45 Lost in thoughts

Marilyn's POV I winced as Alejandro dabbed at my cut with a wet cloth. I wasn't used to people being nice to my, especially since I worked for one of the most ruthless men in town. Alejandro had always been cold and distant, so I was surprised by his gentle touch. I looked up at him and saw that his eyes were fixed on my, watching my every move. I blushed, and he quickly averted his gaze. "Sorry," he mumbled. "It's okay," I said, trying to sound casual. "I just wasn't expecting it." Alejandro looked down at his hands, which were trembling slightly. He cleared his throat and started to speak. "You see, I've never been good at being... human," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "I've always been too cold and calculating, too focused on my goals. But then I met you, and you showed me that there was more to life than just work. You showed me that it's okay to be kind, to have emotions, and to let yourself be vulnerable. You taught me that it's not weakness to care