Coma

History

■Baldwin, Christmas eve.

After the dinner, we spent some of the night with my parents, then Elliot excused himself and took me with him.

It was dark and cold outside, yet it was warm and illuminated by the Christmas’ ornaments and lights on every house in the neighborhood. The houses were shining like little stars are protecting them from the darkness, the vibes were divine, I felt familiarity, closeness, like this is where I want to be stuck forever. It didn’t snow this year, that was for my luck, that Elliot took me to where he first saw me, at Timmy’s.

The place was decorated beautifully as usual, the wine smell was everywhere, the chimney was giving all the warmth that this place needed.

There weren’t much people, only two to three couples, the place was huge when its empty, there were Timmy and his wife. Two old couples I knew them from the next neighborhood.

They were dancing next to the big tree. I looked at Elliot who led me to the middle and we danced next to the older couple, “What a wonderful world” was the song when we danced for the first time together. I put my head on his heart, it was beating beautifully, safe, like this is all he wanted, he leaned his head on mine, hugged me tight.

“I love you Kate, I want you to know that.

-I love you too, but sometimes you make feel like you don’t want us to be like this, in public.

-I don’t want anyone to know anything about us, you’re my precious Kate, you’re mine. I feel home around you. And I don’t want anyone to see how we love each other, that’s what I want, and for now all I want is you.” He gave me that smile that melted my heart.

I kissed him, He did too.

“Lets get out of here” he said.

We said our goodbyes to Timmy and his family, and we went back to his apartment.

There, things became more intense.

We were all by ourselves, two lovers, for the first time, we made love.

The kissing was fierce, Elliot got me undressed and I got his clothes off.

We were pretty shy at first, but soon we got along pretty well, it was the first time we sleep together, he kissed every single spot of my face, he knew how to act with a woman, he was really gentle with me, I felt myself loved, embraced, like I can do this all the time with him. I just wanted to give my middle finger to Theo, he got into this, but little did he know that this was the most thing I needed with Elliot, maybe because I needed to prove to myself that he is mine? Or maybe I wanted to erase the idea of why we didn’t do it before? That maybe Theo was right and we were messing around, but now, I have this.

Elliot broke my thoughts after our first s*x together.

“I wonder what you are thinking.

-This is beautiful.

-What is beautiful, he asked.

-Us, the feel of your skin on mine.”

I traced my finger on his chiseled chest. He hugged me tight.

“I love your smell, your femininity, your way of speak and the way you look around, I love everything about you, I melt when you smile, how about when you’re here, in my bed, in my arms, you don’t know how I feel right now.

-I know, Elliot, judging by your heartbeat I can tell.

I put my head on his heart then kissed the spot where I felt his heart beat. As this excited him, he pushed me into the mattress, kissed my neck, my collarbone, to my breasts, and took another round into me, it was perfect. I tightened my hands around him when he got in me, I fell sleep in his hands. The last thing I could hear was “Merry Christmas, love.”

The next day, I woke up to an empty bed, and snow outside, the beautiful white snow, from the window above my head. I touched the spot where Elliot was, it was empty. I was surprised, where the hell might he be? I rolled the sheets around me and went to his closet, grabbed the first shirt I got, put it on me, and took my phone.

“Holy crap, its 1PM! Nana might be worried.”

I checked the calls list, she didn’t call me, so I sighed in relief. I went downstairs. I heard talk and laughing, there was someone else in here too, I came to the kitchen, there they were, Elliot and Theo having a chat and laughter. They both looked at me.

Elliot was topless with sweatpants, and Theo was wearing a long black coat, underneath his badass whole black outfit.

I blushed when they both saw me.

“M…Morning boys! I said with a low tone.

-Morning love, smiled at me Elliot who was preparing breakfast.

As for Theo, he just gave me his hatred look, as always.

“Its 1 PM, in the afternoon, not a morning vibe, darling” , he mocked me.

For my surprise, my boyfriend didn’t mind his i***t bestfriend roasting me, so I didn’t say a word and walked to my baby’s side and kissed him. I kinda feel, this might drive Theo crazy. But who cares.

“What are we having for breakfast baby?

-Some omelet with bacon and orange juice, what do you think?

-Love it! My stomach is singing!” I implied.

Theo interrupted our talk, as he interrupted our romantic morning.

“So why did you text me urgently yesterday? I couldn’t take your calls, I was busy.

-With Sophie?

-No… I saw her later in the night. Damian needed me for a work, I went there after our little shopping. Which, by the way, did you like your present, miss Moore?

-I did, the bouquet was gorgeous, I couldn’t check the other bag, we were busy with something else, I bit my lip.

-Yeah, whatever, don’t get me into this please. Said Theo.

-Theo, spoke Elliot. There is something I saw yesterday, and still it disturbs me to the moment.

-What is it?

-Do you want some privacy baby? I asked Elliot.

-No, no you can stay… Sophie…

-What’s wrong with her? Asked Theo.

-She is cheating on you, with Pascal.”

■NYC, a month later.

Matteo’s POV.

Nana Amelie, had to go back to Baldwin, she had to attend the funeral of Mr. Gregory, he sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer. Nana was devastated, I told uncle Damian and Laurie to check on her from time to another.

As for Elliot, he kept trying to visit, just for the sake of Nana and Dilan and the past, I accepted. But do I consider him a friend anymore? I doubt so. I can’t stand the fact that the man who my sister trusted, is a cheater.

I moved to another apartment near the hospital, it was better for everyone. I moved my work here, my boss was good, he understood my status, and why I should move to work in New York, so he accepted to move me from Baldwin to New York’s section.

As for Dilan, she was adjusting her life in New York, with a little help of Linda, she could have a work as a new fashionista in Linda’s agency.

Everything was going as normal and usual, until one night, Dilan came to the house, with something new.

“Matteo, are you home?

-Yes honey, is everything okay?

-Actually everything is great, I met someone in my work today that might interest you.

-Another social media fashionista?

-No, its Naomi Blunt.

-You mean the same one with Theo?

-Yes!

-Did you tell her anything about him knowing us?

-I did, she thought I was scamming her, so she just ignored it. I didn’t know how to get to know about him more.

-Sadly, but don’t worry, we will have access to him soon, I promise, we may talk with Linda! I suggested.

-But Linda is so professional, she doesn’t get into her models private lives, only if it was something that got into her business’ way. Said Dilan with worry.

- we will manage, we will go straight up to him.”

■Baldwin.

“What? She is cheating with, Pascal? I said furiously. I don’t know how Theo would react. I looked at him. He was silent, I looked at his body language, he was clenching his fist so hard, his knuckles turned white, yet he didn’t say a word.

I put my hand on his, to calm him a bit.

“Think calmly, don’t let the anger lead you somewhere you don’t want to go to.

-She is right. Affirmed Elliot. Don’t try to do anything before you think straight, I told you because I wanted you to know.

-The fact is, I don’t care about Sophie, I didn’t even loved her, all I care about now is that i***t Pascal, what’s wrong with him, why would he cheat on Marie. She can’t handle such a fact, she is fragile.

-Why fragile? Asked Elliot with concern.

Theo and I looked at each other for a second.

-Is there something I am missing or what?

-Marie is dying, she was diagnosed with IPF, last stage, Elliot. Said Theo hardly.

-Why didn’t you tell me before, it must be the hardest for you, what are friends bro, we are more than friends, when did you know about all of this? Said Elliot with concern.

-two months ago, the doctor said she has mostly two years to survive. They cannot do anything but give her drugs to help her ease the pain.

-Oh my god, I am so sorry bro, I should have known earlier, I would be there for you all the time.

-Two months ago? I asked. Is that why you were at the subway station that night? You were crying! I said loudly.

-What subway station? Did you know about this? What happened there? Asked Elliot.

I noticed the big mistake I have did, so I remained calm. I looked at Theo, giving him the expression like “Oops, my mistake, help me solve it”.

Theo chuckled then looked at Elliot.

“That’s true, the girls were having ladies night in pajamas all over the town, nothing special happened” he gave me a look that exploded my heart. Phew, he saved the situation, he didn’t tell my boyfriend I kissed him, out of nowhere, for just a stupid dare, honestly? It was one of my most fiercely moments, I felt like a phoenix, free, yet alive, burning, on fire. Now, I am that elegant, calm, mature girl, because around my mature boyfriend, I have to be at his level of maturity, which honestly, I did hate.

Two months passed by, and the new year came like a beautiful bride, it covered Baldwin and the neighbor cities in beautiful white coat, the trees were covered with snow, the houses were all white, the streets were pretty clean, it made a perfect contrast with what surrounded it.

But with this whole beauty, came bad news, Marie’s immunity got weaker, and she had to visit the hospital even more, her case was getting worse, especially after Pascal broke up with her and went with Sophie, “the love of his life”, leaving Marie alone, she fought the disease without her person. The one she cared about the most, her brother, was always there for her, whenever I visited them, he was taking care of her, I saw him before as pure evil, but now? He was the most tender brother a girl can get, this doesn’t mean I am underestimating Matteo, but Theo was the perfect brother for Marie, he emptied his schedule for her, he cooked for her, he helped her with her medicines, he was always there for her, I tried to support her too, by entertaining her, but as days were passing by, I saw her face getting paler, the oxygen mask would never leave her face, she slept more than 14 hours out of the day, she was dying, and I cannot handle this fact, when I felt weak, and maybe I could cause her any emotional damage, I left her room and cried by myself. I wanted to ease her pain and make her stronger, but who am I kidding, she was struggling. I can’t do anything about it.

One night of February, I wanted to stay for a night with her, but she didn’t accept, nor Theo did, so I went home, but I couldn’t sleep, I just want to be there for her the whole time. I saw Elliot less, we both were busy, him with his studies, papers and work. Me with Marie with all our stuff and memories. I went to the hospital, again.

The hospital was calm, I sneaked into her room. Marie was asleep, Theo wasn’t around. That’s better for me. sat on the side bed, next to hers, I fought sleep, in case she woke up and needed anything, but I couldn’t help it and fell asleep.

■Theo’s POV.

After I met the assistant of Aaron, to prepare a schedule, where and when can I work with them, because that day, when they brought my father, my bloodied father, I felt panic through my heart, its true I didn’t like him, he was abusive enough to make me have nightmares, but I didn’t want him to die, not this easily, I want him to suffer, to live his life with regrets, to be sorry, to live alone, helpless, like he did to us, him and my mother.

“Kill him” said Aaron as a threat. I couldn’t take it anymore.

“STOP! RIGHT NOW! I HAVE A DEAL! I screamt into his face.

The commando lowered his gun.

Tell me what you have. Spoke Aaron.

-You take me as an assistant boy, since I am an expert in states field, I worked with Damian Garcia, you must know him. He is my uncle. I will pay your debt. You can make a contract with me.

-And what if you were a player like your father? Asked Aaron.

-You can kill me, him and my whole family, that mustn’t be a hard job for you.

-I like you. You are fierce, you could do anything for what you love. I accept your deal. You will work with me, until you pay your father’s 5 million dollars debt.

-You have my word, Aaron.”