HER ~LIFE ~IN ~A ~NUTSHELL

CHAPTER 7

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He didn't stop,he couldn't stop.

As the kiss spiraled,so did Lewiston's rage. The knife went deeper,slowly,wanting to make Naomi taste the pain.

He was sure his lips would be bruised and swollen with the rate of her bites. But he didn't care,he just wanted to hear her cry,to make those beautiful tears fall.

Disappointingly,they didn't fall. Naomi didn't make a sound,her eyes were teary and her forehead was a sweating river. Sweats rolled from her forehead down to her half opened cleavage. She kept thrashing,biting and struggling against Lewiston's hold,but he didn't let her go.

Blood spread down to her short white skirt,droplets of blood from their kiss also dropped on it.

He wants her tears,he would never have it. She would rather die than make his wish come true.

“Hmm…” Came her involuntary groan when he twisted the knife a bit,her face was masked with pain,but there was a hint of stubbornness too. Deep hatred played like fireworks in her eyeballs.

“More! I need more of that NAMI,you should also feel the pain” His voice was coated with anger mixed with longing. His lips still moving against her poor lip.

He added pressure to his stab and a tear fell from her eye.

Lewiston's lips paused on hers and his hold on the knife reduced a bit. His gaze didn't soften at all,the anger,the insanity still stayed.

His lips were fucking swollen,breaths came out forcefully,his gaze traveled painstakingly slow from her lips to her nose,before reaching her eyes.

Her eyes….

Bloodshot,blood spilled on her pretty lips as her eyes turned drowsy. She'd lose too much blood already. But the bright fire of hatred was still in those eyes.

“There! It wasn't so difficult to make you shed tears. You need to look at yourself now, you're so fucking hot…” he cocked his head to the side a bit.

“Tsk…tsk a picture would do” he took his phone and took a snap of Naomi.

She was weak and her blood kept wasting.

“I…I would never forget this Lewiston Carl. I pro…mise y…you I'll make you pay. You've added this to what you owe me…and once you owe,” her breaths turned shaky,her eyes found his and they both locked gazes.

She pointed her hand at the same place she had stabbed him. She would soon fall unconscious,her hand was shaky as she pressed the wound,almost reopening it.

“You…PAY!” She completed as her body slumped lifelessly on the steering.

Lewiston smirked cruelly staring at her unconscious body. He bent a bit and placed his lips on hers again.

“You don't pay what you don't owe,NAMI” he mumured cruelly.

Meanwhile…..★

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[•BEACH•]

Gerard was growing restless, it's almost up to an hour and Naomi wasn't back yet. What could she have gone to take that took her so long?

He paced back and forth,still waiting with the reassurance that nothing could ever happen to Naomi.

He gave up the thought after he paced for a minute.

He made up his mind to go meet her in the car,maybe they should just go back home.

He left.

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[•ROADSIDE•]

When Gerard got to the roadside,he saw crowds of people,staring at shaking their heads. Some were making videos and snaps.

Though it was noon,the place he parked his car was too crowded,women shook their head.

On instincts,he ran towards his car. The crowd made way as he approached. Whispers followed.

~Poor woman,I wonder who's the cruel monster that did this to her in broad day light.

~Whoever must have done this is really smart,he/she even kept her beside someone's car? Interesting.

~Who could that be?’ one asked when he saw Gerard.

~I think it's his car, don't you see his face.

~What’s there to see? you know nothing. He could be the one who stabbed this poor woman and fled. The when he saw that we were getting much,he came back with another plan so we wouldn't tell the press’

~Shut up! People like you always go about saying what you don't even know. Does he look like someone that would do this kind of a thing,besides,I saw him holding hands with this woman at the beach. He is most likely to be her boyfriend I'm sure’

~Keep your talks to yourself Investigator’

Gerard wasn't even hearing anything they were saying at all. He wasn't concerned about them, it's his Naomi that mattered more than anything right now.

Naomi unconscious body was placed on the ground,lifeless and bloody. At first,his vision blurred and his head went foggy.

“This isn't mine” Gerard shook his head repeatedly.

He couldn't believe this was his bride to be. Naomi was stronger than this and he knew she wouldn't just die like this. It's impossible.

She can't just die when they have a wedding to plan,she can't die,not when she still has to get pregnant and carry his babies. She can't die not when their children hasn't called her mother.

She just can't die when he hasn't make her fall in love with him. She can't die !

His knees hit the hard floor hardly,he crawled to Naomi's body and held her cold hands,shaking and shaking as he kept repeating the word ‘This i

Isn't Mine’.

The crowd were multiplying already,the sun was almost down too.

Hot tears fell on Naomi's body,Gerard wept like a madman,until he felt a movement.

Her finger moved,it was just a slight movement,but that movement ….was enough to kick Gerard's senses back into his head.

“Call the ambulance!” He yelled madly.

“Pick up your damned phones and call the ambulance,if anything happens to her, y'all won't be spared!”

The crowds began dialing the ambulance,hoping they pick.

Gerard took his phone and called silas first.

[•N•M•C LIBRARY•]

Ever since Silas overheard what caramel said to Bet,he was hurt. Deeply hurt so much he couldn't think of anything at all.

So now, it's crystal clear to him now that she doesn't feel the same way he feels about her. He likes caramel too much and that was what made him to act the way he did.

He could remember the day he and caramel were supposed to go out. He was already dressed up when Bet came to his house.

He was surprised because asides him,the only person who knows his password was caramel and Naomi. So how?

She left the question unanswered. And told him that the reason she was hear was to help him confirm if truly,caramel has feelings for him.

He knew it was stupid of him,but he still accepted,he was desperate to know what she thinks of him.

Bet kissed him first,and honestly,he pushed her back but she told him it was to make him see caramel's reaction when she caught them. He was also curious about what caramel would do so he….

Fuck!

He was more than stupid,if there's any other word than a fool then it's him. Though he was in cahoots with Bets in the first plan,he didn't expect caramel to be so composed about the kiss.

He had expected series of questions but he got none and when he lied? Caramel was someone who you can't ever lie to because she'd always find out one way or the other.

But still,she didn't say a word. Just kept to herself,at a point,he was even tempted to tell her,took a lot of self restraint not to.

So…she feels nothing for him and only sees him as a best friend. Did she say she's happy for him? That's painful asf.

He stood up to go confront her when she barged in herself,looking horrified.

‘She finally came to her senses,I knew she has feelings for me. C'mon Mel,you didn't have to be so cold about it, you're the one with my heart so the kiss with Bet meant nothing’ He thought as he smiled satisfactorily.

“Where's the damn place you kept your godforsaken phone Silas?!” She blasted,Silas face fell.

That's how she is,always swearing when she's angry or too excited.

“Why the curse Mel? Stop yelling like a sex starved witch,and my phone is on my desk!” He yelled too.

That hurts! Caramel thought.

“You kept your damn phone there and you couldn't pick your fuckin call! Do you even know what's going on at all? Fuck Silas I can't believe I'm saying this to you. Boss's life is hanging on a thin thread which could cut anytime, though I forbid that, someone stabbed her and Sir Gerard has been calling your fucking line for the past 10minutes and you didn't pick?! What the hell is wrong with you uh? Why didn't you pick?”

Silas only picked the keywords ‘BOSS and DANGER’

He sped to his desk and truly,there were missed calls from Gerard,but he didn't even hear any of them,maybe it was when he was deep in thoughts.

“Silas! I'm talking to you. WTF were you doing that you didn't pick the call? Or did you go to your bitch again? You were with Bet?” She glared.

Silas looked back at her with a painful smile.

“What I do is none of your business from now on Miss Caramel Miller. About boss, I'll take responsibility,you don't need to keep yelling like this you might bring down the building” Silas said.

CARAMEL MILLER,he actually called her full name. She couldn't even remember the last time he called her full name, it had always been Mel or Prince,why? What had she done? She's the one supposed to be mad at him but it's the other way around.

“Whatever you wish Mister Silas Carl. I wouldn't interfere in your damn business” She replied coldly,keeping her IDGF look intact. She was a crying mess inside but this wasn't the time to exchange words with him. They'd settle their fight after their boss is fine.

Silas swallowed nothing when she called his full name too.

“Sir Gerard gave his order. Make sure what happened to boss isn't known to the workers for the time being,most especially the *SHADOW NIGHTMARES*”

SHADOW NIGHTMARES is the name of naomi's dark fan base. Crazy,toxic, insane, psychopaths with zero tolerance for rubbish. They attack who's against NAOMI,they respect her works and they are the ones she lives for after her mother and daughter.

For them, she's willing to do anything and vice versa.

“The *SHADOW NIGHTMARES* have been too silent,which isn't good. You know how they can be, they're always quick to react to things concerning boss,so keeping them in the dark is better. Some pressmen was among the crowd when Sir Gerard left with boss and he was sure the man took pictures.

I'll handle the pressmen,you take care of things here. Nothing would happen to Boss” Caramel muttered as she passes her tab to Silas.

“There,those are the things you need to know, I'll go now” She turned and walked out.

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[•DARK•SIN•CLUB]

The same place he came the first day he landed in America.

Strippers were all over him as they tried to make him look at them. He was smiling,of course he's happy. So fucking happy.

But why isn't he feeling it? He's sure he is happy right now,but nah the smile on his face was just a mask to cover his inner turmoil.

And when Naomi said he'd pay,he knew she wasn't joking. They all think he killed her but he didn't. He would never.

He intentionally handled this job personally when Death gave the instruction. He wanted to feel happy when he does cruel things to her.

But right now, he's not even feeling the damn happiness just a sting in the deepest part of his heart,very tiny but still painful.

“Whoa! Easy peasy girls he can't fuck you all at the same time” Ruth's voice announced her presence.

The strippers scrambled to get away from Lewiston fast cos they all know Ruth to be a psycho who is obsessed with Lewiston. She had once shot a stripper dead for daring to climb the same bed with Lewiston. Though that was a long long time ago.

“You do this everytime Lewiston, celebrating alone after getting rid of an enemy” Ruth complained,pouting her lipstick filled lips.

“And I wish I can rejoice in peace,but here you are. Party pooper” lewiston muttered.

Ruth laughed loudly as if whatever he just said was funny.

“I won't allow that. The witch is out of my way, wasn't surprised when you decided to do this yourself. Made me proud baby and for that, you'll get a reward” she motioned for him to move closer.

He did. She whispered into his ears and a wicked smile formed on his lips.

“Sure,I love that. You never fail to amaze me Ruthie”

“Don't mention baby” she giggled.

“Come on in!” She yelled at a girl who stood outside the closed door,playing with the hem of her gown.

She took careful practiced steps into the room,standing in front of Lewiston and Ruth.

BET!

She shivered under his cold gaze as his raked her body as if exposing her body.

“She's not bad, it's been a while I had a good fuck Ruthie,thank you” He smirked.

Ruth chuckled maliciously and took her gaze to the girl again.

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[•SANDRO’S•MANSION•]

Bianca was the only one in the sitting room. She dismissed the maids to their quarter earlier when she was feeling sleepy.

She stood from the sofa and picked her phone from the table. She entered her bedroom and sat on her bed.

Her phone rang,with the name (Clara).

Clara was her only family,her baby sister,the one that came directly after her. She's always acting like the elder though and people thought she's the older.

The last time she ever called her sister was when she married Alessandro. Her sister was obstinately against the marriage,saying Alessandro was a bad and dangerous man. She didn't listen to her, because she and alessandro were already so deep in love. And she didn't regret marrying him at all,she loves him dearly and he does too.

And now Clara was suddenly calling her,she really hopes everything is fine.

“B•B!” B•B was the name Clara gave her when they were little. B for Big,then the other B for Bianca.

“Clara! Fuck , it's been ages sister?” Bianca replied, excitedly.

“I know right. It's all my fault, I'm sorry I didn't check on you” Clara said guiltily.

“I'm also at fault Clara,I did not call too. And as the older sister, it's not supposed to blame you. How have you been baby sis?”

“I miss hearing this name so much BB,I miss you,I miss America. I miss everything,but I'm trapped here as it is” Clara said dejectedly.

Bianca chuckled.

“Trapped? Or you just don't wanna come back to America witch. You're not trapped and I know you're trying to make me feel jealous about it. Wish I'm there too,but I'm fine here” she said.

“You got me BB” They both laughed loudly.

Clara suddenly gasped as if she remembered something.

“What about your twin?” She asked teasingly.

“What twin? Don't start Clara”

“What other twin do you have if not our pretty talented writer? I sometimes get jealous of her looks yunno, she looks like you too much” Clara complained playfully.

“Cindy is doing awesome Clara. I already told you not to start with the jealousy thingy, you're my big sis remember?” Bianca teased her.

“I totally forgot my role in the family as the eldest! But normally I'm jealous of her, she's so beautifully talented. Wish I could see her but I don't wanna leave here. I'm even jealous of my own daughter too. Imagine the president allowing beauty go anywhere she wants while he keeps me here”

“Just hear yourself Clara, I'm fed up fr!” Bianca sighed loudly.

“Shhh,you can't be fed up BB , I'm just getting started. So while beauty gets to visit anywhere she loves, I'm here with this boring and sweet hubby of mine. Can you imagine beauty is already on the plane to America by now, it's painful asf and Royale wouldn't even play with me, aren't I so pitiful ?” She faked tears.

“Since beauty is coming to America,I should prepare a room for her at my mansion. It's been so long I saw her,she would not even visit me when she comes, Always with her best friend” Bianca muttered thoughtfully as if she didn't hear the last statement.

“Why happened to the Royale part BB?” Clara suddenly asked, feigning offence.

Bianca didn't really her anymore as she clicked the button just beside her bed to summon the maids to the mansion.

“BB?” Clara continued saying.

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[•ROYALTY•PRIDE•HOSPITAL•]

The doctor had been in the operation room for the past 4hrs and he just came out now,looking disorganized. Tired and sweaty,even his hands were trembling a bit.

Gerard had already turned himself into a crying mess,his father Roberto held him tightly as he continued to console his son.

Roberto sighted the doctor from where he sat with his son. He helped his son to his feet and they both met with the doctor.

“How is my wife doc? How's she?” Gerard asked hastily.

“Her external injuries are not fatal and her pulse is very weak. If you had been a second late,then her condition would be worse than this. Although she's out of danger,she needs blood transfusion due to the amount of blood she lost when the incident happened” The doctor said.

Both father and son signed in relief.

“About the blood?” Gerard asked.

“Doesn't she have any family members who could donate for her?”

“I'll call her mother” Gerard quickly responded even after his dad tapped his arm to caution him.

“Then go call her and stop wasting time” The doctor said before going back.

“Whoever did this to you must pay with their blood Naomi,I promise you that!” Gerard swore vengefully.

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[•20minutes•Later]

Bianca ran into the VVIP hallway like mad woman,she wasn't even properly dressed. The top she wore wasn't fully buttoned,the arm swinged to one side revealing her smooth cleavage.

She one leg of flip flop and one leg of flat heel,her hair was swaying as she led the way straight to daughter's bed.

She burst into tears when she saw the condition her daughter was in,never had she imagined her treasure on a sickbed with a 50 percent chance of living. She wasn't even breathing.

“Cindy,that's not you right?!” She asked crazily.

But all she got was silence and beeping of machines.

“Answer me! That's not you Cindy,nothing must happen to you you're my sunshine,my joy. You can't leave me here…” she paused,turning to face alessandro.

“She's not gonna die,right Sandro. Tell me my daughter won't fucking die on this bed” Bianca yelled thunderously,hitting alessandro's chest repeatedly. She wailed painfully as they dragged her out of the ward to the hallway.

She fell dejectedly on the floor and held her head with both hands.

“Gerard,what happened to her exactly? Talk to me! This happened as soon as the marriage between you two were finalized. What happened?” She questioned.

“We went to the beach because she said she wanted to loosen out a bit,then…,”

Gerard took time to explain everything that he knew about it.

“Gerard,go back to the mansion and assign people to check the Camera Footage of that area. They should be CCTV installed around there I'm sure. Also,when everything was happening,someone should have seen her entering the car if the stab really happened inside. You understand what I'm saying Gerard. I'll entrust you to do this for me!” Alessandro ordered,worry etching over his handsome features.

“Won't disappoint you father” He left there.

“Wifey? Don't be like this,you have to stay strong for Naomi. She wouldn't want you to be this broken when she's finally awake right? You need to be strong,I beg of you” Alessandro petted his wife,crouching in front of her,as he patted her hair.

She sniffed and shifted away from him,and continued her tears.

“Is the donor here?” The doctor asked.

“Here…I'm her mother. I will donate my blood for her” Bianca said.

“Sure. Follow me” He said,they both headed to the lab where her blood would be tested.

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A while later,they both came out with Bianca looking dejected and more broken.

She can't donate for her daughter. Is she even a mother at all? She's not worthy of the word Mother.

Before she could get to the hallway,she heard voices,the only people she left in the hallway was Gerard's Father and alessandro and those voices didn't sound like theirs at all.

She rushed there, wanting to find out who it was.

As soon as she got there, she froze.

Beauty stood beside Alessandro, her suitcase on the floor and beside her......,

Beside her was...... she didn't see the person before but when she saw the person, she fainted!

"Granny entered comatose!" lily screamed funnily with her tiny voice as Bianca landed on the floor heavily.

"What comatose, Lily? she simply fainted because she was surprised to see you" Beauty corrected her immediately, even laughing as she did.

Alessandro carried Bianca and was about to leave when Gerard arrived with Lewiston beside him.

When Lily saw Lewiston she said the first word that came to her mind......,

"Daddy!"

Gerard's head turned, Beauty's eyes widened, Bianca woke and fainted again, Lewiston was speechless.