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
Chapter- 40They must be dancing now, her hands must be on his shoulders, and his hands must be on her hips. He must be smiling widely, sure that bastard will smile as he waited for all along.What if he confesses his love and how she will react? There’s a chance that she might think he’s a better option because he’s that sweet little Derek who made her happy all the time.No, Naomi won’t think like that, she loves me. His soft, cool normal side told him that.Does she love you? Then why she didn’t call you yet. She’s busy enjoying her time with him than to give a shit about your ego. His cunning, obnoxious meticulous side retorted back.Nick heaved a sigh. Maybe this is all normal and I am just confusing over this, he thought.From the very start, he always wanted to get her attention either in a good or bad way. He coveted her to think about only him, and he confessed his feelings hastily after see
Meanwhile, Naomi danced with Derek just how Nick has imagined. But there’s no big smile on her face, and her body is stiff. Derek felt equally awkward too so they quickly ended their dance and Naomi went dancing with Jorge. With him, she felt somewhat relaxed.“Hey, still thinking about Nick?” Jorge asks.“Yes,” she nods. “He’s stuck with our dad and his dad, I feel bad for that guy, I can imagine how hard that for him,” Jorge said. For the first time, Jorge took Nick’s side because he really sympathizes with him. Maybe he’s not okay with their relationship but he admires Nick more than his brother Magnus.“Yeah, you are right,” she said. After some time, Naomi went to sit beside Derek and watched the other people dancing. Naomi looked at her phone, there’s no calls or a message from Nick which worried her. She decided to call him later.Since they were alone and Derek wan
Chapter- 41Days passed one after the other. Naomi got her scores. As she wished she got the best marks compared to all the other tests. Everyone and Naomi are confident that she would get into law school. But the one person who she’s expecting to say something didn’t call her, text her, or anything. Julia even sends him Naomi’s results but he didn’t respond.Derek got some three decimal points higher than Naomi. Jorge got a good score too. She got gifts from her mom and dad and Vincent is so proud of his daughter, he also noticed the way she’s sad all the time and comes to know about their fight. He didn’t involve thinking it’s just normal.But as the days passed, their growing distance and no response from Nick, she concluded that they have broken up. Nick just vanished out of her life after that incident and she can’t help hating him. Jorge didn’t let her call him so she remained silent too.Meanwhi
Chapter- 42 It was the day before Derek and Jorge were leaving the country. Naomi was sitting in her room hearing a podcast. Nowadays she’s keeping herself busy so that she won’t think about Nick. She looked at the sky which is clear and blue. She took a deep breath when the windblown through the windows. She turned off the podcast and wondered where Nick must be now? Will he come here tomorrow to send off Derek and Jorge. Or is he going to stay like this? She thought why can’t Nick see Derek in the same way he sees Jorge. She said her doubts to Julia and she also agreed that Derek has feelings for her. Why I didn’t see it? This is the only thought she had whenever she looks at Derek. She’s hesitant to ask him and she doesn’t want to create any drama when he’s about to leave. Naomi came out of her room and walked downstairs. This is the boring time of her life, before all these problems she planned to spend this time with Nick b
Chapter- 43 The only good thing that happened in Naomi’s life recently is getting into law school. She still remembers the day she opened her acceptance letter on her laptop. She cried in happiness. This is something she genuinely worked hard putting all her energy and the success made her serene after a long time. From that moment, everything started moving faster than she imagined and it helped her a lot to come out of Nick’s thoughts. She moved on from her house to a small yet beautiful apartment near her university. She got a new car which is Uncle Dan’s gift. He was quite upset about their breakup than anyone else. University life is mundane for Naomi because she didn’t go to any parties, or having a boyfriend and has no big friend’s gang, as she had in high school. But then she made a friend, her name is Andrea and she’s from California. They used to hang out when Andrea’s boyfriend was not in the picture. Because of the constant warning
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