Category: Between 2 Hearts

 It all turned out, that Naomi was feeling restless and needed to tell Alex the truth, while she was alone in the room looking sad, Mia came over carrying a tray of food.

“Sis, you should eat,” she said.

“I am not hungry,” 

“You have to eat, you will get sick again,” 

“I want to see Alex, I need to clarify everything with him,”

“Are you ready to tell him?” Mia asked, and Naomi nodded.

“I hate the distance between us, I miss his hugs and kisses,” she said, her voice cracking with emotions

“Then go and sort it out tonight with him,” 

Naomi stood up, taking her jacket, and left the room. Mia followed her outside, and they hugged each other.

“Be careful,” Mia said, and they pulled away from each other as Naomi left.

Mia sighed and shut the door behind and then the thought of Nathan flashed through her mind as she went inside.

    Some minutes later, Naomi arrived at the palace, she knew she couldn’t get in, so she decided to phone her Mom. After a while, Mrs. Ruth came and begged the security guard to open the gate for her daughter, and he obeyed. Naomi entered, and she and her mother walked away.

“Why are you here?” Mrs. Ruth asked as they moved far away from the gate.

“I’m here to clarify everything with Alex, I want to tell him the truth and stop the distance between us,” 

“That’s a good thing, but you can’t go through the living room, Princess Diva and her mother are in the living room right now,” Mrs. Ruth said,  cautious.

“What should I do then?” Naomi asked, a hint of frustration creeping into her voice.

“I would advise you to use the balcony, there’s a ladder at Alex’ balcony, you can use it,” she said, and Naomi quickly hugged her, a smile spreading across her face.

“Thank you, Mom,” she said, and they pulled away from each other.

“Go now, I’m sure he’s waiting for you,” Mrs. Ruth said, her eyes sparkling with encouragement, and Naomi ran off. She smiled after her and walked away, watching her daughter disappear into the night.

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Meanwhile, Nathan was at his balcony, feeling disturbed about the little argument he had with Mia. He hadn’t called her to check on her like he always did before he slept, and the silence was eating away at him. He stared out into the night, his mind consumed by thoughts of Mia.

Mia arrived at his house, standing by the gate after the cab dropped her off. She came to pay him a surprise visit, her heart racing with excitement and nervousness. She knocked on the gate with full confidence, and the gate opened using a remote control. She went inside, and the gate closed back with a soft click. She walked steadily and confidently towards the main building, set her mind up to risk everything to see the man she truly loved and clear the misunderstanding.

When she got to the door, she hesitated for a while, her hand hovering over the doorbell. She took a deep breath and rang the bell, waiting for whoever would open the door. She waited patiently, her heart pounding in her chest, and then the door opened, revealing Anna. Their eyes met in surprise, and Anna’s face lit up with a warm smile.

“Mia!” Anna exclaimed, her voice filled with delight, and her smile eased Mia’s tension.

“Um, hi,” Mia said nervously.

“What a surprise… come on in,” Anna said, stepping aside and gesturing for Mia to enter. “Are you here to see my brother?”

“Um, yeah, but…,” Mia replied, her voice trailing off.

“Let me guess, you came to surprise him, right?” Anna asked, amused, and Mia nodded shyly, her eyes dropping to the floor.

“That’s nice, I’m sure he’ll die of shock if he sees you,” she said, laughing. “Come on, let me lead the way,” she said, taking Mia’s hand and walking away, her infectious laughter putting Mia at ease.

  

  Nathan was still lost in thought of Mia when someone knocked on his door. He sighed and walked steadily to open the door, but to his surprise, he saw Mia and Anna standing in front of the door.

“Mia!” he called out, surprised, his eyes widening in delight.

“Surprise!” Anna said playfully, her voice bubbling with excitement. “Well, I’ll leave you two now, goodnight,” she said and walked away with a knowing smile, leaving the two lovebirds alone.

Nathan and Mia’s eyes were still locked on each other, the air thick with tension. 

 “I…I…,” she couldn’t finish her statement when Nathan pulled her inside, closing the door behind her with a soft click. Before she could react, she felt his warm arms enveloping her into a warm hug, his scent wrapping around her like a comforting blanket.

“I miss you,” he whispered softly, his breath tickling her ear, sending shivers down her spine. His voice was filled with longing and yearning.

“I miss you too,” she said.

 They pulled away from each other slowly. He caressed her face, his fingers tracing the contours of her cheeks, his touch sending waves of pleasure through her body.

“I’m sorry for what happened earlier today, I didn’t mean to hide anything from you,” she said.

“It’s okay, if you don’t want to tell me now, I understand. When you’re ready, you can tell me,” he said, and Mia smiled.

“That’s why I am…” Her words trailed off as she felt his lips silencing hers, their mouths fitting together like two pieces of a puzzle.

  Her eyes widened for a moment before closing to respond, her heart racing with excitement. He pulled her closer to himself, deepening the kiss, his tongue tangling with hers. Mia responded in the same sync, her body melting into his, their love and passion igniting like a flame.

After a moment, they pulled away slowly, trying to catch their breath, their chests heaving with desire. Their eyes locked on each other, filled with love, passion, and a deep connection. They rested their heads together, their foreheads touching. 

“Mia,” he called out, feeling emotional, filled with love and adoration. “You know it’s wrong at this moment to be in a guy’s room in the middle of the night,”.

“I know,” she said nervously.

“You’re also aware things might get heated up between us,” he said.

“I know,” she gulped.

“Then, I’m giving you a chance to…,” he started to say, his voice trailing off.

“I am not leaving, Nat,” she said, cutting in, her voice firm and resolute, as their heads still rested on each other, with their hearts beating in sync. “It’s too late to go back, I’m here and I’m not leaving,”.

“Even when I cross the line tonight?” he gulped, his voice longing, his heart filled with love and desire.

“I am yours anyway, do whatever you want with me, I’m not leaving,” she said, her words hanging in the air like a promise, her body surrendering to his, her heart beating only for him.

The air was electric with tension as Nathan’s hands roamed over her body, his touch igniting a fire that threatened to consume them both. Mia’s skin was on fire, her senses overwhelmed by the passion that burned between them.

Nathan’s lips claimed hers, their kiss deep and hungry. her body arched into his, her curves fitting perfectly against his hard lines. The room around them dissolved into nothingness, leaving only the primal desire that drove them together.

As they moved closer to the edge, their breathing grew ragged, their hearts pounding in sync. 

As they kissed, his hands wandered to the hem of Mia’s top, his fingers tracing the soft skin of her stomach. Her breath caught in her throat as he slowly lifted the fabric, revealing more of her skin with each passing moment. She raised her arms, and he pulled the top over her head, dropping it to the floor.

Mia’s hands weren’t idle, either. She’d been working on his shirt buttons, her fingers fumbling slightly in her haste. Finally, she managed to slip the last button free, and the shirt opened, revealing his chest. She ran her hands over his skin, feeling the warmth and texture of him.

Together, they moved towards the bed, their lips never leaving each other’s. His hands were busy with her jeans, unbuttoning and unzipping them with ease. Mia kicked off her shoes, and his hands slipped into her pants, guiding them down her legs.

As they reached the bed, he lifted her onto it, following her down onto the soft sheets. They were wrapped in each other’s arms, their bodies pressed together, skin to skin.

They lay fully naked under the duevt, making out, their bodies entwined as they gazed into each other’s eyes. 

“I love you,” he whispered, his voice trembling with emotion.

“I love you too,” she replied.

  As the last rays of light faded from the room, they surrendered to each other’s love. Under the duvet, their bodies moved in perfect sync, their hearts beating as one. The darkness wrapped around them, a cocoon of intimacy, as they lost themselves in the passion of their love.

In this moment, time stood still, and all that existed was the love they shared. Their whispers, their touch, their hearts pounding together, it was all that mattered.

TBC

Diva had refused to come out of her room since she returned from the dinner at Nathan’s place. Her parents had tried to confront her, but she ignored them, wallowing in pain and sadness. Elora came over after Queen Lala called 

 “Diva, open up, it’s me,” Elora said, knocking gently on the door.

The door creaked open, revealing Diva’s teary face. Elora and Queen Lala exchanged worried glances, and Elora pulled Diva into a warm hug.  

Some moments later, they were seated on the bed, still consoling Diva and wondering why she was crying.

  “What happened? You’ve refused to talk to me since you came back from Nathan’s place,” Queen Lala said, her voice soft and gentle.

“She went to Nathan’s place?” Elora asked.

“Yes, his mother invited her for the family dinner,” Queen Lala replied.

“What happened, Diva? Tell us,” Elora asked.

“I got dumped,” Diva sniffled, tears streaming down her face.

 “Dumped? By who?” Queen Lala asked, confused.

“Nathan,” Diva sobbed. “He chooses that gold-digger over me. She’s succeeded in taking him away from me.”

“Who are you talking about?” Elora asked, still confused.

Diva opened up the whole story to them, telling them about Nathan’s announcement and how he had chosen Mia over her. Elora and Queen Lala listened attentively.

  

    Meanwhile, at Mr. Daniel’s house, Nathan and Alex were helping the ladies tidy up the place that the robbers had messed up. 

“You guys didn’t have to do this,” Naomi said.

“Why not? If we leave you two to this alone, it will be too hard for you,” Alex replied, his hands moving efficiently as he picked up scattered items.

“It’s not that difficult,” Mia said, trying to protest, but Nathan just smiled and continued helping.

“We’re not complaining,” Nathan said, his eyes crinkling at the corners.

 The ladies sighed, knowing they wouldn’t stop even if they persuaded them to.

Back at the palace, Queen Lala and Elora were shocked by what Diva had said.

 “Oh my! He did that?” Elora asked, her eyes wide with surprise.

“This is the height of it! Those ladies have succeeded in brainwashing them,” Queen Lala said, h

“I knew all this would happen,” Elora said, her voice tinged with sadness. “They’ve succeeded in taking our men from us.”

“I won’t let this slide,” Queen Lala said.

“It will be best if we let things be,” King Luke said, interrupting from the doorway as he entered. They turned to him, surprised. “You can’t force love,” he continued. “Those men went after what their hearts wanted.”

“Dad, they’re being manipulated by them,” Diva said.

“No, it will be best if you let go and let them be,” King Luke said, his voice calm and wise.

“How can you support them?” Queen Lala asked, her voice rising in anger. “Those ladies bewitched their men and stole them away from them, and you’re here in support of it? Were you brainwashed too?”

“Mind your tongue, woman,” King Luke said, his voice firm. “I stand for what is right. If you guys don’t want to regret this in the future, I advise you to let it go and find yourselves better men as well.” He turned and walked away, leaving Diva’s tears to increase. 

“I don’t want to leave Nathan,” she sobbed. “I love him.”

“Mine too,” Elora said sadly. Queen Lala sighed tiredly.

   Some minutes later, after everything was back in place, Naomi and Mia prepared food for them. They sat down around the dining table like one big happy family. Just as they were about to eat, they heard a police siren outside and wondered what could be going on. Nathan and Alex stood up to check it out, and the girls followed behind.

As they came out, they were met with a surprise: police cars surrounding the compound, with neighbors looking on curiously.

 “Mr. Adam, it’s a good thing you’re okay,” one of the inspectors said as they moved towards them.

“What’s going on here, officer?” Nathan asked, confusedly.

“We’re here for a warrant arrest of Miss Mia for kidnapping the governor’s son,” the officer replied, and they were all taken aback. Mia and Naomi gasped in shock, standing behind the men.

“What?” Alex asked, his voice rising in incredulity. Mr. Daniels came.

“What’s going on?” he asked.

“What stupid warrant, and whose governor’s son was kidnapped?” Nathan asked, his anger growing.

“Your mom made a complaint to us that you were kidnapped by this lady,” the officer said, pointing at Mia, who flinched in fear.

“That’s not true,” Nathan said firmly. “I was not kidnapped. This lady is my fiancée, and nothing like that happened.”

“I’m sorry, we’re just following orders,” the officer replied.

“What stupid order?” Alex intervened. “Are you deaf? He said he wasn’t kidnapped. It’s just a misunderstanding.”

“Please, officer, my daughter is innocent,” Mr. Daniels said weakly.

“Please leave,” Nathan said, his voice firm.

“Okay, Mr. Adams, if you say so, we’ll take our leave,” the officer said, and they left with the rest of the officers, entering their cars and driving off.

 The neighbors murmured to each other as they watched the scene unfold. Nathan and the others went back inside, still trying to process what had just happened.

 “I’m so sorry for the trouble,” Nathan said.

“It’s okay,” Mr. Daniels replied. “But I think it will be best if you two went back home. Your families might not have the right impression about your whereabouts, and as it is now, my daughters and I are no longer safe.” The guys sighed, knowing he was right.

 “Once again, we’re sorry,” Alex said.

“We’ll be on our way now,” Nathan said, their eyes locking with their women in a reassuring gaze before they left.

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   Nathan drove home, his anger simmering as he thought about confronting his mother. He entered the living room, where his mother was seated on the couch, her leg crossed as she operated her phone.

“Mom,” he called out, his voice laced with anger. She ignored him, not even bothering to look up. “What do you think you’re doing?” Nathan asked, his anger boiling over. “Giving a false complaint to the police?”

“She’s lucky she’s not in jail right now,” she replied nonchalantly, still not looking up.

“For goodness’ sake, Mom, what’s your deal?” He asked, frustratedly. “What problem do you have with her?”

“A lot!” She yelled, standing up as the rest of the family came out of their rooms due to the noise in the living room. “That lady is not the woman I planned for you to have.”

“You don’t decide my fate for me, Mother, I don’t need your permission to go after what my heart wants.”

“I don’t care,” she said, her voice rising. “I’m your mother, and I know what’s good for you. That lady will lead you to destruction. I know she’s only after your money and nothing else.”

Nathan scoffed. “I don’t give a damn about what you think of her. She’s the woman I chose for myself, and that’s it. Either you accept her or not, I don’t care. I urge you never to pull the stunt you did today again,” he warned, before turning and walking away, climbing the staircase.

“Nathan! Not on my watch will you be with that girl!” She yelled after him.

“Mom!” Anna called out from the staircase, not liking what her mother was doing.

“It would be better if you allowed your son to choose the path that makes him happy and not interfere,” Mr. Adam said, before turning and going back to his room, followed by his other children, leaving their mother standing alone in the living room.

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   Naomi’s mother was seated in her lavish office when someone knocked on the door. She ushered the person in, and a guy entered, holding a brown envelope. He moved to drop it on her desk, and she opened the envelope, bringing out the photos inside.

As she glanced through the photos one after the other, a warm smile spread across her face. “Are these all you have?” she asked, smiling.

“Yes, ma’am,” the guy replied, his voice professional.

“Okay, you did a great job, thank you,” she said, her eyes still fixed on the photos. 

The guy bowed and left the office, leaving her alone with her thoughts. She continued staring at the photos

TBC