Chapter 13

30: Brother's Conflict "Did you just laid your hands on my me?" Alexa is sick of Melanie. "Oh yes! And I don't just laid my precious hands on you. I slap your face damn hard and I enjoyed it as much as I'm enjoying myself watching you with red cheeks right now." Melanie confessed in English to Alexa. "You bitch!" Alexa put her hands in the air aiming to slap Melanie back but she was fast to grab her hands. Melanie catchers her wrist and then pushes her with too much force making her fall in the ground butt first. "Don't you dare laid your filthy hands on me, or on Avah again. Do you think you're the only one who's brave? Yes, I am a goddamn bitch and I will never back off if you're the only one who's the opposite. Look at yourself! Before calling people slut, you need to check yourself first! You look like a stripper in the men's club! I pity you! I so pity you because you are fucking pathetic! " Melanie shouted at Alexa who was now sitting on the floor. The fight are starting to draw attention from the public. Avah went next to Melanie and told her to stop. "Mel, that's right. I'm fine." Avah plea. "No, Avah. This bobita needs some lectures." Alexa rose from the ground. He laughed bitterly and barked back. "Lectures? Hah! I don't need your lectures bitch! Your friend needs guidance! I heard you're almost a nun? Hah! What kind of church person are you? You're attracting other people's relationships! Worst, You got pregnant which made Davien have the obligation to marry you! Your friend is embarrassing! " People watching the scandal started by Alexa started to murmur. "Enough, Alexa. I know everything! Hirro told me every little thing and you have no right to Davien because you're stupid!" Melanie screamed. "Mel, please. That's enough ..." But Melanie wouldn't let Alexa pass. "Ladies and gentlemen, this beautiful girl is still chasing other people's wives. Big yuck to you Alexa! You're a plague!" Avah started dragging Melanie. But before they could get away Melanie took off her heels which were three inches high. He accidentally threw it at Alexa who was hit in the chest. "Go to hell bitch !! Bring my shoes! Oh, here it is !!" Melanie took off the pair of shoes and threw them at Alexa again. This time the shoe landed on Alexa's tummy. They left Alexa cursing opposite the hospital. The people are looking at her and they are the ones who are ashamed of what she is doing. The two took a taxi with Melanie wearing no shoes. "Are you okay, Avah?" Melanie remembers asking the friend after she said the address of the condominium. Melanie can see the mark of Alexa's hand on Avah's both cheeks. Probably the slap he received was too strong because he wouldn't blush and pull like that if it was weak. "Hirro is right. That gaga is really crazy." Even Melanie. "Who is he, Mel? Why does he say I kidnapped Davien?" Asked the innocent Avah who was unaware of the event. "I only found out about Hirro. That crazy woman is Alexa Torres, Davien's ex -girlfriend. She hasn't moved on yet." "B-maybe they're still really in love ..." Avah's feelings hurt when those words came out of her own mouth. "Avah, no! They were separated before you and Davien met! Don't down yourself! You must be fighting that witch because you have a right. Davien is your wife. Don't let her get mad at you when you're stupid a! " "But Mel ... what if I'm the only one who ruined the two of them? We know Davien only married me because I'm pregnant." Avah's tears rolled down her cheeks. Her cheek hurts too. Alexa's pulp pain was biting. "Avah, believe me. He might not love you now but time will come. We see how Davien looks at you, and any men will fall for you because that's you, Avah. Kind and beautiful inside and out. Just crazy Alexa really, don't ever ever compare yourself to that woman. The size of the difference. " "Ma'am, we're already here," shouted the taxi driver. Melanie gave him a two hundred peso bill and they went downstairs and entered the building. Noah just got back to the condo from cemetery. He visited his mother there because he was buried in the Philippines when she passed. When he entered the building he saw Avah's familiar presence again. Don't know him. Even though he knew that the woman was married, and that he was still his half brother, he couldn't help but admire her. There"s a time when Noah asks himself, why Avah? There's so many woman in this world. Maiden and just as innocent as her but why? Why can't I just forget my growing affection for her? Using his long legs, he quickly matched the walk of Avah and Melanie. "Hi!" Noah greeted with a big smile. Melanie and Avah tilted their heads, their eyes landed on Noah's. "Back off. My friend is married, and she's pregnant with her husband. Three months pregnant." Melanie sighed because she knows that tone and the nature of the men. During her time in the world, she has mastered the movements of men, unlike Avah who does not know much more. How come he locked himself in the church all his life. "Melanie, it's okay I know him. He's Davien's brother. Noah," Avah said shyly. Melanie is the tongue twister. Anyone will just fight for her sake. "Ah, is that so? I'm sorry, I was harsh." Melanie said afterwards. "It's okay," Noah smiled to Melanie and then he put his eyes back to Avah's face. That is when he notices the mark of hand in her cheeks. "What happened here? It's all red, are you okay?" Noah caressed Avah's cheeks which earned a flinch form her. He was reluctant to be touched by others, especially since he remembered what his wife had said the night before. He did not want to be close to his brother Noah. "O-I'm fine, Noah. I'm sorry? Melanie and I are in a hurry." Avah excuses herself to stay away from the man. "No, it's okay Avah. Do you want to come to my condo? I was rude earlier, maybe I can offer you some food and stuffs?" Ani Melanie to Noah which is very wrong. "Y-yeah! Sure." Noah's willingness quickly. Avah did not show that she was disappointed. He also thought that the man was his wife's brother. There was probably nothing wrong with that, and he also saw nothing wrong with avoiding Noah. He is Davien's family that makes him related to Avah. Noah really didn't relax with his friends that afternoon. Also because of Melanie's loudness, she told the story of what Davien's ex -girlfriend did to Avah. She told the whole story of that mark on her cheeks. About five o'clock Avah decided to leave. Noah offered a lift, Avah refuses but Melanie forces the friend to deliver. Melanie doesn't have a car of her own so it would be better for Noah to take her. Besides, it is not considerate for Avah to commute alone and still pregnant. At the end, she agreed to deliver at home. Davien came home early because there weren't many patients today. Avah's isn't answering her phone, because it's silent and she's not used to this gadget. When Davien was near their house, he saw the car just stopped. That car is familiar. He was surprised to see Avah hop out of the car and Noah followed. Jealousy took over mix with anger towards Noah. He stopped his Maybach Exelero before Noah's then he jumped out. "I told you to leave my wife alone!" Davien growled and then punches Noah on his face. 31: A Warning From Davien When Noah recovered from Davien's blow, he retaliated with a powerful blow to the face. This time he wouldn't let him pass, even though Davien was older than him. He let her be punched at first, but not now. The two men started fighting each other. With the force of the blows they unleashed on each other, it was as if they were ready to kill. "That's enough! Stop that, what!" Avah shouted. Her voice was shaking too. "I told you stay the fuck away from my wife! Is my dad not enough ?! Are you going to steal my wife just like how your mom steal my dad ?!" Davien bursts. The veins in his temples are showing, an indication that he is really angry with the brother. "Davien what! Stop it! Noah just delivered me, what's wrong don?" Davien turn around to look at his wife. He is furious. He was very angry. But all his anger was replaced by astonishment because he saw the handprint on Avah's white face. Even though a few hours later there was a slight trace of it, Davien didn't miss it. "What the fuck happened to your face? Who did that ?!" His intense anger returned. "You act like a protective husband but the truth is you can't protect Avah from your ex girlfriend! What kind of husband are you?" Noah growled. Their lips were both bloody. "Alexa did this to you? When ?! Where ?! Answer me damn it !!" Davien shouted as he examined the delicate face of his wife. Avah's former white skin is pink, with the thought that Alexa hurt her innocent husband is enough to send him to the edge of his kindness. "I'm fine." Avah said. He removed Davien's hand from his face and approached the bruised Noah. Noah needed her help, Davien hurt his brother so much even though he didn't have enough reason to be violent. "Are you okay? I'm sorry again, Noah." Davien watch his own wife took Noah's side. His jaw clenched and his fist. Noah knew that she was hurt and I don't? He was there when she needed someone and I'm not? He bring her back home which is supposed to be my responsibility? His questions are echoing in his mind. He opened the gate and once he did, Davien pulled her. He pulled Avah into the house. He shouted at his brother before closing the gate, "leave at once!" Noah did not know what to feel first. Whether he will be angry with his sister first or feel sorry for Avah because he has the impression that Davien isn't treating her right. I wish you were mine, Avah. I will treat you like you are the most precious treasure in the world. Davien doesn't deserve you ... Noah said in his mind. He waited a few minutes outside, he's hoping that Avah will come out for him. No luck. Frustrated, Noah left with another body ache. They don't seem to get along with her older brother. Davien has a lot of pride and ego that he was protecting and maintaining. "Davien why are you so violent?" Avah's tone was high. The anger in his eyes faded. The purity of his worried face took over. Davien stroke Avah's face then asked, "were you hurt?" His voice softened. Davien's attitude really changes when Avah is in front. Only Avah have that spell the can tame him. Only her. "I'm fine, I already told you right?" Avah's voice softened too. She's thankful that Davien calmed down faster unlike for the past few days. "Did she say something to you? Don't believe her Avah. I'm over her. Having her in my life was the biggest mistake I ever made. You're the only one for me, only you. Okay? You believe in me right? " Davien pleads. When he watched Avah took Noah's side, he immediately nodded. He felt that the two were getting closer and closer. He also feels that because of Alexa's trouble, Noah has a better chance of getting Avah. The last thing he wanted was because Avah was just him. He walked closer, he opened his big arms and wrapped them around Avah's small body. I don't share Avah. Especially you, it's better to just be a nun than to go to someone else. Davien thought as he hugged his wife. Davien gently felt Avah wrap her own hand around Davien's back. The silence and calmness of the ambiance feels so comforting. Comforting and sensitive to the point that Avah could no longer avoid being choked. Earlier when Alexa was fighting with him, she really wanted to cry. He trampled on Avah's honor and questioned her love for God. They still have their son. Avah was hurt so much because don. But he chose not to show it. That's why now he can't understand why he still expressed his resentment towards Davien. Every sincere word Davien let go moved Avah's heart. Davien seems to want to say that it's okay to cry with her, that he is always there for her. His shoulder is always free fro his wife. Davien can hear Avah's tiny sobs and he can also feel the slow rise below his shoulder due to crying. Seeing her hurting made him think what hurtful things Alexa had said to him. Davien knew the attitude of his ex woman, he knows that Alexa is capable of hurting anybody mentally, emotionally and physically. As he listened to Avah's cries, Davien couldn't help but inflame his anger with his ex -girlfriend. He has a clenched fist and jaw but he tries to calm down for the sake of his sensitive wife. Pregnant women are said to be sensitive so maybe Avah is affected like that. Davien just hugs Avah while he keeps on whispering some soothing words for her. Avah was crying until she fell asleep in her husband's arms. Davien took Avah to their room and watched her for a few minutes while sleeping. After making sure she is in the depth of her sleep, Davien left the house. His car was still outside so he didn't bother to open the garage. As soon as the engine of his Maybach roared, he started the car quickly. He made his way to his ex -girlfriend's condominium. He reached it quickly. As soon as he pressed the doorbell of Alexa's door, it opened. Alexa thought she was a delivery man or staff so she frowned when she faced Davien. When she realized it was him, her face quickly lit up and she hugged the man. "I knew you would come back!" She burst happily. Davien's head boiled as Alexa hugged him. He removed the embrace of the woman's arm and pushed it with vigor. Alexa bumped into the wall and she moaned in pain from the impact of her head. "I'm here to warn you, Alexa. Don't hurt my wife ever again. If you laid a hand even in the tip of her single hair, you are dead. Leave her alone. And don't think that I still love you .I was blinded. And having you was a mistake. A huge mistake. When Avah cries again because of you, expect me to come back and come back here. I myself will slap you in exchange for you slapping my wife. Mark. My. Words. " Every word of Davien was angry. He left the condo unit while Alexa was stunned with fear. Davien drove back to their home and slept with the wife. He secured Avah in his warm and masculine arms. "I won't let anybody hurt you ever again." He whispered in her head and then he kissed the forehead of the sleeping Avah. 32: Beautiful Avah Two days after, everything went back to normal. Davien continues to care for his pregnant wife. Before going to work Davien would remind her to stay at home, lock the gate and door at all times, eat healthy foods, call if there's an emergency, etc. He also does not leave the house without kissing his wife. On the way home, he brought flowers or sweet food. Because the husband c-craves sweets and not fruit. It's good that Avah can't get pregnant. Unlike others who wake up in the middle of the night just to satisfy their craving. Their two days were quiet because there was no Noah or Alexa bothering. Sometimes Melanie visits him so that he is not alone and bored in their big house. Sometimes reading the bible, singing church songs that were taught to him when he was still a Parish Choir. He also works hard to water the plants in the yard. Friday night, as they were having dinner as a couple, Davien mentioned that they were going to a birthday party of one of the close friends. A female model of some famous magazine. Davien recognized that because of Gael's former relationship. All of them became friends when they became friends. Alexa is the same but with the madness she shows, the three are moving away from her. It was Saturday morning when Davien released Avah. She will buy them nice clothes to wear because the occasion they are going to is pompous. They went to different branded shops and boutiques. Everything Avah chooses is not Davien"s type. What if the color isn't dead, the mangan has already arrived. Davien wanted Avah to be the most beautiful woman later that day. If only he could outshine the birthday celebrant, Davien would be even happier. Why not? I have a very beautiful wife. Pride of his mind. Davien chose what Avah would wear. He looks around the shop and he removes all his temper from the display and hands it to the poor sales lady who is assisting him. Davien no longer looks at the amount because he is confident that those expensive dresses cannot consume the contents of his ATM Card. All of the dresses fit on Avah perfectly so Davien bought them all. Of course, Avah tried to say no because she didn't really need non, but Davien already made his decision and it's final. After shopping the two went to the restaurant. They left the shopping bags on his car. They shouldn't take it anymore, it's easy for them. About two o'clock, Davien left Avah in a beauty parlor. "Give her the full package service. Waxing, foot spa, hair spa, whatever you may call it. Choose whatever dress that suits her. Make it sure she's ready by 7 in the evening." Davien's bossy command to the supposedly best beautician in that parlor. Then he faces Avah who is obviously afraid of being left behind in an unfamiliar place. "Trust them, they will do their best to bring out the best in you. I'll be back in five hours, okay? Call me when something happens." Davien reminded while holding his wife's cheek. Avah nods her head in agreement. "I will be back," his voice is promising and soft. Davien kissed Avah quickly on the lips before finally leaving the shop. He only has a few papers to fix at the hospital and then he will also prepare himself for the party he will attend. Just like what the intimidating man's order, the artistic gay makes Avah beautiful. While waxing Avah's thigh the gay couldn't help but thrill at the customer's wife's handsomeness. They chat while doing all Davien's orders. Avah had a foot spa, and while someone was cleaning and manicuring her feet, someone was massaging her head, which is said to be a hair spa. They lasted for three hours because the medicine put in her hair was soaked. After the treatment for her whole body, the beautician started her makeup. They raised a scattered eyebrow at the girl. Then the gay artist started his job. What cosmetic was smeared on Avah's face. Liquid foundation, press powder, then painted her eyebrows, shining nude shade of eye-shadow made an emphasize on how beautiful her dark eye were. She also had false eyelashes that were weighed down by her eyelids. She was also fitted with a noseline even though her nose was already pierced, then contoured on both her jaws, a blush on and a highlighter. After he fixed his face, his hair was the concern of the gay man. They made an elegant curls in her black hair. It was braided with a handful of hairpins and fitted with some dangling hair. He was also dressed. She wore a long dress, which she remembers that Davien liked the most and now at first glance the person who dressed her liked it immediately. A black with a touch of red sleeveless dress that has a long slit in the chest. The neckline is low and there is also a large cut on the right thigh. A backless type with only a few straps. Front and Back Front and Back She wore it despite her unwillingness. It is dyed with black heels, only two inches high because it is not safe if the heels are too high. She is pregnant and not used to that kind of shoes. Time flew until seven o'clock in the evening. Davien drove his Lamborghini Veneno and parked it in front of the shop where he left Avah. He was greeted by a gay man who fixed Avah. Her voice was flirty when she said, "just in time! Introducing, Mrs. Sebastian in her best form!" A staff opened the VIP room and Avah walked slowly out of the room. Davien was nailed on his spot when he laid his eyes to Avah. Elegant and sophisticated version of Avah to be exact! Davien was already in a suit at that time, looking as gorgeous as ever, his hair was gelled to submission and the elegance of his stance. "You look ... beautiful ... beyond beautiful." Davien mumbled as he stroll his way towards Avah. He pressed it to his waist and kissed it. Almost all the staff in the parlor shuddered at the sight. There are small amount of lipstick stain on Davien's mouth when he separated from his wife. "You did a great job." Davien's baling gay fixes Avah. It shook. After paying the bill that almost reached five digit pesos, they left in Davien's fancy car. The party just started when they arrived on the birthday celebrant's residence. Hirro is also there, with Melanie because this is his date. Davien held Avah's had and then hooked it on his arms. Alexa was also at the party. The birthday girl became her friend when she and Davien were still together. When Davien and Avah walk through the red carpet that is the only way to Hirro's table, everyone's eyes fixed on them both. Especially the young people. They all have their eyes to Avah who is like a goddess in beauty. His possessiveness strikes and he presses Avah to his waist. While everyone was busy admiring Avah, Alexa was the only one who sighed in anger. Before Avah arrived, she was the most beautiful woman in the party. You really are a nun! Alexa cursed Avah in her mind. To be continued...