I opened the book of my life to the woman that I wanted by my side forever. It was certain that I had a big fear that she would leave me after knowing of all the problems that surrounded me. After all, Lauren could have any woman she wanted, without problems and money. But to my surprise, she listened to me carefully and supported me in every moment that I faltered and cried while I told her my history. She showed herself understanding and very attentive, which only made me like her even more. Her soothing caresses helped me to pour out everything that was still locked inside me, that still hurt me. Lauren in a loving way made the promise that she would make me happy, that she would be the differential in my life. And I didn't doubt that, she had with her the huge confidence that my future with her would be better.

I deposited a kiss on her forehead slowly and tried to disentangle myself from her arms without waking her up. Lauren shifted a bit in bed, protesting against the cold, but I quickly pulled the thick duvet over her. I smiled at her that soon accommodated herself. And with the tip of my toes I stepped on the cold floor, feeling my whole body shiver. I walked in slow steps to the bathroom where I made my morning hygiene.

Then I decided to walk to the kitchen, that morning Lauren would receive the pampering, I hope she doesn't mind that I'm touching her stuff. Lauren's apartment was worthy of a Jauregui, huge and sophisticated. Everything of very good quality, making it clear how rich she was. It was the only on the top floor, and it had a beautiful view of the sea in Miami and of all those huge buildings. I tied my hair in a ponytail and then opened the stainless steel fridge seeing it full of things, hardly that she would eat even half of all that. I picked up all the ingredients placing them on the counter: fruits, milk and juice. I would make a great breakfast.

Okay, that gave more work than I imagined, but I was doing a good job. Our breakfast would have pancakes, fruit salad, juice, coffee with milk, bacon and scrambled eggs. Everything was already almost ready, there remained only the last strawberries to be cut.

-I'll end up getting used to this.

I turned around quickly placing my hand over my chest.

-Jesus, Lauren! You scared me.

The woman opened a beautiful smile towards me, she was sitting on one of the stools at the counter. She was wearing a black shirt, tight, leaving her breasts tightened at the front. On the lower part a pair of short white shorts. Her hair like mine was tied in a well made ponytail. She looked beautiful.

-I'm sorry, Camz. - she spoke approaching.

-I hope you don't mind that I touched your stuff, I just wanted to...

Lauren didn't even let me finish, she stole me a kiss.

-You can touch whatever you want, Miss Cabello. - she whispered before my lips, making me smile - Make yourself at home.

-Okay.

Lauren smiled, grabbing a strawberry from the small white bowl on top of the counter, giving a light bite. Can you guys believe that even eating she looks sexy? Her lips were red, but she soon took care of licking them.

-You look very beautiful with my clothes. - she said leaning against the counter.

-You liked it?

-I loved it.

Her voice tone was laden in mischievousness, I only inched closer, wrapping my arms around her neck, pulling her face closer to mine.

-I also loved to wear your clothes, I think I'll do it more times.

-I fully support that, and I support even more if you stay walking around my apartment with them wearing only panties on your lower half.

I smiled, and kissed her mouth slowly. Feeling the woman's soft lips move on mine, they tasted like strawberry.

-Stop being naughty, Jauregui! - I said slapping her shoulder.

-Ok! I'll stay quiet. - Lauren walked to the other side of the counter again, sitting where she was before.

-We have to eat soon, or we'll be late.

-I thought about doing something different today.

I looked at her, and she smiled.

-I have to work, Laur.

-You work for me, if I'm not there there's no reason for you to work.

I let out a laugh and sat in front of her.

-I have to work, my life doesn't revolve around you, ma'am.

-Ouch! That hurt. - Lauren feigned pain.

-I'm serious, baby, I have several reports to do, I have to finish this month balance sheet.

-Can't you do it tomorrow? You said it yourself that we work too much. I'm giving you the idea of not going to work today and you are denying it. - Lauren spoke eating the pancakes - This is really good. - she said taking another bite at the pancake covered with chocolate.

I smiled watching her eat.

-I have great culinary skills! And returning to the subject, we can do it another time, ok?

Lauren made a bored face and shrugged.

-Don't make that face. - I spoke getting up, stealing a kiss from her that took care of prolonging it to the maximum she could.

-I just wanted to spend more time with you.

-And we will, ok? But I have a lot of things to do today, and I still need to go to "Imperium". - my voice tone was lowering as the sentence came to an end.

Lauren didn't make a very nice face.

-Don't make that face.

She didn't even answer, just got up and nodded.

-Lauren...

-What?

-I thought that we had already talked about it.

-We talked about many things, but we didn't define your future in there. Future that shouldn't even exist. - she grumbled.

-You are coming with me, right?

-I don't know. - she said walking towards her bedroom.

I couldn't require of the woman for her to accompany me every time, but I would feel better with her there. After Lauren met Karla, I started to dance only and exclusively for her.

I sighed biting my lip, perhaps Karla's days were counted.

I decided to go take a hot shower, and get ready. Luckily yesterday Lauren gave me time to go home and grab some clothes to wear at the company today. Now I was doing my makeup while she got dressed. Lauren was still angry with me. Until I heard the doorbell ring.

I walked quickly to the door, opening it in a jolt. Coming across a blonde woman with a visibly exaggerated cleavage, wearing gym clothes that were extremely tight on her body. I analyzed the woman, noticing two things: desperate and slutty.

-Is Lauren here? - the woman asked with an annoying voice, making me wonder what the hell she could want with Lauren, my Lauren.

-Yes, but she's busy. Do you want something? - I asked rudely.

She analyzed me from head to toe and smiled, biting her lip just like a bitch.

-What are you to her?

-Girlfriend.

-Hmm! I didn't know that Lauren had a girlfriend.

-But she does.

-What's your name? - too curious for my liking.

-Camila Cabello.

-My name is Penélope.

I opened a smile without the slightest humor, hoping that Lauren didn't walk into the room, or I would throw her from up here.

-I came to return the DVD's that she lent me last week. They are great movies, and I came for more.

The blonde said handing me the DVD's.

-Lauren lent you these?

The woman nodded.

-I bought some to give her as a present, can you call her?

I squinted my eyes towards the fake blonde in front of me, counting from one to ten. Until Lauren came into the room, buttoning her blouse.

-Oh! - Lauren exclaimed with wide eyes.

-Hi, Lauren! I came to return your DVD's! They are great! - the woman said excitedly.

Lauren smiled awkwardly, and only nodded.

-I'm glad you liked them.

-Yes! I liked them so much that I bought some for you, I hope you like them.

Lauren grabbed the DVD's, and stared at me. Asking deep in her gaze for me to keep calm.

-Well, I'm already going. I just got back from the gym. - the blonde spoke fanning herself while she showed her cleavage to Lauren who took care of not looking, or she would die right there - I haven't seen you there.

-I don't have time for the gym anymore. - Lauren said scratching her neck slowly.

-You are always so busy, right?

The blonde asked staring at Lauren from head to toe, twirling a lock of her hair.

-She does much better exercises with me, honey, now if you'll excuse us. We are late. - I spoke dragging the blonde by the arm out of the apartment.

-Right, I'll talk with her later about the movies. - she smiled.

-Do better, search for videos on the internet, chat rooms. You'll find people of your own type. - I finished the sentence and closed the door not even letting the woman answer.

The apartment stayed in pure silence after the sound of the door slamming. Lauren was looking at me as if she was afraid of what would come next.

-So...

-Do you usually make your house a DVD's rental for these hoes?!

-No, Camz! - she spoke repressing a laugh.

-What are you laughing about, Jauregui?

-I'm not laughing.

The bitch said almost laughing in my face.

-Oh really?

-It's just funny to see you jealous, baby. - she approached, grabbing me by the waist.

-I'm not jealous, I just didn't like that slutty woman. I don't want her frequenting your house.

-She just came to ask for a bit of sugar last week, and saw the DVD's on the shelf, and started talking.

I squinted my eyes towards her.

-You are no idiot, you know that she's into you! - I got out of her arms.

-Yes, of course I noticed. But I don't care, I have a much better woman with me.

-I care, I don't want her here.

Lauren smirked.

-They are only DVD's. - she said putting them on the counter.

I walked to the counter, grabbing the DVD's.

-"A crazy adventure", "Best neighbor". This bitch is throwing you good indirects! - I spoke irritated, walking with the DVD's to the large window of Lauren's apartment.

-Camz? What are you going to do? - she asked walking behind me.

I didn't answer, I threw the DVD's far away from Lauren's apartment, not even caring if they fell on someone's head downstairs. Lauren let out a loud laugh, having fun with my attack. I could be dying of anger, and yet her laughter was the most delightful sound to hear.

-Are you feeling better now? - she asked grabbing me by the waist.

-Yes. - I quickly got out of her arms.

-Good, now stop pouting. - she said smiling - And let's go to work, Miss Cabello.

Pov Lauren

After we left the apartment Camz was still sulking, the blonde really had bothered her. But she had nothing to worry about, perhaps Camila's side was more present that day because she showed through her jealousy the visible insecurity, which shouldn't happen because after all I only thought about her. The drive was made in full silence, just like the rest of the morning. She behaved like a good professional, to my agony of course. Working with your girlfriend and not being able to take advantage of it was annoying.

-What face is that of who ate and didn't like? I thought that with Camila that never happened.

Vero spoke approaching my table, sitting in front of me. After Camila declined my invitation to lunch, claiming that she would go to the bistro with her friends, I called Iglesias who quickly accepted my invitation.

-True. - I said shrugging.

-I imagine, now stop making me jealous.

The woman said putting her bag aside, staring at me in a suspicious way. Vero didn't even need me to tell her anything, she always knew in which situations my mood found itself in.

-Tell me, what happened? Did you fight with Mila?

-No, I mean, yes. I don't know!

-Mercy, did you drink? - she asked smelling my glass, which only had iced tea.

-No, why?

-You seem confused and aerial.

-Cabello's effects.

-I thought that Cabello's effects were better.

-And they are, but sometimes this happens.

-Did you fight? - Vero asked as she read the menu.

-She's been ignoring me the entire morning, doesn't look at me, doesn't kiss me, nothing...

-And why?

-Jealousy!

Vero let out a controlled laugh, she didn't want to draw attention inside the restaurant.

-You of her or she of you?

-She of me. We were home and my neighbor went there to return some DVD's that she asked last week. And Camila didn't like any of it.

-The neighbor was hot?

I was reluctant to say, the woman was beautiful. But she wasn't my style, I didn't like blondes, nothing against of course. But brunettes were way more attractive. Especially Latinas, with the name Camila or Karla. Dammit, I was fucked.

-By your silence, I think not? - Vero spoke biting her lip confused.

-No, she was very pretty, but she just isn't my style.

-Hmm... Blonde?

I smiled and nodded.

-I knew it! But tell me, is she really angry?

-I think so, she threw the DVD's out the window, and she's been ignoring me the whole morning. Apart from the fact that she dragged the woman out of my apartment and told her to look for people of her type.

This time Veronica laughed out loud. Taking a sip of her water in order to be able to stop laughing.

-I'm serious, I wanted to laugh like this at the time, but she looked at me angrily. I even cringed. You should have seen her talking "She does much better exercises with me, honey, now if you'll excuse us.".

-Camila marks territory, atta girl.

The waiter approached writing down Vero's order, and then mine.

-I like when she acts like that, but ignoring me is not good. I hate to be ignored.

-Yeah, I know... You always get in a bad mood.

-Iglesias, she didn't even want to have lunch with me. She told me to go after the blonde from the building.

-Camilita leaves you on all fours.

-You have no idea... - I whispered without meaning to.

Vero widened her eyes with her mouth open.

-You were a bottom?! - she almost shouted.

I lowered my head trying to make the floor swallow me right there. A lady from the table next to ours stared at us with wide eyes.

-Shut up! Of course not!

-Liar, I know that face. Jauregui, you were a bottom? Oh my God, I need to kiss Camila's feet.

I was blushing, people around us were looking at us curiously and attentively.

-Are you going to shout for the whole world?!

-Oh my God, OH MY GOD! You being a bottom! Wow! Just wow! I'm speechless.

-I can't believe this, Vero. Shut up. - I threw the napkin on her.

-Was it good? Did she do it right? Did she spank you?

If I told Iglesias what Camila did to me, I would be mocked for the rest of my life. Imagine her shouting in the middle of that luxurious restaurant how Camila spanked me and whipped me during sex.

-Can you be quiet? You think that I don't know what Lucy did to you? All those things with handcuffs and whip?

-Hey hey! Shut up, it was only one time, to never again! - Vero spoke with her hands raised.

-But it happened.

-Right, all of us have our moments of passivity.

-You would be a bottom if Lucy decided to come back.

-For Lucy Vives, yes. But that's a secret.

I let out a low and disguised laugh. Vero and I talked for a good time during our lunch break, then the woman said she had to leave because after there she needed to appear before the judicial court to defend one of her most important clients. I wished good luck to the woman who winked slapping my butt, making me blush violently as I saw an elderly couple witness that situation. I shook my head and walked towards the exit.

Alfred in a gentle way opened the car door for me to enter. The whole drive was calm, it didn't take long and we were already entering Jauregui's Industry vicinity. As soon as Alfred parked the car at the main entrance, an elegant red car stopped in front of us, I stayed quiet for a few instants when I saw Dinah and Ally come out of it. I squinted my eyes, and still inside the car I continued to watch to then see Camila getting out from the passenger seat, she was with a friendly smile as she spoke something to the person that was inside. I remained attentive towards the car when I saw who was driving it, and she could only be kidding me.

Keana Marie Issartel.

Camila walked to Dinah's and Ally's side, and they all waved at Keana that only honked and then drove away. The brunette hadn't yet noticed the presence of my car, until Alfred got out and opened the door for me. I was visibly irritated, thinking about a thousand possibilities of why Camila got out from that car. And none of them were good enough to make me calm down. I took a deep breath, taking over a harsh and rude posture. I put on my Ray-Ban glasses and got out of the car, quickly noticing Camila's gaze on me, she smiled nervously. And I didn't do anything, just walked towards the entrance.

I entered the elevator quickly, even though I knew that the three would need to use the elevator, I took care of closing the doors quickly. I needed to be alone to not do something stupid. My jealousy was not something very healthy, and in this moment I was about to blow up. As soon as the doors opened I walked in hurried steps to my office, I entered it and closed all the shutters. I didn't want to be bothered. I served myself a glass of Whiskey without ice, and sat on my chair when Camila entered without even knocking.

-The polite thing to do is to knock before entering. - I spoke rudely, sitting with my back turned to her.

-Do you want me to leave and knock? - her ironic tone was sharp.

-If you are a polite person...

-What happened?

-Nothing.

-Lauren, I know you.

-Could've fooled me.

I heard the sound of her heels on the floor, indicating that she was approaching. So I spun my chair around staying face to face with her.

-What were you doing in Issartel's car?

-What? - she asked with a confused gaze, and surprised.

-What were you doing with that woman?

-Is this why you are being so rude?

-Answer my question.

-She was at the bistro, and we ended up meeting her when we left.

I nodded, taking a big gulp of my drink, feeling the liquid go down my throat tearing everything. It was clear how I was furious, I hated Keana, and I hated her even more for knowing that Camila had already dated her.

-Did you schedule it? Is that why you didn't accept to have lunch with me? - I asked suspiciously.

-Of course not! It was by chance! We were leaving, and so was she.

-By chance... - I whispered getting up from my chair, walking in small steps to the large glass window of my office. I liked that view, looking at the chaotic world down there allowed me to think that it wasn't only my life that was a mess.

-Lauren, it was just a lift.

-You were all smiley, talking excitedly. Did you remember old time, Miss Cabello?

-Lauren, stop it, baby. Dinah's car had a problem.

-Why didn't you call Alfred to pick you up? It had to be precisely with her?!

-I didn't know that I would meet her, it was by chance, Jesus Christ! - Camila seethed.

-It doesn't matter, you shouldn't have entered her car.

-What do you think that I was doing? Cheating on you?

The brunette spoke face to face, and her expression was furious. I shook my head and took another sip of my drink, staying in complete silence. I didn't think that Camila was cheating on me, but I also didn't like the idea of Keana being near her.

-Answer me.

-I don't think that you were cheating on me, ok? But I don't want you with that woman!

-What's the problem?

-Is it the fact that she is your ex? And having almost eaten you with her eyes in that meeting? Camila don't play the cynical, we both know Keana's fame very well.

The brunette stayed silent, great. She agreed.

-And we know very well that she hates me, confronting me with you would be her joy. - I spoke angrily, walking to my desk.

-The rivalry between you two is not my fault, Lauren.

-I'm not blaming you, I just don't want you accepting lifts from her or from anyone!

-I don't always accept lifts, the problem is that Dinah's car broke down! Stop with that stupid jealousy.

-I don't want it and period. - I drank the remaining liquid in my glass and left the office.

-Where are you going? - she asked fearfully.

-Solve this problem.

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Pov Camila

I stayed somewhat fearful after Lauren's exit, not that I thought that she would go after Keana to start trouble. It wasn't her type, Lauren knew how to solve things in a smart way, all in pure class and sophistication. The hours passed by and no sign of her all day, she knew that she didn't have any important commitment that day. I organized her entire schedule and all of her commitments for the rest of the week. I did the balance sheet from that month, Jauregui's Industry was increasingly rising to the peak. Lauren Jauregui was the monster of the real estate sector, no one in the entire country had such good status like hers.

And because of it she had received the invitation to the annual grand prize, the Business Award USA, which would reunite the best entrepreneurs in the world. Lauren in its turn was being nominated and having a big chance of being the favorite for the fourth consecutive year. But with her, Keana Issartel was also nominated, and according to the news she had a big possibility of taking the award that was in Lauren's hands for a few years. God. That would be chaos.

I placed the invitation on her desk, along with all the other reports. I knew that she would win, and I was very proud of it. But at the moment what was tormenting my head was where she could be. In a little while I would leave, after all I had to be properly prepared for the other side of my life, Karla would perform that night, and I could not be late.

I grabbed my phone, unlocking the screen to send a text to Lauren. When Alfred approached me calmly. The man had a wide smile, and in a polite way he then spoke:

-Miss Cabello?

-Yes, Alfred?!

-Miss Lauren asked me to tell you that she is waiting for you in her apartment.

I squinted my eyes in the direction of the man who was standing still in front of me. If Lauren was thinking that I would do all of her wills she was mistaken. She knew that today Karla was performing at "Imperium". I let out a laugh without the slightest humor, and Alfred looked at me confused.

-Your boss is very annoying!

The man opened a smile in my direction, it was obvious that Alfred knew what was happening between Lauren and I. The gray-haired man had already witnessed many of our "hidden" kisses.

-Only somewhat capricious, Miss Camila, but she is a good person.

-Somewhat? You mean a lot, right?

I said as I walked towards my desk, the man calmly walked beside me.

-Maybe.

-Tell her that I'm not going, I have something important to do and she knows it.

-Okay, but she also asked me to deliver you something. But I can't bring it here.

-What thing?

-Can you accompany me?

That was so weird. Alfred was acting all mysterious, probably at the behest of Lauren of course. I nodded and walked beside him, we entered the elevator and the man pressed the button that would go down to the parking lot. The doors opened and I without understanding just followed him. We crossed the huge parking lot that was now with a few cars, the majority had already left to go home. Then Alfred stopped, staring at me with a calm expression. What the hell was going on? We were standing in the middle of the parking lot, next to a black car.

-So... What did she ask you to deliver me?

-Here it is, ma'am. - he said pointing to the car.

I stared at him confused.

-Oh! Let me hand this to you.

The man put his hand inside the pocket of his suit and pulled out a black box, handing it to me. I picked it up slowly, still not understanding absolutely anything. I opened the velvet box of medium size, when I came across the key to a car, and a note:

"Now you don't need to accept lifts from anyone ;)"

Son of a bitch!

Pov Candece

I walked in the middle of the dancers that walked around the club. The strong and sensual sound of the music filled my ears, the club was starting to get crowded. It was always like this in Karla's days. The movement increased five times more than normal. Men and women that frequented had a thirst to see her, I had conquered regular customers thanks to her. And if all that was still running was because I found her. I never imagined that the woman would make so much success, I trained Camila in the best possible way, but inside her Karla already existed. On her hotter subconscious. In a matter of months the sweet girl transformed into a femme fatal, stirring up my power.

I put my hand inside the pocket of my velvety coat, grabbing my cigarette pack. I put one in my mouth and lit it, pulling the smoke inside my mouth.

-You have three months to get my money, or I'll send someone to burn all of this.

Jacob said angrily, slamming both of his hands on the thin wooden desk of my office. I swallowed hard, feeling my hands getting cold and sweaty. The man's gaze towards me was sharp and frightening. I took a deep breath, combing my fingers through my hair.

-3 months is too little, it's not enough. - I whispered in agony.

The man let out a loud and evil laugh. The sarcasm ripped in every timbre emitted by him.

-I don't care, Candece, you bought this shitty place with my money! And you told me that you would pay it back!

-I said that, but when everything started to work out! - I stood up in agony.

-And you want me to wait until your shithole starts earning good money? These whores don't even know how to do the job right!

He exclaimed angrily. Jacob Mansedoni was the former owner of the club, which was called "Fancy". It didn't have great visibility in Miami, it didn't even come close to the best and prettiest clubs. Until I decided to create better plans for that place that had everything to work out, it just needed a touch of someone who really understood business. So I entered in an agreement with the man that in the beginning accepted gladly, but with the condition that we would be partners, and that the entire profit of the club would be divided in two parts after a year on my command, before that all the profits would be used to rebuild the building that found itself pretty deteriorated and to pay my part of the well done business. He in its turn possessed the biggest part of the shares of the place, being the majority shareholder, giving me only 30% of everything. But not everything was how I expected, we entered in a society in legal terms, but I couldn't transform the place in a year. And I found out that Jacob wasn't as friendly as he seemed in the beginning of everything.

-Give me one more year, Jacob, I'll fix everything, hire new people.

The man rolled his eyes impatiently, letting out a strong breath of air. He smelled like cigarettes and cheap beer. Jacob wasn't a calm nor patient person, I heard of several cases where he was a good loan shark, but that he also had already eliminated a lot of people that didn't fulfill the due deals with him.

-Candece, I gave you a year, and you didn't do anything!

-What do you mean nothing? Have you seen how much this place changed? It actually looks like a club now!

-What's the point of looking like a club if no one frequents it? Not even these women taking off their clothes attract a good amount of people.

He wasn't wrong, the club didn't have a lot of movement. Sometimes the movement increased a bit when "Cosmopolitan" that was our competitor was closed. Everything was going to the complete opposite side of what I had planned. I was able to change the place's look, but the movement was weak and the money wasn't yielding.

-We are training Kellen to be the main dancer. - I said hopefully.

-Who is that?

-What do you mean who is that? The girl that I introduced you downstairs!

-Fuck! That bitch isn't good enough. She doesn't have the power that the people want, you understand? You need a woman that leaves everyone on all fours when she orders! You need someone that commands all of them. - he spoke in an angry way, but his idea wasn't bad.

-I can do that, but I need you to give me more time, please.

The man stared at me serious, and then walked to the large window of my office, seeing the women that danced downstairs.

-I will give you four months, Candece. If in four months you can't get that woman, you are out of here.

And I did it. That night at the coffee shop when I laid eyes on Camila, I knew that she was what I was looking for. As much helpless and fragile that she found herself in that moment, I felt that she would be the one to command all the people in "Imperium". And so it happened, after Camila's entrance, I trained and taught her myself, giving life to her other side. Giving life to Karla Estrabao.

And in less than four months I lifted the bankrupt "Fancy" in the great "Imperium". Being commanded by Karla Estrabao, my faithful and best stripper.

Jacob in its turn started receiving the money that he wanted for the club's 30%, and he didn't return up to this day, but every month the amount of money was deposited in his fat bank account. I had heard that he had moved to Venezuela, and that he was living very well. But I knew that one day he would return, after all he was still one of the owners of this place. I remember the first time that he saw Karla performing, and his words were firm:

-She is the one, Karla Estrabao is your precious gem, Candece, don't ever let her go or all your empire will crumble.

And it was for that sentence that I was fighting now. I wouldn't let Lauren Jauregui take away the most precious asset of my empire.

-Candece?!

I woke up from my bubble of thoughts staring at Kellen that approached me excitedly.

-I think that Karla is not coming, until now I haven't seen any sign of her. I spoke with Normani, but she thinks that the woman is not coming.

I squinted my eyes, furiously. Karla never missed a performance, but after Lauren's influence in her life I wasn't sure of it anymore. I grabbed my phone from my pocket, dialing the brunette's number quickly.

Voicemail.

This could not be happening. I took a deep breath, looking around. Everyone was there for her, and she simply wasn't.

-If you want I can take over her place. - Kellen said smiling.

-No, ask Normani. I will keep trying to talk to Karla.

Kellen didn't make a very nice face but nodded. She was a beautiful woman, and faithful to me. But didn't have the ability to entertain all those people. I called Camila again, and it went to voicemail again. Where was that idiot? I shook my head and walked among the people that drank and talked excitedly. Until I laid eyes on the woman that would be my new salvation.

Keana Marie Issartel.

Pov Camila

I was already just two blocks away from Lauren's building. I was huffing of anger. Candece would kill me if I didn't show up at "Imperium" that night, but I couldn't simply accept that or handle it later. I wasn't talking about a normal gift, about a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolate, nor even jewelry. We were talking about a car. A big and luxurious car. I knew that Lauren had the desire to give me one like hers, that attracted eyes wherever it passed. But although it wasn't like hers, the car was simply magnificent. A XC60 Volvo, according to Alfred. I couldn't deny that having a car like that would be amazing, but I couldn't agree with Lauren's jealousy like this. The car was simply new, as if it just came out of the dealership. The beige leather seats stood out with the illuminated and sophisticated panel. Thanks to Dinah I learned to drive very well. Because Alfred couldn't take me there, according to Lauren's orders I would have to go to her apartment in "my" car.

I parked the car next to Lauren's car and left towards the elevator. I pressed the top button where Lauren's apartment was. In a few seconds I was in front of her door. I knocked twice, seeing it move slowly. The door was already open. The damn woman was sure that I would come.

I shook my head walking into her apartment, seeing it fully illuminated. I heard some noises inside, Lauren spoke some things to a man that answered her. I approached slowly hearing some strong knocks, being guided by the noise that came out of the long hall of the left side of her apartment. As soon as I approached the door I noticed Lauren standing with her hands on her head as if she was stressed. The man was kneeling in front of the door, fiddling with the doorknob with a screwdriver. Next to him a toolbox and some items that I couldn't identify.

As soon as Lauren laid eyes on me, a small smile was born on her lips. Unlike my frown of course, I was still very angry.

-Patrick, could you wait for an instant? I know that it's pretty late, but you don't mind, right?

The man got up slowly, looking at me calmly.

-No, ma'am, I'll take this opportunity to search for the adequate screw for this doorknob. I'll come back later.

-It's better if you come back tomorrow.

Lauren spoke politely and the man nodded collecting his tools. He opened a small and shy smile when he passed by me. And I like a hurricane walked into her personal office. In the same instant the woman noticed my macabre mood and walked slowly to the bar she had there, serving herself a glass of Whiskey.

-Do you want some? - her voice sounded tranquil.

-I didn't come to drink, I came to know what this is? - I spoke extending the car key to her.

Lauren took a sip of her alcoholic drink, leaving her lips wet in which she took care of sliding her tongue real slow. I took a deep breath, seeing her frowning in my direction.

-That's a key. - she said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

I rolled my eyes, huffing angrily.

-Don't play the cynic. What does this mean? That car!

Lauren walked slowly to her chair in which she sat and spun until stopping facing me, her lips curved into a fucking provocative smile.

-The solution to my problem.

I let out a sarcastic laugh.

-If you are thinking that I'm going to accept it, you are very wrong. - I said putting the key on her desk.

-You don't have to accept anything, I'm not asking for your approval. You will use the car and that's the end of it.

-Who guarantees you that?

-And since when do I need someone to guarantee me something? Camila, don't be naïve, I don't ask, I order.

That son of a bitch was still arrogant, and the worst of all, I loved her like this. Her raspy and sensual voice tone made me get on all fours for her.

-Not in me, Jauregui!

I said placing both my hands on her desk, staring at her firmly. Lauren stood up and made the same gesture, leaving her face a few centimeters away from mine. Her lips were parted, letting small puffs of air escape between them, making me feel the warm breath with the smell of alcohol. She let her eyes stare at me intensely, to then lower them to my lips, and then to my cleavage.

-Especially in you, Miss Cabello. - she whispered teasingly.

I backed away quickly, it wasn't safe for my sanity to be so close to her.

-You are very much mistaken. I can't accept a car, what do you think that people will say?

-I don't care with what people will say.

-But I do! All of this so that I never accept a lift from Keana?

Lauren circled the desk approaching me.

-Yes, not from her nor from anyone else.

-Jesus Christ, Lauren, it was by chance. I didn't even know that I was going to meet her.

-Ok, I'm not saying that you scheduled it. But the car will help to prevent these situations.

I shook my head, placing both hands on my waist. Lauren seemed very calm, simply looked like she didn't care not even a little that I was visibly angry.

-I don't want it! I won't accept you to keep bankrolling me!

Lauren rolled her eyes, as if I was saying something boring.

-I am not bankrolling you, I just gave you a car! God! - she exclaimed.

-Just? To you that have a lot of money that is just a car!

-I don't want anymore complaints, you will use the damn car and that's it! You can choose, I give you the car or we can pretend that the car is mine and a private driver will take you wherever you want.

Jesus, that was getting worse.

-I don't want any of that. You need to stop giving absurd orders.

Lauren inched closer, almost uniting her body to mine. I took a few steps back, but she continued.

-And you need to stop going against them. - she whispered before my lips - You will keep the fucking car, because I am giving a fucking order.

I sighed breathlessly, the proximity with her left me somewhat weak when I most wanted to resist.

-You'll make me? - I asked arching an eyebrow.

-If necessary, I will.

I shivered, and Lauren glued her body on mine, making me lean against the door behind us that closed. I closed my eyes, feeling her wet lips on the skin of my neck. Her hands quickly went to my waist, pulling my body against hers. I sighed when one of her hands went down from my waist, stroking my butt until reaching my thigh, which she suspended, making her body fit with mine. Her tongue moved quickly over my pulse point, taking away the last bit of sanity I had left. I was starting to get aroused with her so bold touches.

-No... No... Stop... - I whispered unwillingly.

But she didn't even listen to me, she went with the kisses up to my earlobe, where she sucked delightfully. Causing a damn pressure in my womb. My hands went up to Lauren's silky hair, where I tugged hard. She brushed her lips on my cheek, until landing on my lips. Where she sucked hungrily, with want. Now both my hands were on her neck, scratching it lightly. While her lips mistreated mine in a very pleasurable way. Her tongue snaked over mine, sucking deliciously which made me sigh.

I was feeling my reasoning by a thread.

"Don't fall for it, Camila... Don't fall for it."

My subconscious practically screamed, really deep down. But it was so hard for me to focus, I simply couldn't. Oh God. I moaned in a dragged way when Lauren's hands squeezed my buttocks tightly.

-Stop! No, you will not convince me to obey you like this! - I spoke in a snap pushing her away.

I thought that Lauren would be angry, but on the contrary, she smiled, She curved her lips into a devilish and tempting smile. As if she wanted to say "You can't fight me.". And I truly couldn't, Lauren was my weakness. In slow steps she approached me.

-No, back away! - I backed away provoking a delightful laugh in her.

-What? It seems that I'm going to eat you.

-Well, that's what you want, right?

Lauren shrugged and smiled teasingly.

-I already told you to stay away, I will not give in this time, Jauregui! - I spoke circling the desk to go as far away from Lauren that was walking towards me laughing.

-Why not? You like it, Camz.

She spoke in a dragged way, sliding her index and middle finger on the wooden desk.

-Because I already told you that things can't always be the way you want, I won't accept this. And now I'm going! I have to go to "Imperium".

Lauren changed her expression. And I walked towards the door turning the knob that didn't even move.

-Give me the keys.

-What? - she asked in a confused way.

-The keys to the door, Lauren!

-Oh fuck! - she exclaimed slapping her hand on her forehead.

-What?

-The door is jammed, the man that was here was fixing it, but he made it clear that I couldn't close the door or it wouldn't open.

I let out a laugh without the slightest humor, hearing that lame excuse.

-Stop playing, I know that you don't want me to go to the club. But it's a serious commitment.

-Camila, I'm telling the truth.

-Give me the keys!

She rolled her eyes impatiently.

-I don't have them.

-Lauren, give me the fucking keys.

-I DON'T HAVE THE KEYS! - she shouted.

-You better stop playing with me! - I walked towards her who backed away a few steps until hitting the desk behind her.

Pov Lauren

Camila walked towards me as if she was going to kill me, demanding the keys to the door. Fuck, I was so focused on the brunette that I forgot about the door and now I was taking the blame.

-Come on, Lauren, give me the fucking keys. - Camila said with fury every time more close.

-I already told you that I don't have the keys, Camila. The door is truly fucked up. - I said raising my hands in a sign of surrender.

-I don't have time for this shit, Lauren, I have to be in "Imperium" in 15 minutes, and you know it.

-If you want to go so badly, Camila, just break the fucking door down and go. - I said turning my back to the woman and turning to the big window.

Camila stopped in that same instant and I felt her eyes on me, and she turned around. I could deduce by the sound of her heels echoing on the wooden floor that she had stopped near the couch that was there.

I stayed about 15 minutes lost in my thoughts, thinking about how much Camila was important to me, how much I wanted that woman by my side, and how much I wanted Karla only to myself. Camila was able to drive me crazy in two completely different ways in only a few minutes. What the hell!

I turned around and went to my small bar serving myself another glass of Whiskey. I could see Camila sitting on the couch impatiently fiddling on her phone that by the way seemed to have turned off due to lack of battery. "Oh what a pity" - I thought. Feeling relieved that Candece was not able to contact her that night. Could I be being selfish? Yes, but fuck it. I am very selfish when it comes to Karla Camila. And the idea of having vultures on top of what it's mine didn't please me at all. So yes, I was being very selfish.

-Dammit! - Camila seethed pretty angrily.

I turned towards her leaning against the counter and stared at her as if asking for her to proceed.

-What is it, Lauren? You are happy, right? - I felt a smile opening on my lips and I knew that that would only make her more pissed - You are a cynical, you know? Candece is going to kill me. Karla should already be dancing. Dammit!

-You should calm down, Cabello. Not even if the pope showed up you would get there in time. Relax and sleep. Apparently we'll spend the night here. - I shrugged.

-The urge that I have to beat you, Lauren, is so big. You have no idea. - her fury was clear.

I drank my Whiskey calmly watching the little show of irritation of my woman. It was being comical.

-I still think that you did it on purpose, locking us in here. You knew that I needed to go today... But your prepotency was bigger. As always.

That was starting to annoy me. And this time I wouldn't let it pass. Camila would learn who was in charge here.

-Has it already crossed your mind that I also didn't want to be stuck here with you complaining in my ear because of that fucking club, Camila? - I said rudely.

-Fucking club... - she repeated with disdainfully - Now you snub. But you used to love frequenting it, right?

-I frequented it because of Karla.

-And what is different now?

-Now I have her whenever I want. I don't need to go to any club. You are mine, Karla Camila. When will you learn?

Our gazes were burning. I knew that I was also pissing her off .

-In the same time that you learn that you can't buy me, Lauren. In the same time that you learn that you can't tame a beast. - she said raising her voice tone, making Karla show up.

-We'll see.

That night Karla wouldn't show up. Lauren Jauregui would tame that beast.

I stopped leaning against the counter, grabbing my glass and throwing it far away, hearing it shatter on the floor making a loud noise. I went towards Camila that soon looked at me scared.

I approached her and pulled her by the waist gluing our bodies. I approached my mouth to her ear and said very softly:

-You can run away as many times as you want, Camila, but only I can tame you. It's the law of life.

I felt Camila shiver in my arms, and I knew that there I had won the battle.

I lowered my hands on her blouse going to her waist where I squeezed tightly. I played with her ear as Camila tugged on my hair.

-You have to learn, Camila, that I never will let you be in charge. You think you are in charge, you believe you are in charge, but in the end, only I can fuck you so good. - I brought my hand to her ass and squeezed tightly.

Camila shivered and I knew she was aroused.

-Oh... You are a bitch. - she said in a dragged way.

-Say it, Camila... Say it, who leaves you like this so aroused without even touching you?

-You!

-Who makes you moan like this?

-You, Lauren...

-And who is it, Camila, that can tame you?

I brought my hands to the buttons of her blouse and waited for her to answer. She just moaned deliciously.

-Huh, Camila, who is it? Tell me. - I brushed my fingers on her completely hardened breasts.

-Oh... You... Lauren... - she said slowly.

-Yes. Me. - I pulled the buttons with all my strength and ended up ripping her silk blouse.

I took Camila's lips with force as I pushed her on the couch and sat on top of her, straddling her lap. My skirt had lifted and reached my waist.

We kissed madly, Camila moaned in my mouth while my hands worked on her breasts above the bra. Camila's hands were on my butt under the skirt, squeezing more every time.

The room was a living hell, I wanted her there and now. I was already taking off Camila's blouse when a noise at the door woke me up from my trance.

I quickly stopped the kiss leaving Camila aerial and jumped off her lap. Fixing myself and pointing to the door.

Camila stood up and fixed her skirt and ran to get the coat that she had brought. Putting it on.

When I finished fixing my skirt the door opened with a woman and the doorman looking at us completely frightened.

-Miss Lauren, I'm sorry. I heard the noise of glass shattering and some weird sounds and I got scared and called the doorman to see what was going on.

-Oh of course, no problem... We really needed help. The door ended up closing and we would spend here the whole night, so thank you. - I said in the calmest way possible.

Camila looked at me frightened and totally paralyzed with her hands covering the front of the coat as if she was keeping something valuable there.

-Well, since you are alright, I'm going back to sleep, Miss Lauren. I'm sorry to bother. Good Night.

-Of course. Thank you. Good Night. You saved me from a night with a broken back. - I said kind of ironically but only Camila understood.

-Good Night. - and they left, leaving us alone again.

-Well, Lauren, I better get going. I've already seen that this argument of ours won't lead anywhere.

I sighed annoyed, I didn't want her to go. I didn't want to be without her that night. Was it so hard to understand that I didn't want to share my woman with anyone?

-Stay... Please. - I whispered to her that stopped in the middle of the way.

The brunette stared at me for brief seconds and sighed defeated.

-It's already really late, you know and I know that the time of your show has already ended. - I spoke calmly.

She lowered her head, and shook her head. To then look up and stare at me.

-I hate you.

I opened a wide smile and approached her, capturing her by the waist. I would win that game. Karla Camila would be mine, only mine.

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NOTE: I'm so sorry for not updating this week, but my classes started and the first week is always very hard on me, I felt like a zombie only eating, sleeping and reading lol So sorry, but from now on the updates will be normal again (every day or every other day). On other news there is only one more chapter for the original/Brazilian version of the fic to end :( Which means that I will finish in about 17 updates, you guys still have a lot to suffer and enjoy lol I'm thinking of translating another fic when I end this one, would you guys like to read fics that have a lot of smut (something tells me you do lol)?