Mother At 18 (Gruvia)

Chapter 30

Juvia's POV...

Gray's still asleep while I stare at him. I touched my lips as memories flashed back in my mind.

I love you too, Juvia

I doubted that at first but when he kissed me, I felt that he really love me. I'm still confused about him.

Tame the beast I am

I just need more strength to do that Gray and your kiss gave what I need. It's been awhile since I felt his love. All I recieved from him was bruises that I almost forgot the feeling of his love. He also mentioned that whenever he sees me, he always remember his Dad's mistake...his nightmare that has been killing him for years...I remind his dad's mistake? How? I haven't seen his father before. Just now that I met Gray but I never really seen Silver before so how come I became the reminder of his Dad's mistake? But what was his Dad's mistake that is connected to me? I sighed. I removed Gray's arm around my wast and went downstairs to prepare his coffee.

I was about to go out of the kitchen when Mrs. Infelix startled me.

"Good morning Mrs. Juvia." Mrs. Infelix said.

"Good morning Mrs. Infelix." I said back.

Mrs. Infelix is the head of the maids here in the house and she's...old, probably worked as a maid here already when Gray's still young. I was about to go out of the kitchen completely when a thought crossed my mind.

She's already working here while Gray was still young so maybe, she knows the mistake of Gray's dad.

"Oh, wait, excuse me Mrs. Infelix but can I ask a question?" I asked.

"Sure thing, dear. What is it?" Mrs. Infelix said.

"Uhm...you've been working here for years now right?" I asked.

"Yes. Why did you asked?" She said.

"Uhm...so you witnessed Gray's childhood as well...can you please tell me what happened to Gray's family when he was young?" I asked.

I noticed her took a deep breath then smiled at me.

"I don't think I am in the right position to tell you those things. Well, if you really want to know, why don't you ask Mr. Silver instead?" Mrs. Infelix asked.

I sighed. I don't think I should talk to him. He might end up punching his son again.

"Uhm...What's my connection to Mr. Silver, I mean---"

"I know what you're talking about. I witnessed how Gray abuse you and as much as I want to help, I couldn't...but to answer your question...You should find it out yourself." She said then smiled.

"Okay, thanks for the info." I said and was about to leave when she spoke.

"You really look like your mom. You look like her clone. Your identity just brings back memories you never knew." She said.

That made me turn around and face her.

"You know my mom? Have you met her before?" I asked.

"Of course I know her. She's the woman I will never forget." She said.

"You're friends with her?" I asked once more.

"Almost if only..." She trailed off as if, it was a sin if she continue.

"If only what?" I asked.

"You better bring that coffee to Gray now. He's probably away and oh, don't forget the medicine." She said then handed me a medicine for headache.

I was about to speak when she pushed me out of the kitchen and smiled as she closed the door. I sighed. I went upstairs.

When I got on our room, I saw Gray was now awake so I immidiately gave him his coffee and the medicine.

"Where did you go?" He asked, massaging his temples.

I then took his hands away from his hands as I massaged his temples.

"I went to the kitchen to prepare your coffee." I said.

"I don't need your help." He said.

"But you need it, Gray. Please... let me help you even just for today...let me be your wife again..." I said.

He sighed and didn't speak anymore. Once I was done massaging his temples, I backed away again and let him fix himself.

"Gray..." I called him.

"What?" He asked coldly.

I tried to utter a word but the lump on my throat stopped me. I sighed.

"N-nothing..." I said.

He then went inside the bathroom. I wanted to ask him what is the reason for him to hurt me. I wanted to ask him what was his dad's mistake that I reminded him. I wanted to ask him what was the nightmare that has been killing him for years but I just don't have the urge to do so. He might just hurt me again if I did.

Gray gave me back my phone when he left and surprisingly, I didn't recieved any bruises coming from him. He's giving me bruises everyday that's why I'm surprised that he didn't lay a hand on me. I'm thankful about it though. I turned on my phone and I recieved 70 text messages from Lucy, 50 from Levy, 60 from Mira, and one from Erza. I also had 169 missed calls coming from them and another 3 from Doctor Helena. 5 missed call from Doctor Helena as well. I read some of the girls text...

From Lucy:

Hey Juvia, where are you now?
.
Are you still coming here?
.
Did something happened?
.
Please answer my texts and calls.
.

From Levy:

Juviaaaaaaa where are you?
.
We missed you so much and I was hoping you'll show up...

From Mira:

Juvia, are you still going to show up?
.
What's happening to you?

From Erza:

I was hoping to see you, Juvia and I expected you will show up because you never let us down no matter what happens even if you're busy, you always show up in this kind of event. I don't know but...it hurts us whenever a day passes by without you calling us or if you're not answering our calls. If something's bothering you there, you could always tell it to us. You always tell us your problems, everything but now, you became distant to us. Is it because Gray is already there? I hope you can still remember us but don't worry, we're not mad at you. Always remember that we'll be right here waiting for you.

Erza's text made my heart clench. I never wanted to ditch our lunch date but Gray...As much as I want to tell you girls everything, I just can't. I don't want you girls to be involved in this mess.

To Erza, Lucy, Levy, and Mira:

I'm sorry I didn't showed up yesterday. I felt dizzy yesterday...I was sick. As much as I'd want to show up I just can't. I was not able to inform you about it yesterday because I misplaced my phone. I'm really, really sorry. I hope you understand.

And sent it to them. I sighed. I don't want anyone to be involved in this. I'm really sorry girls. As I stood up, I remembered what Mrs. Infelix told me earlier.

You really look like your mom. You look like her clone. Your identity just brings back memories you never knew.

Is it possible that mom knows something about it? I can feel she is but...I never saw her with any member of the Fullbuster's. So it is impossible that she might be involved. Whatever it is...I need to find it out.