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TWENTY

Carlos silently made his way to the farm. He avoided going in to greet Lucy and went straight to the barn where he removed his shirt and started stacking the hays. No matter what, he had to keep himself busy to avoid thinking too much. That's if one will call, working absentmindedly not thinking too much.He was lost in thought that he didn't know when Lucy entered the barn, she smiled to him and walked closer "Tom" she called but he didn't answer, she reached out her hand to touch his sweaty shoulder and he jumped, his eyes on hers in a vigilant way that she felt herself flinch from his intense gaze "are you alright?"Carlos breathed out in relief when he saw it was her "I'm sorry Lucy, I didn't hear you enter" he apologized."I know" she nodded, her eyes not leaving him. Carlos turned his back on her as he continued with what he was doing "what's the matter Tom? You shouldn't be here. I'm sure Ben was not expecting you to work today because he himself fell on the

TWENTY ONE

Elaine walked back to her family home at the end of the day, something tells her Tom is waiting for her but she is not ready to face him yet. Her little encounter with him at the library today was still fresh in her mind. The hurt in his voice still fresh in her heart. She pushed the thought of him away from her mind as she got to her family home.She pushed open the door, not expecting to see her mom home yet and closed the door gently after her. She walked up the stairs to her room, wanting to take a long bath to ease her nerves. She opened the bathroom and thank the stars that little Joshua, their neighbour, Mila's son fetched the water as always. She often wondered what her mom will do without him always there to help her.She took off her clothing and soaked herself in the cold water that seems to be what her body needs. She tied her hair in a bun and closed her eyes as different memories fought to be the first she remembers.She started by the night she first saw Tom,

TWENTY TWO

When they got inside, Carlos closed the door behind him, Elaine walked forward and dropped her bag on the couch before turning to face him. He was just standing there, his back resting on the shut door, his arms crossed on his chest, his midnight blue eyes watching her intently, the lantern placed beside his right foot with the light casting a faint shadow on his face, making him look like a night god.She took in a deep breath and closed her eyes, she opened her eyes as she let out the breath, "I think we should talk."Carlos smiled faintly to the floor, "yes, but are you up to it now? We can leave it tomorrow.""No" she shook her head "it has to be now. You deserve to know the reason I'm avoiding you" she sighed "which have been very difficult.""Elaine...""Tom" she interrupted "I don't know why this is happening or why it happened but I'm glad it did, at least, it stopped me from delving deeper.""What are you talking about Elaine?"She sniffed and closed he

TWENTY THREE

"Elaine?""Yes Tom?""Promise me that next time something bothers you, you will come to me and not run away from me. Can you do that?"She placed a light kiss on his lips as an answer before saying, "I promise" she looked up at him, their eyes clashed, his, a midnight blue that it was almost black because of the dimness in the room, hers, a deep brown. Their eyes spoke volumes to each other, a lot more than they have said to the other. Right now, he is a stranger to her, she doesn't know his full name or from whence he came from. She doesn't know his family or who he truly is. She doesn't know his back story or things he had done. She doesn't know what happened the night he came into the town or why he was in that state but one thing she knows is that, he loves her and she loves him just as much.He is her handsome mysterious stranger but she doesn't care, as long as they are together.She tilted her head upward and closed his lips with hers, he responded, with the sa

TWENTY FOUR

Carlos opened his eyes the next day, he turned to the side on the bed but only to meet an empty sheet. He jerked up immediately, his eyes scanning the whole room. When there was no sign of who he wanted to see, he jumped out of the bed, picked up his jeans from the floor and hastily put it on. He opened the bathroom door but it was empty and he left the room almost immediately."Elaine?" He called as he walked into the living room, his heart was in his throat. Did he say something else last night? Why did she leave him then?He heard a clanking sound coming from the kitchen, he quickly changed his direction to the kitchen and when he got there, he saw the figure he so longs to see. A smile graced his lips and he tiptoed quietly to her and hugged her from behind.Elaine shrieked, dropping the pot cover she was holding with a clanking sound. Carlos chuckled and nuzzle his face on her neck, his breath teasing her skin, his lips placed a soft kiss on her neck and he watched wit

TWENTY FIVE

Later that day, Carlos went home and waited for Elaine to come home. She was running a little late today and he figured she might have been busy. He ended up dozing off on the couch and only opened his eyes when he felt like someone was staring at him. His vision first blurred, slowly cleared off and he took in the face of his companion.A smile curved on his lips and he stretched out his hand and pulled her into his arms. Elaine chuckled but didn't struggle, she rest her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeats, "you must have been really tired today" she said."I was but not anymore. I have recharged my batteries."She chuckled "Ben didn't stress you that much did he?""You will be surprised to know that I didn't even see him throughout today. He was damn tired, I guess. Though Lucy kept me company most of the day.""I see, she really likes you.""I like her too. She is a good woman and a loving mother. Which makes me always feel bad for her for losing her

TWENTY SIX

After the meal, he paid while Elaine went into the kitchen to say goodbye to Amanda."Elaine is it true?" Amanda asked on seeing her."Is what true?" She feigned ignorance, of course she knows what she was asking about."I heard that Tom kissed you in the diner!""Yes.""What? Wait, are you two a thing now? I saw the way he was looking at you when I was talking to you both but I just didn't see this coming.""Well, it's not something new nor something to worry about. What's wrong when a boyfriend kisses his girlfriend?""What? Wait, seriously? You two are now together?""Yes Amanda.""But Elaine, what about Jasper? I heard he will be coming back for good this time and now this? The whole town won't stop talking about this in forever!""Why should I care? It's not like I'm cheating on him. I mean, it's nearly a year now since we broke up. Why can't everyone see that and stop acting like I'm committing a heinous crime" she was slightly offended by Amanda'

TWENTY SEVEN

Jasper was fuming, he couldn't take her talking to him like that, he wanted to retaliate but he remembered his mother's words. If he wants to get her back, he has to be gentle with her and do anything she says. He can always pay her back when she is finally his. He took a deep breath to calm down, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say that. I don't wan to annoy you more than you already are."What the hell?Did he just apologized again at annoying her?She frowned, this was typically unlike Jasper, "did you take the wrong medicine today?"He smiled to the floor and looked at her again, "come on Elaine, I can be gentle and you know that. It's just that, we have been on a really bad terms these past few months and you have forgotten how I can be but let me tell you. I'm still that same Jasper you fell in love with. If I was that guy before, I can be him again. You just have to stop being toxic with me. We belong to each other and believe me, you will be more respected with me t

TWENTY EIGHT

Carlos sat on the couch in the living room, waiting for Elaine to finish preparing. They are attending Jasper's twenty two birthday party in his father's mansion. The whole town is invited so those who want to be in the Mayor's house are not hesitating to attend.He was wearing a nice black slacks, a white T shirt with a black blazer on top it. Him and Elaine had gone to one of the very few boutiques in Folktown and it was what he could lay his hands on. Elaine had picked a very nice long black gown with show back. It was a miracle she was able to see such fancy gown and Carlos had insisted she took it immediately.The room door opened and he looked up from the couch he was sitting on only for his jaw to drop on the floor. Elaine stepped out of the room looking shy, her hair was in a messy sock bun, she had applied very light makeup, a mascara with baby pink lip gloss. The gown clasping on every figure on her body, she was holding a black clutch. Carlos eyes trailed from her s

TWENTY ONE

Elaine looked back at Tom apologetically and he smiled and urged her on with a nod of his head. He looked around him and marveled, the Mayor's house was in deed big, it was bigger than any house he has seen in Folktown and the outside was just as big. He walked to the buffet table to get an appetizer, he took a drink from the table, he placed it a little above his lips and sniffed, for a man who has tasted many wines, he knew the one it was immediately. He smiled and took a sip, it wasn't considered the best but for a small town like this, it should be everything."Enjoying the drink? I bet you haven't tasted anything like it in your life before" he heard behind him and smiled, he didn't need to look to know who it was.Jasper walked up to him with a mocking smile, "I must say I didn't expect to see you here. But what can I say? You can't stay away from such a party" he laughed with sarcasm.Carlos looked at him then, "it's a nice party but it's not considered the best I ha

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