Despacito | s. ramos

7 - "What did he do to you ?"

The ride home was silent. Fernando sure knows that there is something wrong because I usually cause him a headache because of how much I talk. But tonight I feel different and I'm certainly not in the mood to talk with anyone just yet. I know I can talk about what happened with Antoine to Fernando but I know he's gonna do something he will regret and I don't want things to be weird in their team.

I feel his gaze on me and I turn to face him.

- You don't want to talk to me, am I right ? He says, parking in front of Cristiano's house.

I smile.

- You know that it's complicated those days... I whisper.

He smiles a little.

- I know, but please call me if you need to talk, Antoine's my friend but you are too and if anything happens we will support you with the team, he states, smiling as he opens his arms.

I feel tears forming in my eyes but I close them and hug Fernando.

- Thank you so much, I sigh.

Entering in the house, tears starts to stream down my face. I feel so bad right now and I know nothing can make me feel better...

- Cristiano ? I ask, wanting to hug him.

But no response. I wonder if he went out, but the house was open so I guess someone was here.

I walk in the living room and I see someone watching tv with Junior on the couch.

- Who's there ? I ask.

Then the person turned back to face me.

- Nelia ? James asks.

I smile.

- Oh James, nice to see you...

He looks at me confused.

- What's going on ?? He asks a bit worried, getting up from his seat to join me.

I can't help it, tears are falling down my cheeks.

James rushes towards me and takes me in his arms.

- Hey Nelia, what's wrong ? He whispers.

I'm just sobbing, I don't know what to say.

He pulls me back and takes my face in his hands, looking at me in the eyes.

- Cris said you were at Antoine's house...

- James... I cut him.

- What happened Nelia ? He asks, anger growing in his voice.

I close my eyes. I don't want to cause any problem to anyone and I know if I talk to James he will tell everything to Cris and he will just find and kill Antoine.

I sigh.

- Where is Cris ? I ask.

- He went out with a few boys of the team and he asked me if I could take care of Junior while he was out because I have to get up early tomorrow, he answers.

I just nod my head.

- So ? He insisted.

I look at my feet.

- Antoine is... he is a bit violent sometimes, I sob.

James sighs and clenches his jaw.

- What are you doing with that guy Nelia...

- I think I love him... I mutter.

- But how can you fall in love with someone who treats you like that ? I can't understand ! He almost shout.

- Please don't scream James, it gives me shivers... I'm done with all of that... I whisper.

He sighs.

- I don't want to scare you Nelia, I'm sorry, he apologize.

I smile at him. I know he's the kind type of guy.

- What did he do to you ? He asks.

I take a deep breath and get up of the couch.

I move the hairs from my face and reveal a big mark on my temples.

James eyes widens. I can see that he's totally in shock with what's in front of him.

He stands up from the couch.

- What the fuck ??? This brat... I swear on my life I'm gonna kick his fucking ass !! He shouts.

I take his arms and move forward.

- Hey, don't talk about that to anyone James, I say.

He nods his head, clenching his jaw.

- I promise, but please Nelia never go back again with this guy, you deserve so much better ! He states.

I sigh.

- I will try my best, I smile.

But something just hits me. Junior was with us during the whole conversation, watching tv on the couch.

I look at him and I notice tears falling down his cheeks.

I feel so guilty to have done that in front of him, he's so young...

- Oh Junior... I say.

I take him in my arms and kiss his forehead.

- Don't worry, your aunt is a strong woman, says James, taking Junior's hand.

I look at Cristiano's friend and smile at him.

- We'll talk about that later, but don't talk to your father, ok ? I ask Junior.

He just nod his head and starts to walk to his room.

- We missed up a bit... James says.

- I agree with that...

We sigh in sync.

I yawned and I start to fall asleep, my head resting on James laps who is already asleep.

***

I'm waking up because of someone talking. I can feel a hand on my shoulder and I wonder who it is.

I slowly open my eyes and focus on the person above of me.

I'm a bit surprised to see Cris here, but he isn't alone...

I try hard to focus on the person next to him...

- Sergio ?