Reminiscing

11 | tacenda

Anastasija Martinez

I woke up at 5:30 AM and started packing my bags. The last thing I wanted was this trip for Maya's birthday. I needed to stick to my mission yet I didn't have the heart to ruin her birthday.

I stuck some more cameras around the house to keep Elijah from calling me. I zipped up the last of my bags and put on a hoodie.

I walked out of the room rolling the suitcase with me, making sure to set it next to the front door. I made my way over to the kitchen and started on a cup of iced coffee, putting some milk in it.

I turned to the fridge to put the milk back in, then turned back around to find the coffee gone.

"Tastes like shit," said Rafael, setting the cup down with a disgusted face.

"Oh shut up," I replied, grabbing the cup and drinking some.

"I'll meet you in the car," he said before walking away and taking my suitcase with him.

I walked over to the door and checked on Maya before leaving. I kissed her goodbye as she snored. I closed the door to her room and made my way outside to the car.

I got into the passenger side while Rafael started the car. I set my cup down into the cup holder and closed the door. The rest of the car ride was silent.

We arrived at the airport and we were immediately greeted by the pilot. It was Rafael's old friend. I watched as Rafael spoke to him and all I could think about was how that black shirt compliment his eyes, just like it did with Levi's.

The same eyes were just enough to make me imagine Rafael was Levi.

We eventually were led to Rafael's private plane. It was huge and had the initial C written on it. It stood for his mafia the Camorras.

They took our bags and placed them in the storage compartment. The pilot reassured us that we would land in almost 4 hours, it was early and all I wanted to do during those hours was sleep.

I walked into the plane and admired the white and gold theme, a table was set with fruits and vegetables. I placed my bag down and took a seat. Rafael took a seat in front of me shortly after.

A blonde flight attendant placed a cup of wine in front of Rafael after we sat down, tracing her fingers on his hand before pulling away. My eyes widened in shock while she looked at me, giving me the dirtiest look.

"What can I get you?" she said as she gave me a fake smile.

"Red wine, please." I smiled back, then turned to Rafael after she walked away "You're fucking her?" I scolded.

He lifted an eyebrow and smirked, which was an answer to me.

She came back with the wine shortly after, she bent to place it and spilled it all over me.

"What the fuck is your problem?" I exclaimed while getting up, looking at my now-stained white hoodie and sweatpants.

"Well maybe if you weren't too busy focusing on Rafael, you would've noticed," she growled.

"Don't you fucking talk to her that way." He snapped, turning his attention to her.

"I-I'm sorry" she stuttered.
"Get Oliver to serve us from now on," He added as he got up, following me into the bathroom.

I took my hoodie off and ran it under cold water trying to remove the stain.

"Here," he said, taking his shirt off and pulling it on me instead.

I put the shirt on and looked down at how long it was. "What about you?" I asked, turning over to him and trying not to look down at his abs.

"I have a blouse somewhere." He said before going out and walking into the bedroom.

I took one last look at his muscular back then pulled my pants off, looking at the long black shirt which was now a dress.

I squeezed the water out of my hoodie and folded it."You'll be missed" I mumbled while placing it in the washing basket.

I walked back out and noticed Rafael sitting at a desk working on his laptop. I went over to my purse and pulled out a few microphones, sticking them under every table.

I walked back to the room and hesitated before walking in "Can I take a nap?" I asked.

He didn't even look back at me. "Sure."

I made my way over to the bed and took my shoes off. I got under the covers and turned to my side, having Rafael in my sight. His screen had a privacy protector.

As I was drifting off to sleep, it was like Levi was the one sitting in front of me. Like it wasn't Rafael, it was Levi.

Maybe this whole mission is happening because I'm meant to be reunited with Levi. He had the same everything, the same clothes, and the same mouth, it was my Levi.

I woke up to a small turbulence. I got up and put my shoes on, walking out to find the flight attendant telling me we were about to land. I thanked him and walked out to the seats. Rafael was sitting in his chair, sleeping.

I sat next to him, making sure to put his seatbelt on gently. I put mine on and laid my head back. I must've gone back to sleep and woke up to the sound of Rafael pulling his seatbelt off.

I lifted my head and looked over at Rafael, he readjusted himself and looked back at me, no emotion found in his eyes. Unlike Levi.

"We arrived," he whispered before turning his head away to yawn.
"I've never seen you sleepy before." I giggled, getting up and grabbing my purse from the seat across.

I made my way to the exit and down the stairs, a man in a suit led me to a BMW i8, then went back to greet Rafael.

I got into the passenger seat, cherishing the car's beautiful interior. Rafael soon got on the driver's side after they put the suitcases in the trunk.

He started the car and drove off. I connected the Bluetooth to my phone, putting on some of my favorite songs.

He didn't speak, not for 2 entire hours.

"I thought you can't drive to Hawaii," I questioned, looking over at him.

"You can't, we're gonna drive then take a helicopter for 15 minutes." He said, looking back at me.

As soon as he looked at me, the sound of a gunshot hit my ears. My eyes widened, Rafael's face turned white, his eyes now looking down at his bloody shirt.

It was all happening again, the gunshot, the blood, the car, and the white shirt.

He gripped the steering wheel while his jaw tightened. "The gun in the glove compartment, shoot." He said, his head laying back as he sped up.

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