Chapter 17

I WAS IN THE KITCHEN while cooking for my lunch when suddenly there was a knock on the door of the condo. "Who"s that ?!" I shouted. "Ma'am, it's Uno." I nodded and rubbed my hand on the apron I was wearing. "Come in!" One of Clyde's newly hired guards came in carrying a large black box. "What is that?" I will ask. "Someone sent it for you ma'am. Should I open it for you?" Uno is one of my bodyguard. Clyde said they come from one of the best agencies here in the Philippines that maintains security. It's just amazing because they are almost my bodyguards who speak English. Their English is out of place. The gu-is still handsome. Clyde was even annoyed at first because why did Lucifer send men to watch over me but he didn't do anything for my safety. He even told them not to approach me if the intention was not important and that they would never try to make me cute but that he would beat them. I just shook my head and laughed. With the size of their bodies, it seemed like he would have a hard time knocking them all out. Besides, even though they're handsome to Clyde, I'm still. He is the most handsome and most macho for me. "Ma'am." I was back in a trance when Uno spoke again and laid the box on the table. "Who did that come from?" I will ask. "The delivery boy said that it was your order, so we accepted it." I frowned at his answer. "I didn't order, did I?" Astonishment also appeared on its face. "If you don't order that, let me open it to make sure it's–" "I'll just open it." It nodded at what I said so I immediately went to the box and slowly opened it. "What is this – Ahhhh !!" I cried out with great force when I saw what was inside. I immediately backed away, fortunately Uno was behind me. I felt so scared as I saw the flat flowers and dead cats that were so smelly inside the box. Suddenly my other body guards came inside and ran towards us. "What happend, Uno ?!" One asked and immediately looked at the box. Like me, it was also surprised but immediately darkened the face. "This is a threat." Uno said and at the same time the three other companions nodded. "Ma'am, are you okay?" Jared asked, peeking into the box and asking Uno. I nodded slowly. "Why is there such a thing here? Who did it come from?" Jared picked up his cellphone and took a picture of the box. After he took the picture someone took it out of the box. "There's a card in here." He said and handed me the black card. "Thyrone, throw this shit." Jared said and handed the box to Thyrone. When Thyrone came out I turned over the card with the letter. With trembling hands I read it. Instead of ballpen ink being used to write, on this card blood was used. "I WILL KILL YOU!" I immediately released the card after reading it. Gradually the nervousness and extreme fear I was feeling grew. What's happening? Who is this box and letter from? Who will kill me? "Don't worry, ma'am. We will do everything to know the person who sent that box to you. I'm sorry if we weren't careful. We all thought it was just a simple box that was ordered from you. " Uno said but I shook my head. "O-Okay. It's not your fault. Can you please call Clyde? I need him right now." I nodded and sat down. I drank water to calm down a little. I just waited a few minutes and Clyde arrived immediately. Panting he ran to me. There was a mixture of concern and anger on his face. "Honey, are you okay ?! I saw the box. How are you?" He said and hugged me tightly. The earlier heavy emotions I was feeling suddenly poured out. I cried in Clyde's arms. "Shh, it's fine. It's fine. I'm here. Don't worry, okay? I'm here." "N-I'm scared C-Clyde. N-I'm scared a-me." I stammered so Clyde hugged me even tighter. "Shhh, I'm here honey. You don't have to be afraid anymore because I'm here." I continued to cry. I was so scared. Seeing a dead cat and reading what was written on that card was reason enough for me to be scared of you so much. I feel like I"m not safe. I felt that my life and that of Clyde and I were in danger. I burst into tears and when I calmed down a bit Clyde stroked my hair. "I think I already know the person who sent you that box." I cringed at what he said. "W-Who?" "It's Daniella and his dad." I was stunned by what he said. It"s true that Daniella"s warnings to me. He really wanted to kill me. He wanted to ruin my life. "I'll make them pay." Clyde's mouth watered when he said that. I can already feel how angry he is with the father and son. "C-Clyde, he wants our future son to kill us. I-I'm scared Clyde." Turan ko. "I won't let them harm you, Nathania. They'll kill me first before they hurt you. They'll pass me first. They want war, then I'm gladly willing to fight them." "C-Clyde, I don't want to hurt you. P-Please, be careful. A-I don't want to lose the father of our future child." He smiled at what I said and kissed me on the lips. "I won't let them kill me, honey. Only God has the right to take my life. They are not God so I will not let them kill me. They will go to hell first. I am not God either but I am ready kill them because they are the servants of satan. I will repay them. " I checked my cell phone over and over again to see if Clyde had texted or called me, but I just sighed when I realized there was still nothing. This morning he said he was in a hurry to leave while I was still asleep, said Uno. I asked why but it just shrugged. I called its number again but the answer still cannot be reached. My annoyance began to rise and I clenched my fist. "Are we close?" I asked Thyrone as it drove by. "Yes ma'am." He replied. I had a monthly check-up today, but Clyde wasn"t there. A week after someone sent me a dead cat I noticed that Clyde seemed always busy. Early to leave and late to return home. We hardly reached because I was already asleep when he came. Suddenly my cellphone rang so I immediately looked at it and hoped for Clyde but I lost hope when I saw that Aunt Eleanor. "Hello?" I stopped answering the call. "Hija, I'm already here. Where are you?" Question it. He was with me at the monthly check-up instead of Clyde. I called him earlier to ask where Clyde was. I found out that he was leaving the office as early as possible but it took him a while to return to the condo. I am full of questions. Where is he? What is he doing? Why did he take so long to come home? But neither did I receive an answer. "I'm close. I'm sorry it's been a while." I'm sorry. "It's fine, hija. Maybe I'm really early. You know, excited." He even laughed and I just smiled. "All right, it's close too." "Okay, see you!" It turned off the call. Just minutes later we arrived at a private hospital. When I entered, I immediately saw Aunt Eleanor waving at me. "Hello, hija!" He greeted me and hugged me. "Hello, I'm sorry it took so long." "I said it's fine, hija. I should be the one to apologize to you because Clyde didn't accompany you today. I tried to call him so many times, but he doesn't answer my calls. I don't know about that boy, lagot He's really into me! " I just smiled sparingly. "It's okay." I just said and we went to the ob-gyne together. "Hello doc!" Aunt Eleanor went to the doctor. I smiled when I remembered this doctor who checked up on me when we were still on the island. "Hello Mrs. Salvadore! How are you?" The doctor asked his aunt. "Oh, you know that I'm always fine doctor. Anyways, we're here for the monthly check-up of my soon to be daughter-in-law." Auntie smiled. The doctor laughed at what he heard and turned to me. "Hello, how are you?" This question to me. "I'm fine, doctor. Thank you for asking." It nodded and held my hand. "Let's start?" I also nodded at what the doctor said and prepared myself for the check-up. "Do you want to know the gender of the baby?" Suddenly the doctor asked which stopped me. I looked at Aunt Eleanor. It just smiled at me but I sparingly smiled at the doctor. "Maybe I'll just have a check-up next time." I said in a low voice. I want Clyde and I to know our child's gender together. Sadly, he is not here now so only for the next check-up. "It's okay Ms. Oliveros. I understand." Aunt Eleanor and I nodded at the same time, they both understood. When the check-up was over I immediately stood up. "Thank you, doc." I would like to thank you. "You're welcome. Come back next month for the check-up again, okay?" "Yes please." My answer. "Thank you doctor! See you again next time." Aunt Eleanor said and we left. When we got out of the hospital we went to a restaurant. "Let's eat here, hija." My aunt led me to a table and we sat down together. We ordered and while waiting my aunt and I talked first. "Hija, if you won't mind me asking. Where are your parents? I've known you for a long time but I still don't know anything about your family." I was shocked by my aunt's question but I just smiled sadly. "I haven't been able to reach my parents. Since I was a child, my grandmother has been taking care of me. My grandmother said they died because of an accident. But when I was 16 years old, she also died. Grandma. I have nowhere else to go because our relatives are in Bohol. I just worked and studied. It's hard but I can handle it. " I have a long line. "You're so brave, hija. At first, I knew you were strong. That's why I offered you a scholarship because I know that you have a dream and you want to be successful. But sadly, my son ruined it. But I also know that you love him so it is fine. " I laughed at the last thing it said. "It's okay. I didn't expect to fall for your son." We both laughed and our order arrived just in time. We ate and then my aunt took me to the mall. "Auntie, it's okay for you not to buy me." I complained when my aunt took a dress for me. "Hija, it's fine." It's still a choice so I just sigh. I just followed my aunt. As my aunt and I were walking and choosing clothes, suddenly someone approached us. "Hello Aunt Eleanor!" My fists clenched when I saw Daniella smiling to face us. "Daniella, what are you doing here?" Aunt asked in a calm voice. "Oh, I'm here to buy some lingeries aunty. I want a new one, so that my partner will be even more comfortable." It laughed out loud and turned to me. "Nathania? So you're with tita? Can't you afford to buy clothes for yourself? Are you still making tita?" It even raised an eyebrow at me but I just secretly stared at it. In my mind, I was choking him. "I insist to buy her some clothes, Daniella so it's fine. She's going to be the mother of my grandchild soon so it will be my pleasure to buy her clothes." Auntie replied but Daniella's grin still wouldn't go away. "Tita, she will only be the mother of Clyde's child because I will be his wife soon." My mouth watered at what it said. This woman is really feelingera. Assuming. She thought Clyde would still marry her ?! "I guess you're late for the news. All I know is that he won't marry you." I was no longer restrained and I spoke. "I heard he canceled the wedding, Daniella." I am now the one who smiled because of what my aunt said. "I am sorry Daniella but I assumed you only know the true reason why he canceled the wedding. I'm just being civil and professional here, but I didn't forget what your father did to our company. Excuse us." My aunt pulled me after she said that and she also sighed later. "I know that woman. She's an evil just like his father. I know they're planning something against us. It's a good thing we have guards watching over us from afar." Aunt stopped and stared at me intently. "Hija, please be safe. My son is doing something to stop them, so don't worry yourself okay? Just focus on the baby. Just trust us. Even if we don't know what they're planning, at least we're becoming alert." I nodded and smiled at it. "Yes. Thank you so much." Auntie also smiled and we walked to the counter again. While my aunt was paying for everything she bought, the message tone of my cellphone suddenly rang and I immediately looked at it. My eyes widened and I felt happy to see Clyde texting. From: Clyde honey Honey, I will be in Zein's hotel this evening. Come here tonight, okay? I frowned at what I read from Clyde. Why is he sending me to the hotel? It might surprise me later. I just smiled at the thought and replied okay. He didn't text anymore so I just shrugged my shoulders and just smiled to accompany my aunt out of the mall.

It was AFTERNOON when I got home to the condo. It was five o'clock when I decided to get ready. Clyde must be waiting for me at that hotel. I'm just really wondering why we still have to go to the hotel, it's okay here in the condo.

"Ms. Nathania, where are you going?" Uno asked me when he saw that I was ready to leave.

"I'm going to Zein's hotel. Clyde is sending me." I replied with a frown on his forehead.

"Mr. Clyde? Is that true Ms. Nathania?" I nodded in response to his question and showed him my cellphone where Clyde's text had been earlier.

"He texted me, before. I was wondering, but he texted so I'll just go." I noticed it hesitantly nodded and opened the door for me.

"We'll come with you, Ms. Nathania." Uno said that I just nodded.

No choice, they need to be with me for my security.

Thyrone was still driving. Uno's car followed, so when we arrived at the hotel parking lot, I immediately got out and confronted them.

"I'll probably be the one to come in. It's safe because Clyde is with me." I smiled at them all. They still looked at each other but did nothing in the end.

I entered the hotel and was immediately asked where Clyde"s room was. When I received an answer, I immediately took the elevator and went to his room. I stared at the door and knocked three times. My forehead furrowed again without opening. I touched the door knob and was so surprised when it opened.

"Where is that? Taking a bath maybe?" I asked myself and finally entered.

"Clyde?" I called but no one answered. The lights are off and only the lampshade provides light.

The room is large and clean. It is beautifully designed and the equipment is well arranged.

"Clyde?" I called again but still no one answered.

Even though it wasn"t very bright, I still looked for the light switch. When I found it, I was about to turn on the light when suddenly something covered my mouth.

"Help – hmmpp!" I felt a handkerchief covering my nose and mouth. It smelled different then. It's like I want to sleep.

I was still struggling but was also slowly weakening because of what I could smell. I'm fainting. I still want to fight but I'm losing strength. I wanted to shout more but because my mouth and nose were covered, I couldn't do it anymore. I just realized that I had lost consciousness.

I slowly opened my eyes and moved my body. When I finally woke up my eyes widened to see me sitting in a chair and tied up. My mouth is covered and I can't move much.

I tried to remember the last thing that happened to me and I just cried when I remembered that someone covered my mouth while I was in that hotel room. Was I kidnapped? I looked around and saw that I seemed to be in an abandoned place. It was dark and seemed to have been out of place for a long time.

Scary. I am alone and still pregnant. Why am I here? Why am I bound? What's happening?

"Hmmppp !!" I tried to shout but what was covering my mouth was blocked. I felt so hopeless.

Where am I? I stopped asking myself when suddenly someone entered. I can't see its face because it's dark.

"Hello, Nathania." My hair stood on end after hearing that voice. Very familiar to me.

I wanted to ask who he was but I could not speak.

"How are you? Can you recognize me? If you can't then I'm willing to introduce myself to you." Even in the dark, I knew he was smiling just the way his voice was.

"I am Daniella Monroe, your nightmare." It even made me laugh.

My eyes widened and my chest throbbed harder. Why am I in this situation now?

"Are you surprised, Nathania? You wouldn't have come here if you had just followed what I said. If you had stayed away from Clyde, you would have been safe now." It walked closer to me.
I was overwhelmed with pain when he suddenly removed the tape from my mouth.

"W-What are you doing, Daniella?" My weak voice asked.

"Aren't you still getting it, Nathania? I'm doing this because of your stubbornness. I told you to stay away from Clyde if you still want to see the world. But you're so stubborn, Nathania." I clenched my fist.

"Why did you bring me here?" I still asked but he laughed.

"You're here to die, Nathania. I brought you here to kill." My heart beat faster with his answer.

"Scared, Nathania?" It laughed again and stepped away from me.

"I'm just starting. I don't want to kill you right away. I want to torture you, Nathania. I want you to suffer. But first, let's start with your, hmmm ..." It acted like it was thinking.

"Ah! Let's start with that baby inside your womb." It laughed out loud and suddenly the surroundings lit up.

"Do you want me to take care of your baby, Nathania?" Daniella grinned at the demon and suddenly someone approached her.

"Oh, I want you to meet my father." Introducing it and suddenly kissed his father on the lips.

My eyes widened and I was suddenly startled to see the two clapping in front of me.

What are they doing? They will be fathers!

I saw her father touch Daniella's chest and squeeze it. I even heard Daniella moan so I just closed my eyes.

Jusko, disgusting!

Moments later they both laughed.

"You can open your eyes now, Nathania. Are you shocked?" Daniella laughed for the nth time again.

"We have a relationship. You know, fvck buddies? I know it's kinda sound so yuck, but yeah my dad and I are fvcking each other." I was even more shocked by what I heard from Daniella.

"You two are disgusting." I nodded but Daniella's father approached me.

I was suddenly struck by nervousness. What will he do to me?

"Honey, can I have this girl first? I want to taste and fuck her." Her father smiled at me.

"D-Don't ..." I said trembling.

"Go on dad. It's fine. Get rid of that." When the old man finally got close to me, I burst into tears.

"P-Please, h-don't ..." He caressed my face.

"Your smoothness, hija." He smiled so I cried even more.

"I'll just sit here, dad. Or do you want a threesome?"

"No, thanks honey. I want her for tonight." It brought its face closer to mine. I was confused so I suddenly spat at it.

"Fight." Commented on it and moaned.

"Ahhh!" I cried out in pain as it tweaked me.

"I really like women, you fighters." He whispered and kissed me forcefully.

"H-Don't-hmpp!" I struggled but it was so strong that I wasn't doing enough to escape. It tore my clothes screaming at me.

"T-Help !!" I shouted and it also took my necklace I was wearing and threw it away.

"Stop fighting, woman." Asik ng matanda.

"D-You devil! You're stupid–" I was overwhelmed with pain as he slapped me repeatedly. I quietly cried when I felt weak.

It hurts.

When it hit my stomach it was there that I screamed very loudly.

My baby!

I saw Daniella approach and also pulled me out and spat.

"Fvck you, btch!" He shouted and slapped me too.

It's exhausting.
Daniella also punched my stomach.

"I want to kill you and your baby, Nathania." Daniella said smiling.

They repeatedly punched and slapped me. I'm already feeling tired.

My body is so tired.

"The btch." The language is Daniella.

My vision is blurring. It was as if someone wanted to close my eyes. I was about to close my eyes when I heard gunshots and shouting.

To be continued...