Chapter 10

Rigella's POV "Oh, here you go ..." Roxanne said and handed me the apple she had just peeled. I just smiled at him and ate it. I am here in the hospital now and resting. According to Roxanne, I fainted when Seymour and I were in the park and what was even more surprising there, I slept for three days. Seymour was out earlier and he was talking to the doctor. I was nervous because I might be sick or something without knowing it. Some time later there was a knock on the door and then entered, Seymour and the doctor. I was swallowed up because I was so nervous. Jusko, I'm not in pain, am I? I saw Seymour's serious look and the doctor smiling slightly. Eh? Their weird. I couldn't stand it anymore so I asked. "Doc, what's wrong with me? Is it serious? Can I be treated right away? I need surgery?" I asked a series of questions. The doctor laughed at my behavior. My forehead furrowed. What's funny about the questions I asked? Shit, this is a serious matter! Maybe tomorrow or the day after tomorrow I will die and this doctor is still laughing at me. I frowned and averted my eyes. Annoying, why does the doctor seem so happy? Nakakaloka ah? "Pfft ... doc, what's wrong with my friend?" Roxanne stopped laughing so I stared at her. What's so funny ?! I sighed and looked back at the doctor who was just smiling. "Congratulations, sister. You're one month pregnant." This is a lively announcement. My eyes widened as my lips parted. Pregnant? Meaning, am I pregnant again? Who is the father? Ay, just gaga Ella? Probably Ivan! I couldn't believe it but my excitement prevailed. My tears rolled down my cheeks. I can't describe how sorry I feel. I was caught in my stomach, it was full again. I have a baby again. "So, sister. When your friend took you to the hospital, you bled. Good thing it happened early so your baby was saved. You should avoid stress, that will be with you and the baby. I'll prescribe you some vitamins and the foods you need to eat. By the way, where's your husband? Why doesn't he seem to be here? " I couldn't answer the doctor's question. It's embarrassing when I say that my wife was there with her partner, isn't it? I was secretly tempted to think that. They will take care of their lives. I stroked my stomach again. I am so happy because I have a baby again. Ice already has a brother. Speaking of Ice, shit! I left him at home! "Ahm, doc. When can I get out of here?" I will ask. The doctor smiled. "Maybe today, sister. By the way, can I borrow one of your friends for a while? We're just going to talk about your pregnancy." I turned to Roxanne and then Seymour. Seymour sighed and decided to go to the doctor so Roxanne and I were the only ones left in the room. I hope my baby is a girl. Ice wants a baby sister because she is jealous of her classmates who have siblings. "Best ..." I turned to Roxanne and even she was smiling but I knew there was sadness there. I was shocked when he caressed my stomach but I immediately smiled as well. "I have a new baby ..." I could hear the joy in his voice. "Yes. So prepare your pocket for the coming Christmas ..." I said laughing. He jokingly punched me so I laughed even more. This is how Roxanne and I used to be. We were just happy and had no problems. Joking and laughing. I missed it. He laughed. "You really are, Ella. Tsk." But he immediately lost his laughter and smiled sadly. "I missed your side like that. For the past seven years, I haven't seen you laugh. You're always crying. But look and you're happy now. God really blesses babies ..." I nodded at what he said. I am so happy now because I will have a baby again. But ... shall I tell this to Ivan? Maybe he'll just drive me and our baby away ... "Roxanne, shall I tell this to Ivan?" I have a sad question. "You? Will you tell her? If I were in your position, I wouldn't tell her. Why, she hurt you more than you should have experienced and then you told her she got you pregnant? You'll only be hurt again. She won't be left behind. That caterpillar Lara. Let her go. That's stupid. She has no right to your child since she hurt you. Mark that in your mind and heart. " I notice Roxanne's stiffness. I sighed. He's right, I'm not going to make a fool of Ivan anymore. They will take care of his fixture in their lives. But my children will just try to hurt us again, they will die ... ~ • ~ "Are you sure? Do you still want to live here?" Seymour asked after he had delivered me home. Ivan and I live in the house. I was out of breath. If you ask me, I really don't want to live here. Just in case, my son is here so I need to accompany him. "Yes. I have no choice, my son is here ..." I said with a nod. After a day of my stay in Roxanne's condo unit, I thought about going home. I haven't been home for four days. Seymour held my hand so I looked up at him. He gently kissed my hand and then my forehead. "Alright. I know you won't stop me. Just, when something happens to you and your son, don't hesitate to call me okay? I've also hired staff to watch over you. They'll come later. " I smiled. I would be even luckier to win the lottery because of Seymour. He is always here whenever I need him. Truly, he's my super hero. From then until now. "Thank you, cookie monster. Please tell Roxanne too, thank you too. You know, if you weren't there maybe what would have happened to my baby and me ..." I touched my stomach and smiled because I felt like there was alive in my stomach. After we said goodbye to each other I decided to enter the house. When I entered I saw the housemates all cleaning the house. Even Manang Lisa who I know is our only cook does the cleaning. My forehead furrowed. What's happening? Someone was also changing the curtains and I noticed some items had changed. "Hurry up and clean up! You're lazy!" Said a familiar voice. I turned around and went to the source of that voice. And, I was right in my suspicion. That Lara. And alas, a housemate even fanned him. This house is fully air-conditioned. Feeling she's a lady, isn't she? When he saw me he mocked me. I just raised an eyebrow at him. So, Ivan's bitch hooker is here. He pretended to be human when we first talked and then this was his true nature. "Are you here yet? I thought you got out of here." I was almost amazed at the art of his voice. Is this the kind of woman Ivan chose? The cheap. I sneezed. "Why should I run away, this is my house. This is my son's house." I say emphatically. I saw his smirk. If I stab his eye with a barbeque stick? He is unlucky and I have mood swings now. Pregnant e. "You're desperate. You know I'm the one Ivan loves but you're still pushing yourself here. I pity you, tsk. You and your son should just leave here." My blood boiled at what he said. There are really few and I can hit this woman. The thickness of his face. You think who he is, he just lives here. I am still more entitled to it because Ivan and my parents bought this house. "If only you could leave here? When the insects here in the house are reduced. Caterpillars are not allowed here." I sneered at him and saw how his face turned red with annoyance. This is an achievement. I was able to annoy Ivan"s fixture. He laughed at me, why would I laugh at him more. He doesn't know me very well yet so don't scold me. "Is that how Ivan got married? It's too cheap. Act according to your level. But at least, you look like a squatter so you also have a squatter attitude." She even flipped her hair so I was bored. This woman is a taxman. I just came home and he annoyed me right away? Damn him, when I'm really full of him, he'll find what he's looking for. "What about you. You're like a snake, aren't you. You're worse than a snake. Ivan and I are married but you're still hooked. Just a little reminder girl, don't touch him anymore when you know he's already holding others. " I said and scolded him. He sighed at what I said. Bwiset this woman, what can I say. He doesn't know who he's up against. "You know, Rigella. Just find a man who will make you a priority, not the one who will make you temporary. Like me, I'm Ivan's priority and you're only temporary. So, go. Just find someone else." This time he smiled and I was bored. The pride of this serpent! "You can find someone else, Lara. Our lives seem to be quiet. You know it's just like an elevator. Why would you squeeze yourself when there's no room for you. There's a ladder, you just don't want to pay attention." I saw gaping as a housemate looked around at us. Well, it's like we have a flip top battle with this fixture. "PSH. I don't give a damn. Ivan is just mine." Oh right? He immediately surrendered to me? Nothing more to answer e. "You know, Lara, don't be proud of something that isn't yours especially if it doesn't have a title. It's like someone you love, as long as you don't have a last name, you can't say no one can take away what you say 'you'." He was shocked by what I said. Well, it's true. I'm just telling the truth. "ARGH! I don't know where you get what you're saying. But, I won't stoop down to your level." He said angrily. "It's your fault, Lara. You want to live here, so be it. But don't expect me to be miserable in front of you." I smiled sarcastically at him. I was about to pass him but he put my arm in front of him again. "Don't you dare walk out on me!" He shouted. I close my eyes emphatically. I can't take it anymore, I'm full. I slapped him hard on both cheeks and I heard sighs around. "Yan, for being your apple. You know, I just now realized that I wasted my saliva when I talked to you. You're not worth talking to because you're just a hooker. Mistress." I stressed with him. I turned my back on him. I have already walked away. I was about to go upstairs when he spoke. "Why can't you divorce Ivan?" He asked. I was stunned for a moment by his question but I immediately turned to him and answered. "The answer is simple, because of my son." I said and grinned. "Then someone else said that, didn't you? Don't let go of the thing that you can't see others holding. Unfortunately, you won't be happy because I'm still here."

Rigella's POV

Annoyed I climbed the stairs. That Lara was able to cope, she thought who she was and she wouldn't be proud of anything if it weren't for her obviously fake boobs. That pest, am I really the one to be annoyed?

I smiled to myself, welcome back, Ella. It's me again, the woman who fights and doesn't back down in any fight. Just really try that snake to fight me, more than a couple slaps he will receive condensed.

I shook and sighed. This is not the time for me to think of that leech. That pest just upsets the mood. I need to go to my son first.

I entered Ice"s room and I was surprised because it was so quiet. Well, my son is really quiet but, is it too much now? All I know is that he watches a movie on his iPad whenever he gets bored.

The shiver immediately crawled in my chest so I hurriedly approached his bed. I was almost depressed when I saw him covered with a blanket and shivering, maybe because of the cold.

"Ice, baby ..." I cried and touched his forehead. Shit, the height of his fever!

I was confused but I was still able to get the thermometer out of the drawer and turn off the air con. I immediately put the thermometer in Ice's underarm and soon after it rang.

My eyes widened when I saw that his fever was already 41.1 ° C. I can no longer think straight. All I could think about was taking my son to the hospital.

I took my phone out of my pocket and immediately pressed contacts. Who should I call? Damn! Nakakataranta!

Seymour immediately entered my mind so I immediately dialed his number. He answered the call in just three rings.

["Cupcake, do you need anything? Did something happen?"] He asked.

I took a deep breath so he wouldn't hear my faint sobs. "Seymour, please come here. Let's take my son to the hospital please ..."

["What ?! What happened?"]

"Let's talk later. Please, come here ..."

["O ... Okay, I'll be there in five minutes."]

I sniffed. "Thank you ..."

My trembling hands caressed my son's hair. What happened? Why did he get sick? My son is pitiful, why is this happening to me?

I'm scared. I might lose him. Maybe ... maybe he'll leave me too. I can't ...

She shivered even more and I noticed red rashes all over her body so I cried even more. "Just be patient son ..." I whispered to her.

Jusko, you won't take my son from me, will you? I feel sorry for you, he is my only reason to live. Don't take him from me first ...

Soon the door opened and I heard footsteps. I looked at it and saw Seymour gasping for breath and anxiously looking at me.

I stood up. "Let's take my son to the hospital ..."

He nodded immediately and lifted Ice. We left the room and immediately went down the stairs. I saw the housemates who were all shocked looking at Ice.

When we left the house, we immediately put Ice in the car and then we got in. Seymour was already driving while I was silently praying.

Jusko, please save my son ...

~ • ~

"Doc, how's my son?" I asked the doctor after they saw and treated Ice.

The doctor took a deep breath and removed his mirror. "The cause of his fever is over fatigue and starvation. While his rashes occurred because of allergic reaction. Did he eat anything? Did he drink anything that could cause his allergy? Or rubbed on the body?"

I was so bitten on my lower lip. Did my child get sick from being tired and hungry? Also, allergies? What happened to him when I was away?

I sneezed. "I ... I don't know too, doc. I haven't been home for four days so I don't know what happened to my son. I just got home ..." I said with a bow.

The doctor nodded and Seymour talked to us but I couldn't listen properly. What happened to Ice? Why is he so tired and hungry? Why is he allergic?

Seymour and I sat in the waiting area. I clasped my two hands while still thinking about what had happened to Ice. Maybe ... I should call Manang Lisa or Marilyn.

I took my phone out of my pocket and dialed Manang's cellphone number. After a few rings he answered it.

"Hello, Manang?" Bati ko.

["Rigella, sister. Why did you get called? Where did you take Ice? Is she okay?"]

I sighed before answering. "We're in the hospital. The one closest to the subdivision. Ice has a fever but the doctor says she's fine ..."

["Is that so, sister? Oh, I hope my pet is okay. Shall I tell this to Ivan, sister?"] Manang asked.

"All right, he has the right to know. By the way, I have a question, Manang ..."

["What's that, sister?"]

I close my eyes emphatically. I can"t seem to figure out what happened to my son in the four days I was away from home.

"Why does my son look so tired? Why did he go hungry? Why did he have an allergy?" I asked one question after another.

Manang was silent on the other line and my tears were already welling up. Seymour stroked my back to calm me down.

["Ah, what's up sister ..."] Manang was obviously nervous based on her tone.

"What, Manang? Please answer my question. I want to know ..."

It was as if I suddenly wanted to blame myself. Why is it that I put myself ahead of Ice? What if I haven't come home yet? Maybe what happened to my son ... he is unfortunate.

Manang sighed before speaking again. ["The day after you left, daughter, Lara lived in the house. Of course, Ice wondered who her daddy's other woman was with. Ivan introduced Lara to Ice as the bride. According to him, the child got angry and locked up in The next day, Ivan had a business trip so he would be gone for three days and he left Ice to Lara. At first, Lara was very kind to your son. He even tried to feed her. Ice but the child really doesn't want it. And ... "]

Manang couldn't continue what he was going to say because I was sobbing loudly. Seymour hugged me and patted my back.

"Please continue Manang ..."

["Because Ice doesn't want to eat, Lara is bored. She punished your son, daughter ... we can't do anything because we're just humble housemates ..."]

Immediately my blood boiled at what I heard. Lara ... what did she do to my son?

"What did that animal do to my son, Manang?" I have a serious question.

I just know that he is the reason why Ice is in the hospital I don"t know what I can do with him.

["Pi ... He cleaned Ice all around your house, without a helper, he was alone. The boy didn't do anything if he didn't obey because if Lara didn't hurt him. And then ... the one about Ice's allergy? He forced Ice to be fed shrimp. We told him that Ice was allergic to shrimp but he didn't listen. So ... "]

I let go of my cellphone and immediately hugged Seymour. That's how bad things happened to my son when I wasn't there. If I only knew it was going to happen, I wish I hadn't left him at home.

I cried even harder. Get ready for me that shameless Lara. The thickness of his face, he no longer felt sorry for my son.

"Shh ... hush now, cupcake. Everything will be alright ..." Seymour whispered as he continued to make me lie down.

I just quietly cried. Hopefully, Ice will be fine. Because otherwise, the skin will mix with the peeled ...

~ • ~

I woke up when I felt something tap on my shoulder. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Seymour, leaning on his shoulder. I straightened up and tied up my long hair.

"Eat first. Dinner, you skipped lunch ..." said Seymour.

I was out of breath. How can I eat if my child is in the hospital now?

"I don't feel like ..." I answered sparingly.

He closed his eyes firmly and kissed my forehead. "You should eat, hm? You're not the only one who gets hurt when you don't eat. Don't forget about your baby ..."

I was swallowed and held in my stomach. I forgot that I had a baby and that we would be able to go hungry.

I looked at my wrist watch and saw that it was only six o'clock in the evening. It's still early.

"Let's eat later ..." I said to Seymour and he was forced to nod.

I leaned back in the chair. I want to see my son but we are still waiting for the doctor's signal so we can enter his room.

Some time later I heard footsteps approaching us. You looked at me with a frown and my blood boiled immediately when I saw who it was.

Who else? Edi is Ivan and Lara. I immediately looked at them when they approached us. Especially the pest Lara. Damn him, what right does he have to come here? He is the one to blame for why my son is in the hospital.

"How's Ice?" Ivan asked but I didn't answer him. I just stared at him and leaned back in the chair.

"He's under observation ..." Seymour answered sparingly and his voice was very cold.

Ivan sighed and waved. Lara tapped him on the shoulder and whispered. Tsk, I'm just really holding back from tweaking him because of my baby.

"It's a pity for Ice. He got sick because his mother went out of their home and a few days before he came back. Hays, why is it that flirting comes first." Even Lara.

My ears were touched by what he said and my fist clenched. I couldn't stand it anymore and I stood up then I pulled her hair hard.

"You beast! Don't blame me like that because we both know who caused Ice to be hospitalized!" I let out a scream and almost winced when he pulled my hair as well. Ivan and Seymour stood between us but they were no obstacle for me to tweak this flaw.

I scratched his arm causing him to let go of my hair. I slapped her on both cheeks and stroked her hair again.

"Damn, Rigella. Think about your baby first! Don't rush!" Seymour whispered in my ear so I woke up suddenly.

I pulled her hair once more before pushing her away. I was even more upset when he cried for Ivan and Ivan was still with him. Paawa pa siya ha ?!

"Ivan, if you want to see Ice, you'll get that snake out of here!" I threaten.

"RIGELLA!" he shouted angrily.

"HE'S THE REASON WHY ICE IS HERE NOW! GET RID OF THAT AND MAYBE I CAN DO SOMETHING ELSE THERE!" I cried out as I felt Seymour touch my waist as if supporting me.

"Is that true?" Kunot when Ivan asked Lara.

Lara would have answered but I immediately preceded her. "WHAT? You're still going to lie ?! You thought I wouldn't know huh ?! The thickness of your face! Get out of here!" I was still stabbing him.

Ivan whispered to him so he left immediately. He stared at me before we turned away.

Shame on that, I even managed to irapan. He was ready for me when he even moved my son's fingertips. We will die ...

To be continued...