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( Be Careful With My Heart… )
CHAPTER 53&54
By, Marie G
‼️Copy and Remain miserable ‼️
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༆༆ ( KNIGHT ) ༆༆
∆∆ THE STATES~ MORENO’S MANSION, 5PM
” OMG..” Larina exclaimed, and the glas-sshe was holding, fell from her hands shattering into pieces when she saw the news..
She couldn’t help but reread the article
” It’s true, they’re dating for real!!.. gosh, I knew Raphael was a sharp guy the very first time we met” she laughed while her husband shook his head
” But why is she not wearing her mask? Why would she suddenly wants to show her face?” Larina asked staring at her husband
” Maybe, she wants the world to see what she really looks like. It’s not much of a big deal” Alston replied his gaze on his laptop
” But honey.. I guess they’re people with perfume out there, how come she looks fine and even smiling widely? It’s been years since she smiled that way.. is she finally okay?” Larina asked
” I’m busy honey, we should be happy she’s okay..” Alston replied his gaze still on his laptop
” But….
” I should be in the room..” Alston cut her off carrying his laptop
” I’m not done talking..” She followed behind
” I know, that’s why I’m leaving..” he replied while she pouted still following him behind
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∆∆ VICK’S HIGH
” F*ck, I knew it!! Me calling him brother in-law was worth it.. I knew he was gonna fall for one of my sisters ” vespertine smiled, as he stared at his phone
” Your sister’s boyfriend is cute..” Trisha said and vespertine turned to her with a frown
” What, don’t tell me you’re jealous?” She asked with a little smile
” You’ve never said that to me… ”
” Tch.. I’ve told you that countless time when we were friends but you never took me serious” she pouted while he chuckled
” You’re pretty..” he told her and she blus-hed.
” I think exams are at the corner and I really can’t wait to spend the night with you.. ” he said and she gasped
” What?” Vespertine asked confused
” Sp… spend the night with me?”
” Murder that thought, It’s actually not what you’re thinking..” he laughed and she heave a sigh..
” I told Mom you’ll bring me home.. she knows we’re dating.. ” she said
” That’s good news then.. it’s been ages I last saw her.” Vespertine said pulling her cheek slightly
” Let’s go home..” he held her hands and took her out of the cla-ss
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∆∆ GODIVA’S MANSION ~JAPAN
Godiva and Raphael walked into the home and he exhaled sitting on the couch.. There were no maid in the mansion, just them
She got her phone ready to call a house cleaner to help with the house chores when Raphael took the phone from her
” Let’s clean up.. ” he said and she stared at him strangely
” Clean up?”
” Of course..” he smiled, pulling her into one of the rooms which happens to be hers..
He got into her wardrobe searching for something she could wear untill he came across a bum short..
” This should be okay..” he said and got a singlet..
” this should do too..” he gave it to her and left the room so she could change
” I’ll be waiting for you..” he said from outside
After a while she left the room
” Hey..” She drew his attention and he faced her direction..
” Not bad..” he said walking to her.. He had a change of clothes too
” So where are the Cleaning tools” He asked and she pointed at a direction..
he looked over to the place she pointed and he found them..
He brou-ght out all what they were going to be using and handed the vacuum cleaner to her while he held another
” Ever done chores?” He and she shook her head slowly
” So you have no idea what the machine with you is?” He asked again and she nodded
He chuckled softly and took it from her
” It’s a vacuum cleaner. You Press the red power switch with your foot to turn it on. Like this ” he explained, turning it on
” You just have to press it again to turn it off. You get that?” He asked and she nodded, taking it from him and doing what he did
” Using it is quite simple; start from the far edge of the rug and push it forward in a straight line then pulled the machine back slowly towards you to collect all the debris, alright” he asked again and she nodded
” Let’s clean the sitting room first, do a great Job ” he winked and she smiled slightly before starting with hers
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” Oh, Christ” Godiva exclaimed slumping on the couch
” Is this how stressful cleaning is?” She wondered
They’ve been cleaning ever since they got back from the company
” Take a shower while I make lunch. You’ve done well.. ” Raphael said
” You’ve not scold me or call me names today, should I be worried?” she asked staring at him
” You’ve been doing things right, so why should I call you names?” He asked back and she scoff before entering her room, shrieking with excitement
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∆∆ THE STATES
Cerlia gulped down another glas-sof tequila as she stared at the news on her screen..
She started laughing like a maniàc all of a sudden
” Enjoy while it last.. I’m going to have what belongs to me soon” she muttered, gulping down another gla-ss
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Larina picked up her phone which have been ringing for a while now and glanced at it
She smiled when she realized it was her daughter
‘ Why’s she calling at this late hour? It’s 11pm already..”
? I wanted to ask you something that’s all. Did you tell Davis about my allergy? Godiva asked on the phone
? Yeah I did.. I thought you both will be together that’s why I did that. why? did something happen?” Larina asked
? Not really.. good night then.. Godiva ended the call
” Did something happen over there?” Larina wondered and glanced at her husband who was asleep already because of too much office work
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Vespertine giggled as he kept chatting with Trisha throu-ghvideo call. He couldn’t deny he missed her alot even after dropping her off from school
? You should sleep now.. it’s getting late, it’ll be midnight soon.. Trisha said
? Can’t just get enough of your face.. he pouted
? Don’t be silly.. the same face you’ve been seeing for years now.. Trisha laughed
,? It wasn’t that pretty back then but now, it’s more than pretty.. he smiled while her cheeks turned red immediately
” Trisha..” she heard her dad’s voice..
?dad just came back.. see you tomorrow and I love you.. she said and ki-ssed her screen
? More more baby doll.. Vespertine replied before ending the call
” She’s driving me crazy.. why didn’t I fall for her a long time ago? Love is indeed crazy..” he smiled lying on his bed.
He wasn’t sleepy so he had to reread the article about Godiva and Raphael
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Godiva stared at Raphael as he ate.. The way his li-ps moved slowly was something else..
She was starting to imagine things but quickly shook her head trying to get the weird thoughts out of her head before standing up
” Is something wrong?” He asked.
” Not really, Alora…..I promised I would call her ” she replied
” It’s not bad if you call her here.. I should talk to her too..” Raphael said dropping his spoon.. he was done eating too
” Oh! Right..” she said awkwardly before sitting..
She brou-ght out her phone and dialed Alora’s number
Alora picked up immediately as if she’s been waiting for the call
? Hey babe..I promised to call you and I did..” She said
? How is he? Your boyfriend.. can’t believe you finally found love after being single throu-ghout high school and college” Alora laughed creating an awkward moment for Godiva since Raphael was staring at her
The call was on speaker so he could hear Alora talk
? What are you saying?” Godiva laughed dryly staring at Raphael who didn’t seem bothered
? I hope he doesn’t break your heart since you have fallen for him to the extent of ki-ssing him in public.. gosh I’m jealous, i need a boyfriend” Alora laughed
? He’s not my boyfriend.. bye” Godiva quickly ended the call..
She knew Lora with words.. she doesn’t want a situation whereby she’ll feel more uncomfortable around Raphael..,
” Don’t mind her, She talks most time without reasoning.. ” she said not knowing what to say next
” I should be in my room then..” she stood up
” We should do the dishes..” he said
” Oh! Right.. the dishes..” she laughed turning to the dinning table again..
She packed some of the dirty plates from the table and Raphael packed the rest
They got to the kitchen and began doing the dishes…
Godiva was still thinking about Alora’s words when a plate sli-pped from her hands and shattered bringing her back to reality
” Oh! No..” she exclaimed, bending down to pick the broken pieces..
Just few inches away for her hand to touch the broken plate, Raphael held it.
” Careful, You shouldn’t pick stuffs like this with bare hands.. you might get cut ” he said pulling her to a corner before bending down to pick it
” You might get wounded too..” she said
” I’m a guy, I’ll be more careful ” he replied
” You should use this instead of your hands..” she said giving him the dustpan with her..
He stared at her for a while before taking it
” What?” She asked
” It’s just…..You seem gentle today..” he said, packing the broken plate into the dustpan and dumping it in the trash can
She didn’t say a word cos she didn’t understand her calm attitude too.. it’s been years she acted that way
They were done in minutes and they went to separate rooms to rest as they await the guest at night
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∆∆ SAME DAY ~ 9PM JAPAN
” It should be 5am already in the states.. I should have called vespertine, he must still be asleep by now…” She muttered, putting on the dress she just ordered cause her guest were gonna arrive soon
The make-up artist just left after dolling her face up
Raphael was also in his room when he heard the door bell
” I guess they’re here..” he muttered walking out of the room to get the door..
” Welcome..” he said as the guest walked in looking their best in their expensive cloths
He made sure none of them had perfume on
” Good evening sir.. where’s our boss?” A girl asked
” Oh! She’ll soon be here..” he smiled before heading to Godiva’s room
He knocked the door and walked in when she asked him to
She faced him and he gulped down nothing
She was very beautiful in the strapless gown she wore accompanied with the makeup..
He couldn’t deny she looked like an angel right now
” You’re pretty..” he blurted out and she raised her brow at him..
It strange to her cos He’s never complimented her that way before.. It’s either she’s skinny or skinny, he doesn’t say anything else apart from that
” I mean the dress, its pretty..” he quickly said instead
” Your guest are here.. they’re all Waiting for you.. ” he added and she nodded
” Shall we? ” he asked and she nodded again..
He stretched his hands towards her and she smiled before holding it… of course they have to behave like couples since everyone thinks they’re one. he stared at her one more time before leaving the room with her
The guest shouted merrily when they sighted them together – she was smiling broadly.
? They look so good together..
? I know right
She blus-hed secretly when she heard them..
” I really want to thank you all for being there for me.. I wouldn’t come this far if not for your ha-rd work.. I hope we all continue in this spirit of unity..” she smiled taking a glas-sof wine.. she raised it up and her guest did same
” To our success..” she said and her guest cheered loudly before drinking from their gla-ss
” You’re a good business woman I must say ” Raphael said as they both found themselves a seat while the guest entertain themselves
The party went on until it was kinda late and everyone started dispersing
Raphael just stare at Godiva as she smiled widely, he’s never seen her smile that way and he kinda like this side of her.. she looks even more beautiful
Everyone left and it was now just him and her along with some cleaners who were done cleaning and left too
he smiled at her not knowing what to say that moment.
” You should smile often..” he said
” Why? Is my charm having effect on you?” She asked and he scoff
” Can’t he just say yes for once..” She muttered with a slight pout
” Someone is looking for you outside sir..” a girl walked back in and Raphael stared at her suspiciously.
” Who is the person? I thought everyone left? Why are you still here?” Godiva asked
” I was going to leave with the other cleaners but someone outside the compound asked me to call sir Raphael..” the girl said and Raphael raised a brow
‘ I’ve never been to Japan.. then who knows me?” He wondered and turned to Godiva while the girl left
” I won’t take long. Give me few minutes and make sure you go no where, Stay here okay?” he said and she nodded slowly
He left the sitting room and went outside but found no one..
” Are they playing pranks?” He sighed and was about entering the house when he sighted the guy who sprayed the perfume on Godiva’s face entering the sitting room
” That face.. ” he exclaimed
” Godiva!! ” His eyes dilated and he made to ran in when two guys blocked his way
The both had iron rod with them. He sigh frustratingly and removed his jacket
” Don’t blame me..” he said attacking the two guys at once…
They were well trained compared to him yet, there’s someone he needed to protect which is Godiva..
The first guy made to hit him with the iron rod but he held it and gave his stomach a kick which made him fall to the ground
He suddenly heard her scream and his hearts skipped beat
” Godiva ” he muttered and made to rushed in but the second guy blocked his way
He looked at the entrance then at the guys infront of him. The first guy was back on his feet
He heard another scream, an agonizing scream one this time and fear gripped him more
” please wait for me Diva ” he said and looked at the guys dangerously..
They charged at him but as they approached him, he held their neck hitting their head together so ha-rd that they lost consciousness and he ran to the sitting room at once..
He met three guys surrounding Godiva, smoking as they watch her cry in pain..
When they saw him, they all started kicking her with their legs
They were kicking her so ha-rd that she vomited blood in the process
” Godiva..” Raphael muttered his eyes producing tears..
The sight was just too bad. Godiva cried bitterly as her vision went blurry.. she cried more when she heard Raphael’s voice..
Raphael made to attack them but he was suddenly hit on the head and he fell on his knees with blood leaving his head
” Raphael..” she cried when she managed to get a glimpse of him. Despite being in pain, she struggled to crawled to his side but those evil men wouldn’t let her.
” Raphael ” One of the guys who seem to be their leader mimicked mockingly and the rest burst into laughter
He stepped on her hands with his boot and she gro-aned in pain while the rest kept hitting her as they laugh
” This would be more fun, don’t you agree?” The guy stepping on her laughed, bringing out bottles of perfume
” Golden wear ” the guy read the name on the perfume… ” Heard you made this yourself and I’m sure you don’t know how it smells, how about you know it now?” He smirked and she shook her head
He opened the perfume’s lid and emptied it on her…
She let out another painful scream and the guys burst into laughter
Raphael struggled to stand up but the guy behind him hit the iron rod on his head again and he fell to the ground
” Raphael, please don’t die..” she cried and the guy kept hitting him ha-rd on his head..
” Godiva.. ” he called weakly
” Let… him… Be please” she cried as her body burnt like acid was thrown on her
The perfume already had effect on her and she thought that will be her last day on Earth.
” Please… ” She uttered inaudibly, her eyes closing slowly
She saw her life flash before her eyes and her mind drifted to her hero who was her senior in high school..
He was always there to save her when others bullied and beat her mercilessly
★★ Flashback★★
” When you’re in danger, just call me and I’ll come save you no matter where I am..”
” Is that a promise?” She asked and he nodded.
She smiled broadly at him
” You’ve always been saving me yet I don’t even know you, what clas-sare you?
” Grade 10 and I think you should be in grade 9…” he replied and she nodded still smiling
” What’s your name then?” He asked
” Just call me any name you think suits me.. ” he replied and she thought for a while
” How about knight..” she said but he shrugged
” Your choice… ” He said and stood up
” You didn’t ask of my name..” She said watching him leave
” I don’t need it..” he winked at her and kept walking away but stopped when he got to the stairs
” I’ll call you Barbie.. it fits you more.. ” he replied
” Why? ” She asked aloud
” Cos you’re very skinny and look alot like a doll.. ” he replied while she laughed
” Thanks knight, I hope you always save me when I’m in trouble…” She shouted after him as he left
She stared at her bruised hands and arranged her scattered hair before leaving for cla-ss
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” Godiva ” Raphael muttered, blood leaving his head profusely
” Please…. save me knight ” she muttered and went unconscious immediately
Raphael’s eyes wide-ned, It seems the word ‘knight’ brou-ght something to his mind..
The strength he thought he lost suddenly burst out.. a loud scream was heard from him and he immediately stood up like he wasn’t the one they were beating seconds ago
He charge at those guys at once and started fighting them not minding if he was gonna kîll any of them because of her..
Right now, the only thing in his head is to save her at all cost despite his bleeding head.
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TBC