Love Me Tender – Episode 55 & 56

LOVE ME
TENDER 
(When Love Heals…)

CHAPTER 55 & 56

By, Ariel Mirabel
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(𝑀𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑘)

“Go on, punch him if you have the guts… I dare you” Lloyd smirked, standing in front of Drake.

Drake stared at everything in confusion, same as Calvin. He has once seen this man on TV and that means he’s quite known.. Then what is he doing here,, talk less of defending him

“I’m I dreaming?” Calvin wondered.

“You can’t? I knew it,, now move before I change my mind” Lloyd said and Drake didn’t think twice before leaving.

Lloyd faced Calvin who was looking at him with a surprised look on his face. He smiled..

“Calvin Watson right??” Lloyd asked and Calvin slowly nodded.

Lloyd took a good look at him. He could clearly see the resemblance on his face and just that brought great joy to him.

“But I can’t tell him who I am to him now.. If I do he’ll definitely tell Sarah and she’ll run away just like what she did last time” He thought.

“I’ll come pick you up after one of these days… Want to know you more” Lloyd said and began heading to the principal’s office with two of his bodyguards following him.

“Wait!” Calvin exclaimed and and Lloyd turned to him.

“Um I’m sorry sir… I meant to ask if you know me from somewhere” Calvin asked.

Lloyd smiled and just nodded before entering the building heading to the principal’s office.

Almost immediately, students swum round Calvin throwing at him different questions

👥 How do you know the VP of Russia? He even defended you

👥 How I wish I was in your place Calvin

Calvin just stared at all of them. How can all the hate comments thrown at him disappear just by the appearance of one man?

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“Can’t believe your plan worked! We’re officially dating” Frederick muttered on the phone as he came down his car, entering a company

That’s the branch of Reynolds Empire located in Spain, he had few works to do there.

“See? I told you it’ll work… Finally someone has gotten over Tatiana” Franklin chuckled on the phone.

Frederick smiled..

“Think we’ll be coming back to Australia tomorrow. I’m almost done with what I had to do here” Frederick said and nodded at one of his workers who greeted him the moment he walked in.

“Really? Cool, can’t wait to see the two lovebirds” Franklin said.

“Have to go now say hi to Flynn for me. The idíot blocked me because I said his wife looks like a grandma” Frederick laughed and hung up.

The moment he hung up, the smile on Franklin’s face immediately fell and was replaced with a vicious one. He threw his phone aside and ran his hands through his hair angrily

He walked out of his room, heading to the living room. Upon arriving there, he saw Cora discussing with an unknown man.

“Son! Come over” Cora smiled the moment she saw him.

Franklin walked to them, his eyes on the man.

“Son here’s the man I once talked to you about. Our newest ally” Franklin gestured at the man.

He stood up and smiled before stretching his hand at Franklin.

“I’m Ellis Rosholt” He muttered.

Franklin looked at his stretched hand and then at his face.

“Why do want to be on our team” Franklin asked without accepting his hand shake

“Simply because I want your help. I’m ready to be your hitman or spy but in exchange you’ll help me get rid of Flynn” Ellis spoke.

Franklin smirked and finally accepted his handshake.

“Pleasure doing business with you” He said.

“I won’t deceive you” Ellis smiled.

“You better not because your family will suffer the consequence if you dare betray us” Franklin said while smiling though he meant every word he said

Ellis nodded.

“Mom, I like him already.” Franklin said.

“I told you he’s like us!!” Cora smiled and crossed her legs.

“Frederick is coming back tomorrow so our plan starts soon” Franklin smirked viciously.

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<STARSHIP HIGH>

Calvin succeeded in escaping the crowd of students who kept bugging him with questions.

He walked in the class and exhaled loudly before going to his seat.

“Weird things are happening to me lately.” Calvin sighed and sat down.

“What’s wrong babe? The students kept saying that you have some connection with the vice president of Russia” Aubrey said.

“Well I don’t know I… Wait,, did you just call me babe?” Calvin smirked, bringing his face closer while wiggling his brows.

“Just talk dummy” Aubrey pushed his face away.

“Fine.. Well I don’t really know, he just walked in the school and suddenly defended me from Drake” Calvin said.

“No wonder he’s glaring at us” Aubrey eyed Drake who was glaring at Calvin with imaginary smokes coming out of his ears.

“That’s his business. I’ve made up my mind, I’ll never let him step all over me ever again” Calvin said and looked around.

“Before the teacher comes,, have to do this” Calvin muttered and quickly stole a kiss from Aubrey.

The students began gushing..

👥 They’re so cute together

👥 Get a room you two. My boyfriend broke up with me last night, you can’t come and oppress me

👥 I wish I were in Aubrey’s shoes. Calvin is so cute!!

Aubrey cleared her throat and looked down shyly. Drake hissed and rolled his eyes from where he was sitting.

Dream who was starring at them, looked down painfully. Her phone buzzed and she brought it out to read the text message from her unknown admirer.

*I ALREADY TOLD YOU TO STOP STARING AT THEM, IT’LL HURT MORE… MEET ME AT 6PM AFTER SCHOOL*

Dream’s eyes widened and she looked around the class.

“I’m sure he’s in this class… And I’m going to meet him tonight?!” She screamed inwardly and bit her lips nervously.

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<SPAIN>

“So that’s the benefit you’ll get for partnering with Reynolds Empire” Catalina finished explaining with a smile.

“Wow… You’ve convinced me” The elderly man clapped and Catalina bowed respectfully.

The meeting with their investors and also the work at the company coincidentally fell at the same time so Frederick asked Catalina to go for the meeting while he does the other

At first she was very nervous of making a mistake but hearing him complement her made her so happy

“I’ll be very glad to partnership with your company” The man said and shook hands with Catalina, just at that moment Roman rushed in the room

“I’m sorry I was late” Roman absentmindedly dropped his phone on the table beside some of Catalina’s folders

“I’m sorry Mr Robson but I’m partnering with Reynolds Empire” The man said

“What?” Roman’s eyes widened and he looked at Catalina who smirked at him.

“I have to go now..” Catalina said and packed her handbag, unknowingly packing Roman’s phone in her bag too

“Have a nice day sir” She shook hands with the man once more before leaving.

“Catalina!”

“Catalina!”

Roman who went after her, finally caught up with her outside the building.

“Catalina” He grabbed her arm and made her face him.

“What do you want?” Catalina rolled her eyes.

“I get it that I played you but that’s not a reason for you to ruining my life!! This man was the last hope I had.. Why are you so heartless” Roman shouted.

Catalina chuckled and looked sideways.

“Heartless? I’ve not even started with you and you’re calling me heartless? I’m doing my job as a secretary and as a girlfriend… I’m helping my boyfriend’s company grow, what’s wrong in that? It’s not my fault that you’re so incompetent” Catalina said.

“Catalina, I’m sorry please-”

“Get away from my girlfriend before I get mad” A voice said from behind.

“Babe!” Catalina’s eyes brightened and she walked to Frederick. He held her waist and pecked her lips.

“If you don’t want to see my angry side, stay away from what’s mine… This is the last warning I’ll give you” Frederick said and walked away with Catalina.

They both entered a car and drove off.

Roman folded his fists tightly in anger as he watched the car drove off.

“Argh!!!” He screamed out in frustration

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“Never knew my heartbeat was this vengeful” Frederick chuckled as he drove off.

Catalina chuckled too.

“I’m trying to forgive him but he’s not helping matters at all” Catalina said.

“Since our work is finally done in Spain, we’ll be going back tomorrow.. It’s so sad I couldn’t finish making all the things you wrote in your wish list come true but don’t worry we’ll continue back when we land home but for now let’s make your third wish come through for today” Frederick said.

“Really? Then let’s go to the beach together!! That’s my third wish.. Please stop by a shop, wanna buy myself a bikini” Catalina said.

“Wait what? Why a bikini!” Frederick said jealously.

“What do you mean? You don’t expect me to swim with my clothes on” Catalina frowned.

“Why not? I can’t let you wear that!! Some men there are going to see my properties even before me!” Frederick said

Catalina just pinched her brows and shook her head.

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<PARK≈6PM>

Dream stood by the gate of the amusement park with her eyes darting around. She tugged a piece of her hair behind her hair.

“What’s taking him so long” She brought out her phone to call her secret admirer and just as she did, a phone began ringing behind her.

Her eyes widened and she slowly turned back..

“You?” She exclaimed in shock.

“Hi” Caleb smiled.

Dream blinked as she stared at him… Never in her dream will she imagine someone like Caleb to actually like her.

He fell in the rich category and her level was way below it.

They both began starring at each other as an awkward silence descended in between them.

“Dream/Caleb” They called each other’s name at the same time.

“Dream… I know you still feel something for Calvin and I’m really sorry he didn’t chose you but that’s just how life is. Dream I really like you,, a lot and I can’t ask you out since that’ll be too much but please can we be at least friends?” Caleb said and stretched his hand.

Dream looked at it and slowly accepted his handshake. She looked at him then smiled and nodded.

“Okay” She muttered and Caleb smiled.

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<THE WATSON>

Calvin came out of the cab while smiling. Catalina called and told her she’ll be landing tomorrow.

He walked in the house to see Sarah was setting the table. His smile fell as he stared at her.

Ever since the incident, he has been ignoring her but Sarah never gave up trying

“Son,, come eat I made your favorite food” Sarah smiled.

“I’m not hungry” He muttered and began heading to his room.

Sarah’s shoulder fell dejectedly as she watched him walk pass her.

Calvin abruptly stopped and sighed before turning back to look at Sarah who was starring at him with sad eyes like she was going to cry any minute from now.

Calvin sighed and walked to her before hugging her. Sarah closed her eyes and hugged him back as tears escaped her eyes.

“I’m really sorry son.. I was so stupid” She cried on his shoulder.

“It’s okay mom” He rubbed her hair and kissed it.

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<SPAIN>

Catalina pouted as she stared at Spain for one last time. They were currently at the airport about to board the plane to Australia.

Due to the time difference, they decided to take the plane at night so as to arrive by morning.

“I’m really going to miss this place” She sighed.

Frederick hugged her from behind and rested his head on her shoulder.

“Don’t worry, we’ll have lots of time to visit this place in the future” Frederick kissed her neck

She sighed and nodded before smiling.

“Let’s go!” She turned to Frederick and held his hand.

They both boarded Frederick’s private plane. Few minutes later, it took off

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<SEVEN HOURS LATER>

The plane safely landed in Australia and as calculated, it was morning.

“Home sweet home!” Catalina exclaimed when she got out of the plane.

Two cars were already waiting for them..

“I have to go see my dad in his mansion. He says it’s something urgent” Frederick said.

“Oh okay” Catalina smiled.

He cupped her cheek and kissed her deeply before releasing her. He pecked her forehead and smiled.

“Can’t believe I’m already missing you” Frederick pouted and she laughed.

They shared one last kiss before boarding two different. One took off for Catalina’s home while the other headed to Reynolds Villa.

Catalina looked out of the car as it drove. She suddenly remembered she had to text her friends that she’s back and she quickly opened her handbag.

Her brows furrowed when she saw two phones in her bag. She picked up the odd and started at it.

“This isn’t my phone… Who’s phone is this?” She wondered and switched on the phone.

The phone was locked so she had no choice than to hack it in order to know who the owner is so she could return it back.

She went to the phone’s gallery to see if she could see the owner’s pic so that she can know how the person looks like.

She began scrolling till she fell on a video. The video looked familiar and she clicked on it.

Her eyes immediately widened and she froze at what she saw

“No!! Help me!! Ahh!!”

“Make it quick… I wanna have a taste of her too” The guy holding the camera said

“Please don’t… Please,,, ahh!!” The little girl screamed as they raped her.

Catalina’s hand began trembling as she watched the video, the girl in this video it’s none other than her younger self. Tears escaped her eyes as she watched how those teenagers raped her.

The pain, the trauma, how it all happened… Everything began rushing in all once.

“Ahh!!” She held her head as the remaining memories she lost began rushing in her head.

“No… No please stop!!” She closed her ears as her screams and pleas kept ringing in her ear.

All what she heard that day, the reason why she was almost killed, it began coming in…

“Frederick..” Was all she said before blacking out.

The car suddenly screeched to a halt and the driver turned to her.

“Miss? Miss!!”

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<REYNOLDS VILLA>

“Welcome back sir”

“Welcome back sir”

“Thank you” Frederick smiled shortly as he headed to the living room.

He got there and his brows furrowed when he saw Logan talking with a lady. She looked like she was in her mid twenties, very beautiful and elegant.

“Son! Please come over!” Logan smiled

Frederick walked to them and sat down on a free couch. The lady couldn’t stop staring at him at and he found that irritating.

“How was your trip?” Logan asked.

“Was okay” Frederick said

“I have a wonderful news for you son… Meet Leanora, she’s the youngest daughter to a noble family.. The beauty of the house and most importantly, she’s going to be you wife. What do you think about it?” Logan asked.

Frederick stared at Logan and then at the lady referred to as Leanora. He chuckled and shook his head, then he chuckled again and suddenly began laughing loudly.

Logan and Leanora exchanged looks. What was happening?

 

T.B.C.