Chapter- 7
“Naomi?” Derek's voice surged in joy and excitement but she didn’t pay much attention to that and thought it’s normal.
“Yes, Derek,” she said while lying on her bed. She was just taking a nap after a long time.
“Are you coming to that party?” he wanted a confirmation.
“Yes, Derek. I have told you,” she uttered in half-sleep.“Okay, are you sleeping?” he asks.
“Yeah, I just woke up from the nap,” she answered and got up from the bed.
“Tell me, Derek, what’s the matter?” she asks when he
Chapter- 8Naomi couldn’t take her eyes off Nick. He looked hunky in that perfectly fit white shirt and pair of black tailored pants. Handsome is really a small word to describe what she’s seeing right now, it’s more than that.Out of everyone she sees here, he’s looked more attractive to her eyes. Her heart is racing and she couldn’t stop anything that’s happening inside her.She then turned her gaze to Derek who looked different today, a little more handsome and dressed better than all these guys. He got a new haircut that complemented his looks. No one will believe she’s related to this bunch of hot fellas.Her eyes again turned to Nickolas, though he has short hair (as his boxing coach put a rule not to grow
Chapter- 9Naomi was setting up her study table for Derek as he said he’s coming in ten minutes but he’s already there. Standing there by the door side and watching her with his admiration-filled eyes.She’s wearing an oversized blue sweater and shorts and looked awfully normal. She didn’t tie her, it has sprawled all over her and fluttered when she moved. He could stand there all day and watch her like this for eternity. She’s such an interesting person he has ever seen in his life. He doesn't know how he developed these feelings for her but it’s too hard to resist.Naomi turned when she felt someone’s eyes on her and when she saw Derek she smiled.“Hey, why are you standing there? Come inside,” she asks.
Chapter- 10“Mom, I want an ice-cream,” Naomi asks as they came out of the boutique after buying a few dresses for Ashley for her trip with her husband, tomorrow.For their upcoming wedding anniversary, they were going on a romantic getaway trip to Austria. It was planned suddenly by Vincent and the kids agreed to leave their parents alone.Naomi is surely going to miss her mom and dad next whole week and she’s excited to spend her time with Julia as she has promised to stay with Naomi in that one week. Usually, if her parents are out of town, she and her brothers would be left in Uncle Dan’s house because it’s the safest but they also stay at Derek’s home.
Chapter- 11It was the last ten minutes of their school, her teacher has just left them. Naomi turned and saw Lisa talking with her friends. She’s dating her brother but still hasn't come and had a friendly conversation with Naomi. She wondered whether she’s not too welcoming? Confusing about such things won’t be good at this time so Naomi turned eyes to Derek. He has been reading a book since morning whenever he gets free time.It’s about architecture stuff, she loves how passionate he is. She didn’t disturb him. Behind her, Jorge is sitting and playing a video game.When they were kids she thought Jorge’s interest in video games would fade out but it didn’t. Over the years he ha
Chapter- 12It was during their lunch break, after finishing the lunch earlier, Naomi, Julia, Leon, and Elijah went to the playground to hang out under the red maple tree. It’s their favorite hang-out spot. Beside them, a group of basket players discussing something. Since it’s a sports season, many players were practicing on the ground even Magnus, along with his teammates. Derek and Jorge were in the class to play a video game.“Today is so warm, isn’t it?” Julia said.“Yeah, and we don’t have classes, that’s so great more than anything,” Leon smiled.“But, I have an important class which I can’t skip and I need to go in ten minutes,” Naomi frowned.“Even if tha
Chapter- 13 Jorge is way more silent that evening and Derek noticed that. He had not even touched his computer, which is rare, and was sitting on his window sill looking at the cloudy sky. “Hey, what happened to you?” Derek asked, closing his book. “Nothing,” Jorge nods with a smile. “Are you thinking about your secret admirer?” Derek's question turned him shy. “No, not at all,” “That’s it, you are thinking about her?” Derek chuckled. “Why did you say that to everyone? I wanted to keep this as a secret,” Jorge frowned.
Chapter- 14 The entire day she kept thinking about how she’s going to talk with Nick. He always teased and embarrassed her and she’s afraid to talk about this matter as he would do the same but how long she can stay calm. She needs everything to be stopped and she wanted a very normal relationship with him. That’s it. At lunchtime, she came late, so she missed the opportunity to talk with Nickolas but she has decided to talk with him no matter what, so she messaged him: I need to talk to you. Just a moment later, she got a reply from him: Meet me in the playground now. Is he waiting for this? She thought and looked at Jorge. “Hey, Jorge. I am going to the library,” Naomi said.
Chapter- 15 Naomi didn’t utter a single word about what happened between her and Nickolas. She just wants that memory to die in her brain but at the same time, she keeps thinking about him and the way he confessed. It’s something least she expected to happen. She just hopes she and Nick will forget this incident as time passes. Their feelings eventually fade away in life's run. That’s the best for her and Nickolas, Naomi huffs thinking about that while standing under the shower. After a thoughtful bath, she came out and wore her pajamas. Looking at herself in the mirror, she asked this question, “Can I stay without minding his love life?” “No. I can’t, then how could I keep my word?” she said, keeping her face sad.
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