CAMILLAMy eyes observed everything going on in the strip club.The entire aura around me gave the strip club a stench of sex, drugs and drinks.I observed the nudely dressed strippers moving their hips and twirling their bodies around the pole in such a seductive manner. Goosebumps formed all around my skin causing me to shiver in my seat even though the air inside was not chilly. Chants from horny perverted men filled the air as the men threw dollars bills into the air. The ladies who were nudely dressed stepped down from their poles and reached out to the men around.Horrifying memories came flooding my thoughts. Like a trance, I saw the myself on that pole with nothing but my red lacy lingerie accompanied by my high black ankle mule. My face was coated entirely in a lushly appearing makeup. I could see myself dancing to feed the eyes of men. Flashbacks kept on reappearing in my mind. At one point, I saw myself in the Executive lounge room in the strip club, giving one of ou
CAMILLA My mind kept on replaying scenes on what took place between I and Braden last night.He took me to a club, tried to make me see that there was nothing to be ashamed off in what I did in the past and then we ended up spending the rest of our night kissing.Yeah that was pretty a sum total of all of it. Still like the hell!What got over me? And most importantly what got over Braden?I mean friends do not kiss each other like that!Was he even my friend? Do I see him as my friend?"Exactly you do not" I chided myself.I need to remind myself constantly about Braden's ruthless and revengeful nature.This is not the first time the man has been nice towards me.I remember when I fell of the stairs and almost died. Braden became so nice towards me.He took good care of me like I was..like I was someone very special.Just the thought already got my insides churning. It felt like a million daggers were stabbing me repeatedly and my eyes became swelled up with tears.He made me belie
CAMILLA The streets of old Havana were beautiful and lively as we walked through roads coated with paved stones. They were various cluster of buildings built together in the streets. My eager eyes skimmed through it all.The architectural design of the houses were old having wooden windows that were thrown apart and rugs drapping down from each window. The garrulous voices of people, both men and women, young and old, filled the air. Laughing and chattering soared in the air, young kids playing all around us with teenagers engaging in têtê-à-têtê. The street we were in had a lot of local stalls and small kiosks filled with street foods mostly and jewelleries. I had a beam on my face as we sauntered through the cluster of people, my eyes literally exploring through everything and everyone. Sound of music filled the air also. At a corner, some guitarists were playing a local song. It was not in English. I guess it was in Cuban language.The entire lively and joyous moment created t
CAMILLA "You like it?" Braden raised a brow at me, holding on to a necklace which was around my neck in anticipation of what my reply would be as I stared at myself in the little square shaped mirror in my hands.The cold wind blew my hair at every corner across my face and softly caressed my cheeks and howled in my ears. A wide smile broke on my lips as I took in my features. I do not think I had ever had this sort of genuine smile in such a long time. "I do a lot" I replied with glee spreading across my features."Ah te queda perfecto" the middle aged female seller smiled at both of us broadly.I did not understand a word she said but I guess Braden must have as he gave her a thumbs up."Se ve hermosa verdad?" Braden chuckled in his rich Spanish accent.Oh Lord. How the hell did this man learn Spanish so good? It rolls out of his mouth like his mother's tongue.And it always gets me weak in the knees hearing him speak."Camilla focus and stop thinking about such" I chided myself
BRADEN I leaned by the doorway, my hands folded across my chest whilst staring into the room at the one soul who I could not help but admire. Yes Camilla.Why I felt so drawn to her this period, I just could not fanthom out the reason. But honestly something about her amazed me and kept me more enthralled each passing day we spent together.It felt like she was a whole new person. Talking to Camilla and rubbing minds with her made me realise that I had not even had the tiniest idea of who she really was and who she had become over this past few years.I was just so focused on the past that turned a blind eye to her present actions. A sigh escaped my lips whilst I still kept my focus intently at her. She slept so soundly , so peacefully like as if she had no worries in the world. I took slow steps into the house with my hands stuck in my pockets to examine her features clearly.There was no sign of any worried lines on her forehead as she she slept. Her engorged breasts heaved sl
CAMILLA "So what is the most nastiest thing you have ever done as a kid?" I threw another question at Braden as we both sat down on the sofa engaging in small talks. After all the numerous adventures from the tour and our outings to both the movies, beach and a classic but simple restaurant; I and Braden had decided to just spend today indoors. And truth be told, it was honestly amazing. At first, I thought it would be boring and an avenue for I and Braden to get at each other's throat but so far it had been simply placid and very nice. We really got to relate more about our childhood, our hobbies and our likes and dislikes.I wish our relationship can just be like this forever.I could only wish."Well.." Braden thought for a while."I did a lot of crazy things you know. I got into all sorts of weird ass adventures which resulted in a lot of detention for me so it is hard to just simply choose""Urghhh" I let out an unsatisfied groan, flopping my head backwards."Just tell me alr
CAMILLA "What?" confusion was wrapped all around my features and my brows were so creased in bewilderment. Did I hear him well or my ears were playing tricks on me? The hell! What the actual fuck?"You heard me so fucking right Camilla! Don't you dare play dumb with me!?" Nicholas gritted in anger over the phone."You should be with me here and not with Braden! What the hell is wrong with you Camilla?! Why do you love going back to the same people that hurt you?!" I could really feel the anger pulsating over the phone but still I could not believe he just said that. "What the fuck do you mean by that statement? What is your deal man!?" It was my turn to lash out at him."What is my deal!? Really Camilla huh? What is my deal!? Camilla I have sacrificed alot for you and yet you always still go back to Braden! Are you blind!? Are you that oblivious to your pain and mine!? I can not believe you would even agree to travel out with Braden!" Nicholas shot at me.Exasperation choked me u
CAMILLA My heart was pounding, erratic than ever, my insides churning with each passing naso second as Nicholas' threat still reverberated in my ears like it was said just this morning. I could not even sleep. I had reoccurring nightmares of Nicholas and Braden killing each other and it was all because of me. I am in such an agonising pain right now. Why is it that when my life finally goes right for once, then something comes to just ruin that happy moment? If Nicholas is truly my friend, he would not try to do anything that will make our relationship turn sour and also turn Braden against me.He knows better than that to play such expensive games. And I can not even confide to Braden about this. I am so stuck and helpless.Ever since that ominous call I had with Nicholas yesterday afternoon, I have been trying my possible best to just contact him and try and talk him out of whatever he is planing to do but it is just not working. His line has not been reachable since. It is li
CAMILLASIX MONTHS LATER The church bells rang loudly, creating such a peaceful ambience the moment we drove in. It has been six months since the entire saga we had with Ophelia. It was really not easy for I and Braden to try and overlook everything that had happened between us but thankfully we managed to do so.And our relationship blossomed more than ever. I loved this man so much. Looking back at everything that had happened between us, there was no doubt that I and Braden were fated lovers. We were a match made in heaven. I feel like a teenager in love once again. I feel so nostalgic seeing how everything is turning out; how in love we are is just like when we were back in college. Tears welled up in my eyes but I blinked them away. "Camilla it is way too early to start crying" Mr Harold, the elderly doctor who helped in treating my bother when he needed his surgery for his heart said to me with a hearty smile. I faced him and let out a chuckle. Today was my wedding day
Two weeks Later Camilla speedily picked out all her outfits from her closet and stacked them without even sparing a second to breathe.She was completely fed up and tired of the tribulations and mayhem that caused her heart to break all the time.This wasn't the first, second, third, or even fourth time that she had to face something detrimental to her mental health or emotions.Braden and everyone related to him brought nothing but pain to her. She was finally free from the mansion but a bigger part of her was broken.The sweet memories she had with Braden, in and out of the mansion lurked around her heart.Being free from the mansion wasn't just a reason to celebrate but a reason to mourn because she was now going to be far from the man she loved."I'm just a third wheel in Braden's love life, I was just there to hold him tight because his wife was no longer there and now that she's back he has gone back to her. My time here is over so I need to walk out of his life for the secon
Nicholas burst open the doors and sprinted into the mansion. His gaze immediately fell upon Braden seated on the dinning table and he was endlessly sculling down countless bottles of liquor. They were arrayed before him like numerous trophy prizes. He did not even mind the fact that Nicholas was in his house but instead his entire attention was focused on the alcohol that he kept on drowning himself in. The sight was pitiful. What had come over Braden too?Ever since Camilla left, he had turned into an alcoholic.Camilla on the other hand had become so malnourished and bony. Coming closer to Braden, the strong scent of alcohol hit him at all corners.It was nauseating even for him.Was this the real effect of their conspiracies on both Braden's and Camilla's life? They were miserable without each other and they were both killing themselves with each passing day. Oh God. Nicholas felt like crying on seeing how miserable his friend had become but he held himself together."Braden
Her heart was punctured, torn to pieces and damaged so severely.There comes a stage in life when tears can not even express the severity of grief, pain and heartache you are feeling. That moment in one's life when the ability to cry and shed tears has been taken away from you totally. You want to cry to your heart's content but no. You just can not cry again no matter how hard you try to.Because your body, mind and soul is weak. Your eyes are reddenned, covered with dark spots and swollen. It has no more tears left to give.The pain is too much to bear that even your body can no longer express the type of grief you are experiencing. It is a terrible feeling. And what is more even terrible is when this immense pain is caused by 'heartbreak'. Heartbreak is like a mini death, your heart shuts down your ability to function propely and engage in your daily activities.Even eating may seem so strenuous to you. Depression subdues your thought and you just can not quickly move on no m
CAMILLAMy heart heaved like the weight of a dumbbell as the excruciating pain brewed up in my chest continuously.My heart shattering into a million pieces was an understatement of what I was feeling. I felt like drowning myself to death.I felt my existence disappearing into thin air.I thought we were developing a strong love for each other again but it turns out that I was just been used because I was easy to sway.I feel so foolish for letting myself into his life again, he used me and went back to his wife after promising to never go back to her.What was I expecting? For Braden to leave the woman who he took an oath with on the altar and choose his mere maid? Now it sounds ridiculous.Ophelia did warn me, she said she made it clear to me that Braden is hers no matter what I did and this proves it all. I can not believe I confidently retorted back at her and told her that her plans would never work.Now I see the marital bbond between Braden and Ophelia, it is unbreakable no mat
CAMILLA I arrived back from Olga's place a little earlier than I planned to. I wanted to surprise Braden because earlier yesterday before leaving, I had told him I would be back late in the evening. I told him that to see his reaction and if he would still let me leave but to my utmost shock, he still gave me open doors to leave and go enjoy being with my family. I came back earlier this morning and steathily tiptoed up the stairs with giggles trying to escape my lips. I pressed back my sudden eagerness to see Braden which was coated all over my face when I had begun approaching Braden's room and the faraway sound of two people talking hit my ear walls. As I approached further, the sound grew louder till I had gotten to Braden's door.I could fully recognise the voices now. It was Braden and Ophelia. From the outside, one could tell that the conversation was heated and intense with the intonation of their voices. My curiousity was piqued and a sudden restlessness overwhelmed
The soft rays emitting from the sun through the transparent linen curtain hit Braden's face, toning his skin in the process. He pinched his eyes tight shut before turning his head away from the sun's glistening rays but it was off no use any more.His sleep had been interrupted and he could not sleep back.Slowly, his eyes fluttered open and a yawn escaped his peach lips. Stirring up from his deep slumber, Braden flew his eyes open in an instant only to be hit by a severe banging pain that seemed to almost shatter his skull. Letting out a hiss in pain, he trailed a finger to his temples, massaging everywhere in hopes of calming down the skull shattering ache that throbbed all over his head. It seemed to be as painful as a migraine but it was not. It was affecting all sides of his head. His vision was very much blurry and hazy causing him to close his eyes tight shut in a bid to try and readjust his sight. Opening his eyes once more again, Braden could now see but not ful
The heart they say is deadly, the desires of the heart exerts a powerful influence in the actions of an individual. It could either be good or bad. But in dire cases, when the heart can not get what it wants, the person then goes to extreme measures to get their hearts desire be it a good or bad one. Love they say is another weapon that could be used for either good or bad. Healthy love is like medicine to the body.It heals you even without you realising.That type of love is the love that makes you understand that you actually can not control how people feel about you.You might love someone with your whole heart but if the person is not interested in being with you, you can not hold the person accountable for it.Healthy love makes one understand that in life, some people may never reciprocate how we feel about them no matter how genuine and true it is.So instead of sulking and killing your mental stability with depression, you do yourself a big favour by just letting go of the
CAMILLA With a rush of excitement building in me, I knocked on Olga's front door as I patiently waited for a response.In a split second, the door opened up to reveal the elderly but beautiful face of Olga in a blue long dress standing with a surprised look plastered on her face."Camilla?!" Olga articulated gleefully. With a beaming smile, she rushed to give me a very tight hug. "Olga," I responded calmly as I gave into the warm embrace. I was so happy to see Olga after all these months of staying in Braden's house.She was also very happy to see me, that bright smile and high-pitched voice of hers were enough to know."Jason!! your sister is here!" Olga turned and yelled into the quiet house.Loud footsteps of someone running met my ears immediately, Jason jumped out of nowhere and exclaimed happilythe minute he noticed me and I squealed for joy as well."Camilla!" he cheerfully called out."Jason" Euphoria pulsated through my veins as my eyes landed on his healthy orbs.I felt so