Ch.9

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Ricardo Delarossa*

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Juliana Demetrio

I woke up at around 5 due to the jet-lag affecting my sleep, and got up to use the restroom. I felt as if my cycle was coming because of cramps yesterday and went in my bag for some feminine items. I checked to make sure Aubri was still asleep, then went to do my business.

I washed my hands and looked at the bags under my eyes. I didn't feel the same or look the same as I used to. I was so happy and in love with Darren. Don't get me wrong, I am, but he's not the same. I downed two 'Pamprin' and went downstairs to grab a drink.

It was still somewhat dark but the sky's dark colors were shown through the kitchen windows. I turned on the light, and nearly screamed, noticing the illuminated figure in the kitchen. It was Richard, or whatever. But what was he doing in this house?

His appearance made me think he spent the night at my father's home because of the pajama pants and grey tank he was wearing.

"Oh sorry, didn't mean to scare you." he said. He continued to look out the windows as I walked around him to the fridge and grabbed a flavored water. I drank half and closed the fridge before almost retreating upstairs.

His eyes never left from staring at me, so I spoke. "I don't know what's with you, but as you can see, I have a child and I'm married. I don't know if you think this is a game or you're just a fucking creep but it needs to end now."

"Excuse me? My girlfriend just died in an accident over a week ago, I'm quite sure I don't need another woman at a time like this." he said. Remorse was in my heart but I continued to stay strong.

"Oh, well, I'm sorry for your loss."

"Yours too," he mumbled, assuming I didn't hear. I glanced at him once more and went upstairs as I felt the cramps kick in again. I grabbed my aching stomach and leaned against the wall for support. They'd never been this bad, especially on the first day. It's usually the second day where I feel it the most.

"Shit." I said. I wanted to cry out in pain but chose to keep my mouth shut. And guess who comes, right in my motherfucking face, attempting to 'calm' me? Richard. "Look Richard-"

"It's Ricardo, look I'm just trying to help you out, don't be rude." he sternly said. "Do you need some hot tea, anything?"

"No, I'm fine by myself." I lied. The only man I needed to help me with anything related to my own body was my husband, not this bastard. I felt the sweat on my neck already and was happy I tied my hair up with a scarf around the edges.

"Let me just help you up the stairs." he said. He grabbed my arm as I pulled it back from him.

"I told you I don't need your help."

I walked up by myself continuing to feel the pain and went into the room not to see Aubriella. "Aubri?" I panicked. "Ella?!"

I turned on the room light to see her stuffed animal in the bed alone. Normally she would take it everywhere, not leaving it whatsoever. I rushed into the bathroom to see if she was there, she wasn't. Then turned on the hall light and yelled more.

"Aubriella?" I said. I went into the last room in the hall which I was guessing was my fathers' son's rooms. I saw her playing on the carpet with some toys and the boy looking at me strangely. I scooped Aubri up and hugged her as she looked at me funny.

"What was she doing in here?" I said.

"She wandered in here by herself, I was just about to leave for cross country." he said.

"Mommy, I not see you." she said.

"Thank you." I told him. I came out the room and was face to face with Ricardo. "What?" I walked past him.

"Well you were hollering and caused me to check what was the problem." he said. I stared in his eyes as he sized me up with his own.

"Stay away from me." I gritted. I went into my room and closed the door. "Aubri don't you ever get up without telling mommy, you understand?"

She looked at me and nodded sadly.

"Use your words."

"Yes." she whined. I kissed her forehead and laid her back down to sleep a few hours.

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Ricardo Delarossa

The moment she went up the stairs in front of me earlier was one I wouldn't forget. Her backside is so curvaceous. Like a heart-shaped peach. I wish I could just take her already and kill the Demetrio's but its that damn child that's in the way.

Though I've never killed a child, first time's a charm right?

Nah I couldn't. I mean I could but my morals told me different. Of course I had to lie to the bitch about an ex-girlfriend, she would've grown suspicious of me. I asked her idiot of a father to spend the night because my lights weren't working. Which was another lie.

It was now around 8 in the morning and I had went back to my home to write in my journal. Some call me crazy but merely I'm fascinated in this woman. Ever since I was put to follow this woman and her 'family', I've been in love.

I pulled the pair of lace I took yesterday and inhaled the fresh scent. I could only imagine what she actually smells like. Maybe cocoa and vanilla? Honey? The thoughts made me crave her even more.

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Darren Demetrio

I called Juli's phone for the tenth time this hour and she still hasn't picked up. I called my brother and he said she was fine but I need to hear how they're doing. Though they're still in the country, I need to make sure they're safe at all cost.

I called my brother again, waking him from his slumber.

"What?" he answered.

"Where the fuck is my wife, put her on the phone."

"She's asleep-"

"Wake her up, wake my daughter up, how do I know if you're lying."

He sighed loudly on the phone and moved around.

"Don't get mad but-"

"I'm already fucking furious, spit it out."

"She went to visit her father and his family in America." he said. I felt uneasy knowing she brought our daughter to a country foreign to her since she's never been her entire life. I did some research on one of my computers. I visited my work office again and it was past midnight.

I searched the man's name, along with his address, and everyone he has contact with.

"You let her go-"

"Calm down, she chose to and I couldn't stop her-"

"You could've told me for God's sake. Lo stupido." [Idiot] I yelled.

"Fucking she told me not to-"

"I'm about to catch a flight there in the morning."

"Don't be stupid Darren let her be a free woman, che cazzo." [What the fuck]

"Thanks for nothing you piece of-"

"Fuck off man."

I hung up and did more nightly research before leaving my office, going home, and packing lightly for my quick flight.

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Sorry there hasn't been updates ): I've been so focused on finding what I want to intern in and achieving my career goal in the future I haven't picked up my laptop! Ily lovelies!


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