AUTHOR’s POVCamille splashed the bubbles on Xavier’s face immediately he mentioned those words, “Don’t bite more than you can chew,” she mumbled and continued to wash his hair.Xavier pout, “It’s a date..nothing attached.”“I will pretend not to hear you, Mr Xavier, think about another request I can grant,” Camille clarified while Xavier shrug his shoulders, closed his eyes and let Camille wash his hair in peace.15minutes later, they were done. Camille pull Xavier back into his ward, “Hm, here we are now, happy?” Camille said while Xavier handed her a towel, Camille raised her eyebrows.“Dry my hair Camille,” He requested with a pity look, Camille scoffed and reluctantly took the towel from him.She began cleaning his wet hair, making the both of them get so close to each other that the chances of their skin coming in contact are so high.. Xavier cleared his throat staring at Camille’s doe eyes, “we look like couple right now,” He chirped but Camille only gave him a sneer.“Is that
AUTHOR’S POV “Then fine! pick a place and let’s meet this weekend, If there’s nothing more to say, excuse me,” Camille briefly mentioned and with that she walked out of the hospital while Xavier stood there till she’s out of his sight. “You fucked it up bro,” Dan said behind him, Xavier slightly hit his shoulders walking away from him. “The show is over, I will be heading back to my house now,” Xavier muttered to him while Dan shook his head with a chuckle. “Silly boy,” Xavier walked back into his ward room, he picked up his phone and dialed Mike’s line, “Come and pick me up now,” He said to him and hang up. Few hours later, Mike is already outside the hospital with a black SUV, “What’s Mr Xavier thinking when he came here?” Mike mumbled looking at hospital building. Then he saw Xavier coming out of the building, “Sir! Sir…” Xavier did a stop sign with his hand, “I know what you’re about ask but hold it. I don’t wish to answer you but instead make research of a
NEXT- DAYCamille’s POVI spin my seat countless times, so many questions ran through my head, ‘why did he suddenly call off the date? Is something going on with him?’ I bellowed.Suddenly I slammed my fist on the desk, “He should have called me and not make me worried!” I blurted out, Kate who’s beside me blinked her eyes to be sure I was okay.I lifted my face only to meet four to five eyes string at me, oh! I was so lost in my thoughts that I forgot we were in the middle of a meeting, I quickly composed myself.“Sorry, where were we?” I asked and one of them stood up and focused on the projector on the wall, a survey plan came up on the screen.“We surveyed at least 10-15 of people that can’t do without using an accessories and we got same answer from all of them. So, I believe we should work on that if we want to get as much as possible this month,” The lady explained and I slowly nod.“How about we shift our target audience this time around?” I said and I could hear murmur from e
Camille’s POVI looked out through the car window, I pressed the wind down button and the window went down a little bit making the view more visible, i heaved out, “why the hell is my heart not settled?” I mumbled under my breathe, I feel Kate’s glances on me.I looked at her through the rearview, “Just focus on driving don’t mind me. I think I’m losing my mind,” I said to her and she chuckle.“Hope no problem? You’ve been zoning out since this morning, you keep sighing like you’ve lost a business deal,” She asked while I briefly shrugs my shoulders. “Nothing Kate. I was just worried,”“Hm, about what?” She asked once again, yearning for answers. I simply rolled my eyes and pull up the window back, rested my head and closed my eyes.“Just random person that I shouldn’t be worried of, tsk,” I mumbled but definitely, Kate has got a sharp hearing, she heard that.“Are you talking about Xavier Huston?” She chipped in and at once, I snapped my eyes opened.“W-what are you talking about? W
Author’s POVThe cab pulled over at the Rodrigo’s company, “We are here ma’am,” the cab driver announced jerking Tiana up for her nap, she alighted from the cab and stare at the tall building before her, “I’m ending this shit today, that darn brat!” She sneered and with that she walked majestically into the building, heading straight to Camille office.Camille was just typing something into her laptop, Kate at her front jotting down some of the things Camille mentioned to her, “Do we still need to survey the market? The cost of transportation-“ The sudden outburst of the door made Kate halt on whatever she’s about to say, Camille tilted her head.Camille squinted her eyes to be sure of who just walked in, her lips let out a soft scoff, “What are you doing here Tiana?” Camille asked closing her laptop gently.“What do you think? To speak sense into that dumb skull of yours,” Tiana blurted out while Camille simply chuckle.Camille looked at Kate, “Since when did I allow strangers into
Author’s POV“Shit!” Diego cursed leaving the door, going to get the security.“That name is off limits! You have no right to speak of my child like that!” Camille yelled at Tiana who’s still in shock from the slap.“you wench!” Tiana shrieked and in the next few seconds, She grabbed Camille’s hair and tightened her grip on the hair, Camille was way stronger than her.“I’m not the Camille you knew before, get that hands off me!” Camille yelled pushing Tiana away from her, “Get out now, get out before I get you dragged out,” Camille warmed.Tiana stood from where she fell with a smirk, “What are you going to do? Tsk, I bet the least you can do is call your father! Remember you’re nothing without your damn father!” She yelled making Camille furious.“I told you not to speak of my father or family like that! You haven’t learnt your lesson, huh!” Camille grabbed her hair, Tiana cried out in pains.Tiana managed to let go of her grip, “Then I dare you to do something. You’re just a leech
Xavier’s POV“What do you think? I suddenly miss Camille. Let’s head back home…” I said to Mike leaving the window, I went to the open kitchen. Mike had this disinclined look on his face, “Don’t you think it’s too early to start liking Camille especially when the private plate numbers are likely to be owned by her father,” Mike muttered softly but instead I smiled.“Nothing is certain until we find something to prove it,” I said pouring a orange juice into a glass cup, “Care for a glass?” I asked Mike but he shook his head.“No. I’m worried, what if Camille is another bait by her father?” Mike said while I gulp down the orange juice.“Mike, that’s enough. We already talked about this… I’m not going to say or suspect anyone until I find proof,” I warned him with a snarl and he cautioned himself.“I’m sorry,” Mike mutters, I breathed in and walked towards him.“I know you’re worried about me but we have to take things slow as well, We might be wrong,” I suggested then suddenly remember
Camille’s POVI was already heading out of the police station when I suddenly heard my name. I turned, Tiana walked up to me with a fierce look, “How dare you!” That was the first word she said to me, I simply crossed my arms.“Do yourself a favor and get back in there, don’t make your innocent father keep pleading on your behalf.” I mumbled to her and was about walking away when she said something.“I will make you pay for letting my father kneel before you! Is this what you want? Getting everything from me?” She yelled, her voice almost breaking.I stopped on my tracks, slightly I turned my head to her, “You brought this upon yourself. You shouldn’t have messed with me in the first place,” I simply told her but I heard her scoff.I simply ignore her and once again I was about walking away when I suddenly remember something, “Oh, yeah. I didn’t want your father to kneel, it is you I wanted. And mind you, there’s absolutely nothing I’d want from your fake ass family…not even Diego,” W
(A YEAR LATER)Camille gazed down at her newborn son, ensconced in the soft blanket she had lovingly prepared. His tiny fingers curled around hers, and she couldn’t help but smile. He was indeed a handsome baby boy, with tufts of dark hair and a peaceful expression that filled her heart with an overwhelming sense of joy. Next to her, Xavier sat, his eyes gleaming with pride as he took in the miracle before them. “Isn’t he so small and beautiful?” Xavier asked, his heart fluttering.Together, they had built a life filled with warmth, laughter, and now, the beautiful chaos of parenthood.The little family was nestled in a snug corner of their home, a small but welcoming space that’s decorated with lots of love. “He’s my new bundle of joy…my peace,” Camille found herself muttering, the small boy grabbed her hand.“What am I, if he’s your peace? I’m here too… I should be your inner peace as well!” Xavier chipped in teasingly, Camille laughed out loud and slap him playfully on the ches
THE DAY OF UNION.The sun rose on a clear, bright morning, casting a golden glow on the beautiful room of the Guevara’s. Time seemed to be so fast on Camille’s side…Wasn’t it just last month when everything seemed it was never going to better?Camille stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her veil and taking a deep breath. The day she’s always dreamt of…her wedding with someone she loves. Her satin gown shimmered under the soft light, reflecting the excitement bubbling within her. “You’re looking beautiful,” Irene muttered coming into the room, her hair packed in a loose updo, her silk mint dress flow beautifully on the floor.Anyone would have mistaken Irene for the if she was putting on white. Camille’s face softened, the tension she was feeling earlier melt away when she saw Irene’s face.“I’m grateful you’re here, I’m so nervous Irene.” Camille laments, Irene move closer and took her hand.“It’s your big day! Don’t let that anxiety ruin your look. You’re damn beautiful, ma’am
(THE FOLLOWING WEEK)Camille sat at the waiting room, her breath caught in her throat as she took in the sight of Tiana. Camille had decided to visit her today but TianA was totally different, the once-vibrant woman she’d known now looked like a shadow of her former self. Dark circles clung beneath Tiana's eyes, and her skin, usually radiant, now appeared hollow and sallow. Her hair is a total mess.“How have you been, Tiana?” Camille called softly, that was then Tiana lifted her gaze, only to meet Camille’s.“What do you want, Camille? You’re the least person I’d thought of seeing today! ” Tiana’s voice was flat, echoing with the weight of unspoken pain.“Not like I’ve got a choice? But I felt like if I don’t say these words to you, I might never fight peace too,” Camille said, resting her back against the chair. . “You look... exhausted.” She hesitated, searching for the right words. “You can’t keep going like this. You need to find peace too.”Tiana laughed, a harsh, manic soun
After weeks of camping her at the hospital, Camille was finally home. Her small heels clicked on the floor as she stepped into the main building, spreading her hands wide into the atmosphere, her nostril recognized the sweet scent of her home. God knows she has missed this!“You miss home…that much?” Xavier asked behind her, she turned. “Yea! I missed it! So much!”“Camille!” the excited voice of her father reverberated through the house. His figure moved swiftly towards her, arms wide open as if he were preparing to catch her in a warm embrace that had been too long in coming. “You’re finally back! We’ve missed you so much!”As he enveloped her in a bear hug, Camille felt all the worry and fear that had clung to her for so long begin to melt away. She returned the embrace with equal fervor, her heart swelling with joy and relief. “That’s so random coming from someone who visited the hospital everyday…” She teased.Then she heard a sound from behind, she turned. Irene was already i
————————Camille's eyelids fluttered as consciousness slowly seeped back into her weary mind, and she blinked against the harsh glare of the fluorescent lights above. Her blurry vision adjusted, she caught sight of familiar faces anxiously waiting by her bedside. Xavier's eyes, usually so full of life, were clouded with worry. He reached out instinctively at the sound of her shallow breaths, his hand gripping hers with a mix of relief and fear. “I’m here, I’m here. You survived, my queen.” He had mumbled happily.Beside him stood her father, his expression a blend of worry and gladness. His expression became something comforting to Camille, she was not alone.Then her eyes caught the doctors standing beside her, for some minutes, the doctor examined her thoroughly before turning to Leonard, “She’s fine now. All she needs is to respond quickly to the treatment,” The doctor explained.“Thank you Doc.”“If there’s any issue again kindly reach out to me as soon as possible,” With that t
(2 DAYS LATER)Days passed in a blur of paperwork, phone calls, and late-night strategy sessions. Xavier made sure Leonard was out of jail in no time, Theo and his brother has been arrested and put behind bars with a desirable sentence each.Xavier waited outside of the prison in his car, his gaze were fixed on the prison gates, “When-” before he could even say a thing, Leonard stepped out of the prison.He adjusted to the bright light that shone upon him. When last did he see the atmosphere so bright? One or two weeks ago?Then he spot a white car outside. Xavier came down from the car, Leonard’s eyes glimmered as he approached him. “Thank you, Xavier,” Leonard mumbled, a tiny smile on his lips.“There’s no need…just consider it as something I should have done. I’m glad everything went just as I hoped,”Xavier said, apprehending the intensity of the moment.Leonard nod, got into the car and drove away.And—the rest of the ride to the hospital was practically in silence.————————Xavi
June 27, 1996, THE GUEVARA’s Holding.“How can you tell me we lost to Ronald Huston?! Why the hell did you about the investors!” Leonard snapped at Theo smith, his personal assistant.Leonard ran his hand through his hair, frustration sets in, “Have you suddenly lost your tongue? Didn’t I warned you about this?” Leonard yelled.“I’m..I’m sorry, I thought I could double the profit shares higher than the Guevara. I’m sorry sire,” Theo apologized immediately—he’s on his knees.Leonard shook his head, “Sorry? I’ve just lost 15million dollars! Sorry can’t apprehend what you just did. You’re Fired! Fired Theo!” Leonard announced giving Theo an heart attack.Theo ran up to Leonard trousers, “Please, don’t fire me. I swear, I will pay back with everything but don’t fire me, my mother is at the hospital…She’s currently sick…I need still need this job to keep footing the hospital bills,” Theo quickly said but Leonard has already made up his mind.(Hospital)Theo stopped the cab when it got to t
(NYC PRISON)- The following day.(MALE PRISON)“Good morning sir,” Kenneth muttered to Leonard who was led by the two guards to the visitation room, a large room with inmates who has one or two people visiting them. Leonard finally sat, the guards stepped back but their glances felt like a warning to all of them, keeping a close watch on them.“Did you find him? Tell me you find him already,” Leonard asked immediately he sat. Kenneth swallowed and presented a file on the desk for him.“Ethan Smith, 45years old. Missing for about 3years now-““What does it have to do with me? Just tell me where Theo is! He’s the one who can testify…I need to get out of this cramped place, 25years is not a joke!” Leonard protested in anxiousness, Kenneth. “This was the driver of the truck. He’s the one driving the truck the day of the accident. We have to find him if we must find Theo, it happens to be they are siblings,” Keneth announced while Leonard rested his back against the chair.“Fuck it! Who
(THE FOLLOWING DAY)The muted sounds of the hospital buzzed around Xavier as he use wet towels to clean Camille’s hand and foot. “Remember that special recipe I recreated for you? I’d love to try it again….and you have to wake up if you want to taste out of it, Camille,” He added talking to Camille who laid on the hospital bed.The antiseptic scent mingled with anxiety lingered in the air, heavy and unyielding. Xavier finished cleaning her hands, he sprang up on his feet so he could discard the dirty water but just as he stepped out, he met Diego on his way out."Xavier," Diego's voice punctuated the silence, a low murmur that pulled Xavier from his spiraling thoughts. Diego approached cautiously, his face lined with concern.“Diego,” Xavier responded stiffly. “Give me a minute, I’ll be right back,” Xavier told him and went off to discard the water, he came back in a minute.“Here. I got you sweats and under-wears. Mike told me specifically to bring this to you, he said you haven’t