BLAZEAs I stood in the hospital ward, the pungent smell of disinfectants filled my nostrils. The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting an eerie glow across the sterile walls and linoleum floors. I could feel my stomach churn as I tried my best to ignore the overpowering scent that seemed to linger around every corner.I had rushed Caramel here, after she fainted and slipped on the floor. I can't say I was happy to be here, but it was the right thing to do. Now, as I stood beside her bed, waiting for her to regain consciousness, my eyes scanned the room and I remembered when I was also brought to the hospital for my wound. I couldn’t stay here any longer, that’s why I left.I glanced over at Caramel; her face was still pale and unmoving beneath the white sheets.I didn't particularly like being here, but seeing Caramel in this state made me feel responsible for her well-being.I couldn't help but hope she would wake up soon, and I could get her o
CARAMELI woke up, feeling better than usual, only to find myself in an hospital. Then I remembered that I had slipped and passed out. It must have been Blaze who brought me here, but where was he? I slowly sat up and then the door to my ward, opened and Paul rushed in.“Caramel, are you okay?” he asked, looking concerned.“Uhm… I’m fine. I am better, now.” I said, with a smile.“I heard you were abducted. Are you certain that Blaze is treating you right?”“He is. I was just unfortunate to fall into the hands of the abductors.”“And are you certain they didn’t abduct you because of him.”“What do you mean?”“You know, probably you were endangered because of him. Seeing that he has money and you were his coach and all.”I heaved a heavy sigh and then looked back at Paul.“Why are you so worked up about this, Paul? It almost feels like you are overreacting.”Although, Paul was my agent and we acted like friends as well, but all this sudden care seemed so weird.
CARAMELIt seemed something had gone on here and it was certainly what it looked like. Just when I thought that Blaze truly cared, the next thing was to have sex with someone. He must have invited someone to have sex with him, or maybe he had a girlfriend, whom the media didn’t know anything about.Then I saw him coming downstairs, looking unsettled.“Caramel, you’re back.” He said, with an awkward smile.I hid the things I bought for him, behind me and smiled slightly.“Yeah, thank you for taking me to the hospital.” I said, then walked past him, up to my room.He was certainly a flirt, and I wouldn’t allow him have his way into my heart. Even if he wasn’t, it was wrong for me to be intimate with him, and disrupt our professional relationship. Well, I shouldn’t allow that bother me. I am just his coach and he is my student. I should focus on making him better and tomorrow is going to be a perfect start. Then I laid on my bed gently, and slept off.The next day
BLAZEI was surprised to see that both Caramel and I had slept in the same room, seeing as she woke me up.“Good morning coach. Are we up for another training?” I asked as I yawned.“No, someone is actually calling out to you.” She said, looking worried.It couldn’t have been Stephanie. If not, she would recognize her voice. Then I stood up and went downstairs, only to see my father and mother, together. They had certainly come together.“And what are you doing here? Are you here to take your wife?” I asked, with an expression that showed I didn’t care.Then Stephanie came out and I could see that she was baffled with today’s scene. And obviously, she wasn’t ready to leave me. Whore has been riding on my dick, since the day she came here. I turned back to my father whom I was waiting for a reply, from.“Actually, that’s not the case. The thing is…uhm…”“Blaze, we came here together. We actually came here to…” “Do not tell me that you want to get back with
BLAZE~Flashback~“Your parents got into an accident, Blaze, and they said it was fatal. They were taken in for surgery, and I do not know the outcome, right now.” Stephanie said, with her voice, breaking.~Back to reality~I ran as fast as I could, hoping with all my heart that my parents survived the accident. For the first time since my dad left us, I wanted to forgive him, and give him another chance, since Caramel had somehow managed to make me want to try again, but it wasn’t going to be nice, if he died.I wanted to give him a chance and let us work as a family again. I was ready to feel and understand what a family was, he was going to be wicked, if he actually left this world, with my mom.I got to the hallway and met Stephanie, who was looking impatient, waiting at the emergency unit. Before I could rush to her, the surgeons came out, slowly and walked up to her.“How did it go? How are they?” Stephanie asked, with tears in her eyes.They only shoo
CARAMEL As I trudged through the front door, the rain clinging to every inch of my clothes, I could barely feel the numbness that coursed through my body. My near-drowning experience at the beach had left me shaken and fragile, my body shivering from the cold, and my mind replaying the terrifying moments on the beach. The mere thought of the water around me caused me to tremble, unable to shake off the sensation of being trapped underwater. Blaze had left me on the beach once I was breathing back, and the feeling of abandonment weighed heavily on me as I walked blindly through the door. “I’m pregnant for you, Blaze.” My eyes widened, hearing that Stephanie, Blaze’s step mother, was pregnant for him. So, he has been sleeping with his step mother? Could it be that I heard wrong? I didn’t know what to do at this moment, because I found it hard to open the door and walk in. It was better to wait, for them to talk whatever, out, but I couldn’t help but listen to what Blaze had to say
CARAMELI was shocked, and wondered if I had gone too far, trying to make him get up to do the right thing. Maybe I should have let him mourn his parents for today.“I’m…I’m sorry. We can skip today, for training.” I said, then I was about to walk out when he held me back.“Stay.” He said, without making eye contact with me.I wanted to leave, but I decided not to allow the truth I discovered about him, to make me neglect him, during this time. So, I decided to stay back, and sat with him on his bed.“I should be the one, apologizing. I left you on the beach, and said mean things.” He said, looking apologetic.“I understood the situation.”“I know the championships is near, but I really can’t train today.”“It’s fine. I understand. How about we focus on having fun, today? I know you are probably not in the mood for that, but I am here to help you win. And I think no circumstance should stop you from that.” Blaze looked up at me, then sighed. ~A week later, Bla
BLAZEI was in the dining room as I sat, staring into the blank space. I just felt like observing silence, and re arranging my thoughts. Normally, Stephanie ought to have gone, especially because my father gave up the ghost, but now she is stuck with me, because she has a baby for me. Once Caramel knows about it, I would no longer have a chance with her.Somehow, I wasn’t keen on sex with her, anymore. I just wanted her hand on my hair, and my head on her lap. I wanted to feel her love. I didn’t know why I wanted that, but It was certain that I could get anything I want if I put my heart to it. I just needed Stephanie away from me.Then Stephanie walked in, with a smile.“Oh, honey. I see you are enjoying your time alone.”“Do not call me that.”“Oh, come on. We are alone.” She said as she pulled a seat and sat on it.I didn’t bother replying, and her presence distorted the peace I felt here. Then, I stood up, about to go back to my room.“Even your c
BLAZE’S POVI watched as someone who was at Caramel’s back, hit her neck and got her unconscious. I was angry, but I decided to hold back to know where they were heading to. I couldn’t afford to mess this up because of my feelings.I followed them with my car and drove even through the bad roads. Why did they have to pick a place that is as bad and weird as this? Anyways, those who do abduct people and do bad things look for places like this to carry out their bad works.As soon as they got to their hideout, I called the cops as I could not get into the house without them, noticing me. Then I dialed Maya’s number.“Hello Blaze. He just called me.”“Good. I’m at the hide out, but you do not need to go. I have called the cops already, so you don’t have to worry about it.”“Oh, alright then. I await good news.”“Sure. Thank you so much for this. I have forgiven y
BLAZE’S POV“Since I started working for you, you have always been the reason behind my troubles. I have always been tortured and treated badly because of you.”“Caramel.”“But even with that, you have always saved me, come through for me and try to clean up the mess that was made. I think this is the fight one has to fight to be with a celebrity and I have made my decision, which is to stay, stand and fight with you. If others left you because of this or other reasons, I will stay. And, I will renew my contract with you and prove them wrong. I will let them know that you can win another championship and that I can be the best coach ever. For now, help me find my brother.” She said as a tear, strolled down her chin.My heart beamed with joy and was accompanied with a smile. I hugged her tight and felt so happy that she didn’t push me away this time. The joy I was feeling presently was enough for me to bash anyon
CARAMEL’S POVI rushed out of the cinema, pacing around and waiting for Blaze to come out. As soon as he came out, I opened his car door, but he grabbed my arm.“Caramel, be calm.” He said.“Don’t tell me to be calm! That boy has only me and it is my duty to always protect him.” I said as I withdrew my arm from him and got into his car.Tears ran down my cheek and I sniffed as I couldn’t bear the thought of Lucas killed. He wasn’t supposed to be abducted. What did he do to deserve this? How could I live with a burdened heart?Blaze got into the car and then started the car and we drove off.“Look Caramel. Let’s get to your place first to confirm if he was really abducted or not.” Blaze suggested.Then I nodded and hoped that it was a prank even when 70% of me felt it wasn’t. As soon as we got to my house, I opened the door and saw everywhere scattered. I fell to the gro
BLAZE'S POVThe next day, I woke up feeling better and in a good mood. I smiled at Caramel who was still deep in her sleep. She looked like so cute that I could kiss her until eternity.I decided to leave her room quietly as I wanted to make her a meal myself for a surprise. I didn't win the championship but I had won Caramel's heart and that was still a win for me. Her golden heart which was rare to find was now mine.I got out of the room and walked down the stairs. As I got to the kitchen, I was startled by Rosa whom I didn't notice was in the kitchen."I'm sorry I startled you, Mr. Nightingale." She apologized, with a slight smile."Oh, it's fine."As I disregarded that, I recalled that I had asked Rosa to leave when I needed to speak to Caramel. Certainly, she would have been worried about the outcome and could have wondered why we were no longer saying anything.
CARAMEL’S POVWas this a dream? Moments like this most times happen in movies. Could I be in one? There was no way a billionaire would look at me and tell me he loves me. I have also been harsh to him. There is no way Blaze Nightingale will tell me he loves me.“Please drop the act.” I said as I disengaged from him. Then I looked into his eyes with sadness. “I know you are just trying to make me not to think about the fact that I am not competent enough, but that can’t work. If you feel you are wasting your money by paying me even when I didn’t help you bag the championship, you are free to withhold my payment.” I said, with pain and then dragged my luggage, heading for the door.But then, Blaze grabbed my arm and held my face as he locked eyes with me. In his eyes, I could see sincerity, innocence, love, care and desire.“Allow yourself to feel the love you have for me, because the love I have for you can not be
BLAZE’S POVI watched as part of the crowd cheered for my opponent as he jumped up in victory. My racket fell from my hand and I felt dejected.Earlier on, I had watched as his girlfriend had given him a kiss and encouraged him with love. All through, I couldn’t help but feel guilty for making Caramel go through a lot and her attitude towards me and I found myself missing every ball thrown at me because I was either lost in thought or I was too slow to catch it after snapping out of my thoughts.Suddenly, I remembered Caramel. She wasn’t around here. Could she have ran off feeling bad that I had failed and lost? I left the tennis court and ran out but was swamped by reporters.“Mr. Nightingale, we heard of how you were not fully focused at the tennis court, are you alright?” One of them threw a question at me.“Yes I am.” I answered, trying to get out of the crowd.“Some allegations are made against
BLAZE’S POVIt was a new day and the D-day that I had been waiting for a long time. I was going to give today my best and ensure that I make my mom proud wherever she was. As soon as I was done having my bath, I went to the sitting room, waiting for Caramel to be done.I expected that she was going to take a longer time than I expected as I knew women do take time in getting prepared for an outing but she came out in about two minutes.I was stunned at her beauty and her preparedness was visible. In the last few days, I had spent my time thinking about how much I had offended her and endangered her life. If only she could give me another chance to make things right.Yeah, today was the D-day and the day I have been on my toes for a while but even as it was here, I wasn’t feeling elated. I had mixed feelings and I wished Caramel would hug me and tell me encouraging words. She was the one I cherished after my mother and my mother never failed to
CARAMEL’S POVNow, it was clear to me that having any form of close relationship with Blaze would only endanger me and my brother still needed me more than anything in this world. I also needed to achieve my dreams before giving up the ghost.“Hey Caramel. You have been discharged. Let’s go back.” Paul said, with a smile on his face.I smiled back at him and got down from the bed.“Alright, I am ready to go.”“I’m glad you are much better. You really need to cut yourself some slack at times, okay?”“Sure, I will. And I will be more careful, next time. I bet they would have done more games without me.”“Come on, no one is as heartless as you might think right now. They all took five.” Paul smiled and ruffled my hair.“Wow. I feel loved.”Paul and I took a cab back to the beach and everyone was dismissed to have a long nap before we started again
BLAZE’S POV“Caramel! Caramel, wake up!” I called out her name and shook her body in anxiety but she wasn’t moving.Then I turned to Monica.“What the hell did you do that for!” I raised my voice at her.I could tell she was startled as she covered her mouth with her hands, looking shocked at Caramel who wasn’t moving an inch.“If something happens to her, just have it in mind that you’ll be going to jail.” I threatened her, with anger.Then I touched her neck to be sure if she was still breathing or not and to my relief, she was still breathing. Immediately, I carried her back to the beach and those who had given up saw me from afar and ran towards me.“What happened to her?” Paul asked, looking alarmed.“She tripped and fell hard but it seems she passed out.” I replied as I handed her over to him.I called the ambulance as fast as I could and,