Chapter 9

Veronica woke up in a good mood that day. She had a great plan to make Harmony go down. She got out of bed and took the phone.
"Morning Maria. Did you get what I asked?"
"Hmm yes… Harmony went to the bathroom and I was able to search in her cell phone. For what do you want this anyway?"
"Oh, I'm just trying to help little Harmony." She said and rolled her eyes.
"Okay, write down the number, it's…"
They hung up. Her friend Maria, so brainless, but so useful at times. She left the number near the phone and went to take a shower first before calling.

Later that day.
"We have to stop meeting like this. Sooner or later your Uncle will find out…" "Let's hope it's later then… oh Harmony I hate to see you in this place, it's so depressing!"
Harmony was back to the cheap motel room. Rafa had given her some money, enough to pay for that room.
"I think I'm going back to France." She said as she made some coffee for them. "No, tomorrow I have my quarter-final match against Nieminen. I need to know I have you by my side, even if you're not going to the stadium…"
"I don't know Rafa, this is all so surreal."
"Look, no one will find out you're here. I always check if no one is looking and then I sneak in."
"Yeah, I also thought no one knew me and guess what? There are pics of me all over those crappy gossip mags."
They drank their coffee in silence. Outside it was raining and it was warm inside the house. Harmony looked at Rafa from head to toe and smiled.
"What?" he asked confused.
"You know what? Brazil lost!"

"Who's this?"
"I already told you lady, my name is Veronica and I'm a friend of Harmony. I'm worried about her, that's why I decided to call."
"Where is that damn girl?"
"Excuse me, you don't know where she is?"
"She RAN AWAY! I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE SHE IS!" Aurélie screamed.
Veronica couldn't believe. That was better than she expected. So sweet Harmony, ran away from home and Rafael for sure had no idea about it. But he would know soon.
"Oh, she's in London. Have to go now! Bye!"
"How come she's in…" but Veronica had already hung up.
Veronica decided to wear some sexy clothes, so she could look irresistible on Rafael's eyes.
That day would be unforgettable. Especially for little Harmony.

After a short practice, Rafa went home. He was still a bit mad at his uncle and wanted to have the house just for himself for a while. He jumped to the sofa and turned the TV on. Some minutes later someone knocked on the door. He rolled his eyes and went there not in the mood for anyone. He swallowed hard when he looked at the sight of Veronica standing outside, wearing a skirt, that could be confused with a belt, and a red shirt.
"Hey Rafael, is Maria in there?" she said walking inside.
"Erm, no."
"What are you doing there? Close the door!"
"Maria is not home!"
"Ohh and what about Harmony, has she returned to France, I bet her carer was really worried about her."
Rafa turned to Veronica. What did she meant with worried? Harmony was on a school break, and her carer knew she was there.
"Que mierda hablas?"
"Huh?"
"What are you talking about?"
"Oh you know, the fact that she ran away from Paris and all. She should have been really nuts to do it. I mean coming to a country she barely knows without permission…"
Rafael grabbed her arm.
"Is this true?"
"OWW What? Don't tell me you didn't know? Oh Rafa, don't lie to me…"
"NO, I DIDN'T KNOW!" he said in a mad tone.
"Well now you do!" she smiled. He let go of her and let out his frustration by placing his hands on his hips and looking up. Then he looked back at Veronica.. "Wait a minute how do you…."
"How do I know this? I over heard her talking" she smiled.
"Why should I believe you?"
"Believe me or not it's your choice, but.." she went closer to him with a soft smile.
"I just wanted to get it off my chest" she raised an eyebrow. After she said that, Rafa couldn't help but look at her voluptuous chest.
"..because a man like you deserves better"
He frowned as he realised she was coming on to him. He smiled arrogantly, grabbed her arm and led her towards the door…
"Hahaha." She laughed as he pushed her out the door.
"It's only a matter of time" she said.
"Don't hold your breath! And now I'm even more convinced that what you said isn't true. Adios" he slammed the door in her face. His smile faded. Even though he thought Veronica was lying, there was a small part of him saying what if did Harmony lie to him? If she did then who knows what the hell else she was capable of lying about? He smiled and shrugged off his thoughts, but it was still in the back of his mind.