EPISODE FORTY SEVEN
“I got you a yogurt.”She stretched her hand holding the small bottle to me, urging me to collect it.
I smiled slightly at her before grabbing it. “Thank you.”I giggled as we took our seats.
“How are things with Stefano these days?”Amanda asked, taking a sip from her bottle.
“Not smooth. We had an argument before the incident happened. He only checks up on my welfare. Nothing else.”I shrugged, sadly.
“Stefano isn’t a bad person. Circumstances and past events that happened to us turned him into this. He believed that since he’s the only male among us, He should be the one shouldering all our responsibilities.”
“May I ask what happened?”I asked curiously, hoping it won’t annoy her.
“Our father is a very bad person. He involved himself in all sorts of shady deals. Stefano was never comfortable with it. That’s why he started living on his own at a very young age. And I, as the first daughter, had to be the one taking over Stefano’s duties. I got married at a very young age because my father wanted to seal a deal with Ricardo. One of the men you saw the other day.”
“Oh my God!”I gasped, covering my mouth in shock.
How could their father make them face things like that? He’s such a bad person.
“I was introduced to sex as early as Nineteen. Ricardo will tie me to the bed and derive pleasure from me everytime. Stefano wasn’t aware of this. They lied to him that I was studying abroad. Things happened, Dad died. And Ricardo was part of the people that plotted it. They found out that his properties couldn’t be confiscated. He got so mad that he started torturing me. He abused me physically, emotionally. He made his men sleep with me. They take turns on me, Hazel.”She explained the last sentence with a chuckle, Her eyes pooled in tears.
“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry this happened to you.”I sobbed, holding her hands.
“He made his men take turns of me, Men that were well over fifty years old. Full of filth and uncleanliness. Including your father, Hazel. It was so bad-”
“My father?”I cut her off immediately.
I slowly get up from the chair we are both sitting on.
I moved away from her, shaking my head.
“Hey. It’s all in the past now.”She muttered, tapping the empty seat I sat on earlier, motioning me to sit down again.
“I’m so sorry. I swear, I didn’t know anything about my father.”I swore desperately.
Amanda only smiled at me.”I know. You’re too pure for the messed up life he lived.”
“How were you able to get over it?”
“I didn’t. When Dad died, Stefano finally got wind of what happened. He cut ties with mom and Megan for not telling him. He went through hell before Ricardo released me to him. I found out weeks later that I’m pregnant even though the doctor was able to flush everything inside of me. I was even undergoing a therapy session then.” She took another sip from her drink, after taking a deep breath, Amanda resumed.
“Stefano was deeply hurt when he heard that I got pregnant. You know, The DNA of my child couldn’t be determined because of the rape and torture sessions I went through. Still, I insisted on keeping the baby. Stefano begged me for days, nights, pleading with me to abort the baby. I have always loved babies and pregnant women that I wanted to experience it too. I thought this might be my chance to go through the sweet experience but it wasn’t. I had nightmares, I bleed every time, Fell sick. Stefano and Luca were the one taking care of me since he restricted my Mom and Megan from seeing me.”
“My baby didn’t make it through the labor. I watched life slip away from the tiny little being after his first cry. I cried so much. I remembered his sweet voice for years even till now. I still see him in my dreams. I could still feel him. I…”
“Amanda!”I exclaimed, pulling her into a hug.
We sobbed for a long time in each other’s arms, Our feelings were inexpressible and overwhelming. I’ve always wondered why Stefano’s attention was always on Amanda. He cared for her so much.
“I’ve always wanted to have a baby. There are times I bleed but when I feel the baby kick in my stomach, I forget my worries for a moment. I could still remember the kicks, warmness in my stomach. Stefano supported me even though the circumstances around the baby weren’t that pleasing. I had time to cope after the death of the baby. Stefano and Luca paused all their business for a whole three years because of me. The events made him cold to everyone. That’s why he blamed himself for what happened to us. I’m sorry, Hazel.”
“Don’t apologize to me. I’m so sorry for what happened to you. You’re such a strong woman. I admire your strength.”I rubbed her arms. Amanda nodded with a small smile on her face before hugging me again.
*
STEFANO.
I returned to the house late at night, My eyes went to the window of my room, The lights were off already. Hazel must be sleeping already.
I took a deep breath before marching inside just to meet Amanda and Megan watching movies while Mom was knitting.
Why the hell is she busy with those wools these days?
I dropped a big box on Amanda’s lap when I got to her side.
Her face lit up immediately, staring at the big strawberry cake.
“I love you so much.”She hugged me immediately.
I rubbed her back before pulling away.”You took your drugs?”
“Everything?”
“The videos?”
“I watched them all.”She grinned, curling her feet back.
“What happened between you and My wife?”I asked, referring to Megan.
Now, this is the time to settle the scores between them.
“We had an argument.”She hissed angrily.
“And?”
“I don’t want to talk to her anymore. She makes me feel uncomfortable.”
“Megan, She makes me sane.”I breathed deeply, dropping the other bag with me on the floor.
Mom shot me a stare immediately. “She did nothing wrong.”
“I watched her push you away. And you want me to act like it’s not a big deal?”She scoffed.
“She knew I had anger issues for heaven’s sake! It wasn’t her fault. She was only preventing me from not hitting her Dad. And Hazel apologized. She was remorseful. Why did you have to be rude to her?”
“I’m sorry.”
“What if I died? Is this how you would have switched up on her?”I asked, raising my voice.
“I’m remorseful. I sobered up a long time ago. I just didn’t know how to approach her. I don’t want her to be scared of me. And merely seeing me makes her tremble. I will apologize to her tomorrow.”She said simply.”And stop talking about you dying. It makes me feel uncomfortable.”She added before leaving for the room.
“I’m sorry. I should have done this long ago.”Amanda whispered, rubbing my arms.
“It’s fine.”I smiled back at her. We chatted for a while, I excused myself to wash up.
Surprisingly, Hazel was still awake. She’s busy reading on her laptop.
“Hey. You’re back.”She squealed, standing up from the chair.
I took time checking her out. Hazel is only putting on a netted right gown with no bra but a lacy panties. Her nipples were outlined, through the dress which I could see clearly.
Gosh. How much I’ve missed pressing and pounding into her.
“I got this for you.”I waved the chocolate cake in the air.
She jumped at me immediately and grabbed it from me.
“I love it. Thank you.”She smiled, unboxing the cake.
I sat on the second chair, whirling around, I found her sitting on the chair already, taking little bites from the cake.
“It’s so sweet. Where did you get it from?”She asked, staring at me sideways.
“A pastry shop.”
“Do you want some?”
“No.”I rejected her offer immediately. I don’t like cakes.
“Did the housekeeper and cleaner come around today?”I asked, staring around the room which looked sparkling clean. My clothes were folded neatly on the floor, separated from the new ones.
“No. I cleaned them myself, including the toilet.”She smiled, stuffing more cake in her mouth.
“And who told you to do that?!”I rasped in anger, she slowly dropped the cake on the table, staring at me. Her eyes were laced in fear. Fuck.
“I just-”
“You’re not my maid, Hazel. You should let the workers do it themselves.”I explained.
She nodded immediately, touching my hands apologetically.
“I’m sorry. I won’t do it again, I just want to help.”She rushed her words.
“Thank you. I’m sorry for raising my voice too.”
She nodded, grinning.
Gosh. Why’s she so stubborn?
My eyes were on those bouncy boobs, Her hips were all over the chair, she has gained little weight over the days which made her more alluring. Gosh. Hazel is so beautiful.
“Come here.”I stretched my hands at her but she was confused.
“Stef.”She whispered, dropping the cake.
“Come here.”I repeated, urging her to take my hands.
She stood up from the chair immediately, Hazel took a few steps to where I am, I pulled her softly to my laps and made her sit on me.
Her soft body was at my reach now. I want to devour her and make her feel things. I’ve missed her so much.
My hands slowly went to the tiny strap holding the dress to her shoulders.
I pulled it down at once, revealing the big boobs, Her boobs were more fuller and erected. What the hell happened to her body?
“Stefano, I…”She stuttered, bowing her head.
“Look at me.”I raised her chin at me.
“Do you want me?”I asked, licking her neck.
“Stefa…”
“Just answer me, Hazel.”I cut her off calmly.
“I don’t know.” She stuttered amidst labored breaths.