BETWEEN 2 HEARTS
Between 2 Hearts - Episode 72
Tag: Royalty and Love.
Warning: Stay clear from this book
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The next day, Alex and Naomi sat on the balcony, enjoying a fruit salad together. Alex was chatting away, trying to engage Naomi in conversation, but she seemed distant, her mind elsewhere. She couldn't shake off the feeling of what had happened to her and how to tell Alex about it. Alex noticed her distance and called out to her
"Naomi." He reached out to her hand, but she flinched quickly, drawing her hand back as she stood up abruptly. Alex was taken aback by her sudden movement.
"Naomi, what's wrong?" he asked, concerned.
"Um, n-nothing," she stammered, fidgeting with her hands.
Alex stood up and tried to move towards her, but she pushed backward, avoiding him as she looked around frantically. Alex was confused by her sudden action.
Before he could say anything else, Naomi rushed to the door and opened it. She met Diva and Elora standing by the door, about to knock. They saw the look of fear on Naomi's face and wondered what was wrong.
Naomi bypassed them and rushed out, leaving Alex and the others looking concerned.
"What's with her?" Diva asked, confusedly.
They went inside to see Alex standing looking confused. "Alex," Elora called, and they moved towards him, but he ignored them and decided to follow Naomi behind.
They stared after him, wondering what had just happened.
Naomi rushed into the workers' apartment, bypassing Mia and her mother, who were seated and busy with something. She didn't stop until she reached the bedroom, where she sat down on the floor, squeezing herself and shaking in fear. Mia and her mother were surprised and followed her inside.
"Sis," Mia called gently, placing her hand on Naomi's shoulder. Naomi turned to her, tears streaming down her face. "Come here," Mia said, pulling Naomi into a hug. Mrs. Ruth patted Naomi's back, trying to comfort her.
Just then, they heard Alex's voice from outside, calling out to Naomi. Mrs. Ruth went out to see the worry on his face.
"Nanny, please, I need to see Naomi," Alex said. "Why is she acting like that?"
"It's nothing to worry about," Mrs. Ruth replied.
"Nothing to worry about?" Alex repeated, worried. "I haven't seen her act like this before."
Before Mrs. Ruth could explain, Naomi appeared behind her, smiling forcedly.
"I'm fine," she said,
Alex rushed to her and tried to touch her, but she reeled back a little, feigning a cough.
"I'm having a sour throat, and I don't want you to be affected," she lied.
"That's what I wanted to tell you," Mrs. Ruth said, trying to support Naomi's story.
Alex stared into Naomi's eyes, noticing that she was hiding something. He left without saying a word, and Naomi let out a sad sigh.
"You need to tell him," Mia said, her voice gentle. "Just look at him. He knows you're hiding something from him."
Meanwhile, at the other corner of the palace, two guards responsible for what happened to Naomi were chatting secretly.
"Do you think she'll tell everyone what happened?" one of the guard asked quietly.
"She won't dare," the other guard replied. "The threat we gave her won't make her utter a word to anyone."
"I just wish I had my way with her," one guard said, his voice filled with lust. "It would have been perfect."
"The queen didn't ask you to do anything with her, just to keep her until she ordered us to do what she wanted."
"I just can't imagine how soft her body was," one guard said, his eyes gleaming with desire. "I wish another chance will come, and we'll have our way."
The maid interrupted them, her voice suspicious.
"What are you two murmuring about?" The guards flinched, turning to her. "Hope you two haven't done something bad?" she asked, her eyes narrowing.
"Will you get out of here?" one of them yelled.
"I just pray your secret will be open soon," the maid hissed, walking away.
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The distance between Alex and Naomi continued for days, with Alex fully recovered and it being time for her to go back home. Naomi came to his room, seeing him lying down with his back turned against the door, though she knew he wasn't sleeping. She moved to the bed, staring at his back as she fidgeted with her hands.
"Alex," she called softly, but he refused to turn to her, and she knew he wasn't happy with her. "Um, I'm leaving," she said, her."I just came to inform you. I'll go now."
She turned and left, shutting the door behind her. Alex turned to the door, feeling a pang of sadness as he hugged the pillows to himself. He was pained by the sudden distance between them.
Meanwhile, Naomi stood outside the door, resting her back against it as tears filled her eyes and crawled down her cheeks. Mia came over and took her hand, and they walked away.
After bidding their mother goodbye, they came out of the gate and saw Nathan waiting for them outside. It turned out Alex had sent a message to him, asking him to take them home.
"Nat, what are you doing here?" Mia asked, curiously.
"To take you guys home, of course," Nathan replied, opening the car door for them.
"Thank you," Naomi said, moving to the backseat. Mia sat down in the front seat, and Nathan got in on the other side. They drove off.
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After some minutes, Nathan drove them home, Naomi thanked him with a faint smile and came out as she went inside, her eyes avoiding any prolonged gaze. Mia tried to follow suit, but Nathan's firm grip on her arm stopped her from leaving.
"I have a question," he said, his voice low and inquiring, "what's going on between Naomi and Alex? Why is she creating distance, did something happen?" He asked, staring deeply into her eyes with an intensity that made her squirm.
Mia's eyes darted around, trying to evade Nathan's piercing gaze.
"It's nothing," she said quickly.
"You know you can't lie to me, Mia. I know something's wrong. What are you two hiding?" His tone was firm, brooking no argument.
"Um, it's really nothing."she mumbled.
"Mia."Nathan's voice took on a warning tone as he called out, She sighed, knowing she was trapped.
"Seriously, Nat, I can't tell you," she said.
"It means there's something going on, doesn't it?" Mia shook her head, her eyes still avoiding his.
"No, that's not what I mean."
"You're lying, and I can see it in your eyes. Alex is deeply hurt right now because of the distance his woman is creating, and it's killing him." Mia's eyes welled up with tears as she sighed, feeling the weight of Nathan's words.
"It's okay if you don't want to talk, but if I find out, I won't be happy with you," Nathan said, his voice low and even.
Mia was confused as she hesitated, unsure of what to do.
Finally, she opened the car door and stepped out, leaving without a goodbye kiss. Nathan watched her go, his eyes lingering on her retreating figure before he zoomed off into the distance.
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Later in the cool evening, Alex was in the mini bar drinking to stupor, he couldn't help but think why Naomi was distancing herself from him, the more he thinks about it, the more hurt he gets... the more hurt he gets. He became heavily drunk and tried to stand up, but his legs wobbled beneath him. Before he could fall, Elora quickly grasped his arm, steadying him.
As Alex lay on the bed, Elora stood over him, her eyes locked on his face. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small injection device.
"Perfect timing," she whispered to herself, a subtle smile playing on her lips.
With a swift motion, she administered the injection to Alex's arm. He barely stirred, too drunk to notice. Elora disposed of the device and stepped back, her gaze never leaving Alex's face.
As the minutes ticked by, Alex's drunken haze began to clear, replaced by a growing sense of warmth and disorientation. He stirred, his movements slow and labored. Elora watched with interest, her eyes gleaming with a knowing light.
When Alex finally opened his eyes, he was met with a wave of dizziness. He tried to sit up, but a wave of heat washed over him, making his head spin. Elora stepped forward, her presence commanding his attention.
With a languid movement, Alex pulled off his shirt, revealing his toned physique. Elora's gaze lingered on him before she turned away, disappearing into the bathroom. She emerged moments later, a towel wrapped seductively around her body, her hair cascading down her back.
As she approached Alex, he felt a jolt of confusion. The room seemed to spin around him, and his vision blurred. When it cleared, he saw Elora standing before him, her face somehow... familiar.
"Naomi?" he whispered.
Alex's eyes locked onto Elora's, confusion swirling in his mind. Yet, as he gazed at her, he felt an inexplicable pull. Elora's smile deepened, and she leaned in closer, her breath whispering against his skin.
"Take me Alex, I am yours".She let go off the towel.
"Why are you avoiding me? What did I do wrong?".He asked weakly as he caress her body and she moan.
"you did nothing wrong, I am here now, take me"
Their lips met in a gentle, exploratory kiss. Alex's world spun, but this time, it wasn't just the alcohol. Elora's touch ignited a spark within him, and he deepened the kiss, lost in the moment.
While the moment was getting more intense with Elora winning, Naomi emerged from the balcony, her face contorted in shock and disgust, the scene in front of her left her speechless and frozen in horror. She suddenly knew this wasn't Alex's true intentions, her eyes blazed with fury as she quickly pushed Alex off her and Elora was shock as she quickly covered herself with the blanket.
"You!" Elora exclaimed, her voice trembling with guilt and fear. "How did you get here?" She sputtered, her eyes darting back and forth like a trapped animal.
"You snitch!" Naomi frowned at her. "What did you do to him?" She snapped at her.
"N-nothing" Elora stammered.
"I want you out of here, I will release my anger on you" Naomi said angrily, her voice echoing through the room.
Elora flinched to see the anger in her eyes, she hurried picked up her clothes and rushed out, tears of shame and fear streaming down her face.
"Naomi" he called weakly, his voice a mere whisper.
"I'm right here Alex, what did she do to you" Naomi's voice softened as she rushed to his side, her anger momentarily replaced with concern.
"I want you" Alex leaned closer, kissing her neck.
"Alex, you have to control yourself" Naomi said, trying to stop him.
"I want you, please" he whispered, his voice full of longing.
"I cant believe she tried to have her way with you" Naomi said, her anger reigniting, as she managed to help him to the bathroom.
She helped him to the tub and turned the shower on, making it a little cold, Alex gasped, she joined him inside the tub, making him lean his back on her.
The water continued to drop on them, and slowly Alex began to feel relaxed and doze off while Naomi caressed his hair.
TBC
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