Chapter 12

28: You Are Mine

Shookt. That was the only reaction pasted on Davien's face. He did not expect to see the father in the hospital. And he didn't want to see it either. Why else? After all those years is he still coming back? For what? Become a father? No thanks because he is two decades late.

"Son ..." Nicholas mumbled. Avah doesn't know why she feels that Davien has returned last night and will suddenly explode in anger. He looked at the father and son alternately. Sometimes he looks at Divina, but even the old woman is surprised by the situation.

"Who are you?" Davien asks with high brow and dull eyes. Every word of his has an emphasis and angry content.

"Son ... please—" Nicholas tried to reach him using that tone but Davien only gets furious.

"Don't call me son. You are not my father. My father died the moment he left us." Davien promised and pulled his wife away.

"Hey! Davien! Are you not only disrespectful to woman? Even to our father?" Davien's head was getting hotter because of that man. And what is he saying? Our father? Even him! Davien will not sue. And one more thing, if Noah spoke, he would have known Davien.

Noah can see the pain and regret in his father's eyes and it is pure and genuine. That's why he can't help but get angry with his stepbrother. If he only knew that his father always thought of them, maybe his brother didn't look like that. They have a very different point of view and claim.

Davien stops on his tracks and then faces Noah. Avah and I haven't been far apart yet.

"You can have your father all by yourself. Why don't you bring him back to where you came from? And this is my last warning. Stay away from Avah." Davien said between greeted teeth. "Ma! Let's go!" Davien pulled his mother away.

As the child pulled away, Divina couldn't help but turn around. All those years. Divina thought she had forgotten her husband, but here he was. Trying to reach his son. Divina always have a soft heart when it comes to Nicholas. And he was scared. She was afraid that he might beg for another chance because Divina knew in herself that she would give it to him. The problem is Davien"s anger at Nicholas.

Anger faces will increase with the arrival of Noah. The stepbrother that Divina kept secret for many years.

After that Davien could no longer speak politely. Her day is ruined. Avah also returned home after a few minutes stay in her husband's office. Avah also feels that the mother and daughter need time to talk. Avah understands the situation and all the English words she has heard before. He just couldn't believe that Noah and Davien were siblings.

That's why they look like mejo. She thought to herself.

When the mother and daughter left Davien's office, Divina began to tell stories. He said he had known for a long time that he had a brother with his father, and this was Noah who was only a year younger than him.

Davien gets angry because his mother kept it a secret just to cover up Nicholas' mistake. Davien had an operation that afternoon. But because he is not in focus the patient is almost at risk. He had cut the wrong tissue inside the body of the victim which made a rapid bleeding. When he spat blood on his face, everything he knew about treatment returned. Only then did his focus return.

Davien was able to retrieve the patient's life. He was even beaten by a fellow doctor who assisted him in the operation. That's why it's getting easier. And the patient almost died because of him. After throwing all the protective clothing he went to the office to clean the body. Davien waited for the working hour to end.

And when it does, he invites his three friends to have a drink. The three of them met at the club where he first saw and meet Avah.

Davien was getting drunk. He tell his story to his friends. He let out a sigh of resentment. Hirro, Tim and Gael understand him. They have been together for a long time so they already know the stench of each other. Davien also expressed his hunch that Noah wanted his wife. That was when Davien started cursing and screaming inappropriate words. The three just calmed him down. No matter what happened, his three friends were there to babysit Davien. They don"t drink because they know the friend"s habit. There's a time when it invites trouble or fight whenever he gets too angry.

The three men dropped Davien on his house because he could no longer drive. Tim drove his Maybach. While Hirro was in Gael's car. Gael opens the gate while Hirro and Tim hold the very drunk Davien.

On the other hand, Avah was on the living room. She is waiting for Davien. It doesn't go home late at night. She always comes home early so Avah wonders where her husband went. When he heard the crack in the door he stood up.

He was not mistaken in suspicion. That wife, but not in the condition she expected. He was drunk and was supported by three friends.

"What happened? Why did he get drunk?" Avah asked. He met the four. He helped support Davien.

"Just ask her, Avah. She'd better get the answer." Said Gael.

"O-oh, all right. I'll just make the bed." Avah ran to their room and arranged the bed sheet and the pillows. The three quickly followed as Davien hugged.

They laid the drunken doctor at the center of their king-sized bed.

"You're the one who loves her, Avah. We're going home. We also have a job tomorrow." Said Hirro.

"Yes, I can handle this. Thanks for serving him. Do you want something to drink or eat?" Avah asked them.

"No. There's no need for that. We're going home." Gael refused her offer.

"Pano Vien, we're ahead." Tim lets the friend just moan. "All right Avah. We're going to lock the gate,"

"Thanks again. Be careful on the road." Then Avah delivered the three until they could get out of the house. She watch them hop into one car and then drove away.

It is almost twelve o'clock. Avah wonders why the husband is so drunk. Is it because of her dad and Noah? Avah suspected.

He went back to their room and he got a clean bimpo. A bowl of lukewarm water. He laid it on the bedside table and began to wipe his wife. The strength of the smell of the wine she drank because Avah was sniffing it.

Because Davien's sleeve was wet with sweat and smelled of alcohol, he opened the button one by one and took it off. Because Davien was lying down and his body was heavy, the result was difficult to remove the clothes.

As Avah was wiping her husband's body, she suddenly grabbed him tightly by the wrist. With one swift move, Davien was able to switch their position. Despite his drunkenness, he pinned Avah in the bed. His vision is blur. But he knew that it was Avah. The woman beneath him was his wife, beloved and beautiful wife.

"You are my wife, Avah. That makes you mine. Only mine." He said straight even though it was still very drunk.

"D-Davien, you're drunk. Go to sleep ..." Her voice is so soft and tender.

"Don't talk to that guy. I don't want to see you talking to Noah. He can't steal you from me. Never."

"Y-yes. All right, but get ready to go to bed. You're so drunk." Like a spell, Davien do what she said.

Avah's heart was pounding. Davien's very possessive words tickled him. After she wiped her husband, he put a soft cloth on her and went to sleep next to her.

29: Melanie vs. Alexa

Davien's head seemed to break when he woke up in the morning. The strength of his hangover. As for the amount he drank last night, he will really be punished this morning.

The first thing he looked for was his wife. It is not by his side because it is in the kitchen and he is cooking edible and absorbable steamed meat. Though dizzy, Davien walked into the kitchen and saw his wife cooking there.

Yesterday she was the one who arrived there in the same situation, now it is Avah who is in the kitchen again. Davien watched her from her back busy stirring the pork porridge. Watching Avah like that makes Davien hungry. Hungry but not for food. He had something else on his mind.

He walks towards her. Davien made sure that neither crackle was gone, he made his every movement silent and unnoticeable. When he reached Avah, what Davien did was hug it from behind. Avah sighed as her husband suddenly hugged her. He rested his both hands on Avah's tummy, his head leans on her shoulder. Davien wasn't that clingy back then but he really broke down because of Avah.

"Good morning," Davien mumbled in his just-wake-up tone.

"H-how are you feeling?" Even though they have been married for a few weeks, Avah still can't help but stutter when talking to Davien.

"Good. How did I get home? Did you change my clothes?" Consecutive question of the man.

"Gael delivered you. Yes, you were soaked with sweat last night so I changed your clothes." Avah admits that her cheeks are red. Fortunately, he turned his back.

"Did I say something crazy last night?" Davien was alarmed and maybe he poured his anger on Avah last night. Because he was so drunk, he couldn't remember the previous night.

"W-nothing. Get ready and we'll eat." Davien let go of her hug and helped Avah to file.

Their morning was normal again. After all, Davien doesn't talk every time he eats. That is an etiquette that his mother taught him. After their breakfast, Avah preoccupied herself with the dinner. Davien stayed at the dinning table. He watch her every action like a hawk. Her every move was graceful. Obviously raised well in the church. He moved so fast, he didn't seem to be able to break a plate.

After all Avah had washed, Davien had not yet stood up.

"Aren't you coming in? Why don't you pay attention yet?" Avah asked as she dried her hand. He was counted again in Davien's gaze.

"It's still early. Just seven forty. Can you give me a glass of water and aspirin please?"

"All right, just a minute." Avah followed without complaint. Davien liked it. They are just like that. Harmonious and somewhat sweet.

Avah have a glass of water in her hands and a tablet of aspirin. When he put them down in front of Davien, he took them by the hand and said, "let's go to shower,"

Avah's eyes widened slightly and she quickly stared at the water in front of her.

"H-ha? It's just you. I don't have a walk, t-it's too early." The reason for this.

"We're going to the hospital. We're going to check up on the baby. You have no reason to say no now." He smiled mischievously as he carry Avah. He swifted her off her feet and he walked into their room as he lifted her.

Until they entered the bathroom, Avah had many reasons for not taking a bath with her husband as she was said to be getting cold. She took a shower last night, she just changed her clothes but all of her excuses were useless because Davien adjusted the temperature of the shower into warm and he opened it making them and their clothes wet under the shower.

And the rest was history. They lost in ecstasy.

Around 9:30 when they arrived at the hospital. The first place they went to was their godmother at the wedding, Dr. Talaveda. She run few examinations for Avah's pregnancy and an ultrasound. As the couple watched their little angel on the screen the smile could not be erased from their lips.

Davien is already wearing his laboratory gown. The couple waited for the old woman. Davien did not know how to read the results of examinations for pregnant women. That's not his interest. So he just let the mother -in -law discuss the result.

They were sitting on the couch when she entered her office. He took the result from the examination room. She sat down in a single couch and then she cross her legs.

"I've encountered the same cases but knowing the two of you made me feel awkward discussing this issue." Pauna by Dr. Rosana Talaveda.

"Why? Is there something wrong with the baby?" Dr. Sebastian asked. His eyes has a hit of nervousness.

"No, no. Your baby is healthy, Dr. Sebastian." Rosana promises in a professional tone. The policy is that they are only professionals when they are inside the hospital, but when they are outside, they can let go of the formality. "But I need to advice, you, Dr. Sebastian to avoid involving your wife from any sexual intercourse because it might eventually affect the baby." Rosana said as she emphasizes the word 'you' because she knows Davien is the one to talk about it not Avah. Avah's cheek was like a red tomato because of what the doctor said. If another doctor said no, maybe it wouldn't be so embarrassing. "Overall, the baby is in a very good condition. Your baby is about 7.6 -10 cm (3-4 inches) long and weighs about 28g (1 ounce). Since your baby's most critical development has taken place, your chance of miscarriage drops considerably after three months into the pregnancy. " Rosana said while looking at the papers on her hands.

"At least, I can rest assured that my child is fine." Davien mumbled. It was as if a thorn had been pulled out of his chest. He thought something bad had happened to his son.

After their talk with Dr. Talaveda suddenly called Dr. Sebastian and the nurse. There is a new patient and he is needed to Emergency Room. The couple said their good bye to each other. Fortunately, Avah said early on that her friend Melanie would be going out with them. They kiss good bye and Avah leaves the hospital. Because Avah has a cell phone, it will be easy for them to meet Melanie.

Twice a week Alexa goes to the hospital hoping that Davien will talk to her about their relationship. That's why when he saw Davien kiss Avah on her lips, his nose almost smoked with anger. Alexa followed Avah. I will confront him because he can no longer see his former self who is already in someone else.

When Avah got out of the hospital, she received a text message from Melanie. Mel said she was very close to the hospital. Avah was reading the text message when someone touched her shoulder.

Avah turned with a smile on her lips. But that smile was replaced by surprise when she received two hard slaps from Alexa. Her both cheeks turn red due to the force of Alexa's slap. Wrestling. That was the only thing that made Avah's face smile.

Melanie had just gotten out of the taxi that time and she saw how the friend was slapped. Anger rises through Melanie's body. He could almost break his own phone by holding it so tightly because he was shivering.

He quickly approached the woman with her back turned to slap Avah. She heard Alexa said, "the first slap is for seducing my Davien. The second slap is for stealing him from me! Malandi ka!"

When he approached the naughty woman completely, he also touched her on the shoulder.

"What ?!" Alexa scream to Melanie.

Melanie waved her right hand and it landed on Alexa's cheek with vigor. He did the same on the other side of his cheek and followed again to the right. Never mind that Alexa received three super -strong slaps from Melanie.

"The firs slap if for slapping my friend, the second one is for slapping my 'pregnant' friend and the last one is for 'accusing' my pregnant friend for something that she 'never' did." Melanie emphasizes the key words. "What are you going to fight? Go ahead! Bring it on!" Melanie glared at Alexa.

Avah cannot recover from receiving hard slaps. He was just stunned by the speed of events.

To be continued...