Chapter 15

Rigella's POV

"Something wrong?"

I was shocked when Ivan spoke to me. He raised an eyebrow at me while eating. He just came home and we were having dinner.

I just shook my head and smiled sparingly. I didn't notice that I was dumbfounded. What happened a while ago is still bugging me. Why else would he come back? When our lives are in order, then he will show up.

She left. He himself decided to leave and leave then he will return? How dare is she? He has no right. He shouldn't come back because he knows he won't come back.

"Did something happen while I was away?" My hair almost stood on end because of Ivan's very serious voice.

I took a deep breath. "Nothing ..." was my fat and sparing answer.

What happened earlier? I just walked out on her and told the bodyguards to send her out of this place. Near me, near us. He has no right to show up. She's a bitch.

Ivan didn"t seem to believe me so he stopped eating and stared at me the most. I just averted my eyes and put Ice's food on her plate. He can't know that he came here because it might just cause trouble again.

Yes, I still want the annulment but I thought we should take it slow. So as much as possible, I don"t first open up to Ivan about the annulment.

After we ate, I put away our food and led Ice to her room. I started to wash the dishes while Ivan was still sitting in the chair at the dining table and typing on his phone.

That girl ... my anger with her deepened even more because of what she told me earlier. She's ... she's just so brave to face me. Just wow, I'm so fascinated by the density of her face.

I tightened my grip on the plate I was soaping because I remembered his sad face earlier. He looks really desperate. But, he was sorry because I had run out of patience with him so his drama partner didn't bother me anymore.

As I washed the dishes my annoyance and anger poured out. I'm annoyed because I saw him again, maybe you can add that it's because I'm pregnant so I have mood swings. I can"t really forget what he did to my shamelessness he was.

I was washing the dishes in a hurry and my eyes widened when a plate accidentally slipped from my hand and broke ... on my foot.

I was immediately caught in the sink when I felt the pain in my foot. Someone held my waist and helped me to stand up straight. It's Ivan.

"Something is really wrong with you, Rigella. Why don't you tell me your problem?" He asked.

I turned to look at him behind me and saw that his eyebrows were about to meet. I took a deep breath and just shook. He shouldn't know what happened earlier, no way in hell.

"I really don't have a problem, Ivan. It's your fault." I answered annoyed and removed his arms from my waist.

But I immediately regretted it because I almost fell over. Fortunately, Ivan's arms caught me. Jusko naman! I saw the woman I hated most of all and then the plate fell on me. Why am I unlucky now?

He built me ​​up properly and then removed all the glass from my feet and I was so shocked when he lifted me with a bridal carry. He went up the stairs and when we got to the second floor, we went in immediately and he slowly laid me down on the bed.

He took something from his black cabinet and I saw that first aid kit. I looked at the wound on one of my legs and breathed a sigh of relief when I saw that it was quite small. I thought, I will be taken to the hospital again because the pain is too much but it is not necessary.

Ivan sat down and took alcohol, betadine, cotton and gauge. He took off my slippers and I frowned because my wound was hit. It's a bit painful really.

He put alcohol on the cotton and gently wiped it off my wound. It's a bit painful but I'm used to this because every time I get hurt before, I always use alcohol.

"Does it hurt?" He asked and looked up at me.

"A little." I answered almost in a whisper.

He nodded. He then put betadine on the cotton ball and applied it to my wound. He does double cleaning, edi grant. For sure.

He then bandaged my wound and taped it. He stretched my leg and gently stroked it to relieve the pain.

"You should sleep. I'll take care of the dishes on the chin." He said so I went to bed. So, I have no choice but to sleep here in our room.

I slowly closed my eyes and prayed. Hopefully tomorrow, I won't be able to imagine what happened before. It's pure bullshit. That thing is worthless for me to think about. It's just a waste of time.

Even before I fell asleep, I felt something soft touch my forehead, nose and lips.

"Sleep, Rigella ..." someone whispered in my ear and I was completely swallowed by drowsiness ...

~ • ~

The next day I was surprised when Ivan allowed me to go out for a walk with Ice but I just needed bodyguards. Honestly, I really noticed that he was OA. He even reminded me not to talk to strangers. What am I, child? Psh.

Ice and I are now at a mall and shopping for Ice"s likes. If maybe, I was just myself, I ran away and just sent the annulment to Ivan. But no, Ice is with me with ten bodyguards. My God, I have defeated the president of the Philippines. Can I escape it?

After shopping for toys, we went to the bookstore. The bodyguards were carrying our belongings. People are already looking at us e. Jusko.

I told them to just wait for us outside the bookstore because they might just be crowded there. When they sat down, Ice and I entered.

My son dragged me to educational books and I just told him to pick up everything he wanted. Ivan gave me five credit cards. Sometimes I think, how rich is he? Is he really very good at business and very rich?

I took a cart and Ice put in it the ones about History, Physics, Algebra, Trigonometry and so on. Jusko, my son is only in grade one but I can't deny that he is smart. He actually excelled in everything so he was consistently top one.

We sold two carts full of books. The one, in academics while the other is Detective Conan series, One Piece, and other manga. Can he read it all?

Well, it's kinda my fault too. I always made him read books when he was three years old so maybe this is what happened. But, should I take this as a good sign? Because in our family, whoever is smart and knows, he is the one who will be trained for the company. The guy who can't do what he wants anymore. As far as I know, that's what happened to Ivan especially since he owns two large corporations.

We already paid at the counter through a credit card. Just one swipe we were paid and the books were given to us. I was swallowed because of more than ten plastic ata.

But before I could get the plastic bags someone had already taken that. One man. He easily lifted the ten plastics. He is as tall as Ivan but his body is bigger.

"Wait-" I was about to take the plastic when he took them away from us. I saw Ice holding the hem of my dress.

"A pregnant woman like you should not carry heavy things, Miss. And also, you must not wear fitted shirts or dresses, your stomach will be pinched." Said the guy.

I frowned and looked at what I was wearing. I'm wearing a pink fitted floral dress.

"Who are you?" I will ask.

"I'm Creed Agoncillo, Mrs. De Leon. And if you're asking why I know that pregnancy of yours, simple. Because I'm an OB doctor and ... I have connections. WE have connections ..." She said smiling.

Creed Agoncillo? Wait ... my eyes widened when I realized who he was. "You're ... you're Ivan's friend?" I was shocked by the question.

"Uhh, I think we should continue this talk outside this bookstore? We're getting much attention here." He said so I turned around. Most of the people are looking at us. "... and also, this plastic bags are heavy. Damn, let's give this to your bodyguards." Is he overweight? Why doesn't seem obvious.

I nodded and we walked out of the bookstore. When we got out Creed handed the bodyguards our purchases and they greeted him.

"Boss Creed." they said at once and bowed.

Creed just hugged them and Ice turned to us. Ice still clung to the hem of my dress as if she was embarrassed.

"Woah! It's really the strength of De Leon's blood ah! He looks just like your son. That animal is really fierce in bed." He knelt down so that he and Ice were equal.

It was as if I blushed at what he said. Jusko, doesn't he have this man?

"Hey, young man. Don't be shy. Do you know that that makes you gay? What a waste of your race, go ahead." Smiling Creed said to Ice.

I was just shaken. Jusko, this man's mouth doesn't have a filter.

"Is that true?" Ice asked so my eyes widened. Why, did my son believe ?!

"Yes! Handsome people like us shouldn't be shy. We have the looks and anything so you shouldn't be shy." Confident says Creed.

Ice sighed. "I think, you have too much confidence, Mr. Whoever-you-are. But let me tell this to you, being shy is not the basis for you to be a real man. Yes, you can be confident but not as always. It should be in place. Yes, I'm shy but my confidence is in place. Like at school, I am confident because I can do anything that my classmates don't but I'm not that boastful. The looks you're talking about "Yes, you have that. But just because I'm handsome and shy doesn't mean I'll be gay."

We were just stunned by what Ice said. For the first time, I heard him speak at length and in Tagalog. Also, he looks old when he speaks. Gosh!

When I recovered I sighed. When you oppose Ice, he will be talkative. Now, I know.

I heard Creed's applause so I frowned at him. "Bravo! You're the son of that stupid De Leon. You're exactly the same. That animal's blood is really strong. How did you make it Ice, Rigella? Try for me to inherit what will be. my child."

My eyes widened and I swallowed. What is this Creed!

"Stop talking nonsense, Mr. Whoever-you-are. Mom, I'm hungry." Said Ice.

"Hey, call me Tito Creed, Ice. I'm your father's best friend." Creed said and stood up.

"Really? I thought you're just his apprentice or something. You don't really look like his best friend." Ice's blocker.

"Woah! Do I really look like his apprentice? I'm more handsome than your father, young man."

"You actually look like a monkey, Tito Creed."

"What the hell!"

"Don't curse Tito-"

"Hey, hey. Stop that! Let's just eat." I stop them. Jusko.

The two fell silent. Good.

"It's wrong to stress your Mom, Ice. She has your baby brother or baby sister in her tummy." I heard Creed whisper to Ice.

"I have a baby sister?" Ice asked curiously.

"Yes, young man. So, we should behave. Maybe something else will happen to your Mom and we'll talk to your Dad."

"Okay, Tito Creed."

I stopped walking for a moment because of what they were talking about. I turned to them both and raised an eyebrow at Creed.

"How did you know that I'm pregnant?" I will ask.

Creed shook his head. "Uhm, because your OB is my girlfriend. She told me about you and ... yeah, I found out. So, I also told Ivan about it. If you just saw the look on his face. It was priceless." He laughed and said as if someone remembered.

I was just shaken. He already know. They are right, there is no secret that is not revealed.

~ • ~

After we ate I said goodbye to cr first. Creed brought three bodyguards with me because he was the one to guard Ice.

I entered the CR while the three bodyguards were outside. I entered an empty cubicle because the two cubicles were full.

I accidentally saw the shoe in the other cubicle. Silver and prada. I sighed and shook. It's not her, I'm just paranoid.

After I did what I had to do I flushed. I exited the cubicle and washed my hands at the faucet. I looked at myself in the mirror and noticed that my cheeks were getting a little fatter.

I was frustrated. Others say that when the baby grows up, it looks ugly. Alas, please don't! I didn't look ugly when I made Ice pregnant.

I straightened my hair but was immediately stopped when I saw the familiar figure of a woman looking at me from the mirror.

I turned to face him and stared at him.

"Look who's here. Squatter persons are allowed here in the mall." He says.

My mouth tightened. Who else is it in front of me now? Edi and Lara.

But I immediately smiled. "Me too, I can't believe it. I wasn't informed that there could be leeches in the mall. All I know is, there are no insects here ..." I said emphatically while glaring at him.

He also looked at me and waved. We just lost our gaze when someone came out of a cubicle so we looked there.

"Lara ... let's go there-" the woman stopped talking and turned to me. "Rigella Chrysostom?" He asked with a frown.

My forehead furrowed. Who is she?

"Corrine. Meet Xyleus first. I don't want to be a chaperone. Duh." Lara said artfully so I could almost gasp.

But wait ... Xyleus. Familiar name ...

"Xyleus Santiago?" Kunot when I asked. It's Ivan's best friend.

Corrine raised an eyebrow at me. I know her, she must be the one I dealt with for the boutique.

"You know him?" He could answer the question.

"Yes. He's my HUSBAND'S best friend." I even stared at Lara while saying the word "husband".

"Oh, alright." Corrine stared at me and turned to Lara. "Xyleus won't come. His wife is going to have a baby. Darlyn Alcantara? Oh, that bitch. We don't have time for Xyleus right now." His promise was annoying.

Darlyn Alcantara? Seymour's sister Darlyn? Ohmygod! Meaning, Corrine is Xyleus' sidekick!

Napairap ako. Be a bestfriend fixture? Eww.

"Leave me for a while, Corrine. I have something to finish here ..." Lara said and looked at me.

Corrine just stared and left. Lara went to the door and locked it. What will he do?

He came back in front of me and looked at me again.

"You bitch! The thickness of your face!" He was still stabbing me so I frowned.

"What are you saying there? Are you insane?" I asked annoyed.

"YOU! You are the reason why Ivan and I broke up!" He kept shouting.

What? "What am I? You're the one who broke up, aren't you?" I said sarcastically. This woman is really crazy.

"That's because you did something to her. Tell me, did you charm her ?!"

I was stunned. What a desperate bitch. Gayuma? As if it's still a trend these days.

"I don't know what you're talking about." I passed him and was about to come out when he pushed me back.

"We're not done yet, bitch! Don't turn your back on me!"

I took a deep breath. I'm running out of patience. "What's wrong with you ?!"

"You! I hate you! I hate your fucking existence! Why is everything so easy for you ?! Why me, why am I suffering ?! It's all gone but why did you take Ivan from me? You're too selfish ! " I saw the edge of her tears.

Am I stupid because I feel sorry for him? "I didn't kidnap him from you, Lara. Then they said, don't let go of the thing that you can't see others holding. And please, don't say that I already have everything because that's not true." I seriously promise.

She was stunned and her tears were already flowing. I'm sad for her. For the three of us. I'm the only one who's in trouble with them.

I smiled at her bitterly. "It's not easy to find someone who won't hurt you. So go for the person that makes the pain worth while ..." I said then slowly walk away from her.

I was about to turn the door knob when he pulled his hair out. What the hell?

I immediately walked away from him and frowned at him. He was the one who gave the advice and then he was the one to pull it out?

"You don't just order me like that! I love Ivan and I'm willing to fight for him. Yes, you know my name but you don't know my story. You've heard what I've done, but not what I've been through. I'm strong, Rigella. And I'm going to take what's rightfully mine! "

I was stunned. Desperate moves. I have nothing to say.

"Do you really hate me, Lara?" I have a serious question.

She smirked. "YES! I hate you to death!"

I showed her my pokerface. "You know what, you don't really hate me. You just hate yourself because I'm a reflection that you wished to be." I strongly promise.

Her forehead creased. "Are you saying that I'm insecured? That I'm jealous of you ?!"

"Who knows? But based on what I'm actually seeing right now, yes. A big YES. But hey, I never gave you a reason to hate me. You're just creating your own little drama of pure INSECURITY." I will emphasize. I have run out of patience with him.

Her lips parted. I think, I just hit the bull's eye.

But he recovered quickly. "How dare you-!" He was about to slap me when I broke his hand.

"I dare, Lara!"

I was about to slap him so he closed his eyes. I just smirked. Coward bitch.

I almost let go of his hand so he immediately woke up and stared at me.

"I hope, karma slaps you in the face before I do." I said while glaring at her. "Thank you and I have faith. I actually believe that, never try to hurt someone on purpose just because they hurt you accidentally. But in this situation, even if you hurt me intentionally, I won't hurt you because I'm not like you. I won't stoop down to your level. "

He could not speak and seemed to have his mouth covered. "You wasted your chance, Lara. You should have taken care of him when he was still there. But what have you done? You left him. Do you know that there's nothing more painful than being forgotten and left?"

He bowed to what I said. Serves her right.

I slowly walked away but it's weird that I have a smile on my face.

I just realized, sometimes you have to smile and pretend that everything's okay. Hold back the tears and just walk away.

"I HATE YOU, BITCH! I HATE YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE RIGHT! DAMN RIGHT!"

I was surprised because she pulled my hair and ... pushed me. Hard ...

I was caught in my hip as it hit the faucet. I sat down on the floor. I looked at Lara and glared at her. But I was surprised when I saw that he looked shocked.

Then I suddenly felt something ... painful. My ... my tummy aches!

I looked down at the floor and saw blood flowing from my thigh to the floor. My baby ...

"HELP! HELP ME! HELP MY BABY!" I was crying out loud.

I'm scared ... no ... my baby ...

Next I heard a knock on the door.

"Rigella? Hey! What happened ?! Open the door!"

I heard Ivan's voice. Damn, he's here! He's here!

"IVAN HELP ME! HELP OUR BABY!" I sobbed out loud.

The door immediately opened and it looked like it had been kicked. Ivan looked at me and I saw the fear in his eyes when I saw blood running down my thigh.

"DAMN !!" he cursed under his breath and walked towards me.

When he got close to me he immediately picked me up and quickly walked out of Cr. Damn, save my child please.

AND THE NEXT THING I KNOW, EVERYTHING WENT BLACK.

To be continued...