Chapter 11

I SLOWLY opened my eyes as the sunlight hit my face. I stretched and frowned when I saw I was in the room. The last thing I remember is I was in a room of Clyde"s private airplane. I stood up to look out the window to see if I was still on the plane but I was even more surprised when the vast ocean opened up to me. Where am i Where did Clyde take me? Suddenly the bedroom door opened so I immediately turned around there. Clyde entered, carrying his emotionless face. "You're awake." Its cold voice drone. I averted my eyes from him and looked out the window again where the sea was clearly visible. "Where am I?" I will ask. "I said I will bring you to the place where you can't escape from me anymore." I turned to him again and gave him a startled face. "Where?" I was a little annoyed by the question. The edge of his lip rose. "We're here in Isla Del Fuego." "Isla Del Fuego?" I repeat. He nodded and put his hands in his pants pocket. "What do you want to eat?" He asked. "Why?" I also asked. "Just answer me, Nathania. What do you want to eat?" She looks disgusted. "Why is that? And wait, why did you bring me here? What are your plans for me?" It was completely bored. Based on his face he was bored with my questions. "Can you just please stop asking so many questions, Nathania ?! Just answer me, what do you want to eat ?!" Her voice rose which annoyed me as well. Ever since I got pregnant, I've been easily upset and angry. I just shouted, getting angry right away. "Why don't you answer my questions too, huh ?! Besides, don't yell at me! I'm just asking why you're asking me what I want to eat! Why? When I tell you, you're going to cook- " "Yes !! I will f-cking cook the food that you want to eat!" He cut that I stopped. What? Will he cook for me? Am I dreaming? Clyde never cooks! And especially since he won"t cook for me! "Tsk, I can cook myself." I stared at him and walked away from the room. I was just shaken by what happened. It's just a simple thing, it's being fought over. Besides, I don't believe he's going to cook for me. Maybe he thought I didn"t forget what he said? He thought I hadn"t forgotten that he said he wasn"t the father of the one I was pregnant with ?! I erupted in anger but also immediately calmed myself down. Maybe something else will happen to my baby. "F-ck!" I heard it cheaply and slammed the door shut. I just shrugged and searched the kitchen. Fortunately, I found the kitchen right away. I went to the refrigerator and opened it to see what dishes were available there. My eyes widened when I saw that there was too much meat in this huge refrigerator! I grabbed some chicken and closed the refrigerator. I was about to put it on the table to slice when it was suddenly snatched from my hand. "What will you cook? Fried chicken? Just sit down and I'll cook fried chicken." It didn"t look at me and started slicing the chicken. "That's mine! I can cook." I reached for the chicken but he held my hand. "Just shut up and sit down, Nathania." There was still a streak of annoyance in his voice. "Can I! I can cook myself so that's mine-" "Even just now Nathania !!" I stopped when it screamed. "Even now, let's not fight? Just f-cking listen to me! Put your ass in that chair and just let me cook for us!" It added that I was surprised. Did I hear from him right? That even just now, we don"t quarrel? Is this real? My chest throbbed and I was surprised at its posture. "Sh-t!" Its poorly cheap and continued to do so. I was stunned and speechless. I just sat and watched it in action. What's going on with Clyde? Just yesterday it was so angry. He even told me he wasn"t the father of my pregnancy! What happened and does the wind seem to be blowing differently now? Why ... why does it seem a little better? "Stop staring at me, Nathania." I was back in a trance when I heard its voice. I didn't realize that I had been staring at him for a long time. "As you can see, this house is surrounded by the sea. You can't escape here, unless you have a boat. But even if you take a boat, you still can't escape because you don't know where you're going. But if you have a yacht or helicopter, you can escape this place. " It stared at me. "But you don't have one, so you can't escape this place Nathania. You're a prisoner here." It would have been nice earlier but when he spoke the anger I felt for him returned. I thought there was still hope for it to get better even now, but I was wrong. A demon like Clyde would never change. "Why are you doing this?" I will ask. "You ran away from me, Nathania. For five f-cking months, I've searched for you. We have a deal. You agreed to be my slave, but you escaped! And what's worse, stupid Zach even worked with you that's it! " Its fist clenched. "Zach isn't stupid!" Against me. "Really? Yes, he is! He helped you, so he became stupid!" Shout it out. "He helped me to escape and get away from the violence you did to me!" I appeal. "I should f-cking kill that man." He said as my eyes widened. "Are you crazy already ?!" I shouted but he just shrugged. "I know I'm crazy, Nathania." "Why would you kill him ?! Clyde, you're friends!" His face darkened at what I said. "I don't have a traitor friend, Nathania. He's a traitor and he's not my friend! And I can f-cking kill him anytime if I want!" I stood up to what it said. "You're crazy! Zach just helped me! He's a good man, not like you! He has a good heart, not like you! He's a very good man! He helped me escape from you because he didn't want to hurt me-" "That's why I want to kill him, Nathania. Because he wants you to stay away from me." It came to me. "You're all mine, Nathania. No one can take you away from me. Not even that Zach." ONE WEEK. Clyde and I haven't noticed each other for a week since that day. We were in the same house, but we were like air to each other. Even fighting, nothing happened to Clyde and me. As he said, I can't escape here unless I have a yacht. Where can I get that? I just spent my time touring the whole house and around. I plan to swim in the sea today. It's been a week but I still can't swim in the sea here. Instead of sulking, I will just let myself have fun on this island. I was just wearing shorts and a big t-shirt as I slowly descended into the sea. It's cold. The sea is very clear and very clean. I kept reading myself and I just smiled. I hope this is just my life. Quiet and peaceful. Away from the mess. If given the chance, I would like to live here with my son. But I know that's unlikely to happen. I comforted myself too much. I paddled in the sea. I just swam and smiled at what I was doing. I gasped as I stood up when I decided it was time to take a shower. "You've been enjoying yourself here for almost three hours now." I raised my head when someone spoke in front of me. Clyde. It was muddy as it stood in front of me. "Did you time it?" I asked sarcastically and stared at him. He thought huh? I think since I got pregnant, I've been a little more courageous. "Change your clothes. I've already cooked lunch for us. You need to eat, especially that you're ... pregnant." It averted its gaze from me when the last word was mentioned. My forehead furrowed, but he ignored me. I wiped myself with the towel I was carrying and walked into the house first. I went to my room. I chose what to wear. Clyde really planned and planned it because almost everything I needed was here. That included vitamins for my pregnancy. It's good that even though she didn't adopt my child, she still didn't forget that I was still pregnant and I needed vitamins and milk. After I put on the duster I went downstairs. I went to the dining area to see what Clyde was cooking. I found it sitting but still not eating. "Let's eat." He said but did not look at me. It started to eat so I just sat down and served myself. The two of us were quiet while eating. Only the sound of our spoons and forks sounded. But suddenly it spilled out. "I ..." I turned to Clyde. "I ..." He sneezed and sat up. "I called a doctor to check up on you." This kept saying, which is why I stopped eating. Why? I did not tell him to call a doctor for a check-up. Yes I know I have to check up every month but I don't expect him to call the doctor to see me. But a sudden idea entered my brain. Not so ..... he called a doctor to see and find out if he is the father or not? I don't know how to do that but he's rich! He has a lot of money and he can do it! That's possible for him! Suddenly my head heated at the thought. "If you call the doctor to find out if you're really the father or not, don't bother anymore. Tell that doctor to just come back." I told him to frown. "What are you saying?" It still acts confused. "I know your plan, Clyde. Call a doctor to see me and to find out if you're the father or not! I don't know how to do that, but you're rich. I know you can do everything just to know the truth is if you're the father. You don't have to do that, you're the one who said you're not the father, are you? " Suddenly it looked down on me. His face darkened. "What the f-ck are you saying, Nathania ?! I called a doctor so that-" I cut him off. "No need to lie, Clyde. I know you're just rational." I stood up and without hesitation climbed into my own room. I locked it and tearfully lay down on the bed. I accept if he doesn't want to accept my son! Even though his words that he was not the father hurt me, I still accepted! Because I was expecting that! I hope she can't accept that she will have a child with me! But why does he seem to want to be sure ?! If he doesn't like my son, I won't force him! Tears kept flowing into my eyes. I just realized that I had fallen asleep in tears. I woke up to hear a series of cracks of what. I got up to find out what was going on. Confused I walked into the living room. But to my great surprise, I saw Clyde tossing empty wine bottles. "Clyde !!" I shouted causing him to turn to me. Based on his appearance, he was already drunk. "Oh, N-Nathania ..." He grinned and walked properly but immediately fell down. I immediately went to him to support him. "What's wrong with you? Why are you getting drunk?" I asked and he was ready to support but he just threw my hand away. "D-Don't touch me!" Shout it out. "Clyde-" "I'm trying! I'm trying to change, but why c-can't you see that ?!" It looked at me. "I know it's hard, but I'm trying! I-I'm trying to change m-myself!" Take this bottle and toss. "C-Clyde, heck, that's right-" "I know it, Nathania! I-I know that ..." He took another bottle of wine with the contents and that. "I k-know that I'm the f-father ...." I stopped and touched my ear. "I know it, Nathania!" It stood up even as it fell and touched my arm. "But I'm still mad at you !! You k-know why? B-Because ... because you can't-" It was okay to fall but I was immediately stopped. "T-That's right Clyde-" "I know you like that bastard! I know that you like that Zach! You're praising him! You're protecting him! You're so thankful with him! And ... and you're happy with him !! No "First, Spencer is now Zach ?!" "Y-You're ... you're a slut, Nathania." He was drunk and I knew he shouldn"t be hit, but I couldn"t accept the last thing he said. "I'm not a slut, Clyde-" "Yes, you are! You're a slut! You're a whore-" I didn't stop and slapped her. My tears flowed as he was stunned by what I did. His face tilted and when he turned to me again, anger was already burning on his face. "I-I'm not like that, Clyde! Don't accuse me because I'll never be like that!" I shout. "For me, you're a slut. You always love the attention of boys! Fortunately, I got ahead of them." It grinned. "I preceded them to taste you." I HEARD a helicopter coming toward us. My forehead furrowed and my gaze followed the helicopter heading to the rooftop of this house. I hurried out of the room to find out who had come. Clyde and I even met but I ignored him. I went straight to the rooftop and immediately looked at who was on board the helicopter. A woman came out there who I think was in her 40+ years of age while wearing a doctor"s gown. But my eyes widened when I saw who came out next. Ma'am Eleanor, Clyde's mother, followed. Ma'am's face immediately brightened when she saw me. "Nathania!" Ma'am shouted and approached me. It hugged me tightly. Both sides of my eyes became hot. I want to cry because ma'am hugged me. Even though she's Clyde's mother, I'm still grateful because she's one of the people who cares about me. "M-Ma'am ..." I said in a low voice. It pulled away from me and shot me an evil look. "What did I say about you calling me? Call me aunt, not ma'am!" My cheeks get hot. "I'm sorry ma'-Tita ..." He smiled again and held my hand. "By the way, this is Dra. Loren Heminez. She's an obygne. She's here for your monthly check up." It gestured for the female companion to smile at me. "Good morning." "Good morning too ..." I greeted back. "Where's Clyde? I still need to talk to him. I didn't like what he did to bring you here and the pressure he put on you." Clyde suddenly appeared behind us after Aunt Eleanor said that. "Mom." Clyde's call was shocking. We still looked at each other but he also recovered immediately. There was no emotion on his face as he kissed his mother on the cheek. "Clyde Marcus! What did you do this time?" Ma'am asked but Clyde just shrugged. "Have you eaten?" Instead of answering the mother, she asked her if they had eaten yet. "Yes, now excuse us because Dra. Heminez needs to check up Nathania." Aunt took my hand and pulled me in the direction of my room. I think my aunt already knows the ins and outs of this house. Dra. Heminez was with us until we could enter my room. I didn't see Clyde following us. "Are you fine, hija? Have you eaten yet?" My aunt asked me. I nodded in response. "Yes." "Good then ... let's start Dra." My chest suddenly throbbed at what my aunt said. Is this what Clyde is saying I'm going to be checked up on? "W-Will you find out if C-Clyde is really my son's father?" I stammered a question as the two frowned. "What do you mean, hija?" Ma'am asked me in surprise. "Because Clyde said someone will check up on me. I don't know how you're going to do that but aren't you here now to find out if Clyde is really the father of my pregnancy?" I explained to them that they were even more amazed. "What are you talking about, hija? Dra. Is here to check up on you. She's here for your monthly check up. She didn't come here to find out the truth. We all know that Clyde is the father of my grandchild and since he locked you here, he called Dra. Heminez for your check up. Also, how do you do what you say? " Aunt laughed and Dra. "Stop what you're thinking right now, hija. Now, just please lay on the bed and let Dra. Heminez check you and the baby." Auntie guided me horizontally on my bed while Dra. in turn prepared its equipment for my check-up. As Dra. I can"t help but think of what I said earlier. All I could think was that Clyde was going to do it. To find out if he is the real father or not. I was wrong. I blamed Clyde. We quarreled just because of a misconception. "The baby is perfectly fine miss Nathania. Now that you're almost five months pregnant, please always take care of yourself and your baby. Always take your vitamins on time and don't stress yourself, okay?" I nodded to Dra. after me its check up. "That's very nice to hear doctor! I'm sure, my grandson will be very healthy when he comes out." Auntie's smile reached my ears. "Yes Mrs. Salvadore!" Dra. I got up and sat on the bed. I smiled at Dra. Heminez. "Thank you very much doctor." I would like to thank you. "You're very welcome miss Nathania. So ... I'm very sorry to say this but I really have to go. I still have some important things to do in the hospital. Thank you so much Mrs. Salvadore for trusting me .I have to go back to the hospital. " He turned to his aunt. "Oh, thank you so much Dra! And I'm also sorry if we disturbed you. Hope to see you next time." The two walked out of my room. "Just call me anytime, Mrs. Salvadore. Thank you so much again. Just don't accompany me back to the rooftop, I already know the way." The two of them talked until they were gone and I could no longer hear their voices. I sighed and rubbed my stomach. Just a few minutes later, Aunt Eleanor returned immediately. "What is that face hija? Why do you look sad?" My aunt asked me a kind question right away. "Nothing. I'm fine." I answered, but deep down, I was a little sad. I don"t know but maybe it was about the Clyde and I arguing. "You can lie to anyone but you can't lie to me, Nathania. I know that face. Something is bothering you." It sat next to me. "Care to tell me?" It smiled at me. I stared at Aunt Eleanor for a moment. Eventually I just sighed again and started telling him what was bothering me. I told him everything. From the time Clyde took me to this island until our last fight. My aunt listened carefully until I finished. It took a deep breath and touched my hand. "Hija, I know my son. He won't do this if you just ignore him. I know this is the first time he's done this to a woman. I've never heard him do this to a woman until you came into his life. I think he's just like this because he doesn't know what to do. He's changing how he feels. He's not used to flirting with a woman he likes. He's used to getting everything, hard or easy. If he wants something , he gets it right away. And I know ... I know you're one of the ones he wants to get. My daughter has feelings for you, Nathania. He likes you but he's changing how he feels. He doesn't know what to do so he prefers do what he did to you. He forced you. Because I know for him, forcing you is the easiest way for him to claim you. " My aunt stared at me. "Please give him a chance, hija. Give him a chance to change his self and show his true feelings towards you." To be continued...