An Unexpected Connection

Bonus 16 - nightmare 2

Alejandro woke up drenched in sweat, his heart racing. He had just had a nightmare about one of his rivals coming after him, and he felt like he couldn't escape. He reached for his phone and dialed Raihan's number, but there was no answer. He tried again, but still no answer. Alejandro started to panic, feeling like he had no one to turn to. He paced around his room, trying to calm himself down, but the fear kept building up.

Finally, Alejandro decided to send a message to Raihan: "Please come asap. I need you." He waited anxiously for a response, his hands shaking. When Raihan's reply came, Alejandro felt a wave of relief wash over him. "On my way. Stay calm."

Alejandro took deep breaths, trying to regain control of his thoughts. When Raihan arrived, he found Alejandro hyperventilating and holding a gun in his hand. Raihan approached him slowly, his hands raised to show that he meant no harm.

"Hey, it's okay," Raihan said softly. "Put down the gun, Alejandro. You're safe."

Alejandro looked up at him, tears in his eyes. "I'm sorry, I didn't know what else to do," he said, his voice shaking.

Raihan gently took the gun out of Alejandro's hand and placed it on the nightstand. He then wrapped his arms around Alejandro, holding him close. "It's okay, I'm here now," Raihan said, his voice soothing. "You don't have to face this alone."

Alejandro buried his face in Raihan's chest, crying silently. Raihan stroked his hair, murmuring words of comfort. They stayed like that for a while, until Alejandro's breathing started to slow down and his tears dried up.

"Thank you," Alejandro whispered, looking up at Raihan with gratitude.

Raihan smiled at him. "Of course, Alejandro. I'll always be here for you. Now, let's get some rest."

He guided Alejandro back to bed and lay down beside him, holding him close. Alejandro felt safe and protected in Raihan's embrace, and he drifted off to sleep feeling grateful for the peace they had found.