Love's Unwritten Contract

12

Ophelia's view

The house was crowded, and Oakley was off playing with the younger kids. Lexie and Ace were bickering in the corner about something, and Dominic went to talk to a group of people that he would describe as family friends. I went to the kitchen with Juliette and Ozella. The chatter outside stopped completely, and the other two girls left the kitchen. I was trailing behind them when they halted in their tracks. "Ophelia dear, go back to the kitchen." Juliette's voice was soft, and Dominic said, "Get out of this how." Only for Ace to pipe in, "Now, Dominic, that's not any way to talk to her, considering that she is the mother of your child. So Bella has every right to be here as much as your little replacement." Ace, forward, I came to view Izabella in indigo standing behind Ace, smirking as she locked eyes with me. " Bella." I spoke, crossing my arms and stepping forward." There she is my pride and joy. I told you I'd come and take you away." she wore a mask. It wasn't hard to see right through it. " I don't need you anymore; I'm quite comfortable with my life now," I mumbled. I glanced over to see Dominic hadn't taken his eyes off Bella and Ace since I walked out of the kitchen. Bella's gaze shifted. "Dominic dear, can you make me a drink? I want to spend time with my son while I'm here." she smiled, and Dominic shifted before he turned, storming out of the room.

I glanced back at Bella, who was headed over to Oakley; something about it made my stomach twist " oaks baby come here, mama needs some help in the kitchen." I spoke up, and the little one came running at me, Bella glaring at the boy as he ran towards me. Quickly scoping him up, I left to where Dominic had run off. Dominic was hunched over the counter, an empty glass; he was cussing rapidly under his breath. " this is the shit he pulls. Why now. The one fucking time- Ophelia.. shit princess, I'm fine, don't try prying anything out of me, please just give me Oakley. I need a moment with him before I go out, " he said, walking over and holding his hands out for Oakley. The little one reached towards him, and I let him go. "Take the time you need. I'll deal with my sister. And her drink." I spoke lightly, walking to the glass and making a drink for Izabella. Stepping back out, her eyes found me. " where are my fiance and child Opal?" "I've told you many times since you decided to pull your head out of your ass. It's Ophelia. I hate the name Opal now, thanks to you. and here is your drink." I seethed before turning to help Juliette with the last bit of food. The table was set, and Dominic and Oakley both had returned just in time. I sat down, Dominic beside me, while Oakley wanted to sit in my lap instead of a chair, his finding a hold of my hand under the table as his glare dragged to Ace, who was sitting across from us. Dinner went by slowly. The tension grew thick with each bite since we all sat down," said Ophelia. What's the plan for the childer with you two? I'm sure mum would love another grandchild." Ace piped up, smirking. " And if I hear Dominic isn't doing it for you, I can always help." he laughed, but yet, the first time, I couldn't sense if he had a joking tone, which could only mean he meant it, just as I was about to answer Dominic grip on my hand tighten slightly " well I can surely say that you will never be near me, but there are children present so it's not the best to speak about whatever you are trying to hint at," I spoke carefully. Oakley finished with the other younger kids running off, and Dominic and I cleaned and did all the dishes. Once they were completed, I found myself sitting on the arm of a couch by Dominic, his hand resting on my hip. " so Anderson, you've come to tear the family apart 'cause you didn't get what you wanted." Lexie spoke up for the first time since Bella had shown up. Confused, I looked over at Dominic; Bella stood up and went face to face with Leixe. " Bella, I'd take a step back. You are personally too close to my liking. You know, I actually never liked you either." Lexie practically spat at my sister.

" But that's what you like. Being and getting close to people who only had an interest in your body after you found out you were pregnant." Bella's eyes flickered with horror, and they glanced at me before back at Lexie. " shut up, Lexie, you are causing more shit that needs to be here tonight," Dominic spoke up, rolling his eyes, a. Dominic hand gripped my hip tighter as he slowly pulled me front the arm into his lap. with myself in his lap my legs dangle over the arm, and I just leant into his touch. You could hear Bella's teeth grinding from where she stood on the other side of the room. Juliette came into the room; her face morphed from her sweet-looking expression to one that she was about to murder someone.