You were mine then, now and ever (VI)

I envy the one who gave birth to you ... And I admire Philip for raising you ...". It sighs.
"Another thing darling, every time Nick comes I notice your secret glances at him. You love him, don't you"? "its a direct question.
Jessica blushed ... "Am I that obvious?". "For me, your secret is safe ..." she smiled.
"But Nick has a girlfriend, right?"

"Oh, Melissa? I don't think they had a serious relationship. Nick doesn't tell me about that but calm down.".
And it stood up and opened its closets.
"I'll tell you a secret ..." and Jessica turned around again. "No one can force Nick into this marriage if he does not want to, not the devil himself. Why did he agree? That is up to you ..." And gradually the steps of the stepdaughter were released.
"Pack now, darling ... maybe your Daddy will shout again.".
"We'll have plenty of time, hija. That's the only other hacienda," Claire replied.

It was almost dark when they reached the hacienda del Mar. They got there and got there without talking.
For the first time Jessica reached Villa del Mar. If their big house is modern despite the Villa, it has an antique appearance. Adobe and tiza the walls and roof. Large Narra trees are used.especially in azotea. Capiz the large windows. The house is not really old. It has been renovated and only preserves its Spanish style. When it comes to size, the big house on the other hacienda is probably bigger because it used to have nine rooms.

Two elderly couples greeted them. Curious eyes focused on Jessica. She got out of the car when Nick opened the turf top of the pathfinder and lowered her belongings.
"Aling Susana, accompany my wife to the room. And Rosal, please help me with this" .
Jessica noticed the secret glance of the two adults when they heard the word "wife".
"Follow me ..." Aling Susana said to her. Large households exposed Jessica. She noticed that the living room of the Villa was bigger than their hall.

"Sala grande is what Nick's parents call it ..." The old man held out her hand to her.
Marble and shiny floor of the living room grande. Reproductions of antique furniture are there. But when she noticed the grandfather's clock in the corner she knew it was really antique. And so is the round table with windows. She is not an antique expert but she knows and feels the difference between them and other furniture. And the grand piano she doesn't know if it's still working.
She remembered their organ in the family room upstairs and she smiled at its contrast with the contents of the Villa.

Jessica was amazed when she saw the grand staircase! If you are outside the villa you will not think you have it.
Upstairs Aling Susana opened a large room. It was twice the size of her room. The big bed has four pillars. She knew it was also antique. At the foot of the bed is an antique and large ark.

"Is the contents of this room an antique ?." She couldn't stop herself from asking. "The things in this room are inherited from Claire and Nick's grandparents. The only new thing here is the wardrobe because Nick doesn't want a small wardrobe. The old closets are  moved it to Claire's old room. The same dresser though and the style is old ... and the bathroom, ". And it pointed to a door.

"When the parents of the two died, no one used this room. But when Nick came here last year he was the one occupying it," the woman man continued.
"Jess is my name, Jessica ..." The old woman's eyes widened. "Jessica? Are you Philip's daughter?". Jessica answered with a soft nod and an awkward smile. Aling Susana also smiled a few times.

"Oh, okay, and I will prepare your dinner ..." And went to the door. "The chance again ..." she whispered before finally leaving.
When Aling Susana came out, Jessica opened the bathroom door. The old woman man was right, the bathroom was big and modern. The tiles used are beautiful and elaborate. The bath tub is also large.

Her eyes look to the men's belongings scattered over the marble. The same goes for the large vanity mirror. All masculine. From hair brush, shaver, etc, to soap. She feels she is a stranger.

Then she went out on the veranda. It overlooks the sea which is probably a little closer than they are. She could hear nothing but the chirping of the night cricket and the pounding of the waves on the shore. She leaned her head on the pole and looked at the darkness outside.

There are only a few stars in the sky. The waves of the sea are like diamonds glistening on the shore. What will he do now? This was the new chapter of her life that she had not prepared for.

The wind blows her long, curly hair. Her eyes staring at nothingness seemed to cry. She seems to be a very good model for artists. Dark and long lashes contrast with her white and smooth complexion. The nose is pointed and the lips are moderately thin.

There was no expression on Nick's face that he had been watching. He lowered his suitcases loudly and slammed the door shut.
"You surprised me ..." Jessica said entering the room. Her nervousness .
"Now, it's time to talk!" Nick said throwing the pick-up key into the dresser which Jessica was even more excited about.
"What are we going to talk about?" she could not control the rapid beating of his heart.

"Do I have to tell you one by one? This is a serious question. Jessica bowed her head.
I'm ... sorry ... ". "Sorry?". Nick said raising his voice. "Can you get everything back to normal because you're sorry?".
Jessica looked up and bravely met Nick's gaze. "Why didn't you convince Aunt Claire to stop Daddy ... Or did you not agree?
Me, I tried to stop daddy ..."

Nick nodded. Controlling anger. "Do you think I can do that?" Are you that dump? They are newlyweds and I do not want me to put a veil on their marriage! "it cried.
Jessica could not keep quiet. This is right. Claire will be in trouble.
Later Nick smiled sarcastically.

"You just want to taste a kiss from me, why didn't you tell me right away? We would not have led to marriage!".
Jess was unable to look at Nick.
"Well..you are not satisfied with the kiss of your boyfriend and your other boyfriend in Manila, huh? And this is how you try me?" its voice mockingly.

Jess wants to say that Gino is not her boyfriend and that she is not having sex but nothing comes out of her mouth.
"Come on, Jess, come on!" its command. Just watch Jess roll her eyes but do not move confused.
"I said come on!" he repeated in a loud voice that Jess uttered. She slowly approached it. The weight of her step.
In front of Nick she stopped and the eyes focused on the floor. The man grabbed her hair back and pulled. She was forced to look up. Before she could breathe Nick's lips dropped to her. Aggressive and intense.
Shr could not breathe. Her lips were long and almost sore from what Nick had done.
She struggled and she pushed it. She almost chased the breath.
When Jess looked at her husband, a strange sparkle appeared in his eyes. She touched her lips to his stomach which ahe felt was hollow.
She wanted to run out of the room but his legs were weak. She was pushed back on a large bed pole. As Nick slowly undressed in front of her she seemed to be nailed to the floor.

Shr felt a mixture of fear and terror. When Nick finished undressing he turned around. She closes her eyes slowly as it removes the buttons of her blouse. A button fell to the floor. She gripped her blouse tightly. But Nick was not spared even though it was almost torn.
She wanted to shout. This is not true! it was almost a whisper in her panic. "Please .. Nick..you're raping me"! "It was almost a whisper in his panic. "So be it! He replied grabbing her bra. Immediately she raised her arms to cover herself.
"You're nothing but a spoiled brat!" and he violently pulled her to the bed! She was pushed horizontally and removed her skirt and the last ones covering her body.

Jess closed her eyes tightly. When he kissed her, tears flowed that he did not want to shed. "You're hurting me!"
When Nick saw her shots the expression on his face changed for a moment. But it was only a moment and again he traveled his hands over her wife's body.

"No ... like this ... Nick ... Please ... don't!" she pleaded.
"Don't play games, Jess. Isn't this what you want, huh?" and his hand went down to her chest. Jess missed .. Nick deliberately hurt her!
"Now, Jess ... Now! Nick is staring at her. Jess can't stop screaming at her husband's violent claim. Nick stopped. He looked up. Can't believe it but it's too late for that !.

Moments later Nick's breath caught in Jess's chest. His breath and Jess's sobs were all that could be heard in that room.
Nick later hugged her wife and carried her to his chest. Nick moaned in anger at himself. He gently stroked and kissed Jess's hair but the woman pushed it and turned to the other side of the bed.
'J ... Jess .. I don't know ... I thought the second time that day I couldn't find what Nick was going to say.

It stood up and exited the veranda. A powerful blow was fired at the stone wall!
Jess heard Nick do that. She also did not know what to say and do. She continued to accent in tears. That way he fell asleep after a while.

Nick returned to the room. Looked at the sleeping wife. The dry tears were still on her face. He caressed it carefully. Dressed and carefully exited the room and the house.

Headed to the stable and took the horse. Moments later the horse was running fast in the dark. Fast because it doesn't want to stop being hit by Nick. On the cliff, Nick stopped the horse. They were both out of breath. He dropped himself on the grass and looked up at the sky. The night is dark and it will not star.
He wants to hate himself for what he did! He literally raped his wife !. And he did not expect it to be a virgin anymore !.
Philip did pampering her here and living alone in Manila for many years gave her such a thought.
Do not add to his open kiss with Gino on the first day of Philip and Claire's wedding.

He twice misjudged this woman. First, he thought it would be a hindrance to the marriage of Claire and Philip. That why when Claire first talked to him about the plan to marry Philip he did not agree. Claire's life may not be happy.

His conscience bothered him for what he had done. The fear on Jessica's face entered her mind as she slowly claimed it. He unleashed another blow to the ground. Regardless of the blood slowly flowing here because of his punch against the stone wall!

It was past nine o'clock when Jessica woke up. The whole body hurts. She stood up and faced the mirror. On the top of her arm and on the chest is what Nick did. She closes her eyes. She can endure the pain of the body because she is guilty but it causes more pain in her feelings.

She went into the bathroom and soaked her body in lukewarm water in the bath tub. Gradually she felt relief. She also soaked for a few minutes before going out of the bathroom and getting dressed.  She Chose a large blouse to cover the bruises.

In the kitchen Aling Susana gave her a cup of coffee. "Good morning, hija .. Have some coffee first. What do you want for breakfast?". She felt hungry as she inhaled the brewed coffee the old man translated in front of her. "Anything you prepare its okah for me" h
She replied. She did not have dinner.

"I put the fried chicken in the microwave to heat it. You didn't come down last night," told the old woman who meant nothing but Jessica's face flushed. "And I have the courage to fry a horse, hija. Nick likes it." "By the way, your husband ordered him to spend the day at the hacienda today. He will drop coconuts on the copra.

To be continue....