Chapter 2 THE NIGHTMARE

THE NIGHTMARE

Sophia was in bed when she heard the horn of Marco's car. He had told her of bringing a new bodyguard and she guesses this is it.

They are all the same. She thought. She didn't bother getting up from bed.

She knew for a fact he would bring the so-called bodyguard into her room. After all, that is what they are paying for.

Minutes later her door opened and Marco accompanied by a man. No! Not a man, a wall walked into her room.

This man held no expression whatsoever. His face held nothing but blank expression. He wasn't smiling not like her other bodyguards that smiles the moment they see her.

No! This one is different. His hands were folded at his back. As he searched her room with nothing but his eyes.

Stepping away from him Marco made the introduction.

" Meet Sophia. Sophia meet Leonard your new bodyguard."

Sophia stared at the man who dominated her room with his presence. His sunshades prevented her from seeing his eyes.

She likes to look them in the eyes. She likes to stare directly into their eyes to know if she could trust them.

She hated men for a fact. But, seeing this man who looks so much like a wall. Something tells her this is the beginning of something greater.

Leonard stared at the woman through his sunshades. She looks breathtaking despite the fact she was only putting on something casual.

He stared at her from top to bottom and he concluded she was the most beautiful mark he had ever seen.

" Hi. Miss Sophia." He said. As he stretched his hands for a shake.

Sophia didn't just hear him. Her name sounded beautiful coming from a man who doesn't smile.

She wasn't going to take his hands. No way in hell. She just turned to Marco and said.

" He can stay Marco. But, you know I need some privacy and he has to knows his boundaries." With that she walked and lowered herself on her bed.

Today was his first day and she is already giving him attitudes. Oh! Now much he loves such a mark. She doesn't yet know who he is.

" Yes. Princess I have heard you." Marco chuckled. As he teased her.

Staring him a hard glance. " You know how much I hate that word."

Oh! She doesn't like to be called a princess. Well, then. What is she?

" Fine. Have you had lunch yet?"

" I am not hungry Marco. I just want to take a quick nap." She said. And immediately she dropped her phone and went under the covers.

" I will have Nicolae bring in something for you."

And with that they both walked out. Giving her the space she needed.

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" I am sorry for her manners. Mr Leonard."

" Leonard would be just fine." His deep voice came.

" Alright then."

They both walked in silence without so much of saying a word to each other. Leonard has always been a man of few words. He doesn't like speaking more than two words. Unless necessary.

He followed Marco gently all the while taking his sweet time to observe the place.

The building is one hell of a mansion. So many empty rooms. As he walked, the female servants stared at him with a 'Wow' on their faces.

Marco took notice of their stares. Who would blame them? He was also in shock the moment they met.

"I hope you will remember your way around?" Marco asked. Trying to make a conversation.

Leonard only nodded. And then the silence stretched again. But, finally they came to the end of their walk.

" Where is my chambers?" He finally asked.

" You can choose among the empty ones." Marco replied.

They walked pass so many empty rooms. But, he chose the one closest to her chambers.

Marco had the servants move his things to the bedroom close to her chambers. Leonard assisted the maids. Casue they won't be able to carry his case filled with all sorts of guns.

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" Let me go." He heard the muffled sounds coming from her room.

Immediately he got up. Since he wasn't sleeping. He opened the room and watched as she rolled on the bed.

He stood there watching her. She is having a nightmare. Whatever her nightmare were she was definitely scared to her bones.

She was sweating from her head down to her toes. She held the covers tight as though it served as an anchor.

" Let me go." Those words came again. Tears started coming down her closed eyes.

Whatever she is dreaming of, was pushing her to the breaking point. She needs to wake up. She has to wake up now.

He stood here watching. He doesn't want to wake her up. No! It's non of his business.

He heard footsteps approaching to her room. Immediately he hid himself with his gun pointing at the entrance of the door.

The door opened and Marco walked in. He almost stopped breathing when he felt the gun pointed at his head.

He threw his hands up. " It is me. It is just me."

Putting his guns down Marco walked towards a dreaming Sophia.

He sat beside her and tapped on her shoulders and immediately she woke up.

" It is alright." He said Patting her hair.

Sophia placed her head on his shoulders. Her eyes were a blur. She is keeping her tears at bay.

It has always been like this for the past three years. She is has always had the same nightmare. The nightmare of her rape.

Not taking the acknowledgment of his presence. She stayed with Marco for some time. Until she saw him.

" What are you doing here?" She asked him.

He said nothing. Rather, he just stared at her with those eyes.

" I ask again what are you doing here?" Her voice came out so hoarse.

Silence met her question again. Marco nodded his head as a go ahead order to answer her question.

" I heard your screams." Was all he said. His face still holding no expression.

Sophia could not believe her ears. He has heard her screams. She fires anyone who hears her.

" I want him fired Marco. I want him gone." She shouted.

" Get out now." She threw her pillow at him.

Marco didn't move an inch. He was paid to protect her even from herself.

He'd seen her types before. As a matter of fact he'd seen worse and at the end of the day. They end of apologizing for their outburst.

" Marco isn't he listening to me?" She asked.

" Please give us a minute."

Leonard walked away leaving the two to come to an agreement.