Love Me Tender – Episode 33 & 34

LOVE ME
TENDER 
( When Love Heals… )

THEME: Love And Rules

CHAPTER 33✰34

By, Ariel Mirabel
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(𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑡…)

She slowly looked at Frederick’s face with a terrified look on her face.

“Are you okay?” Frederick asked when he noticed the look on her face

He made to hold her hand but she quickly shifted away from him and then rushed out of the office, not caring again about her sprained ankle. Frederick blinked as he stared at the door.

“What’s happening to her?” He thought.

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Catalina sat down on her chair she breathed heavily, with her hand on her chest.

“The necklace, it’s the same.. There can’t be two identical on this earth right?” She muttered with wide eyes.

“Could he be the one? He’s the one that…that ràped me?” She thought and quickly shook her head in disbelief.

That can’t be possible? But what if he is the one??

Her heart began racing really fast at the thought of him being the one..

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<STARSHIP HIGH>

“How was your weekend guys?” Dream asked as they headed to class.

“Well, mine was cool… Spent it at the skatepark with my dudes” Nelson said.

“Same here” Calvin replied.

“Cool for you guys. Mine was just so boring and,, I think I have a secret admirer in this school” Dream whispered to them.

“Wait,, like a secret crush?” Nelson asked and Dream nodded

“Why say so?” Calvin asked

“Here’s a letter I saw in my locker today this morning” Dream said and handed it to them

💌 Hey cutie
How are you doing? My weekend was really boring, two days without seeing your cute face, your pretty smile. Not a day passes by without me thinking of you, I love you and be safe princess 💌

“Ouuu… Someone has a secret admirer” Calvin and Nelson said at the same time.

“It’s not funny!” Dream frowned

“Not funny? You should at least feel happy that someone is even interested in your weird dressing sense” Nelson said and Dream hit his head.

Calvin chuckled and Dream looked at him. She began imagining things, what if he’s the one.. His secret admirer.

A blush crept up her cheek as she thought of that..

“Guys, check out my new phone” Calvin brought it out and Nelson gasped.

“An iPhone 14!!!” He exclaimed.

“I had the same expression as you. My sis gifted it to me, apparently it was her boss who bought it” Calvin said

“Why does good things always happen to you dude!! First was the restroom incident and now this!!” Nelson shook his shoulder.

“It’s not-”

“Hey guys” Aubrey said, coming to them with Alice.

Nelson immediately released Calvin and fixed his hair before giving Alice a flirty smile

Alice hissed and looked elsewhere.

“Wassup.. Miss car bomber” Calvin said and she chuckled.

👥 Look it’s miss slutty face

👥 Now she’s associating with the poor? Well that’s where her standards stand now

Alice grabbed that person by the collar and folded her fists.

“Looks like you’re really impatient to díe huh?” She said and the girl began trembling..

“Just let her go Ali.. They can talk whatever they want, I don’t care anymore.” Aubrey said.

Alice glared one last time at the girl before releasing her. She scurried away immediately.

“Let’s-”

“Aubrey!!” Someone screamed her name.

They turned to see Drake marching towards them with a furious look on his face with Clara and Caleb (Drake’s best friend) following behind him.

“It’s you right! Only one person can be that màd to bomb my car!!” Drake shouted and Aubrey smirked.

“Yes, I did.. What you gonna do about it?” Aubrey crossed her arms.

Drake folded his fist tightly and raised his fist to her face but Calvin caught it

“You’re really gonna punch a lady.. You’re a disgrace to manhood.” Calvin said and Drake pushed his chest

“Stay out of it you loser!!” He spatted and faced Aubrey with a smirk on his face

“You can bomb my cars all you want but that won’t wipe off the fact that you’re fóolish and I used you like a rag. It won’t change the fact that deep down you are still in love with me and no matter how hard you’ll try you’ll never forget about me because guess what? A girl never forgets who was her first time was and guess what? I don’t give a f*ck about it” He spatted the words to her face with no remorse.

Aubrey stared at him and then swallowed the lump on her throat as she fought back her tears.

“He’s right… Everything he said is true.. I’m just foolish” She thought.

No! She can’t show it to him.. She can’t show her weak side to him

She folded her fists and then looked up at Drake then smirked.

“Well guess what? You’re wrong. I have moved on” Aubrey said.

“With who? Him?” Drake asked scornfully and pointed at Calvin.

“Yes” She immediately said.

Calvin’s eyes widened, same as Dream and Nelson. Drake suddenly bursted out in laughter

“Prove it to us” He smirked.

Without wasting time, Aubrey pulled Calvin and slammed her lips on his. Everyone gasped, including the students watching them.

Dream slowly folded her fists tightly as she watched the scene in front of her with great difficulty

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<LAMBERT MANSION>

Thalia could be seen sitting on the bed as she ate her meal with great appetite. Yesterday, she ate barely nothing.. Looks like Flynn being mad at her really affected her.

She looked at the hickeys all over her chest and chuckled.

“Naughty boy” She muttered and took another spoon of her meal.

Flynn walked out of the bathroom, shirtless with only his joggers on as he dried his hair with a towel. He walked to her and got on the bed.

“Congratulations, you’ve succeeded in making me take a day off.” Flynn smirked

Thalia smiled and brought her spoon to his lips, he ate from it..

“So what should we do today?” Thalia asked.

“Let’s just spend it here, kissing, hugging and…” He paused and bit her ear.

“Stop it… Don’t you get tired” She chuckled and Flynn laid beside her.

She finished her meal and kept the dish aside before hugging him, snuggling closer to him.

“Wear a shirt wifey.. Your n*pples are pressing too hard on my chest” Flynn said.

“So?” She asked.

“Looks like you really wanna get pregnant huh?” He said and she chuckled.

“That would be cool if you’re ready to spend 9 months at home with me… I nag allot” Thalia said.

“What is your dream?” Flynn suddenly asked.

“Huh?” Thalia looked at him

“I once said I was going to help you achieve your dreams right? I wasn’t joking,, you’re my wife and I love you” He said and touched her nose.

Thalia smiled and pecked his lips..

“Well I’ve always dreamt of becoming… A doctor, I have a diploma but,, no hospital will want to hire a girl with a shady background like mine” Thalia sighed.

“Well my dad own a hospital and he passed all his properties to me before he díed, you can start working there… There’s even a job vacancy these days” Flynn said.

“Really? You’ll do that for me?” Thalia asked with an unbelievable look on her face.

“Of course and I’m ready to do even more for you” Flynn poked her nose.

“Awwn” She gushed and hugged him tightly.

Flynn suddenly broke the hug and pinned her hands on the bed with him on top.

“I told you to wear a shirt right?” Flynn smirked

“But-” A gasp escaped her lips when Flynn took in her n*pples in his mouth

“Flynn stop it!” She giggled and he brought his face to hers before claiming her lips.

Thalia smiled and dipped her hands in his hair, kissing him back..

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<STARSHIP HIGH>

Calvin and Aubrey walked in the laboratory and Calvin closed the door before facing Aubrey.

“Why did you do that!! Why did you kiss me!!” Calvin immediately turned to her and asked.

“I couldn’t show him my weak side, he’ll taunt me more. I had to show to him that I’ve moved on” Aubrey said.

“And you decided to move on on me?! That’s my first kiss you just stole!” Calvin blurted out without knowing.

“First kiss? Wait, how old are you?” Aubrey asked.

“That’s not the problem here.. The problem here is how are you gonna get me out of the mess you put me in” Calvin said.

“Just chill, let’s just keep up with the pretence for two months then after that, we’ll fake a breakup and then that’s settled” Aubrey said.

“Two months! That’s too far!!” Calvin exclaimed.

“Please just do it for me, please…” Aubrey pleaded with her hands clamped together.

Calvin sighed..

“Fine.. I’ll do it.” Calvin said and Aubrey immediately smiled.

“If… You pay me 1000 bucks after every two weeks” Calvin said and Aubrey’s smile fell.

“What!! That’s too expensive!!” Aubrey exclaimed

“Life itself isn’t cheap either” Calvin said

“You’ll be pretending to date me, a whole Calvin Watson for two months… Imagine dating this handsome face, model body and tall figure, not to talk I’m a black belt holder in Taekwondo so I’ll easily protect you, I’m also romantic and I know how to cook and I’m also pretty big down there… You can’t just have all this boyfriend material for free girl” Calvin smirked.

Aubrey rolled her eyes..

“Fine! Give me your account details” Aubrey said and Calvin gave it to her

His phone immediately beeped, signalling she just transfered the money to his account

“Good, pleasure doing business with you… Babe” Calvin smirked

Aubrey hissed then opened the door and left..

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Nelson who was busy searching for Calvin suddenly saw Alice, going to a direction. He immediately followed her..

“Hey-” He paused when he saw her suddenly going on her knees.

His eyes widened and he rushed to her..

“Alice? Alice!! Alice!!” He held her arms.

She held her head as he winced in agony, blood began coming out of her nose.

“Alice!” He called.

Alice pushed him away with one hand while her other hand held her head tightly

“Leave me alone! I’m fine..” She muttered and stood up weakly.

“No you’re not. Alice we need to go and check you up” Nelson said.

“I said I’m fine… I’m-” She suddenly passed out. Nelson caught her before she could fall

“Alice! Alice!”

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<REYNOLDS EMPIRE>

All through, Catalina looked really disturbed as she worked. Frederick came out of his office and she jolted, looking at him somehow.

“It’s lunch time, let’s go” Frederick said, walking to her.

“I’m not hungry” She immediately said.

“Huh?” Frederick furrowed his brows.

“Catalina, you’ve been acting weirdly today… Are you sure you’re okay?” Frederick made to touch her but she slapped his hand off..

“Don’t touch me! Stay away!” She said fearfully.

Frederick looked at his hand she slapped off with shocked eyes before looking at her. He slowly brought down his hand and nodded before leaving.

Catalina sighed and brought her face down to her desk.

“What should I do? Should I ask him? What if he’s the one then, he’ll easily know I survived.. But what if he’s not the one” She thought and gripped her hair tightly in frustration

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The woman could be seen sitting in front of her mirror as she did her makeup. She was wearing a black gown that hugged her slim figure perfectly with a silver necklace round her neck with black heels. Her black hair was packed up in a neat bun.

“Where are you heading to mom?” The man walked in.

“To see your father. It’s time we claim what belongs to us” She said and the man smiled.

“And me?” He said.

“You stay hidden for now… It’s not yet time to reveal your face to him.” She said and smiled.

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<REYNOLDS EMPIRE, 8PM>

Catalina shut down her computer before standing up. She packed her things in her bag before standing up. Almost immediately, Frederick was coming out of his office.

“Shall we-”

“I’ll take the cab.. Goodnight boss” She said and without waiting for his reply, she left.

Frederick sighed loudly.

“She’s avoiding me… But why?” Frederick thought.

Catalina got out of the company and began walking.. The road was particular empty that day, no cab could be seen moving.

She sighed and rubbed her hands on her arms as places were particular cold, looks like it’ll rain any minute from now.

“Maybe it was a bad idea, refusing his offer.” She thought and looked back.

For some reason, she felt like she was being followed and that was giving her the creeps.

Like the universe was against her, it began raining at that moment..

“Great…” She said sarcastically and began walking fast, looking for a shelter.

She turned around now to see a shadow following her with his hands in his pocket. Her eyes widened

She immediately hastened her footsteps and the figure hastened his too. Her heart began beating fast and she immediately took to her heels, running as fast as she could.

Her eyes widened when she heard the foot steps was chasing after her too.

“No.. No this can’t happen a second time to me!!” She shook her head as tears were already gathering in her eyes..

She made a wrong step and that sprained her already sprained ankle even more

“Argh!” She winced and began limping. It didn’t take up to a minute before the figure caught up with her.

“No!! Let me go!! Help!! He-” The figure blocked her mouth from behind.

“We meet again huh? How many years has gone down? Oh yeah! 11 years.. You’ve become more s*xier than before” He smirked.

Her eyes widened. It’s him!!.

She stepped hard on his foot and pushed him off, she made to grab the stick she saw laying beside her but he grabbed her hair and slapped her hard.

She fell on the floor and he came on top of her and pinned her hands on the floor

“I’d have killed you right here but my mom needs you alive so why don’t we have fun again… I’ve really missed your tight and sweet p*ssy” He said and ripped off her shirt.

“No!! Help!! Please someone help me!!” She screamed loudly at the top of her voice.

The masked man kissed her neck, pressing his body against hers. Catalina struggled so hard but he overpowered her..

Tears escaped her eyes as she did..

“Somebody help me!!” She cried loudly.

As if her prayers were answered, someone pulled the man off her body.

“You bàstard!!.” Frederick punched the man hard on the face.

He was having this bad omen so be decided to tail her in his car when suddenly she began running with a man running after her.

The man made to punch Frederick but he dodged and kneed him on the stomach. He smashed his head on the wall and the man crumpled to the ground

The masked man stood up while holding his tummy. He glanced at Catalina and gritted his teeth before running away.

Frederick made to go after him but he stopped when he remembered about Catalina.

“Catalina!!” He rushed to her and made to touch her but stopped when he remembered how it ended last time.

“Are you-”

Catalina shocked him by suddenly hugging him tightly, crying loudly like a kid..

“Don’t leave me… Please” She cried, hugging him tighter like he was going to disappear.

Frederick slowly hugged her back and kissed her hair..

“I won’t leave you… Never” He muttered as the rain poured on them.

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<REYNOLDS VILLA>

“Sir, a woman wishes to see you” A maid came and announced to Mr Reynolds who was seen reading in the study room with his spectacles on.

“Let her in” He muttered as he flipped through the next page.

The maid nodded and left. Few minutes later, the clacking sound of heels could be heard as the figure walked in.

Mr Reynolds looked up and the book he was holding fell off his hand out of shock.

“Impossible…”

He shook his head in disbelief and he pulled off his spectacles to make sure he wasn’t seeing things.

“Did you miss me?… My love” She smirked

“Co.. Cora”

T.B.C