Ricardo POV
She fell asleep in the car. Her face expression looked weird she look like she's having a dream and fighting in the dream. She started sweating and tears started to come down her face, then she started screaming "no stop please stop". When we got to her apartment I carried her inside and put her on the bed. She was still talking in her sleep, I shocked her and called her name till she woke up. As son as she woke up she checked her self just like last time, but this time she didn't back away from me she hugged me and said
Catara: Don't leave please don't leave.
When she said that she was still crying I hugged her back I laid next to her in the bed,I hugged her from the back and caressed her face till she fell asleep then I left.
Catara POV
The next morning when I woke up I got ready for work then left. I went to Ricardo's office like usual I felt weird because of what happened last night.
Catara: Ricardo I'm sorryAbout last night it won't happen again.
Ricardo: Why did you lie to me when I asked you if you have nightmares at nigh?
Catara; I'm sorry I just don't like telling people about it.
He came closer to me and looked at me in the eyes and said
Ricardo: Since when have been have them.
Catara: Um
I really didn't want to lie to him but I didn't want to tell him either. Then he took my hand and said
Ricardo: You can trust me.
Catara: um
Ricardo: you don't have to tell me now but promise me you will.
Catara: OK I promise.
Then I realized something this is the first time a man touched me and I didn't flinch or have any visions.After he let go of my hand he went back to mean boss mode.
Ricardo: Were going to the beach.
Catara: What, why?
Ricardo: There's a photoshoot and it's at the beach. So get your bikini or whatever.
I haven't been to the beach in 3 years.
Because of the marks on my body.
Catara: I- I can't go.
Ricardo: why not?
Catara: If I go I'm notgoing to wear a bikini I have to wear regular clothing.
Ricardo POV
I didn't question her I had a felling it had something to do with the nightmares.
Ricardo: OK wear whatever you want.
Catara POV
I was surprised that he said that he would usually say "you do as I say".
But he didn't.
Catara: Thank you.
3 hours later
We got to the beach, there was a bunch of girls in bathing suites and they were being photographed. Ricardo couldn't Take his eyes of the girls. like every other man on earth he kept on looking at their body's. For some reason I felt annoyed so I hit him on the shoulder.
Ricardo: ouch what was that for.
Catara: There was a bug on you.
I guess he could tell that's not why I hit hi. He looked at me and faced the other way where there was no models. Then he told me he was thirsty so I went to look for water for him. I was looking all over the place for water couldn't find none, until I saw the photographer and asked him if he had water. But he said
Photographer: Aren't you one of my models you suppose to be getting ready.
Catara: No I'm not a model
He came closer to me then said "you should be, you would make a great one." I backed away he kept on coming closer then he grabbed my hand as soon as he touched me I had the vision of what happened when I was 14. I try to fight but his grip was strong so I started screaming the first name that came to me was Ricardo's. I yelled out his name until he came. He came and punched The photographer in the face then the stomach then he Started kicking him.
Then stopped and asked me if I was okay. He checked me and then kissed me on the forehead then hugged me.
Ricardo POV
When I saw her crying all I wanted to do is Kik that bastard to death. I didn't like seeing her hurt or in pain it made me mad.
Ricardo: les't go.
Ricardo POV
She nod her head saying ok.
We got in the car I started driving
She balled her self up and laid on the chair.
Ricardo: I wonn't ever let anyone hurt you, I'll protect you no matter what. You hear me.
Catara: yeah. Why are you taking me home I still have work.
Ricardo: Well you work for me so if I don't want you to work you don't work.
Catara POV
He took me to my apartment and told me to rest and told me he'll call me later.
4 hours later
(Phone ringing)
Catara: Hello
Ricardo: You still haven't save my number.
Catara: well did you save mines.
Ricardo: No but I'ma do it when were done talking.
Catara: OK me too
Ricardo: You okay?
Catara: yeah I'm fine, what did you feed Cristal for dinner?
Ricardo: She was over my parents house I'm sure she had a healthy dinner. Catara: Good. What about you?
Ricardo: Um
Catara: let me guess, You had Chinese.
Ricardo: Yeah
Catara: I'ma start cooking dinner for you guys.
Ricardo: Really?
Catara: Yeah.
Ricardo: Cristal is gonna be so happy.
Catara: Yeah she is. You sound tired go to sleep.
Ricardo: I'm, you should be sleeping too.
Catara: OK let's hang up.
Ricardo : ok
Catara: Night
Ricardo: Night.
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Leaving The Past
RomanceCatara had a very painful life her parents died when she was 14. She's been physicaly and sexualy abused. But afther a job interview everything changed she thaught she left the past behind but did she?
