Chapter- 33
The next day, Naomi walked straight to her father’s study room when Nick dropped her at her home. Today is Sunday and she thought he will be here. To her surprise he was there in the garden, watching the rain and nature sipping his coffee. More importantly, he’s alone.
“Naomi,” he smiled when he saw her. But soon he sensed there’s something wrong seeing the look on her face.
“Dad I want to talk to you,” she said.“Sure, what is it?” he asks and taps the seat beside her. “Come and sit here,”
“It’s something important, dad,” she said.
“Okay,” he nods. She was first hesitant but she can’t calm anymore.
“Who are you?” she asks.
He smiles, his ocean blue eyes filled with amusement. Nick didn’t get a chance to inform the matter to Vincent beforehand.
“I am your father, Darling,” he chuckles.
“I want real answers,” she said and that turned Vincent curious.
“What do you want to know?” he asks.
Chapter- 34Jorge went to Julia’s class, he’s much excited this time and he doesn’t know why? But he only saw her bag there. He asked one of her classmates and she said Julia went with Martin.She’s with Martin, again? He frowned. That irritated him and the same time, anxious. He went onto search the places where they could be. Then he finally, found them near the basketball court.This is the third time, Jorge is seeing Julia with Martin and god knows how many times they met without him knowing. If Nick was here he wouldn’t let any guy near his sister and Jorge badly misses Nick.He could understand that she’s not purposely talking to Martin to get his attention. So he concluded that Julia has moved on from her feelings. He has no idea what’s going on between them but he’s so curious yet aloof to ask about it.He watched them from afar and Julia is facing her back to him so he couldn’t see her
Chapter- 35On Naomi’s birthday, she got an important test that she has to attend and Nick got classes that he can’t skip so they couldn’t get a day off and spend time together. Naomi thought if it came on a weekend it would be so better –it’s fine too; she loves Fridays.After the class, Naomi looked at her phone but there’s no message from Nick. She wondered whether he’ll come or not? He called her at 12 pm and wished her. He didn’t say when he will come and she didn’t ask him. Derek accompanied her most of the time. He’s the only person in Nick’s absence so that he got to spend time with the only girl he likes. What he’s thinking is wrong and he knew that too but he couldn’t avoid it. His feelings for Naomi haven’t changed a bit.Accompanied by Jorge and Derek she came out of the school with a face full of sadness. This day is going to end in a couple of hours but still, Nick
Chapter- 36Naomi gasped after the intense orgasm and turns to her side to see Nick panting with a smile on his face. He leaned in to kiss her forehead softly.In the past thirty minutes, he showed her the rough side of his masculinity and now his gentle side surprise. He can be both at a time and she loves it.“Tell me something,” she asks him.“Tell you what?” he smiles.“Anything, truth,” she said.He inhales deeply looking at her eyes, “You make me happy. It’s not just happy, it’s much more which I don’t know how to put in words,” he said.Naomi smiled and kissed his lips softly. “I love you,”“Do you like spending time with me or with Derek and Jorge?” Nick asks.Naomi is surprised by that question and it’s tough to answer as well. With Nick she feels the girl in her, she blushes and while holding his hand it makes her he
The pub is some ten blocks away from Nick’s apartment and the traffic made the ride longer.They went inside the pub from the back door, as Dan never used the main door often because it is crowded with people who he barely knows and he hates wasting his time with unwanted talks and greetings.It’s one of the busiest hours, they walked throw all the commotion to finally reach inside. It’s all filled with mostly men ranged from all ages and some women in elite clothes. She’s the odd one there, even Dan is dressed in a suit and overcoat.Everybody in there greeted him, he smiled and had a small talk with the people who came to him. The environment is so new for Naomi. She has never been to this side of her family which she doesn’t know existed. A guy is singing a jazz song. Many of them sitting and enjoying their drinks. A few were dancing. It’s so huge; she couldn’t recognize all those faces.The
Chapter- 37 In a blink of an eye, the month passed so fast, with all the revisions and learnings she alienated herself from the world she lived before. Nick came once to meet her. He took her to his house, and they shared a night, cuddling and talking. She still member that night’s dinner where Uncle Dan brought the topic about marriage. Nick got frustrated and said, “Dad, give me a break,” It spoiled their mood. Naomi thought he’ll say something about that but his silence surprised her because she expected him to say something like, ‘someday in the future I want to marry you,” But he didn’t say that and she left that matter when she came back to her house. But it brought two different questions in her mind, whether they will be together and if not, how could she move on after being so much in love with him. She can’t help heave a sigh with no answers. Only time will tell the answers. Derek came to her house often. Either he would study with her o
Sometime later, when Naomi is reading one of the books that Derek gifted she heard a car horn sound. It was Derek, his mom and dad were with him.Her dad is at home and she guessed they were going to talk about this now. Derek looked at Jorge’s window and then his eyes turned to Naomi’s window. She smiled at him and he smiled back at her. His eyes told her that he’s sad and for the first time, Naomi’s heart raced to see him. She didn’t mind it and came out of the room to greet her Uncle and Aunt.Dylan went to talk with Vincent, Anne and Ashley sat in the living room. Derek was standing alone near the stairs hesitating to go and meet Jorge. Naomi came to his rescue.“Derek,” Naomi got his attention, “Come with me,” she reached out her hand and he held it securely.“Are you angry at me?” he asks. “Do I look angry?” she smiles, “It’s your choice, Derek. I am glad
Chapter- 38 When Julia saw Jorge and Derek on the other side of the lobby, she immediately turned and her legs ran to a place where they won’t come. Once she felt that she’s safe, she heaves out a sigh. Never in her dream, she thought she would prefer to stay away from Jorge but it’s happening, how strange that could be? She got angry, sad, and confused when heard that he’s leaving this country in a month or two. When Naomi told her how that happened, Julia almost cried. She can’t help but think he’s selfish. From that moment, she found it so hard to look at Jorge that’s why she starts to hide like this. It makes her sad all the time that he didn’t give closure to her feelings. And this is what happens all the time, he almost comes to the point where he likes her and shows strong signs, then something alters all of it pushing her to question what she saw in him. Just like how it happened now. When she confessed her feelings for the first time,
Chapter- 39 “Naomi, will you be my date for the prom?” Derek practices this line standing in front of his mirror. “Fuck, she’s not going to say yes,” Derek grits and punched the side table. Even since he came to know that Nick won’t be here for her prom, he wanted to ask her out so he doesn’t say yes to any other girl who’d asked him out. There are many questions, like how she will take it, how Nick will see it, and how everyone thinks about him. Started acting like Jorge but then last night he decided to ask her taking this as his final choice to be with her. He just wanted to make a good memory with her in a bit romantic way. Jorge’s car sound got his attention when he’s thinking about this. He knew Naomi is there too. He has he ask her today no matter what because tomorrow is the day. Taking his bag, he walked to the car. Naomi is driving. “Wow, you are driving?” Derek asks as soon as he gets in. “Yeah, thanks for the traini
Two years later“Mermaid,” Nick’s voice made her stir up from her sleep. But she didn’t open her eyes thinking this is her dream. “Wake up, mermaid. Look at your kingdom,” he chuckled softly.Naomi smiled, still thinking this is a dream.“Darling open your eyes and look at this ocean. Don’t waste time sleeping here,” he said and yes, she could hear the sound of the ocean.Naomi left a small sigh and opened her eyes to look at the blue sea from the window.She smiles and her gaze turns to Nick.“Isn’t that beautiful?” he asks. “Yes,” she nods smiling at him.“Now, wake up. I want to go there with you,” he said.“Give me five minutes, please,” she requested, squinting her eyes. He can’t deny it when she does that expression.“Fine,”When he was about to get up, sh
Chapter- 58Naomi is sitting on the small chair before her wardrobe and looking at which dress to wear for Magnus-Lisa’s engagement party tomorrow. This is the first party that they were going to attend after Nick came home.Nick came in and stood next to her after finishing off some work in his office. “What are you looking at?” He asks. His voice sounded tired and he placed his hand on her shoulder.“My clothes aren’t fitting me anymore so I am looking at which one I should wear for tomorrow,” she said.“Can I give you a suggestion?” he asks. “Sure, you can,” Naomi smiles. Nick took a moment and pointed out a yellow dress. “This would be great on you,” he said.“Thanks,” Naomi likes his choice and looks up to meet his eyes. He just simply put her at ease. Being pregnant isn’t that easy as she always stressing out about everythin
Chapter- 57Nick’s scars have healed as a week passed. He mostly stayed at home. Naomi went to work but her thoughts were always on Nick. Now she becomes that worried person in their relationship. She would call Nick often and he loves to attend her calls as he was bored to be alone at home. Naomi would come home earlier and they would watch movies, talk endlessly and fall asleep clasping hands.They have checked with the doctor and Naomi was prescribed medicines and advised not to get stressed at this time.She agreed and they were coming back to normal. But they were also being more conscious about their safety. Naomi double-checks the locks before going to sleep and also had a nightmare which she never wanted to remember. She has been taking advice from her mom, Aunts and they visit her often. When she’s with Nick, she felt safe and happy.In the meantime, Vincent has taken a decision and when he said it to the others, no one thoughts it&rs
Chapter- 56 Everyone’s eyes were fixed at the doorstep where Nick stood, not in his usual brisk. His injuries were covered by the jacket he’s wearing. Even though his face is utterly dull, he managed to plaster a smile for everyone’s sake of happiness. His eyes for Naomi and when he spotted her near stairs, his smile grew wider turning into a happy grin. She’s staring at him back with a smile, it gave him a comfort at last after all that he endured in the past two days. All his family members were there. Magnus has cut off his trip short to see his best friend. He was so worried and completely angry at Andrei. At the time he’s so happy to know that he’s going to be an Uncle soon. “Why everyone looking at me like that?” he asks. “I am alright,” He walked in holding his father’s hand. Naomi can’t help but feel gloomy to see him. “For a few more days. Don’t hug me,” Nick warned them with a smile. Julia and his mom were one’s who hi
Chapter- 55Naomi is sitting in the garden silently and she didn’t look anywhere except her phone. Her thoughts were all on Nick. She’s waiting for the call from Jorge.That time, Julia came with coffee and some potato chips.“Nat, you didn’t eat anything? At least have this coffee,” she said.Naomi finally realized that she should eat, at least for her baby. So she got that mug and sipped the coffee.She looked dull more than she ever was.Nick was shot two times, in the shoulder and chest. It’s critical but he survived. Obviously, the person responsible for this is Andrei.“Nat. I know my brother, he’s such a strong person so don’t worry, okay,”She nods but nothing can comfort her at this time. It’s only Nick, his voice and his assurance that he’s okay are what she’s yearning for right now.“You know what Julia. I am so afraid right now,
Chapter- 54Nick is traveling to Miami and Los Vegas for some business. Naomi is sad but she didn’t show it on her face. She just stood beside the foot of the bed and watching him packing his stuff.“I will be back soon,” he said noticing the apparent sadness in her face.“Okay,” she smiles. “And stay at your father’s home, okay,” he said and she nods in assurance.“I would have taken you with me but I am not going for a normal trip.“Okay,” she nods and went to him.“You have to be safe,” she said caressing his hair.“Don’t worry about me,” he smiles and his hands were resting on her butt.He’s going to leave in two hours and Naomi has something important to tell him but she hesitates to open that up at this time. She wants to reveal it at a perfect moment so she chose to be silent.“I just have an hour left
Chapter- 53“Fuck, fuck, fuck,” Andrei gritted and punched the table hard which heard louder in that empty room.“How could that bastard do this? Again and Again,” Andrei punched the wooden table repeatedly considering that as Nick’s face. He wants to beat him to death and leave him to die painfully. That’s when he could feel better.Andrei isn’t happy with the way Nick has crashed one of his businesses and he has lost millions in this. In the past year, Andrei has maintained low and living a normal life looking after his business but this again tempting him to put the revenge on. He can’t leave this matter; he can’t accept this failure and he’s never going to back down like his father.He took his phone and called his uncle. “I want you to kill him now, don’t give me any fucking excuse. I really want him to be dead this time.“But it’s not that easy, it
“I didn’t meet Nick, Julia’s brother?” she said. “You met him, I introduced him as Nicholas, he got long hair,” Derek reminded. “Yeah, that handsome guy. I remember him. He didn’t chat with us like others so I thought he’s a distant relative and he looked different from the photos,” she said. Monica doesn’t have siblings like Derek, she’s quite interested in his cousins and wants to know how they were so close. When they were in London, he didn’t share this many details with her.Now after meeting all his family members personally she got so many questions. They were all good-looking and interesting people.“He’s a busy person. He actually came there for Naomi, they were together now,” Derek said. “You mean in a relationship?” “Yeah, they were dating on and off since high school,” he answered. “That’s in
Chapter- 52 It was a weekend, Jorge came out of the airport carrying his small travel bag. He’s wearing a black shirt and black slacks and sunglasses covering his blue eyes. He looked like a greek god in modern attire. He removed his sunglasses when he spotted Julia waiting for him and his lips curled in a smile. When Julia saw him, she ran to him with a smile. He lifted her from the ground and her hands, legs were wrapped around him in a strong embrace. She didn’t mind doing such a thing in public because she missed him that much. It’s been two weeks since they met. He started kissing her when she stood on her feet. “I missed you, baby,” he said. She smiled and stood away from him to take a proper look at hi