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{ DON’T HURT HIM }
“What happened to her really?” Ricardo asked worriedly as they waited inside the ward for Mariana to wake up
Ricardo was there with Francisco and Leonard
“She just..lost her consciousness” Leonard replied
Ricardo faced Francisco
“Why are you here tho? Who are you?” He asked
“Her friend,new student” Francisco said
‘Why the h*ll does she have so Many male friends??’ Ricardo scoffed inwardly
Leonard’s eyes were on Mariana all through
Just then,Mariana opened her eyes slowly
“Riana?” Leonard called immediately but she took a glance at Francisco to Leonard and then Ricardo
“Are you okay?” Ricardo asked
She was quiet
Different thoughts running through her mind
‘Who is Rosalie? Who is Francis?? It’s obvious those two are lovers from what she heard in her memories but why is she hearing those voices?? Why does she feel weird about Francisco??
“Riana” Leonard called again but she didn’t say a word
“I will call the Doctor” Ricardo said and walked out
“Take me home” Mariana finally said to Leonard
“But,are you sure you’re fine?” Leonard asked and touched her hair
“I’m fine” she muttered and sat up
She glanced at Francisco shortly again
Ricardo came in with The doctor
The Doctor moved closed to check her
“How are you feeling?” He asked
“I’m fine,I want to leave” Mariana replied and turned to Leonard
He slowly carried her in his arms and she held him tightly,resting her head on his chest.
Francisco’s eyes followed them until Leonard left with her.
Ricardo sighed out and turned to Francisco
“Aren’t you leaving?” He asked
Francisco scoffed and went out
Ricardo immediately turned to the Doctor
“Did you get what I asked for??” He asked
“Let’s talk in my office” The doctor said and Ricardo immediately followed him.
They got to the office and they sat down.
“It wasn’t really easy to get just this little” The Doctor said,showing him the hair inside a test tube,it’s for Mariana
“Thank you” Ricardo let out a short smile
“You want DNA test on this?? With who?” The Doctor asked
“Me,please let me know if it’s a match” Ricardo said,pushing his own hair which was also in a small nylon pack to the Doctor
“No problem,I will send you the result as soon as I’m done”
“Thank you” Ricardo said and shook hands with the doctor
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Mariana kept staring at Leonard’s face as he climbed the stairs with her in his arms,Leonard passed her room
“My room” Mariana said
“I’m taking you to mine” Leonard said
“Why?” She asked
“Because I want to” Leonard replied
They entered his room and he dropped her on the bed
“Can you tell me what happened? Are you sick? Why will you suddenly get unconscious?” Leonard asked
“Will you answer my question too?” Mariana asked
“What question?” Leonard said
“Francisco…..who is he to you?? What did he say to you that made you tear up?” She asked and Leonard bit his lips
“Your ex best friend,the one you told me about,He’s the one right?” She asked again and Leonard looked at her
“How…did you find out?” He asked
“Honestly I don’t know,but somehow his face looked strangely familiar the first time I saw him,so I came into your room to check that frame again,that’s how I got it…..”
“He doesn’t look anything similar to the picture in the frame” Leonard cut in
“Really? But how come I recognized him??” She muttered
“You’re right tho,He’s the one” Leonard muttered
“What happened between you two?” Mariana asked,staring into his eyes
Silence followed
“Is it bad?? Why would you cry?? I was worried earlier” Mariana muttered and Leonard was surprised
“You were worried?” He asked and she nodded
“So tell me what happened” she said
They were interrupted by Leonard’s phone which started ringing,he picked the call and then hanged up
“You need to go?” Mariana asked and Leonard nodded
“You will be fine right?” He asked
“Yes” Mariana muttered
Leonard covered her up with the duvet and then kissed her cheek before leaving the room.
Minutes later,Mariana got down from the bed. She walked to the table and took the picture frame,her eyes locked on the little Francisco
“Who are you?? Do I know you??” She muttered,rubbing his face through the frame
She remembered Ricardo and she began to wonder if she’s really who she think she is.
She dropped the frame and sat back on the bed,she dialed her aunt’s number. She answered at the third ring
“Aunt Clara” Mariana called
“Yes Mariana” Clara said almost dryly and Mariana smiled sadly
‘She doesn’t even care about me’ she thought
“Can I ask you something aunt?” She asked
“Of course,is there a problem?” Clara asked
“Can I at least see a picture of my parents?” Mariana said and there was silence
“Aunt Clara?”
“Why do you want to see a picture?” Clara asked
“I’m just curious these days,isn’t it weird that I’ve never seen a picture of my parents? I just want to see them please…. ”
“I don’t have any pictures Mariana,stop being curious and face your life” Clara snapped and hanged up
Mariana was surprised
“Is she hiding something?” She muttered and sighed
Her phone started ringing again,she immediately checked to see if it’s Clara but it’s Octavia.
“Babe!! Why would you leave without telling us!” Octavia shouted
“I’m sorry bestie” Mariana said
“Are you coming to the party?” Octavia asked
“Party? What party?”
“Dior’s place,don’t worry,The girls and I will come pick you up so get ready for us” Octavia said
“Yeah sure,can’t wait” Mariana smiled and hanged.
She immediately left Leonard’s room and went into her room,looking for what to wear.
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“Leonard,can you tell me what is going on with you these days? You don’t look like the Leonard I know,what’s going on?” The director asked
“I’m good,why am I here anyway??” Leonard asked
“Here” The director pushed the booking contract to him
Leonard checked it out
“Performance at Spain??” He looked up
“In two weeks” The manager completed
“You signed it already? Without informing me” Leonard asked
“The agency had no choice than to sign it,you ignored all our calls” The director said
Leonard roll his eyes
“We are preparing the tickets already,so please be available. Angelo will be there too”
“Fine” Leonard muttered and got up
“Don’t ignore my call next time,I will just send Collins” The director said as Leonard walked out of the office
Collins joined him
“How was it?” He asked
“Spain,two weeks time. I just don’t feel like” Leonard muttered
“Wow,it’s my first time seeing you unhappy for a performance” Collins said and Leonard sighed
It’s true anyway,he’s not himself these days
“Leonard!” Jessica called from the back and he stopped
Collins walked away
“Leo” Jessica called softly when she got to him
“What do you want?” Leonard asked
“Are you still angry with me??” She asked
“No” Leonard said
“Are you sure?”she asked and tried holding him
“No body contact” Leonard muttered and walked away
Jessica bite her bottom lip,watching him leave.
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