Chapter 7

| CHAPTER THIRTEEN |

SUNDAY today but Clyde's house is very quiet. It left early earlier and I'm not working today because it's Sunday.
All I did was clean the whole house and cook.

Even if I want to go out and take a walk, I can't like Clyde said. I can't go out. Especially when he doesn"t have permission.

So that I wouldn't get even more bored, I just watched TV. I switched channels until I came across a news story about business women and men. Clyde's full name and the name of the woman with him are listed there. They were at a party that was only for business women, business men, and the rich. Clyde's face was very serious while the woman was very beautiful. His hand hooked on Clyde's arm as the smile on his face was obvious. Her name is on it and she's Ericka Marie Monasterio. She's a famous model and a daughter of a business man. He also posted Clyde's date at that party. That party took place the other day.

I don"t know but I suddenly felt bitter. It was as if something suddenly pierced my chest as I looked at their very perfect picture. It's like they're getting engaged. The only thing missing is marriage and I'm sure the faces of their future children will also be perfect.

I turned off the TV and stood up to go to my room.

I will sleep all day.

I went to my room and lay down on my soft bed. The picture of Clyde and Ericka kept coming back to me. I feel insecure with that woman. It was said there that he was dating a woman named Ericka. A model and son of a business man. Why doesn't he just claim that? It was so beautiful compared to me who was just a simple woman.

I sighed and just forced myself to sleep.

I just woke up to hear cars entering the garage of Clyde's house. I got up and peeked out the window. Three cars entered. Clyde's car was already there.

Does he have companions? I was suddenly confused and could not see myself in the mirror. I adjusted myself and quickly got dressed.

Clyde has guests so that means I have to take care of them. I cooked something before so I'll just heat it up.
I hurried downstairs and at the same time the door opened and Clyde entered first. Five men followed and their eyes fell on me. I looked at a man. He was the man who delivered Clyde when he got drunk.

They were shocked to see me and a moment later a man shouted.

"I didn't know you had a woman here, Clyde!" The man shouted like a bad boy.

"Hi miss! You're beautiful. You're sexy! By the way, I'm Carl. What's your nam—"

"F*ck off, Carl. Stay away from her." Clyde snapped now with a dark face looking at me.

The three in the back laughed while the other smiled when I looked at them. Carl, on the other hand, raised both hands as if surrendering and backed away. It also smiled.

"Stay away Carl oh!" A man laughs.

While the five were laughing and grinning. Clyde was still angry looking at me.

"Hi! Maybe you know me again? I'm Zach! And this is Carl—" He pointed at the man who approached me earlier.

"I'm sorry for what he did but he's just like that. He's a playboy." He laughed and pointed at the other comrades.

"He's Landon, Warren, and Creed." He introduced himself to three other men.

Even though Clyde was looking at me angrily I still smiled. "Hello! I'm Nathania." Let me introduce myself.

"Nathania? Wow! Your name is pr—"

"I said f*ck off Carl! I want you all to go the swimming pool." Clyde nodded and suddenly pulled me towards the kitchen.

I was shocked at what he did and my eyes widened.

Embarrassing! They saw that Clyde violently pulled me away from them.

It just let me go when we got to the kitchen.

"What are you doing woman ?!" Shout it out. His face was so close to mine that I closed my eyes to his shout.

I was suddenly nervous and felt scared. What have I done to him? What else have I done wrong?

I opened my eyes as he moved away from me a little.

"W-I'm not doing anything wrong—"

"Really ?! Nothing? Then what are you f*cking wearing ?!" I was taken aback by his loud voice. I looked at what I was wearing.

I was wearing shorts and a big white t-shirt. What's wrong with what I'm wearing?

"You're f*cking wearing a shorts and big t-shirt! Your legs are exposed! And you're not even f*cking wearing a bra! I can f*cking clearly see your nipples, Nathania!" My eyes widened so much he said and quickly pounded my chest.

Sh*t! I even forgot to wear a bra! I'm used to not wearing a bra when I'm just here at home. And because I was in a hurry earlier I forgot to wear.

Embarrassing! Did they notice ?! My cheeks blushed and my lips parted.

I looked at Clyde and saw the anger on his face. Its eyebrows met and its fists clenched. His jaw tightened and the veins in his neck were already visible.

"Go and f*cking change your clothes! Stay in your f*cking room and lock your door Nathania! Now! And don't you dare to go out!" It shouted again. And out of sheer embarrassment I immediately obeyed what he said. I ran to my room and got dressed. I made sure I was wearing a bra.

| CHAPTER FOURTEEN | I STAYED in my room for a few hours. I peeked out the window earlier and saw them drinking by the swimming pool. They laugh except for Clyde who is just rolling the glass with only wine. He was just serious and nodded to his companions. It was as if someone was deep in thought. I've been in the room for almost three hours and I'm already feeling hungry. My stomach was getting bigger and I couldn't really control my hunger so I just decided to go down to eat. I'm just fast. I'm just going to eat so maybe Clyde won't be angry. I went to the kitchen to heat the dish. I was just standing there waiting when suddenly someone entered the kitchen. Zach and I looked at each other as he finally entered. He was still shocked when he saw me but that was immediately replaced by a smile. "Hi Nathania!" It greeted with a smile. "A-Ah hi po!" My answer. "Please don't use 'po' to me Nathania. Just call me Clyde, okay?" He said but I was hesitant whether I should call them by their names only. I know they are business men. Also rich like Clyde. I just nodded but didn't speak anymore. It's also true that the dish was heated. I have already prepared a spoon and bowl for the dish. I felt like Zach was still behind me and just looking at me so when I finished preparing I asked him. "A-Ah maybe you want to eat?" I will ask. He just smiled and shook his head. "Thanks but I'm full." He replied that I was just nodding as well. I sat down and just started eating. It's embarrassing to eat while someone is watching but I'm really very hungry. While I was eating Zach sat in a chair not far from me. "So, Can I ask?" He asked. I nodded in response. "What's your surname?" He asked. "Oliveros. My full name is Nathania Rose Oliveros." I replied smiling. "Nathania Rose? Nice name." He praised. He kept asking questions and also telling stories. I just realized that I was laughing while talking to him. He was so nice to talk to. Pretty joker and really entertaining to talk to. I really realized that I was just smiling and laughing at his stories. He was talking about his business when Clyde suddenly entered. It was shocking when Zach and I were seen talking. He glanced at us and suddenly his eyes narrowed. "Clyde!" Zach stood up and called Clyde. "What are you doing, Zach?" Clyde asked Zach seriously. Zach looked at me for a moment. "We're just talking." Answer it. "Really? Just talking?" Clyde didn't seem convinced by the answer. I also got up and was nervous again. I feel wrong again that I talked to Zach. "Yes! We're just talking. It's as entertaining as talking to Nathania." Zach smiled. I really feel like Clyde will be angry with me again. "Okay then. They're going home." Zach nodded. "Oh yeah. I'm leaving too." Zach confronted me. "It was nice talking to you, Nathania! See you again soon!" He said it happily and left. He tapped Clyde on the shoulder but Clyde only nodded in response. In just a few minutes we heard the sound of a car until it completely disappeared and drove away. Clyde just stared at me. There he is again, which indicates that he is angry and disgusted. "What did I tell you?" He asked. I averted my eyes from him and put away my plate. "B-I just went down to eat." I reasoned immediately. I'm fed up with it again. He approached me and presented me to him. His hands were holding my shoulders. I immediately felt scared. "I told you to stay in your room!" He shouted. "I-I'm hungry so I-I went down to eat ..." I stammered. "Eh if you just get food and just eat in your room ?!" "I'm so hungry that I didn't think of that—" "Really? Or you didn't think of that because you prefer here to flirt with Zach ?!" He accuses. "H-I'm not flirting with Zach!" My answer. He laughed without humor. "Then why are you stuttering?" He asked as my eyes widened. I'm nervous because I'm nervous about you. Not because I"m lying! I want to tell him but my tongue doesn't want to keep up. "Just! I'm not flirting ...." I said in a low voice. "First, Spencer. Second, Carl. Now what about Zach? Really, Nathania? How flirtatious are you?" This question made my lips twitch. "What did you say?" I still asked him even though I had heard what he said before. It was as if my head was suddenly heating up. "You're such a flirt, Nathania. Even my friends, you don't let her down—" I didn't let her finish when my palm landed on her cheek. I slapped him hard. "I'm not flirty!" I shout. "Oh yes, you are Nathania! You're even flirting with my friend! You're approaching them for—" "I'm not flirting! Because if I were flirting, I wish I could move different men in my body! I wish you weren't the only one moving me!" I shouted in anger. Etoh that's it. Take out all your anger on him, Nathania! "We don't know. Maybe someone else is moving you—" I slapped him again. "You're an animal !! You're a demon! Really ?! Is that what you think of me? Flirty ?! Even with any man who moves ?! Eh, if that's how you think of me even if you don't have the truth "All right! You want me to move anyone, huh ?!" I shout. "You want to see me move Spencer ?! Carl and Zach ?! You want that? You want to see me hanging out with your friends ?!" I shouted again which darkened his face. "Don't you dare Nathania—" "That's what you want, isn't it? I'm flirty, isn't it? If you don't even believe that I'm not doing anything wrong, then it's better to just make your accusations against me!" I shouted again and burst out, disgusted, and angry to leave in front of him.

| CHAPTER FIFTEEN |

IT WAS SATURDAY when I heard a car horn coming from outside the gate of Clyde's house. A week has passed but Clyde and I are still not paying attention. Every time we meet we just look at each other and don't say a word. If he has a question, I answer but usually my answer is yes or no.

I was just back in a trance when the doorbell rang. I frowned and wondered. Who is Clyde's guest again?

I walked to the door and you slowly opened it. When I opened, I immediately found Mr. and Mrs. Salvadore standing outside the door. Mrs. smiled. Salvadore while his wife is serious.

"Oh, Nathania! Good evening !!" Happy shouts of Ma'am Eleanor Salvadore.

I was stunned and didn"t know what to do next. I just smiled even though I was nervous and also greeted. "G-Good evening too ..." I stammered and widened the door.

I closed it when they could enter. I was behind them and complied.
Ma'am Eleanor runs the house that I clean every day so I don't have to worry. Ma'am still doesn't want the house to be dirty.

I sneezed and walked ahead of them to face them.

"W-Do you want to eat? W-I've already cooked something. Do you want coffee? Juice or water?" I asked one question after another.

Maam Eleanor smiled at me again. "No, we're fine hija. We just came here to visit our son. By the way, where's Clyde?" Question it.

I sneezed again. "A-Ah it's upstairs. It'll come down later to eat." My answer. It's because it doesn't have a job now and it didn't come out. It's just in his room. It only comes out when eating or taking something.

I looked at Sir Marcus seriously. He looks very much like Clyde. If the two of them stick together, you can definitely tell that they are really fathers. So maybe Marcus is Clyde"s second name.

"Is that so? Okay, we'll just wait here." Ma'am nodded and sat on the sofa. His wife also followed.

Instead of just staring, I bowed a little. "Excuse me. I'll go to the kitchen first." I said goodbye and walked to the kitchen just to prepare what they could eat at the table.

I knew they would actually eat dinner. They are just waiting for their child. Fortunately, I cooked a lot today.
I spent a few minutes preparing the table when I heard people talking in the living room. Maybe Clyde has already come down.

"Clyde, my son! Good evening!" I heard Ma'am shout.

"Mom? Dad? Why are you here?" I was taken aback by Clyde's response. Instead of greeting his parents back, he asked why they were here. How rude!

"Oh, son. Aren't you happy that we're here? You're not visiting the house anymore!" The complaint is ma'am.

I walked to the living room to invite them to dinner. Their conversation continued until I just cut it off with my tikhim.

"I'm sorry for the inconvenience. But maybe you want to have dinner?" I asked them. For ma'am Eleanor I was watching. I avoid making eye contact with Clyde.

"Yeah mom, dad. Let's eat. The dinner is ready." Clyde said and walked to the dining area first.

They all sat down, except me. I just stood on the side like I used to when Clyde was eating.

"What are you doing, hija?" I looked up at maam.

"Yes?" I asked and also looked at Clyde who was also looking at me seriously.

"Sit down and join us, hija." Ma'am said and smiled at me.

I hesitated but I just sat down and went with them. I was silent as the three of them talked. It"s usually about their businesses so I can"t really keep up. When we finished dinner I started to put away the dishes. Clyde and his father were at the pool and having a drink. While ma'am was forced to help me with the evacuation. I didn't want to because it was my job but he really insisted so I haven't done anything yet.

"How are you, Nathania? How's school?" Ma'am asked as we took a break.

"It's okay ma'am." My answer.

"How are you here at home? Aren't you having a hard time with the chores here? You're the only one cleaning." He asked again.

"Ah, it's okay ma'am. I can do it even if I'm alone."

"That's good to hear! But I'm just really surprised because almost all of Clyde's maids were sent back to the mansion." It shrugged.

I was stunned by what ma'am said and nervous. What shall I answer him?

"But what makes me even more curious is why he just kept you here." Ma'am stopped and stared at me.

"Nathania, hija. I know you. You're beautiful. I know a lot of men like you. You're pretty, smart and kind. You have a dream in life and I admire that. You work hard to finish school - "I'm even more nervous about what maam is saying.

"You know all the tasks. But you know what, Nathania?" It touched my hand.

"I also know my son, hija. I know Clyde. He's a very serious kind of man. I know that he's heartless, and evil sometimes."

It's like I want to miss the last thing ma'am said. Not just sometimes. He was always like that to me.

"Nathania. I know what Clyde does' when he likes things or when he likes people, especially when he's a girl." Its grip tightened on my hand.

"And I can tell that my son is attracted to you, Nathania." It was a serious statement that I stopped.

"Clyde likes you, Nathania. He is attracted to you. I have been observing Clyde for a long time, hija. I know what Clyde is doing to you. I know what he did when he removed the scholarship I gave you. All, hija "He even forced you to have sex with him." I stared at maam especially. My ears were touched by the last thing he said.

He knows?

"Manang Amy told me, hija. She knows that's how you reacted when you approached her." It was a sad smile that warmed both sides of my eyes.

"I apologize for what my son did to you, hija. Clyde just became like this. I know that my son has a feeling towards you, but he's just denying it. I'm his mother, hija. I know how Clyde feels. My son, even if I just look him in the eyes. I hope you will forgive him, and help him. Help him to stop hiding his feelings. Besides, I don't believe that no miracle is happening to you here! Just two you're in this big house! " Laugh at it.

"I like you for my son, Nathania. I want you for him. I just hope that you'll forgive him." He nodded and hugged me tightly.

To be continued...