"I love you, forever and always" - One-shot
Hello everybody. I didn't write a fanfiction before and my English isn't that good, so sorry for that. But I love Alta Mar! Unfortunately the series has no happy ending and I cried a lot, while I watched the last episode. So I have searched for fanfictions, but sadly it doesn't exist so many. Therefore I tried to write my own ending of season 3. The story is based on my own creativity, but some dialogues are based on the series. I've tried to write at least one paragraph from each character's perspective (Eva, Carolina, Fernando, Fabio, Nicolás). Although Eva is still the main character in my story. I hope you will enjoy it and please review, because I want to know what you are thinking about the content and writing style! Nevertheless there are some very good stories, so please check them out too.
"I love you Eva. You are my angel." For the last time, he looked into Eva's hazel-brown eyes before his head slid down the wall.
A loud cry echoed throw the whole ship "No!" Tears rolled down Eva's cheeks. "Please Nicolas, don't leave me alone. I need you Nicolas…I…I love you…" she whispered. In that one little moment all the memories she had experienced with him rushed past her inner eyes.
His crooked grin, when they first met "Nicolás Vázquez, first officer of the Bárbara de Braganza.". "This is my sister Eva." added Carolina. From the first sight, her heart known it belongs to him, "Nice to meet you.". Nicolás always was charming "It's a pleasure to have you on board.". Another smile adorned his face.
Their first dance in the middle of all people. "Honestly, I can't handle these situations. That's why I try not to get in the way."admitted Nicolás. "Then you shouldn't go dance." she said. Typical for him he answered in an unexpected way "If it's with you, I'll do it." and then he took her hand and led her to the dance floor. The first officer and the sister of the owner's wife.
She thought of the first detective work, they have made together. His strong arms hold her, protected her in every single moment. Her rescue from the flames. She wished, she could rescue him this time.
"Eva!" interrupted Carolina her short inner movie. "Are you ok? What is happening? Is Nicolás…".
Under tears Eva whispered "He tried to stop Anna…He gave his life for us.". She grabs the arms of her sister and all tears ran down her shoulders. "Oh Eva… I am so sorry." Carolina put her arms around Eva and gave her trust in that dark moment. She knew, how important Nicolás is…was to her, although she didn't admit that, when Chantal arrived. Carolina always hoped, that her sister and Nicolás will find together one day. They both love each other and she wanted to see them happy. To saw them both lying on the ground, was terrible for her.
"He's breathing!" shouted Fabio. He came right into the reception room, when Carolina arrived. "I can hear his breath and feel his pulse. He is alive, weak, but alive.".
Eva's eyes got big, could he be alive? She stood up and went near to Nicolas and Fabio. Slightly Fabio's voice came into Eva's head "We have to stop the bleeding.". She didn't hesitate for a second and pull off her blouse to push it down the wound. She could not even think about the consequences or another solution. She only worked, did what Fabio said. "Carolina please help us to take Nicolás to the deck. Put one arm around him. Eva you should continue pushing to stop the bleeding.". Carolina went on the left side and grab one arm, so they could carry Nicolás. Eva went in front of the three and pressed her blouse on the wound, only praying, that Nicolás will survive.
They have gone through so many things. All passengers, all people who travelled with the Bárbara de Braganza. So many lost souls, like her own book tells. They deserve a happy ending, don't they?
The way to the deck seemed so long to Eva, but also Carol tried to keep her power, to carry Nicolás to the deck. Not just for her or Eva, for all the survivors, to bring hope.
Step by step they went on. Finally they made it. Fabio slowly placed him down "You two stay with him. I will go to find doctor Ayla.". Eva could not react, but Carolina nodded and put Nicolás head on her lap. Fabio looked around the deck, but it was very hard to find a certain person among so many anxious and hectic people. When he first entered the ship, he doesn't even thought of such difficulties. He would never included Eva, if he only could have guessed…Eva became very important to him. She is intelligent and so self-confident. It was hard for him to saw her gaze on Nicolás. He knew, that Eva's heart belonged to the first officer, so he would tried everything to save his life, even though it hurt him.
Fabio finally found Ayala near the infected passengers. He gave the last vaccinations. "Doctor, I know you haven't any reason to help us once again, but the first officer was terribly hurt. Please help us to save his life and I will try to arrange you a safe escort on the mainland.". Fabio wasn't sure, if this would be possible, but he would try everything.
Meanwhile Carolina raised her head and looked into the eyes of Fernando. She was facilitated and one breathing slipped out of her mouth. "Fernando I am so happy to see you. Are you ok?" With his broken voice he asked "Are you ok? Is Eva ok? Is he alive? Can I help…?" "Calm down Fernando. I am ok and Eva to, but we don't know if Nicolás will…Fabio treys to find Ayala. We hope he will help us." Fernando nodded and sit down next to Carolina. His first officer. He trusted him in every situation. Nicolás always burned for the ship, the crew and the passengers. Maybe he was always the heart of the ship. Nicolás was the only reason the people on the ship were alive and hopefully would be get their normal life back. If he would die…many wounds would be left over. It was childish, but I hoped, that his slow breathing stood for another chance, for the ship, the factory and the people.
Eva laid down her head to his heart, but she pushed the blouse relentless on the wound. His heartbeat was slow, but he is alive, after all. Her light, her love. She raised up her head, when Fabio and doctor Ayala arrived. "We have to go to a life boat, before the ship sinks down." said Ayala emphatically. "But he is bleeding, he is weak, we…". "Eva we can't help him right now, we can't help him, if we are dead." Fabio came to her and looked determined into her eyes. "Ok" whispered Eva.
Together they carried Nicolás to one of the boats and when they were on the sea, Ayala put in a blood transfusion from Eva and bandaged the wound. Eva closed her eyes and tried to reach Nicolás hand once again, like when she first gave him her blood. It seemed so far away. At this time she also was afraid and didn't know what to do, if Nicolás would die.
"You have lost a lot of blood. She volunteered." said the doctor. "That means we're compatible." Nicolás locked at her with his typical grin. "Yes, but I already suspected it." Eva answered with a light smile. Now she wish she could save his life once again.
From the first moment, it was clear, that they are meant for each other. The boat was swing in the waves of the ocean. Slowly Eva fell a sleep and dreamed of intimate, loving, sad and wonderful moments with Nicolás. One moment was repeating all the time. She found a letter on the ground behind her door, when they just entered the ship to Brazil. On it her name adorned in a wonderful handwriting. With shaking hands she opened it and read:
"My Love Eva,
The first day we met, was the best day of my life, because I knew, you are the most beautiful, intelligent and loveliest women, I have ever seen. Your wonderful hazel-brown eyes looked sceptical at the first officer. I like all of our little moments under the stairs, in the hallways, in the sick ward or on the dancefloor. Eva, what happened between us is real. I don't want to lose you.
All days without you feels like pain. I only can think of you, your smell, your look at me, your brown hair, your laugh. Eva, I need you. I know, I am not allowed to say that or even think of such things, because I am married. But Eva, Chantal and I… we don't know each other. She isn't like the woman I have married, not my wife, who I have been looking for so long, who I thought was dead for so long. I thought it would be the best day, when I can see her again, but it wasn't. I am not loving her.
We don't know each other anymore. I am a loyal man, you know Eva, if there was any opportunity to stand by your side, I would do it always and forever. But I have a duty to my wife, but I am not sure, if she is the same woman, if we can ever be the same, if we can ever be that happy.
I know she needs me. She has been through so much, she saw terrible things. But I need you, Eva. Maybe it seems egoistic, but we don't love us anymore, because we don't know each other. I think we both should follow our heart and go on. Chantal will always be a part of my life, of my personality, but she is no longer the woman I love. So Eva, I would like to ask you, if you think, that we could have another chance, together?
Forever and always, your Nicolas."
A slight touch on her shoulder awakened her. "Eva, Eva are you ok?". The blond hair strains from Carole touched her cheeks. "I…I think I feel well." Eva brushed a strand of hair out of her face and noticed, that she had cried, a lot. "Where are we?" She looked around, but the little room with his golden walls, was not familiar to her. "We are in a hotel like all passengers from the Bárbara de Braganza. The government wants to be sure on the cure of the virus. Ayala is temporarily arrested, but another doctor will be here in some minutes.". Eva nodded and then she realized, that they are alone. "Where is Nicolás? And Fernando? And the crew?". "Most of the crew came with us. The others are in another hotel together with the passengers. Fernando is with the doctor on the way to us and Nicolás he…". Her heart skipped a beat "No, please, please…". "Oh no Eva, he is alive, but we don't know if he will survive…He is also here, but you can't go, understand you? You are weak.". "Carole…".
The door opened and for a little moment, she thought or possibly hopped, that it would be Nicolás, but he wasn't. Fernando and a man, who she doesn't know, came into the room. "Senoritas Villanueva, my name is doctor Cooper and I am responsible for your health. So I would like to check your pulse, heartbeat and so on.".
Eva nodded, although she wanted to knew, if Nicolás is alright, because her health wasn't that important to her at the moment. "Of course. Can you…tell me if Senior Vázquez is ok?". "I am sorry, Senorita Villanueva, but it wouldn't be appropriate for me to tell you." he answered. Eva was depressed, but she also could understand the situation, although she wished, that she could only go to him. "You seems to recover. That's good, but you shouldn't take up strenuous activities." after he said that, he looked towards Carolina and Fernando and left to examine more passengers.
"Eva please don't do such actions. I am worried about you, you are my sister…" some tears rolled down Carolinas cheeks "Ok? I love you and I am so happy, that you are alive.". "I know, Carole, but…Fernando can you go and see, if Nicolás is alright?" she had to knew, even though she couldn't go herself. Fernando looked at his wife, he wasn't sure. Maybe Nicolás wasn't that well…"Ok, but you will stay here.". Eva nodded. "I will looking after the other passengers and I will see, if our uncle is ok." said Carolina "But Eva, you will stay here.". " I know, I will." Eva swore, although she knew, that she had to follow her heart, even though she loved her sister.
After Fernando and Carolina left the room, Eva stood up. She felt a little weak, she had lost much blood, but she had to see him with her own eyes, she had to touch him with her own hands, she had to say him "I love you.". Step by step she sneaked along the corridors. She doesn't knew where Nicolás is, but she had to try.
"Eva! What are you doing? You have to stay in bed!" Fabio said worried. Eva felt guilty "I…I am… I have to see Nicolás.". Fabio looked at the ground and his facial expression seemed tormented. He exhaled loudly "Ok, I will help you. I know where we have to go.". He came very close to her and put an arm around her, to support. "Fabio…I know there is something between us, but I will be honest. I am not sure, if I ever can forget Nicolás." Eva was very nervous and she was sure, he recognized that. Fabio waited a moment, before he answered her "I think I like you Eva, but I know that you doesn't feel the same for me. But you should know, that I will always be there for you, to support you, like now." he smiled at her. "Thank you Fabio, for all you have done. You are important to me too, but my heart belongs to Nicolás and I hope there will be an opportunity for us to be together.". Eva felt sorry, but she would always be honest to the people she love. Fabio nodded "There we are. I hope you will get your happy end Eva, even if it's not with me.". "Thank you, I hope you will be happy too." she hugged him and then she nervously went to the door, maybe Chantal was with him. Maybe he won't be well. Finally she opened the door.
The room was as golden as her own, but it was dark. The curtains were drawn, but to her great relief she heard the quiet breathing of Nicolás. She was so relieved. He was alive. Slowly she went deeper inside the room and approached to the bed. Nicolás eyes were closed and his chest raised and sank regularly. She wasn't sure, if she was allowed to sit down. What if Chantal would came here? What if Fernando entered the room? What if…? Stop! He was what counts. She found a chair in the near of the bed and then she was there, where she belonged, on his side.
"Nicolás, I am not sure, if you can hear me, but I want you to know that I am here for you." she whispered. "I am so happy, that you are breathing, that you are here and I am glad, that I can be by your side. I am sorry, for not talking to you after I read your letter…that was childish, but I was overloaded by the situation. Chantal is your wife, she is your duty, but I also understand, that she is a different person. And I…I was so heart-warmed by your words, your feelings. I love you Nicolás, whether it is right or wrong. I can't change that. So please continue breathing, because I believe, that we could have a second chance, I hope.". Eva realised that she was crying while she said that. It was the truth, it was the language of her heart.
Soft fingers were stroking her cheek. Surprised she looked into his eyes. Tears covered his face, but also his unmistakeable smile "Eva." his voice was rough. He shouldn't say anything. She leaned over him and kissed him passionately. Only to back off in fear in the next moment. Maybe he has changed his mind. Maybe his near death has changed everything. But she doesn't get far away from him, because he put his hand in her neck and pulled her gently to himself. "Eva." whispered he "Please stay by me, like I have said. I need you, I love you and I want to be by your side every second of my life.". Her heart skipped a beat. He had understand all her words, her feelings. Nicolás has always understand her, without one word. He was always by her side, he couldn't leave her alone, even when the ocean separated them. Again she leaned over him, covered him with kisses and finally she said "I'll always remember our story, our journey, our love and I want to create new memories with you, together. I love you, forever and always." and Nicolás answered "I love you, forever and always, Eva.".
I hope you enjoyed my little story I know there are still some unanswered questions, but because this also applies to the end of the series by the producers, I decided to have a partially open ending as well. I like to know, if you like my story, so please write it down in the reviews.
Your Katy