Infidels in Egypt, the lawyer and the jeweler betrayal under the Egyptian sun. The sun slowly set on the majestic pyramids of Gitza, topping the desert in golden and orange tones. Lucia, a renowned jeweler, and Alejandro, a prestigious lawyer, were in a luxurious risort in Cairo. This trip to combine business and pleasure, promised to be an unforgettable getaway. Lucia had been invited to an exclusive jewelry exhibition in Cairo, while Alejandro attended an international law conference.
Although their reasons for the trip were different, both had taken the opportunity to spend time together, away from the hustle and bustle of their life in Madrid. The first night at the resort, Lucia managed very carefully. She wore an emerald necklace from Odor designed herself, a piece that attracted all eyes. Alexander watched her proudly, but her mind was restless. For months his relationship seemed more of a strategic partnership than a love story. During dinner,
Lucia noticed that Alexander was distracted. His eyes were lost in the distance and he responded with monosyllables to his questions. It' s all right. Alejandro asked Lucia trying to sound carefree, so I' m just thinking. At tomorrow' s conference he responded by forcing a smile. The truth was that Alexander was worried about something much more complicated. One day before leaving for Egypt, she had received a message from Clara, a former university colleague and now
a successful lawyer who would also attend the conference. The relationship between Alexander and Clara had always had a spark, an attraction that had never fully grown. The next day, while Lucia was attending the exhibition, Alejandro met Clara with the conference. The sessions were intense, but at the end of the day, Clara suggested having a drink at the hotel bar. Alejandro, I'
m so glad to see you. After so many years, Clara said, touching her arm slightly, I always wondered what would have happened if we had kept in touch. The spark between them lit quickly, fueled by shared memories and an attraction never satisfied. One drink led to another, and before he knew it, they were in Clara' s suite. Meanwhile, Lucia returned
to the risort. Excited by the success of the exhibition, she decided to surprise Alejandro by going to her room, but as she approached she heard laughter and voices coming from within. He immediately recognized Clara' s voice. The heart of the light sank without making noise, He walked away from the door and headed to the hotel terrace. The view of the Nile and the lights of the cairo could not console her. She felt betrayed and furious. Alejandro
returned to his room later that night, finding Lucia waiting for him. She was standing by the window with the emerald necklace shining in the moonlight you enjoyed your night, Alexander asked her with her voice trembling with contained emotion. Alexander knew he had been discovered. He tried to get close, but Lucia raised her hand to stop him. Don' t say anything, I don'
t want to hear your excuses. Lucia picked up her things quickly. Alexander tried to speak, but every word he said seemed to make the situation worse. Please let me explain, explain what she interrupted, what you betrayed me, what you destroyed what we had for a whim. The anger and pain in Lucia' s eyes were undeniable. Without further ado, he left the room and went to the hotel reception. He reserved a new room away from
Alexander and locked himself in his pain and confusion. The following days were a whirlwind of emotions. Lucia decided to stay in Egypt and explore the country alone, trying to find some sense in what had happened. He visited ancient temples, sailed through the Nile and left to return for the rich, history and culture of the country. Each new place offered him a respite, an opportunity to heal Alexander. For his part, he realized the magnitude of his mistake.
Clara. It had been a momentary temptation, but losing Lucia made her understand how much she meant to him. However, the damage was done and the possibilities for reconciliation seemed increasingly distant. On his last night in Egypt,
Lucia found herself at the top of the mountain. Without there contemplating the dawn, while the first kings of the Sun lit up the horizon, this journey felt a new clarity, although painful, had given him the strength to face the future with determination, he decided that he deserved something better someone who valued his love and loyalty. With that resolution he returned to Spain ready to close that chapter and begin a new one in the hope of finding a happiness that
he would never compromise again. Author José Pardal narration Cordal Brown