Upon hanging up, Valentina got ready to come out. She had an appointment with one of the people to whom Alexander owed money. The encounter was in a cafe of the center. Valentina arrived at noon, and searched for a man of 40 years old, gay-haired, called Ramirez. “Are you Valentina?” asked Te when approaching. Yes.
Are you Ramirez? The same. Sit down. Ramirez didn’t look like the dangerous criminal that Valentina imagined. He was a common man dressed simple who would pass for any merchant. So, you are the wife of Alexander, said he, stirring the coffee. That’s how it is. And do you want to pay his debts? That’s how it is, but with some conditions. Ramirez laughed.
Conditions? Girl, you are not in position of putting conditions. Yes, I am. You guys want the money. I have the money, but I need some things in exchange. What things? Valentina breathed deep. I need that you guys pressure Alexander some days more. Don’t do anything violent. Just keep him scared.
And why do you want that? Let’s say that I’m planning to give him a lesson. Ramirez studied her a moment. You discovered that he married with you for money, right? How do you know it, girl? A man who owes $800,000 doesn’t marry for love. He marries for necessity. $800,000. Does he owe all that to you guys? To us and to other five people.
Alexander got in many problems. And if I pay everything, then he stays free. But before, can you guys help me with something? Depends. Valentina told to Ramirez about her plans of catching Alexander robbing from the family.Ramirez heard everything with attention. Interesting, said he at the end. And do you believe that this will function? I am sure.
And what do you gain with that? The certainty that never more he will hurt anyone? Ramirez reflected. All right, let’s do this. I give you 5 days to get the proofs. Meanwhile, we continue pressuring him. Afterward, you pay the debt and we disappear from his lives. Deal. But if something turns out wrong, if he discovers what you do, we don’t make ourselves responsible.
Understood. Ramirez stood up to leave. A question. Why don’t you just ask for the divorce and that’s it? Not only for me, but for all the women he tried to trick. Are you brave or very stupid? Maybe the two. When Valentina arrived at home, Alexander already was there, nervous. How did it go for you the first day? asked she.