Chapter 40: His Love Story

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The sun was setting by the time you got to the motel. Celestino parked in front of some of the rooms, and he walked in to get rooms. But when he came back, he only had one key.

   " They only had one room left. Sorry. "

   " It's fine, let's just get in the room before the temperature drops even more. "

You got out of the truck and followed Celestino to the room. It was right in front of the truck, so you were glad you didn't have to walk too far. Celestino unlocked the door, and he let you step inside first. He followed and shut the door locking it and pulling the curtains to shield the world away from the inside of the room.  Celestino sat on the breath and took off his black suit jacket.

   " Oh, my word. I'm going to have to go get some new clothes. Do you want me to get you some? "

   " Sure. I'm going to get a shower. "

   " Okay, there's a store nearby so I'm gong to go there. "

   " Alright. "

Celestino left the room, and you walked to the door and locked it. You went to the bathroom and saw the shower and a couple of robes. You got the shower turned and slipped into the shower after stripping yourself from your clothes. When you had finished showering, you slipped on the robe and dried your hair. When you had gotten out of the shower, you heard the door unlock. Celestino walked into the room and set a bag on the bed, and he handed me the other.

   " I didn't know what size clothes you wear or what shoe size you wear, but I predicted what it could be so I hope they fit. "

   " Thanks. I'm going to change and then you can have the shower. "

   " Sounds good. "

You walked back into the bathroom and changed into warm, comfortable clothes. Surprisingly they all fit; even the socks and shoes had suited your feet perfectly. You stepped out of the bathroom and looked towards Celestino.

   " How did you guess my sizes exactly right? "

   " I work with clothes and designing fashion, so I'm used to predicting sizes. "

   " Do you work with both men and women? "

   " I do. Usually, the men would let me measure them, and the ladies let me measure them, but for those who don't feel comfortable with me measuring them, I take a look at them and predict their sizes. "

   " Oh, well, the shower is ready for you to use. "

   " Thanks. I'll be out in a couple of minutes and then we can talk about everything. I also got some food, in case you were hungry. I ate while you were changing. "

   " Okay. "

Celestino disappeared behind the bathroom door, and you walked to the last bag sitting on the bed. Inside there was a sandwich with a bag of chips and water. You started to eat the food, and once it was all gone, you threw the bag away and relaxed on the bed. There was only one bed in the room, but it was big. A TV stand sat in front of the bed with a TV sitting on it. There were two lamps on each side of the bed and a dresser against the wall. It was a small room, but it was good enough for you. The door to the bathroom opened, and Celestino walked out with his new clothes on. He wore a simple black t-shirt and grey slacks. His hair was dried and rested on his head, looking soft in the sunlight.

   " Okay, I guess it's time to explain. "

   " Do you want to go first or should I go first? " You asked him.

   " You first. " He said, sitting beside you on the bed.

   " Okay. . .I was kidnapped. . .A man named Kenzou Kiyoshi kidnapped me from my home. I was a senior in high school, and I tutored his younger brother Hiraku Kiyoshi. I noticed everything was starting to turn obsessive with Kenzou. He started showing up everywhere, and he was treating me romantically. Kenzou is eight years older than me and I had a boyfriend at the time. But he. . .he killed my boyfriend and someone else and he kidnapped me while I was at a party. He trapped me in his basement and I escaped, but I didn't get far when he caught me and took me here. I've been trapped in the house he bought here for a while, but I managed to escape. I organized it where I had stolen a map and some money I found. Then, I finally escaped today and ran into you. That's the short version of my story. "

   " Where are you originally from? "

   " I live two districts away. "

   " That's far. Where was Kenzou when you escaped? "

   " At work. I picked the lock on the door and used some soap I stole from his shower to escape the chains he would put on my ankle. He was too confident. He didn't think I would be able to escape, but I'm smarter than what he thinks. "

   " Clearly. I'm sorry you had to go through that. "

   " I just wanna get back home and contact the police. All I care about is seeing my dad and continuing my life. What's your story? "

   " My story. . .Well, I lived far away from here, and the woman in the wedding dress was my fiancee. We were going to get married, but I couldn't do it. After I had proposed, and she started to live with me, she. . .changed. She got more aggressive and demanding of me. "

   " Demanding? "

   " Yes, she would want more clothes, shoes, jewelry, and she would always ask for some more cash so she could go get lunch with her rich friends. I was just a starting fashion designer and I had worked in the industry for years, so my name wasn't recognized by the people at the top yet. So, I didn't have much yet. I made a good amount of money, but I don't like to spend it, I like saving, budgeting, and allowing it to grow. I was responsible. She however was the opposite. As soon as I proposed, she said she was fired from her job and I started to support us both. Then she got more demanding wanting expensive things. She wanted the wedding to be in her hometown which was here. So, when it was time for the wedding, I watched her walk down the aisle and I replayed everything in my head. At that moment I didn't believe she loved me. I believed she married me for my money. So, when it was time to say 'I do' I didn't say it. Instead, I say 'I don't, I'm sorry' I explained to her the situation and that maybe we should take a break from each other for a bit. I apologized to everyone there and to her family. Her family understood, but she didn't. She was furious and yelled about how she needed to marry me because I was the only one who could keep up with her lifestyle. I left the church and decided to get some groceries and come to the motel. I was going to stay here for the night before going to the airport to go back home and ask her to move out. Of course, I'm going to let her find another place first, but I'm paying for the suite we live in. It's my home. And that's why I don't have any clothes with me, while I was wearing formal clothes, and why there was a bride running after me. "

   " That's. . .a lot. "

   " Yeah. . .I just, don't think marriage was the right thing for us. Of course, I'm at fault for a lot of things, but I knew in that church, I wouldn't be happy after the wedding. So, I left. "

   " I'm sorry. "

   " There's nothing for you to apologize for. I don't really even know you, and you don't even know me that well. "

   " I can still apologize for the situation. Kenzou had planned a wedding, and he wanted to talk to me about it to get everything set in stone. He planned the honeymoon, and everything. . .I know I'm not ready for marriage but, he wouldn't give me an option. "

It was quiet for a short time before Celestino turned on the bed and sat directly in front of you.

   " Well, I'll help you get home, and then I'm going to head back home. Does that sound good? "

   " Yes, it does. Thank you for helping me Celestino. "

   " Don't mention it. You let me rant to you about my love life, so thank you. Let's get some sleep, and then we'll start driving in the morning. "

   " Okay. "

Celestino climbed to one side of the bed and pulled the covers up. He slipped underneath the blankets and brought his pillows close to him. His back was facing me, and he was facing the window.

   " Goodnight, Y/n. Sleep well. "

   " Goodnight to you too, Celestino. See you in the morning. "

You slipped under the blankets and laid your head on the pillows. Your back was facing him. You felt your body relax slightly, but you couldn't fall asleep, no matter what you tried.

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