(2/5) RTTE Seasons 2 and The Months Between (AMDH)

Bully to the Betrothed

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As the gash in her face was still healing, Ann tried to take her bandages off sometimes, but was stopped multiple times by the men who were close to her. She tried to take it off secretly sometimes, but was busted by more men of the crew who knew she was trying to. Being agitated more than twice a day, her relationship with Viggo also started to suffer from it again. Pain and sleepless nights got her exhausted and she was easy to be irritated. Anger and frustrations were taken out on Viggo, even if she didn't mean to. 

One day, Viggo was tired of their fights. "Ann, listen to me! I know you're in terrible pain and you're exhausted, but please! Don't take it out on me! Maybe it's better if you go home to Muzona for a while. I can't take your moods anymore." Having said that, Ann was shocked how much she had irritated him. "Baby, I'm sorry. I can't control myself anymore." She held her head hanging and looked to the floor. 

Viggo walked up to her and lifted her chin. "I know this is hard for you, but please, you must understand that I need a break now. Go home for a week or something and then I will see you again, alright?" He kissed her softly. "I'll always love you, don't blame yourself on this." He held her in one last hug before she packed her stuff to go home for a week.

Havòk went with her to make sure the wound would be good in its healing process. They went back to Muzona for a week to relax and be away from Hunter duties. She talked a lot with Jake and the others about what had happened at the auction and in her fights with Viggo. "The best therapy will always be your best friends and family." She smiled at her friends. "We are always here for you, Ann." Leonora said and they went into a group hug.

The day had come that she would finally go back to Viggo. Havòk and Ann had packed their stuff again and stepped onto the boat to head back to Hunter Island. Four hours later they were home. Ann stormed off to Viggo's tent, only to find him looking angry at her from his desk. "What's the matter?" She asked him. "You have been keeping things away from me, again!" He was furious. "What are you talking about?" 

"I got this letter, it was addressed to you. I didn't recognize the handwriting so I checked it out and what I read left me stunned. You were betrothed before?!" He shouted in her face. "Who sent that letter? Give me that!" She tried to take the letter from him, but he held it away from her. "It doesn't matter who wrote it now, tell me why you have been betrothed before!" He held her face cupped in his hands, not being gentle at all this time. 

"My father gave me away! He gave me away without me knowing it. I didn't like the guy at all! My father only cared about the wealth of our island as he gave me away to the son of the wealthiest family on our island. That guy was selfish and didn't care about me, not paying or giving any attention to me. Are you happy now? I came back to see you again and be happy, but I'm completely the opposite! Just leave me alone right now." She left the tent again leaving Viggo stunned. How could I have distrusted her? Now I've done it again. 

Looking at his desk, he got angry at himself and threw some papers, forms and documents to the ground along with his Maces and Talons game board. What is wrong with me? He crouched and cried a little, hoping he was not losing his lover again.

Giving each other some time to process the pain again, Ann went to the beach and Viggo stayed in his tent cleaning up the mess he made. Ryker came to both to check up on how they were doing. He finished with Ann on the beach. "Hey, you alright sis?" He came walking up to her. "No, of course not. What would you think when you get a welcome like that?" She mocked about Viggo. 

"I know it's not what you expected from him, sis. But on the other hand I can understand his side as well. You never told us that you have been betrothed before. I know you don't like to talk about it, but you should have told him this. Now you have this kind of trouble again." He cared about them both. She sighed as she knew she couldn't deny the truth.