Green-minded (EDITING) ✔

T W E L V E: Danger

My stomach growls in hunger at around six in the evening. Tony seems fascinated at my appetite, "Hey, you just ate a couple of hours ago. Why is Ana hungry again?"

"Who's Ana?" I ask, confused.

"Your beloved pet, Ana-conda." He shuts his eyes and howls in laughter.

O-Kay? He jokes now? I think I need to laugh too, 'cause I'm afraid nobody else is going to cook for me. I chuckle, shaking my head in disbelief.

"Sure, my dear Ana. Daddy's going to cook for you." He places his palm on my belly. And just the right timing, my breadbasket grumbles its emptiness again, he cracks up once again, "Baby, I like that you're responding to me."

Tony is driving me crazy. I laugh, slapping his hand that lays on my abdomen, almost finding humor on this situation, "Are you a daddy snake?!" He pulls his hand away, shaking it while acting hurt, "Yes, I'm your baby's daddy. No other man can be."

"Ha! You wish! Now get your sexy ass away from here and cook something for me, Sexy chef." I giggle.

"Alright, alright, my Sexy babe, your request is my command." He raises both his arms in surrender.

"Let's get the facts straight. I only ate ONE meal after being Sleeping Beauty for more than a day, that's why I'm starving right now, get it?" Raising an eyebrow, I smirk at him.

"Copy, your Highness. If you'll excuse me, Princess Fiona, I mean, Princess Ash." Bowing before me with his right hand on his belly, he walks backward as he makes his way to the kitchen.

"Hey! You!" I want to run after him, yet I realize that I still have an intravenous line on my left hand.

*****

Smells good. Whiffing the scent of the foods that are on Tony's hand, I sit on the bed and he places the tray on my lap. My mouth waters on the medium-rare steak, mashed potato, and a slice of dark chocolate cake on the side. I eat heartily, asking a few more cups on mashed potato and three slices of cake, while Tony sits on the chair and places his plate on the side table.

*****

That evening, someone knocks on the door.   It was a doctor and a nurse, who also enters the room.

"Dr. Brown. How are you?" Tony greets.

"Yes, Tony. I'm good, how about you..and Ash?" Dr. Brown looks intently at me.

"We're okay, Doc. Thanks for asking." Tony answers.

"I'm feeling much better now. Thank you." I respond.

"By the way, this is Celine. She's the Nurse on duty for today. She'll have the intravenous line removed for you." Dr. Brown introduces, we wave our hellos.

Celine gently removes the source of fluids on my hand. She presses a cotton ball on top of my hand, where the needle was pricked and sealed it with a tape.

After that, I felt relieved. "Hmm... The other nurse, what's her name again? Oh, it's Sara. Yes, she went here this afternoon, she wants to inject a medication to calm me down. I hope you didn't scold her, 'cause I was the one who refused the treatment."

"Who's Sara?" Dr. Brown appears puzzled, he faces Celine, "Nurse, is there another nurse aside from you and Jacky on this ship?"

We all look at Celine, who instantly shakes her head, "There's none, we're the only ones on duty for this week-long cruise trip. Geez, who could that be?"

My eyes grow in shock. Flicking my stare to Tony, his eyes are now dark blue, filled with rage and bewilderment. He mirrors my overwhelming feelings. Running a trembling hand to his hair, his voice thunders the room, "Fuck! This is insane! Are you saying somebody else could've given Ash a poison or something?!"

I gasp, Tony voiced out the same thoughts that I can't say with my own mouth, for fear that I may lose consciousness again. I bow my head, tears dropping on my own shaking hands.

Our mood is now the total opposite of the ones we share earlier tonight.

The doctor and the nurse both look pale in disbelief, "Celine, please call Angela and the rest of the management, we need to talk to them right now. Say it's a very urgent matter." Dr. Brown instructs the nurse.

"They ought to have a good explanation for this." Tony's voice is now hushed but I can't deny the fact that his eyes have the same intensity as when he shouted earlier.

Celine runs out of the room and in a few moments, goes back with Angela, Joan, Trixie, Sabrina, Paris, Cath, Greg, Blind date show main crew, and two other unfamiliar faces must be the cruise ship's managers.

"Unbelievable! How can you all be so irresponsible!" Tony's voice is back to loud, filling the room with his fury. We just heard from Angela and the whole staff that no one knows Sara.

He continues, "I got a hunch last night that this has all been planned which I confirmed just now. Someone is absolutely behind this. Manager Kim told me that someone called her up to ask about Ash's allergy. Are you aware of this Angela?"

My half-sister shakes her head in denial.

Tony curls his fingers into fists and slams it onto the table in front of him, "Someone wants to endanger my GIRLFRIEND, worse kill her."

My shock on Tony's announcement that I'm his girl also reflects on the reaction of the other people inside the room. Joan shouts, "You fucking whore! How can you steal Tony away from me?! You must've seduced him in this very room that I've prepared for us!"

Trixie holds Joan's arms as she's about to attack me while I'm sitting on the bed, "Hey! Calm down, you're not Tony's lover or anything."

Joan forcefully removes Trixie's grasp, then storms out of the room.

Trixie smiles shyly, "Sorry about that, Ash."

"You're truly a bitch." Sabrina is about to slap my face when Tony's hand immediately stops her wrist, "Don't you dare lay a hand on her. I never hurt a girl but if you hurt her, you'll pay for it." She hisses and follows Joan out of the room.

Paris whispered to my ear, "Like mother, like daughter. A bitch gives birth to a bitch."

I choose my battles wisely. This battle is one that I should never lose because it's about my mother, I'll not let anyone disgrace her in my face, ever.

I stare at Paris dryly and without a second thought, I say silently, "Look who's talking? A bitch is an immoral woman who maliciously cheats on her own husband as if he's dead, then when she's thrown out by her lover like trash herself, she digs up her husband's grave and lay with the man whose heart is already not beating for her."

Paris' face turns as white as snow, her cold stare at me is like winter comes inside our room. She turns her back at me and leaves as well. Angela follows her while Trixie hugs me before she exits our room as well.

"Joan must be behind all this." Tony sits down beside me, holding my hand, "And if she is, I'll never let her get away with this. That I promise you, Babe."

He hugs me tight and I bury my face onto his neck as he taps my back. Letting the tears I've been holding back fall from my cheeks.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Author's note:

Hello, Lovelies!

Ash is such a fighter but when it comes to Tony, she shows her true feelings. I love how she fights for her mom.

Thanks again for reading! Your comments, votes, and shares mean a lot to me. I appreciate you guys. You made my day! You're the best!

Love lots,

Miss*s Happy 💗