✷SOMETHING STRANGE✷
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“I should destroy the hands that mess with what’s mine.. How dare you touch her”
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At that moment, Vortex knew he was in a deep hell. Candy eyes stayed widened, that’s was unexpected. And the fact he referred her a his, made her feel conflicted.
“I’m sorry please. I didn’t mean to. I have no idea” Vortex was terrified. He had heard about Diego. His underworld side is something one shouldn’t mess with.
“Remove your hand without touching the knife” Diego ordered and Vortex eyes widened. That will bring him so much pains.
“Sir Die…go.. I”
“Should I do it for you then?” Diego raised his brow. If he does, then that hand will be gone. He wants to see Vortex torture himself.
“I’ll do it!” Vortex yelled and staring back at his hand which hurt badly. Removing his hands without touching the knife means cutting himself.
What a torture!
“You’re Fuçking wasting my time” His deep voice made him Vortex shudder in fear. Tears streaming down his face.
Closing his eyes, he removed his hand forcefully, the knife cutting through his flesh, sending extreme pain through his system. A loud cry of pain escaped his mouth.
It was a hellish pain that made him wished for death in a moment. His hands was in a terrible shape with blood all over.
Those blood bought a memory to Candy. The Accident, she began to breath hard, as she recalled the tragic accident. Her sight became blurry instantly.
Diego looked back at her and found her unconscious.
***
Yazmine sweep her hand backward as her eyes scan through the hall again.
“Where is she?” She asked herself.
She decided to continue searching but then the restroom door suddenly flew open and a man flew out hit his head on the floor.
“Oh Sh|t!” Yazmine jerk a little by the sudden scene.
Jameson walked out from the restroom and exhaled deeply. Setting his eyes on Yazmine.
“Hello sis” He greeted with a Yazmine caught a glimpse inside and saw some other men on the floor.
“What in the world is going on?” Yazmine asked with a stun look on her face.
“Oh, they are just @$$hOles. Let’s go” He held her by the hand.
“I can’t find Candy or the President. Where are they?” Yazmine said.
“They left already, so are we” Jameson replied.
“Why? What’s going on?”
“Now is not the best time to talk about this. Just know we’ve fixed the problem” Jameson said walking further.
“Urgh.. he loves shutting me out” Yazmine grunt.
****
Placing her gently on the bed, Diego stared at Candy’s calm face. This little woman is unpredictable.. Did she pass out due to his devilish side? But that was only little.
Some of her black hair covered some part of her face. He found himself reaching out for it then stopped when he realized what he was doing.
He got up and left for his own room. He wash off the blood on his hands and changed his wear.
Soon, his phone rang, the word ‘Old man’ flashes on his screen.
“Hey Old man” His deep voice cut through the silence in the room.
“Grandson, how have you been?”
“Good, I guess” He replied.
“You’re such a punk not to take your wife to a honeymoon. Instead, you worked throughout the week. Is that how a newlywed couples do?” Old Mavis asked over the phone.
“I do my things my way. I’m married, I’ve done what you want” Diego’s voice was flat.
“All I ever wanted is for you to be happy, child. I want to see that smile on your face again and I have this strong believe that your wife is going to make that happen” Old Mavis said over the phone.
‘There must be a reason why you act this way. As your wife I’ll try to find out the reason and change you’
Candy’s voice sounded in Diego’s head.
“I doubt it” Diego muttered and he heard Old Mavis chuckled gently.
“I’m sure you just think of her right now. Free your heart Diego”
“Hmm.. goodnight grandpa” He said, not wanting to hear those words anymore.
“Goodnight” Old Mavis replied and the call ended.
Diego’s eyes caught the small frame of a little boy and a woman smiling brightly.
“Fuçk” he cursed under his breath and closed down the frame.
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Hannah applied a face cream as she stared mirror. Diego is visiting the mansion today.
Her phone rang flashing Venessa’s name on the screen.
“Good morning Miss”
“Have you break up with him?” Hannah went straight to the point.
“Of course, I’ve done that already”
“Okay, be in the mansion tomorrow. I’ll introduce you to Old Mavis” Hannah said.
“Thanks you miss” Venessa replied and Hannah ended the call.
The door of her room opened and her husband came into the room reeking alcohol.
“You’ve got to be kidding me” Hannah rolled her eyes.
“Hey sweetie..” His voice slur as he stepped closer. Hannah immediately landed a slap on his cheek causing his head to tilt to the other side.
“The Fuçk?” He asked.
“I told you not to call me sweet names. I’m not your wife since you’re not capable of protecting the family. You’re just insignificant” She pushed him to the bed and walk out of the room.
He sat up on the bed run his fingers into his hair. His name is Vincent, the first son of Old Mavis, also Diego’s uncle.
Due to a huge mistake he made years ago, he became insignificant in the family.
h@tëd by those around him, most especially his wife.
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The sun was up already, when Candy woke up from her sleep. She got down from the bed and freshen up. As usual, Diego wasn’t home. It was Sunday, does he work on a day like this too?
She was glad, was not going anywhere today. The small wound on her lips might get the workers a bit worried.
Recalling how Diego had saved her from Natalie, she pulled out her phone and stared at Diego’s number.
She ponder if she should call him or not. Taking a deep breath she called him. Surprisingly, he picked up almost immediately.
“Hello?” His voice sounded, catching her off guard.
“Uhm, good morning.. I was just wondering where you went” She tried her best to make her voice sound neutral but she failed.
“I went to deal with some business” He replied.
How come he sounds gentle than usual. Her heart flutter by it.
“Okay. Thank you for yesterday” She said.
“Not a problem. How are you feeling?” He asked.
Candy removed her phone from her face just to check if she was really calling Diego. Did he just asked how she was?
“Hello?” His voice sounded.
“Uhm.. I’m fine. I feel good after the long sleep” She replied.
“Okay, I’ll see you soon” He replied and the call ended.
Candy blinked severally staring at her phone.
“That’s weird” She mumbled but then smile. Is she succeeding to melt that cold heart?
A strange call came in and she decided to ignore it but it came in again almost immediately.
“Hello? Who’s this?” She asked.
“Candy? Candy is that you?” A familiar voice sounded.
“Jackie?” Candy eyes widened.
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Meanwhile, Diego was before his Old Mavis who has a stun look on his face.
“Who was that?” Old Mavis asked.
“That was my wife. I would have bought her here with me but she is not feeling too good. She need to rest” Diego replied.
Hannah who was beside Old Mavis, frowned. Her fist clinched hard. Venessa who was beside her chest heaves with nervousness.
Diego sounded as if they were close.
“That’s a fake bride, Diego” Hannah challenged.
“Fake bride? You saw clearly I got married to a woman that day” He said.
“You mean the girl I saw in your house?” Venessa asked this time.
“My house?” Diego frowned so as Hannah. Venessa immediately realized she should have say that.
“You went to my house without my permission? How bold” His remarked, anger lacing in his voice.
Hannah quickly tried to smoothen the situation.
“What is her name? Is she close to the family?”
“That, I can’t tell you at the moment. But I’ll introduce her to the family soon when she is ready” Diego replied.
“Venessa is the daughter of the Max cooperation. Her father is a very close man to the family. He is upset the wedding didn’t work out. It’s not too late to get a divorce..”
“You are getting on nerves Hannah. Since Venessa was the one who didn’t show up what the Fuçk am I supposed to do? Stand at the alter and disgrace the family?” He asked, making Hannah speechless. This conversation was not going their way.
“I got into an accident” Venessa said.
“Accident?” He scoffed and continue. “Should I reveal what you were doing that day? To think that Hannah wants me to marry someone like you disgust me”
“Diego, respect” Hannah almost flared.
“I don’t respect those who doesn’t respect themselves. You were asked to prepare a wife for me, not a slut” Diego’s word pierced through Venessa’s heart badly. She never knew the man would be this cold and heartless with his word.
All these while, Old Mavis was silent the whole time.
“I got to fulfill grandfather’s wish. That’s all that matters” Diego concluded.
“Father, this isn’t..” Hannah made to speak but Old Mavis raised his finger shutting her up. She swallowed and waited for him to speak.
“I would wait for you to introduce her to the family. It shouldn’t take long.. I want to see the woman who is going to bring me grandchildren” Old Mavis said and stood up slowly with the assistant of his maid and left.
Diego stood, dipping his hands into his pocket as he stared down at the two woman.
“I’ll leave this warning. Don’t even try going after her. I’ll interfere and trust me, you’ll definitely won’t like it”
With this, he stride out of the place and followed Old Mavis.
Hannah bit down her lips in anger.
“You should spend the night here. I’ve missed your presence” Old Mavis said as they stood alone.
“Hmm, how’s your health?” He asked.
“I’m fine now, since I know you have a woman”
“Are you so happy about that?” Diego asked.
“You have no idea” Old Mavis smiled.
****
(GONZALEZ COOPERATION)
A young man stepped into the company, dressed in a well fitted suit. His hair was styled backward revealing his handsome face.
The receptionist gasped setting his eyes on him.
“Hi, I’m here for an appointment”
“Uhm.. right, this way” The receptionist tried to compose herself.
Aiden nodded his head and followed her. He was led to an office. When his eyes met with the woman in it, he smiled.
‘You should watch where you are going’ Her voice sounded in his head.
Yazmine who stared at her phone screen. Her anonymous friend haven’t replied yet. Is he okay?
“Miss Yazmine, you have a visitor” The receptionist informed and Yazmine looked up. She swallowed at his beauty.
“Good morning ma’am. I’m Aiden” The young man smile.
“Oh, right. Please sit” She offered and he sat.
“Thank you”
Yazmine asked him a few questions and he answered. For some reason, she found him familiar. The way he speak, seems like she knows him.
“Have we met before?” She couldn’t help but ask.
“Maybe” He replied while Yazmine only stared at him.
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While working, Candy’s mind lingered on the conversation she had with Jackie in the morning. Natalie lied to just to make Jackie h@të her? She was glad Jackie didn’t listen to her.
Her father’s lawyer, is who she needs to find. Before that, she need to find Natalie’s secret. Diego must have Vortex with him, she just need to wait for him to come back.
A bunch of flowers was suddenly dropped before Candy. Her gaze moved up to the lady.
“From Xavier George” She said and left.
“Xavier?” Candy blinked severally, staring at the flower.
“Why did he send this?” she mumbled and took the paper place at one side of the paper.
*IT WAS REALLY GREAT SEEING YOU LAST NIGHT. I’LL VISIT YOU AT WORK SOON*
She sighed after reading the content.
“Are you still upset?” Candy asked Yazmine while they eat together.
“I could have taken you home but you left yourself”
“I passed out. The president saw me and took me home” Candy half lied.
Yazmine spit back his drink and chuckled.
“Maybe you saw the wrong person”
“Maybe” Candy decided to go with flow with an awkward smile. “Where Jameson and the president?”
“They went on a business trip, and will be back today or tomorrow” Yazmine said and Candy’s face dropped.
He left for a business trip without telling her? What does she expect anyway. The man’s heart is like that of a stone.
“Why do you look sad? Awwn.. you’re going to miss my brother?” Yazmine said.
“Huh? That’s not it” Candy shook her head.
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Getting home that night, Candy head to her room with the bunch of flowers in her hand. Her phone buzz and a message from a strange number pop up her screen.
*DID YOU GET THE FLOWERS?*
Candy knew it was from Xavier, she didn’t reply to the text and kept her phone. Her gaze went to Diego’s room.
‘Is he back?’ She thought to herself.
Before her hand could reach the door, it opened itself revealing Diego. He was putting on a white T-shirt and short which look good on him. He was on his way to living room.
Candy swallowed at his beauty.
“What’s with the flowers?” He asked.
“I got them from a friend” She replied. “Why didn’t you tell me you were going on a business trip?”
“Do I have to?” He frowned.
“Yes, I stayed up last night waiting for you to come back home” She said.
“That was your choice. I told you to stop acting nice before me. It sucks” He said coldly but Candy was used to his harsh words and action. He made to walk pass her but she stood before him.
“What the hell do you think you are doing?” He asked raising his brow.
“Apologize” She demanded. Diego stared at her for a while before scoffing. Is this woman serious right now?
“Are you insane?” He stepped closer, his hands casually tucked into his pocket.
“What will you do if I do not apologize?” He dared.
“I’ll kiss you” Candy replied making Diego speechless.
She usually flinch whenever he speaks or touch her but now she was staring at him boldly.
Just before he could finally react, she tiptoed and placed her soft lips gently on his..
He felt something strange…
But then, Candy pulled back and stared at his face. His expression shows he wasn’t expecting it.
She thought she would get yelled at but instead…
He held one side of her face gently and reconnected the kiss…
. ༆𝑻𝑩𝑪༆
