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| CHAPTER FIFTEEN |
IT WAS SATURDAY when I heard a car horn coming from outside the gate of Clyde’s house. A week has passed but Clyde and I are still not paying attention. Every time we meet we just look at each other and don’t say a word. if he has a question, I answer but usually my answer is yes or no.
I was just back in a trance when the doorbell rang. I frowned and wondered. Who is Clyde’s guest again?
I walked to the door and you slowly opened it. when I opened it, I immediately found Mr. and Mrs. Salvadore standing outside the door. Mrs. is smiling. Salvadore while his wife was serious.
“Oh, Nathania! Good evening!!” Ma’am Eleanor Salvadore shouted happily.
I was stunned and didn’t know what to do next. I just smiled even though I was nervous and greeted as well. “G-Good evening too …” I stammered and widened the door.
I closed it when they could enter. I was behind them and complied.
Ma’am Eleanor drove the house that I clean every day so I don’t have to worry. Ma’am still doesn’t want the house to be dirty.
I sneezed and walked ahead of them to face them.
“G-Do you want to eat? I-I’ve already cooked something. Do you want coffee ? juice or water?” I asked one question after another.
Maam Eleanor smiled at me again. “No, we’re fine hija. We just came here to visit our son. By the way, where’s Clyde?” This is a question.
I tasted again. “A-Ah, it’s upstairs. It will also come down later to eat.” My answer. because he doesn’t have a job right now and didn’t go out. It’s just in his room. It only comes out when eating or getting something.
I looked at Sir Marcus who was serious. He looks exactly like Clyde. If you put the two of them together, you can definitely tell that they are really father and son. maybe that’s why Clyde’s second name is Marcus.
“Is that so? Okay, we’ll just wait here.” Ma’am walked over and sat on the sofa. His wife also followed.
Instead of staring, I bowed slightly. “Just excuse me. I’ll go to the kitchen first.” I said goodbye and walked to the kitchen just to prepare what they could eat at the table.
I knew they would actually eat dinner. They are just waiting for their child. Fortunately, I cooked a lot today.
I spent a few minutes preparing the table when I heard people talking in the living room. Maybe Clyde has come down.
“Clyde, my son! Good evening!” I heard Ma’am scream.
“Mom? Dad? Why are you here?” Clyde’s answer made me laugh. instead of greeting his parents back, he even asked why they were here. How rude!
“Oh, son. Aren’t you happy that we’re here? You’re not visiting the house anymore!” The complaint is ma’am.
I walked to the living room to invite them to dinner. Their conversation continued until I cut it off with my taste.
“Sorry for the trouble. But maybe you want to have dinner?” I asked them. I’m looking at ma’am Eleanor. I avoid making eye contact with Clyde.
“Yeah mom, dad. Let’s eat. The dinner is ready.” said Clyde and walked to the dining area first.
They all sat down, except me. I just stood on the side like I used to when Clyde was eating.
“What are you doing, hija?” I looked up at maam.
“Yes?” I asked and also looked at Clyde who was also looking at me seriously.
“Sit down and join us, hija.” Ma’am said and smiled at me.
I hesitated but sat down and went with them. I was silent while the three of them were talking. it’s usually about their businesses so I can’t really keep up. When we finished dinner I started to put away the dishes. Clyde and his father were at the pool and having a drink. While ma’am was forced to help me with the evacuation. I didn’t want to because it was my job but he really insisted so I haven’t done anything yet.
“How are you, Nathania? How’s school?” Ma’am asked as we took a break.
“It’s okay ma’am.” My answer.
“How are you here at home? Aren’t you having a hard time with chores here ? you are the only one who cleans. “He asked again.
“Ah, it’s okay ma’am. I can do it even if I’m alone.”
“That’s good to hear! But I’m just really surprised because almost all of Clyde’s maids were sent back to the mansion.” It shrugged.
I was stunned by what ma’am said and got nervous. What should I answer him?
“But what makes me wonder more is why he only kept you here.” Ma’am stopped and looked at me.
“Nathania, hija. I know you. You’re beautiful. I know many men like you. You’re pretty, smart and kind. You have a dream in life and I admire that. You’re working hard to finish school-” Ma’am’s words only made me more nervous.
“You know all the things. But you know what, Nathania?” it held my hand.
“I also know my son, hija. I know Clyde. He’s a very serious kind of man. I know that he’s heartless, and evil sometimes.”
I feel like I want to get caught up in what ma’am said last time. Not just sometimes. He’s always like that to me.Original from NôvelDrama.Org.
“Nathania. I know what Clyde does when he likes things or when he likes people, especially women.” He tightened his grip on my hand.
“And I can tell that my son is attracted to you, Nathania.” It was a serious whisper that made me stop.
“Clyde likes you, Nathania. he is attracted to you. I’ve been observing Clyde for a long time, hija. I know what Clyde does to you. I know what he did when he removed the scholarship I gave you. Everything, hija. Even what he did to force you to have sex with him.” I stared at maam even more. My ears perked up at the last thing he said.
He knows?
“Manang Amy told me, hija. She knows that’s how you reacted when you approached her.” This sad smile made both sides of my eyes warm.
“I apologize for what my son did to you, hija. Clyde just became like this. I know that my son has a feeling towards you, but he’s just denying it. I’m his mother, hija. I know how my son feels even if I just look at him in his eyes. I hope you will forgive him, and help him. help her stop hiding how she feels. Besides, I can’t believe that no miracle is happening to you here! You’re the only two in this big house! “He laughed.
“I like you for my son, Nathania. I want you for him. I just hope that you’ll forgive him.” he said and hugged me tightly.
To be continued…