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✷NIGHTMARE✷
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“What the….
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Squeezing the cup hard, some of the hot liquid spilled on Jackie’s hand, snapping her back to reality. Instinctively, she dropped the cup to the floor and winced at the stings.
Yazmine averted her gaze from the two figures to Jackie, a worried look on her face.
“Are you okay?” Yazmine asked.
“Uh.. uhm.. I”
“Jackie?!” Candy’s familiar voice sounded from a distance. Her face brightens up as she ran to give her a hug. “It’s so nice to see, gosh I’ve missed your adorable face”
Jackie’s smile return “I’m glad to see you too sis” her gaze went to the man behind her.
“Hey trouble maker” Jameson greeted and got a glare in return.
“By the way, what happened to you? You look disturbed a while ago” Jackie said.
“It’s nothing. Since you’re here, let’s have lunch together” Candy suggested and Jackie nodded. As they leave, Yazmine turn her gaze to her little brother.
“What was that?” She inquired.
“What?”
“You know what talking about James”
“I was just consoling her, nothing more” He replied, walking away. Yazmine took a deep breath and followed.
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“Divorce her”
Silence dragged on as Old Mavis’s word repeated in Diego’s head. Divorce? His aura became incredibly cold.
“You should try to understand Diego, marrying someone who can’t give you an heir is…”
“Mind the way you complete the sentence or I might never speak to you ever again” Diego warned coldly.The old man on the other side must have sensed his anger, he sighed.
“Son let’s see each other and talk” The old man’s voice came soft and pleading this time.
“Let me clear this right now. If I get a divorce then I’m never going to get married. Mark my word” with this, he ended the call.
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After work, Diego got home late as usual. He felt strange as he walk in. The house seems empty. He stepped into the dinning room and to his surprise, he didn’t see any dinner. Frowning, he went upstairs to check on Candy.
After knocking twice with no reply, Diego opened the door and found the room empty.
Drawing out his phone, he decided call her but saw her message in which she had sent five hours again.
*I WON’T BE HOME TODAY, I’LL BE STAYING AT YAZMINE’S TO PREPARE FOR THE BUSINESS TRIP TOMORROW*
He sighed deeply, staring at the message as he went to sit on the edge of the huge bed. Did she decided not to come home because of him?
Meanwhile, Candy was staring at the message too. It has been five hours and Diego haven’t replied yet. What else does she expect from a cold man who doesn’t appreciate her effort.
Her mind drifted to the swimming incident, how he had protected her, the cinema, games and the gentle moments she had with Diego. Was that the real him?
“What are you doing?” Yazmine walked into the room. Candy avert her gaze from the phone. “Missing your husband already?”
Candy scoffed. “No I’m not. I was just wondering when I’ll get to know him better. He is just too distant, that’s all” she mumbled.
“You know I was dated the hottest guy in college. He was every girl’s crush in school. He treats other girls like Sh|t but when it comes to me, he was gentle. He have this strange character that makes me feel like he’s hiding something. No matter how hard I tried to know what he was hiding, he mostly shrug me off or change the topic”
Candy scoffed. “Sounds familiar” she mumbled.p
“Something happened, he came running to me one night. That was the first time I’ll see tears in his eyes. He opened up and pour out everything. He h@tëd his father for beating up his mother until she left and marry another person. That night, his father had an accident, and he surprisingly scared. I helped to calm him that night..”
Candy was a hundred percent focused on her.
“We visited his father, fortunately he survived. They loved each other again. Even his mother was on good terms with them. You just have to be patient, I’m sure Mr President is going to open up later on”
“What happened to him? I meant the guy.. you didn’t finish the story” Candy pointed.
“He decided to study out of the country since he was wealthy and I on the other hand didn’t have much at that time. When he got there, he broke with me saying he doesn’t want me to wait too long for him. He offered me money but I didn’t accept. It was just a normal college dates. I didn’t get in touch with him ever since then” She completed.
“Forgive me for saying this” Candy spoke.
“Saying what?”
“He is such a jerk for letting such a wonderful woman go”
Yazmine burst into laughter at Candy’s statement. The sound of the doorbell interrupted their discussion.
“It’s the pizza, girl!” Yazmine exclaimed, taking the rectangular box in. “Are you thinking what I’m thinking?”
“Let’s watch some movies!” Candy exclaimed.
“Yes!”
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(AIRPORT.. 10AM)
Candy and Yazmine stood at the airport, wearing a badass wear and shades. They both have a smile on their face with their head held high with their travelling bag with them.
“Hmm.. why do I feel like this is a fun trip rather than a business trip” Candy spoke first.
“Yeah. You go that right. The business won’t take long, so after it, we’ll have some fun” Yazmine declared.
“They are so many things I wanna try in New York. So many things” Candy said.
Yazmine turn her head towards Candy, and remove her shades.
“Have that punk text you? Why isn’t he here yet?”
“I don’t know, maybe his car broke down or some..” Candy paused spotting three figures. “Oh he’s here”
Yazmine turn her gaze with a glare but it disappeared when she spot the third person walking behind Jameson and Einstein. Aiden?
‘What in the world.. why is he here? Wait, why do I even care?’ Yazmine thought to herself. The three gentlemen wore a suit hugging their body perfectly.
Getting towards them, Yazmine gave Jameson a kick on his leg.
“Why did you make us wait for long. My precious legs are crying” She glare.
“Actually, it was my fault. I had an emergency. I’m deeply” Aiden spoke from behind.
“Now my legs are the ones crying. You hit me pretty hard sis” Jameson whine.
“Why are you here?” Yazmine ignore her brother and face Aiden.
“I thought of bringing one of the best worker and I thought Aiden is the most preferred option. Gosh sis, you hit me pretty hard” Jameson whined.
“You’re coming too?” Candy asked Einstein.
“I have someone to visit over there” He answered. “You look pretty by the way” Einstein ruffled her hair gently, and Candy chuckled. Jameson hit Einstein’s head.
“Stop acting like you’re single. Are you trying to cheat on your woman” Jameson stated.
“Huh? You have a girlfriend?” Candy asked the man beside her.
“He have a wife and a son” Jameson corrected and Candy gasped. Einstein hit Jameson on the head too.
“I’m not cheating on my woman I’m just complimenting Candy, you idiot” Einstein glared at him then return his sweet gaze to Candy. “My wife and son are currently in New York, that’s why I’m going there”
“Awwn that great” Candy grin beautifully.
“Hey, how could you hit me like that?” Jameson glared.
“You hit me first” Einstein said.
Yazmine shook her head with her arms folded below her Brë@šts. “Men” she muttered shaking her head gently.
“If Candy wasn’t married then she’ll think you’re hitting on her. That was how you made Yazmine thinks she was crushing on you..”
“It wasn’t like that!” Yazmine and Einstein both yelled at him at once.
Candy chuckled.. Gosh, she love this.
“Hey guys!!” A tiny voice sounded from afar. Jameson’s face dropped seeing the person.
“Jackie” Candy waved her hand at her. Jameson faced her, with a confused look.
“Why is your sister here?” Candy asked.
“I told her to bring her” Yazmine replied instead. “She’ll be coming with us to gain some experience” she smirked. Jameson knows what that smirk is.
“Hey!” Jackie suddenly appeared before him and he jerk. “I would love to learn from you new boss!!” she exclaimed bowing her head which almost touch her knees. Jameson stayed stunned.
Einstein chuckled. “I’m loving this”
Candy smile dropped, Diego isn’t here with them. She couldn’t help but wonder if he is okay. Checking her phone, she saw he haven’t replied.
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It’s been three whole Fuçking days ever since they left for the trip. On these three days, Diego completely forgot she wasn’t home, he would check her room and found it empty. When he realize, he would curse under this breath.
There was no texts or calls from her.. deep down he wants to know how she is.
Staring at his phone, he battled inwardly for a while before dialing Jameson’s number.
“Hey dude! It took you long enough, Diego Gonzalez” Jameson’s mocking voice sounded.
“Fuçk you James” Diego closed his eyes in annoyance. “How is the trip going?” He asked.
“Wrong question bruh”
“What?”
“You’re asking the wrong question dude. Ask the one in your mind” Jameson said.
“Fine” Diego gritted his teeth. “How’s Candy?” His voice sounded a bit gentle.
‘This is awesome!!’ A tiny voice sounded in the background.. obviously Candy’s.
“Well. I guess that answers your question” Jameson’s voice sounded afterward.
“What? Where are you guys?” Diego frowned.
“At the beach. The business went smoothly like I had plan. So we decided to have some fun out here before coming over”
“It’s a business trip not an outing. You all should be back since the business is finished”
“Woo.. woo.. hang on there big fella. This business trip is a week. I worked hard for it, and I can’t let you ruin it.. if you’re worried about Candy..
“Trust me, she perfectly happy out here. Her smile is so lovely” What Jameson meant was. She is happy out here without you because you always hurt her.
Diego exhaled, gripping his phone tight. He wonder if he should ask the next question.
“I’m not going to send you her pictures” Jameson answered his unspoken question. This guy really knows a lot about him.
“You’ve got to be kidding me James” Diego clinched his jaw.
“What? Oh my God, does Mr. President want it so badly?”
“I’ll kill you”
“Fine, I’ll send it” Jameson surrendered. Teasing Diego for long will be a bad idea. The man can fly over and kill him for real.
“I h@të you” Diego said.
“I love you to bruh.. kisses” Jameson ended the call.
“I’m really going to kill him” Diego grumbled. Soon, Candy’s pictures was sent to him. She was smiling beautifully at every places. While she eats, play, cook and walk around. One of the picture revealed Candy staring at the rain with a smile.
‘Kiss in the rain’
Her voice rang in his head. He immediately dialed a number.
“Prepare a flight for me tomorrow”
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Meanwhile, Candy and the others returned that same day. Jameson said those words so he could put Diego in a tight spot.
“Are you sure, you want to return home?” Yazmine asked Candy.
“Yeah, I just need to grab some things. I’ll call you” Candy said, then entered Jameson’s car. Jameson’s gaze went to Jackie who wasn’t looking at him at all, she was upset. His grip on the stirring wheel tighten.
He started the car and drive Candy to her place.
Yazmine sighed remembering an incident with Aiden during the trip. This incident made him leave early.
“Will he be alright?” She mumbled worriedly.
The car stopped before the large building, Candy got down from the car.
“Hey Candy” Jameson wine down the car window. “Take care” he smiled.
“Thanks” Candy smiled and left.
Jameson took a deep breath as he recall something during the trip. “Fuçk, I must be so stupid” He closed his eyes in frustration.
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Candy walked into the apartment, it was late, Diego should be at home. Nervousness kicked it as the thought of facing the man that hurt her feelings clouded her mind. He never called nor texted her in three days, isn’t he worried about her?
Opening the door, she found the living room surprisingly empty. He must be sleeping already. That better. She would just grab the things she came for and leave next morning. With this thought, she went upstairs.
However, as she reached her room, she heard a strange sound. A sound of someone panting hard, like he was in pain.
Diego?
Without thinking twice, she slammed the door opened. The view before her made her heart skip a beat.
Diego was seated on the floor, his face squeezing with pain under the dim light. He wasn’t putting on any shirt, she could see sweats all over him while the AC was on. He had his hair messy with his head facing ground, his chest heaving so hard.
“Sir” She rushed to kneel before him. He was still panting hard without looking up at her.
“Sir” She called again, holding his hand but no reply. He kept on panting.
“Diego” She called softly, this time touching his face. This is the first time she’ll call his name directly.
Ever slowly, Diego lifted his head to her. Candy’s heart shattered seeing his face.
Tears?
Tears streamed down his face, his eyes bloodshot from prolonged crying. He was a complete mess. Candy could never have imagined seeing him in such a state.
He stared at her, wondering if he wasn’t seeing things. “Candy?” He voice dripping with pains, as he managed to speak.
“Yeah, it’s me.. Wh.. what happened?” She stuttered as fear gripped her.
“Night.. mares” His word came out hard.
Candy was speechless. Since when did he start having nightmares? She didn’t know when her eyes teared up seeing him this way.
He lifted his hand slowly to hold her hand on his face, relief washed over his face. She was really here.
“It’s…nightmares.. Cand…” He couldn’t finish his sentence before the woman pulled him close, enveloping him in a warm and soothing hug. It was exactly what he needed in that moment, a comforting embrace that spoke more than words ever could.
He shut his eyes in her embrace as she pat his back gently whilst caressing his hair with her second hand. The weight of his unspoken troubles momentarily lifted.
“It’s alright.. everything will be alright” She whispered as Diego slowly fall asleep in her arms…
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