Tides of Destiny

Part Seventeen: The Jealousy

Part Seventeen

The Jealousy

Alfina Guerrero

I was drained both mentally and physically, it's because of the pregnancy hormones. I still haven't told Matt about it. It has been a week since Madre was sentenced to lethal injection. I wanted to take a break but the plan for revenge is almost complete. She was buried yesterday and I didn't attend her funeral for obvious reasons.

"I would like to express my anger towards the current decision to sentence my Tia Allegra Guerrero to death by lethal injection. Alfina's signature was clearly forged since we all know that she has passed away in a tragic accident. The Presidente del Gobierno, Alberto Constanzo, is responsible for this injustice towards my aunt. I am demanding that you step down from your position since your only basis for her execution is the mysterious death of your brother, who was Tia's second husband,"

Zahria's baby bump was clearly visible in her form fitting red dress. I could tell that she was around four or five months pregnant. She held a press conference to sway the people but thankfully Alberto made sure that the news outlets emphasized on my mother's crimes.

"The government is out to get my family. First was Alfina and now Tia, I am afraid that I will be next. Please help us get the justice that my family deserves," Zahria said before it was back to the news room.

"That's it folks, the poor woman is visibly pregnant and her family is clearly being targeted. We hope that the Spanish government should leave the poor woman alone. Additionally, sustainable fishing mogul, Mathias Stoltenberg has been making headlines in local tabloids for his determination and finding out the truth behind Alfina's death," the female news anchor stated.

My ears perked up when I heard Matt's name being mentioned in the news.

"Alfina was a dear friend of mine. I know that her death is not accidental, I know that Zahria and Claude are both responsible for her death. The clues don't add up and the statements are contrasting. I know that I'm a step closer to the truth," Matt said to the journalist who was interviewing him.

"You shouldn't be watching that garbage," Matt groaned as he grabbed the remote and turned the television off.

"Why not? You look good on TV," I joked.

It was a boring Sunday today, me and Matt were currently staying at his home back in Norway. He was back from his trip on Egypt. I'm actually happy that he's doing great with the pretend-business.

We decided to take a breather from everything that has happen. Although we don't have any form of romantic relationship, we have been having sex almost every day back then as a way to let out the steam. You could say that we were friends with benefits. But now with the pregnancy, I have been making excuses to avoid sex.

I admit that I look horrible nowadays. There were huge bags under my eyes and I feel bloated all the time. I feel sick and kept throwing up most of the time. Maybe it was the stress and the pressure of my revenge plans. This is my body's way of telling me that I need to slow down and focus on the baby. My belly is still flat that's why Matt has no idea.

"Alfina, I'm in love with you," Matt suddenly blurted out.

"What?" I asked, clearly turning red from his sudden confession.

"I've been keeping it so long since I blew my shot of confessing my true feelings to you. Since I can feel that you are close in getting your revenge, I don't want to be alone. I want to have you by my side," Matt confessed.