Chapter 13

Rigella's POV I just stared at him in shock as he tore up the annulment papers. I let go of the ball pen I was holding at the same time as my world collapsed. What is he doing ?! I was feeling like I was suffocated by the torn annulment papers on the floor. I couldn"t breathe properly and I couldn"t move either. I looked at him catching his breath as he stared at me seriously. When I woke up in a trance I immediately looked again at the torn annulment papers. Damn it! Why did he tear up? Isn't this what he wants? Punyeta! "Why did you tear up ?!" I frowned and shouted as I glared at him. I still thought he would be happy because I had already filed an annulment and he was still smiling to sign them but ... he tore it up ?! Is he a demented animal ?! I was so bitten on my lower lip because of the excessive biting. Is he stupid? I was the one who cared to make us all happy then ... then this is how he will make her confused? E putangina pala niya e! This bwiset, I get depreciated in no time. I stared at him badly while he was smiling but ... a bitter smile. Why is it? "No one will get annulled. No one ..." he promised firmly so I swallowed. I bit my tongue to stop myself from speaking. I might even despise this animal e. What is his problem and he does not want an annulment? Does he want to make Lara a sidekick forever? Tangina. I just stared at him but I couldn't read the expression on his face. But his eyes ... there was anger, pain, and sadness. What happened ?! I can not understand! "I won't let my son stay away from me ..." he said so I immediately took a deep breath. I laughed heartily. So that's it? He frowned at me so I raised an eyebrow at him while laughing. According to, the truth also came out. "Just like that? You don't want to lose the right to Ice so you didn't sign. Wow, you're different huh? You impressed me ..." I pretended to be amazed at her and applauded her. I was so annoyed with him that I seemed to want to have sex with him. He has no right to be a father because he is worthless. Why did he become the father of my children? I'm sorry, tsk. "Rigella-" I waved my palm at him for him to stop. "Stop, Ivan. You know, honestly, I really have no intention of depriving you of your rights to Ice e. But when you left your ass hook here in our house, you pushed me to my limits. So there, That's what you got today. But if you don't want to and if you want to, my son is mine. He's mine. " I said emphatically and stared at him sharply. He sighed in disbelief looking at me. He thought maybe I couldn"t afford to do that. But he just thought that because no matter which court we face, I will do everything for me to get Ice. He shook his head. "You can't do that ..." "Of course, I can! I am a Crisostomo and I was born a fighter. So no matter what you do, Ice is only mine. Even if we face the court, I will fight for my rights with him because I am his mother. "I gave birth to him, I carried him for nine months so I have more rights." "He's my son too, Rigella! I have my rights on him!" He shouted irritably while he was still being manipulated by his senses. "That was lost when you chose to be with Lara more than us! Your courage to demand that you have a right to her but the truth is you don't care about her. How dare you, asshole! You have no right." I was still stressed with him. "Why are you doing this?" He asked softly but firmly. I smiled. "Really? Coming from you? Aren't you the one who wants that lintek annulment? I already gave you but what? You tore up the annulment papers, you beast!" This time he smiled. He's an animal, I'm not kidding with him! Argh! Annoying! "I'm selfish, Rigella. You know that ..." I feel my face darken because of what he said. He is really selfish! A selfish moron! "I'll ask you. Why are you doing this? Isn't this what you've been waiting for a long time? Are you really crazy and you tore up the annulment papers ?!" I shouted at him irrationally. He lost his grin and got a serious expression. He averted his eyes from me and bowed. A few more minutes of silence prevailed before he answered. "Lara left me ..." My eyes widened at what he said. Lara left him? Is his head broken? I saw them kissing this morning ?! "Just because of that? Tss, you're shallow-" He cut off what I was going to say. "I'm selfish, okay? You know that. I don't want to be left alone. Lara left me and you will leave me too ... with Ice. That's ... that's why I won't sign that freaking annulment ... "he said while avoiding looking at me. I amusingly stared at him. He's a total jerk. When just because Lara left him, he would no longer sign the annulment? He is really stupid. "You motherfvcker, I don't have that problem anymore. That's your problem. My son and I are also affected because of that by your dramas. You know, you should chase her if you really love her and after that sign the annulment papers that I am going to give you. Clear? " High eyebrows I said. I'm also really a gaga, I've even been able to give advice in this situation. Shit really. "No. I won't chase her. Might as well let her go because she left me ..." her pangs tightened and I saw her fist clench. I blinked. Coming from him? He will let go Lara? Impossible, he loves her more than anything else. "Edi let go. Just sign the annulment." He turned to me and smiled. "No damn way. I'm selfish, Rigella. Selfish. And we won't get annulled. Damn that annulment ..." He said seriously. We corrected me with what he said. And the last thing I know ... I'm already crying, again. Why is he selfish? Doesn't he want me to be happy? He wanted me to accompany him to his misery. Pwes, putangina he won't let me do that. My palm rested on his cheek. "You beast! Don't involve me in your problems! You're so selfish! You're so selfish!" I said crying as I punched his chest. He doesn't shy away and just lets me go. "Yes, Rigella. I'm selfish. I am so damn selfish. So you have no choice but to stay with me ... and be miserable like me ..." he said emphatically. I pushed him hard so he moved away from me. "You're crazy! Why are you doing this to me, huh ?!" His face darkened and I could not read his expression. We were both silent and I could only hear his deep breathing and my sobs. He is stupid, and he sympathizes with me for his insults. I'm just human, I'm in so much pain. Tangina lang kasi, why did my heart choose him to love? E lintek naman sobrang tarantado ng hayop na ito e. I was shocked when he wiped the tears from my eyes and cheeks and smiled at me bitterly. "Sometimes, tears are more special than smiles. Because, you can smile at anyone. But tears only drip for the person you can't leave." His face was serious again. "It hurts to accept that you are crying because of me. But it hurts more to accept ... that you will also leave like him and leave me alone ..." he said and left me stunned. I knelt on the floor. I did not understand what he said. All I know is, I'm already in so much pain. It hurts so much ... ~ • ~ I woke up because my stomach felt sick. I immediately got up as my stomach churned and ran towards the CR. I went straight to the sink and there vomited. My headache, like being torn apart by pain. I'm crying because I'm still vomiting. I rubbed my stomach and I stopped vomiting. I took a deep breath and reached for the glass on the sink and filled it with water then rinsed. I also washed. Then I raised both my hands on the sink and looked at myself in the mirror. My eyes swell and I turn pale. I bit my lip to make it red. I came out of the bathroom and was devastated when I realized I was in Ivan's room. As far as I know, after I cried, Ice and I tried to get out of the house but all the doors and windows were locked so we just stayed in her room and slept. I sighed and sat up in bed. Ivan looks really serious when he tells me to stay by his side and be ... miserable. Well, that's him. It's Ivan De Leon. He always get what he wants. It was as if I had suddenly lost the courage to divorce her because of what had happened. I was really weak and I didn't even work with him. I was startled when the door opened. I looked over there and was devastated when I saw that Ivan was carrying a tray of food. I averted my eyes and just played with my fingers. I can't use my phone because my bag is missing and the landline is broken here so I really have no choice. He sat next to me, not totally next to me because the space between us was quite far. He placed the tray between us and I immediately spat when I saw that fried rice then bacon and eggs. There is also toasted bread, soup and juice. I turned to him and he just looked at me seriously. He looked at the food and then looked at me. "You should eat. I know, you haven't eaten yet ..." he said, as if my body hairs were rising because of the husky voice of his voice. I just nodded and picked up the cutlery then started eating. I don't have time to act anymore because baby and I are really hungry. We skipped dinner. I stopped eating for a moment because I could feel Ivan's gaze on me. I turned to him and he immediately averted his eyes and sneezed. I frowned and just continued eating. Weird. After ten minutes I ate all the food. Seriously, I"m so full. The food was delicious. I doubt it if Manang cooked because what I ate tasted different than Manang's. Ivan took the tray and was about to come out but I stopped him. "Ivan ..." I called to him. He turned to me and frowned. "When ... when will you let me go?" I have a sad question. He turned his back on me and ignored my question. Tears welled up in my eyes but I was surprised when he suddenly spoke. "Not now. Not today. And not ever." He said and left the room. I bent down and started crying again. Roxanne is right, that when you love, you love. Don't be too dear. For when you are hurt, it just hurts. It doesn't hurt so much ... Rigella's POV I never expect this to happen. Not even in my wildest dreams. Damn, is this really happening? Or I'm just dreaming? Or I'm too stressed to imagine this? Why? I'm just watching my husband cleaning our house. Yeah, pretty surprising, isn't, super surprising. I was just shocked staring at him while he was vacuuming and while I was he was just sitting here on the sofa and watching television. Well, he said I should just watch TV while he was cleaning. What the hell, right? The maids are gone, not really because Ivan took them on vacation first. Vacation with pay so they agreed. Manang didn't want to leave me here in case she couldn't refuse Ivan. So now, we are the only three families in the house. I swallowed and tried to keep my attention on the tv even though the vacuum was a bit noisy. I've never seen Ivan clean so I don't know if he knows or not but now ... he's even better at cleaning than me! Our floor is very shiny. I was blown away when I saw a donut on tv. I'm craving for it! In case I can't go out because all the doors and windows are locked. How is that? I"m already spitting on the donut! "What made my wife frown?" I almost fell out of my seat when Ivan spoke. And one more ... he called me wife? What the hell? Am I really going crazy? Did I hear something wrong? "Hey, you're stunned." He said that's why I blinked. I swallowed and turned to him. "Ahh, because what ... ah, nothing ..." I smiled sheepishly and changed my gaze. His forehead creased. "Something wrong?" He asked. He then turned off the vacuum and wiped the sweat off his forehead and neck with his palm. I swallowed and averted my gaze. Am I too much in love with him to be like this? I mean, no matter what he does my heart is still beating fast. The wall I made really melted so that I wouldn't be affected by it. I pouted my lips in that thought. "Hey, Rigella." I turned my attention to him. "Huh? What's that?" "I'm asking you. Are you hungry? Your mind is flying again. Tsk ..." he said frowning. He's soooo cute! I want to pinch his cheeks and his nose. Ugh! Pregnancy hormones! I went home. "Uhm, yes. I'm actually craving for donuts but ... I also can't go out to buy so-" He sighed. "Is that all? Do you want anything else?" He asked without looking at me and took his phone out of the pocket of his shorts. He dialed something in his phone then stuck it to his ear. "Hello, Creed? I called you to buy something for me ... Damn you, I don't need alcohol ... Buy two boxes of donuts for me and ..." he turned to me and raised an eyebrow. "What else do you want to eat?" He asked. I was swallowed. "Uhm, pizza. The Hawaiian. Just a little cheese from lots of pineapples ..." I replied. "And two boxes of hawaiian pizza too, just a little cheese and lots of pineapples ... Of course not! Why didn't you fix it! .. Tss! Buy some beer too and roasted chicken. You're stressing the hell out of me ! .. I'll be back there but not now. I'm too busy ... Alright, bring it here ASAP. My wife is hungry ... Tss! Just drop this call and shut up! " Annoyed, Ivan put his phone in his pocket. I didn"t understand anything he said because maybe it was about business. I know a little about business but I still can't cope up with professionals. I leaned back on the sofa and closed my eyes. I have to check up on my OB now but because I can't get out, maybe next time when I have a chance to get out. I massaged my temple and yawned. I stood up and said goodbye to Ivan. "I'll just go upstairs. I'll just go to Ice's room ..." He clung tightly and was swayed by his senses. He looked up and nodded at me so I walked away. The feeling is just ... weird. It's like we're just an ordinary couple in this situation. I can't deny that ... I have a glint of joy that I feel and damn, it feels so good ... Ivan's POV After I took my bath, I decided to go out of our house to feel some fresh air. I sat on a bench in the garden and leaned there. This is where I will wait for Creed because we have something important to talk about. I sighed then crossed my arms. I hate waiting but I know Creed's on the verge of traffic. My forehead creased when I saw a familiar car near the gate. What the hell! The damn Alcantara is here! I stood up and immediately walked towards the gate. My blood boiled immediately when I realized it was really him. I clenched my fist and opened the gate. I know the reason why he's fvcking here. It's because of my wife. I glared at him even if his car is heavily tinted. He get out of his car and throw daggers of stares at me. Did he think I'm scared at him? Hell no! He is not yet at my fingertips. "Where's Rigella, De Leon?" He asked angrily. I smirked at him. "She's inside our house, Alcantara. Use your brain." He get something on his pocket and pointed it at me. A gun. I didn't show any glint of fear in my face. He's a damn sick moron. If he thought he could scare me with his gun, he was mistaken. "Try me, De Leon. And I'll make sure you scatter your worthless brain on the cement ..." he said seriously. I just smirked at him but my face darkened when I saw a symbol on his gun. I knew it! "Back off, Alcantara. You can't get Rigella from me. Try to pull out the gun's trigger and kill me. Let's just see if you didn't fall in jail ..." I said seriously. He glared at me and put back his gun on his pocket. Damn, such a coward. "Why don't you just let Rigella alone? Aren't you the one who wants to separate because you love that actress so much? What happened, De Leon? Has the world turned upside down?" He said sarcastically. I answered him nothing and turned my back on him. I saw Creed at my front, pointing a gun at Alcantara. I looked at him like saying, "put your gun down" and he did it. "Stay away from Rigella, Alcantara. She's mine and I don't share. What's mine is only mine." I emphasized before walking away. Rigella's POV I'm now eating a piece of pizza with Ice here in the dining area. Ivan's busy talking and drinking with a man he called "Creed" and I think they have a very serious talk so I decided not to disturb them. I think, it's about business. All I know is that Ivan takes the business very seriously because he manages a corporation together with one of my family's companies. He really is a busy person. And Ice on the other hand, is still not talking to his dad. Maybe my son is still upset because his daddy had another relationship other than me. And ... maybe my son was traumatized because Lara made him a pest. I couldn't help but bleed when I remembered what he had done to my son. After we ate I put the leftovers in the refrigerator. Ice and I decided to just sleep in her room. But, while we're walking towards the stairs, I felt someone staring at me. I looked in the direction where I felt someone staring at me and to my surprise. Ivan is staring at me. And it felt so weird. To be continued...