ANTONIO'S MANSION
Natasha trod down the stairs, her thoughts enveloped her.
" Who dare to interfere last night?" She mumbled. "I know the person who took Desmond away wasn't human but where from that spirit?– why can't I find any trace of it's hideout?" She paused in her steps with a calculative gaze.
" Such strong spirit will be a great tool for me against Gisella's soul. I wish I knew where to find it." Her mind kept drifting deeper in thoughts. Just then, Gina's voice echoed from the kitchen.
"Ma'am ! , Ma'am !!" She approached her in a rush which drew her back to reality.
"What's it, Gina?" She retorted in a cold tone. "Why are you disturbing my peace this early morning –Can't I just have a peaceful day for once!?"
She glared furiously at Gina making her tremble in fear.
" Um, sorry, ma'am. I just came to tell you that, Mr Antonio's breakfast is ready. "She stuttered but was swiftly interrupted by Natasha's voice.
" So? –how does that concern me ?" She queried without interest which puzzled Gina, rendering her speechless for a brief seconds.
"You told me not to serve him when you are at home. " She stammered after finally finding her voice. " That's why I came to inform you. – Sorry, I'll just go ahead and serve him...." She bowed and trod off but was suddenly called back by Nat.
" Hey, wait ! – Never mind, I'll take care of that. You can go back to your chores."
Gina nodded her response and returned back to the kitchen. On getting there, she instinctively paused and hid behind the wall as she spied on Natasha who ascended the stairs with Antonio's breakfast. Not so pleased with Natasha's behaviour, Gina grew suspicious of her.
" Something is not going right in this house. I need to find out what it is." She quietly crept after her and stood at the door, peeping.
Natasha stood beside Antonio who laid weakly on the bed with a pale face, a faint smile dazzled on his face on noticing her.
"Hi, honey" He mumbled. Natasha smiled, she gently placed the tray on the table beside the bed and pecked his cheeks.
"Finally, Antonio–my darling" She eluded. " You get to join your lovely bitch at the other side–I know you'll be happy to meet her. This is your last dose, sleep well." She smirked. Antonio's face heightened in surprise. His pale face exposed the shock in his eyes.
"Natasha? " he stuttered, his voice trembled weakly. "Why did you do this to me?–What wrong did I do to make you hate me this much? I loved..." Natasha gave a loud, roguish chuckle which made him pause in his words.
She settled beside him on the bed, her hand gently caressed his hairs. Her lips curved in a mischievous, satisfactory smile. "You don't know?" She chortled.
"You'll soon find out, honey" She eluded, sauntering to her feet. Her arms folded across her chest as she paced back and forth. Antonio's fixed gaze set on her, his eyes soaked in tears while his chest contrasted with pain.
"Do you remember what happened 5years ago? " She queried, her expression became smugish. "Between your fiancée, Nikita and you at school?"
FLASHBACK
THE DEARIE'S ACADEMY
Antonio strolled into the school compound from the main entrance with his eyes glued on his iPod, surfing through some assignments when he suddenly bumped into her, scattering her files on he floor.
" Oh, sorry, I'll help you get that." He mumbled, gathering the files from the floor. She swifly eluded.
" Never mind, i'm at fault as well. I wasn't watching where I was going. "
Antonio rose to his feet with a broad smile. " Here you are." He eluded, gazing up at her. For a moment, he felt the time stop when their eyes met. He felt lost in the beauty of the beige toned lady before him. Her downturned, gunmetal blue eyes coupled with those long dark cury hair made it impossible not to appreciate.
"Thank you" she stuttered. A broad smile dazzled on her face which made Antonio smile back.
" Such a beauty " He complimented which made her flash. " What's your name?– I've never seen you around, have I?"
"Oh, no " She hastily answered. "I'm Nikita, a transfered student from D'Rose Complex
"Nice to meet you –i'm Antonio "
She smiled. "Nice to meet you, Antonio – So which course are you studying? " She went on.
" Science and you?"
" Same as you." They both chuckled.
" Great, then we're in the same class, i guess– Can we be friends?
" Sure, why not. Since i'm new here, a friend will do" Nikita eluded. Antonio smiled, a satisfactory grin lingered on his lips.
" Cool, let's go then– I'll show you around." She nodded and followed Antonio as he took the lead. They trod away, chatting and chuckling.
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As the seconds, minutes, hours, days and months passed by, Antonio and Nikita grew fund of each other which gradually developed into love. They did absolutely everything together. Even when one is not feeling well, the other suffers same. Their love for each other was inseparable. Due to the love they had for each other, they took an oath to never path from each other even after death. But one day something happened.
NIKITA'S HOUSE
Nikita shuffled nervously in the hall, frustration written all over her face.
" It's been almost three months now but I've not seen my flow" She mumbled to herself. "What's happening or could it be? She paused and snapped out of her thoughts.
"No, no, it can't be pregnancy–But what if it is?" She brooded over it. "I think it's best I test for it to clarify my doubts."
She quickly rushed to the bathroom and took out a pregnancy test kit. She check and it was positive. She felt a bit nervous but unexpectedly happy as well.
" I need to inform, Antonio about this"
Nikita hurriedly rushed to the room, changed up and dashed off to Antonio's place.
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ANTONIO'S HOUSE
Antonio stood at the hall busily doing his assignments when a knock interrupted. He instinctively raised his head, his eyes fixed on the door.
" Who is it?–I'm coming " He dropped the book and trod to the door, wondering who it could be since he wasn't expecting anyone. He slowly opened the door and was suprised at who he saw.
" Hello, Antonio!" A faminie voice eluded.
"Hey, Fiona " He exclaimed. "Wow, such a pleasant surprise– Come in" He made way for her to pass.
"Thanks." Fiona eluded with a smile and trod after him. He led her in and served her with some snacks.
" So, tell me, what brought you here?" He queried as he settled back in his seat. "For all I can remember, you are not the type who visits like this" He chuckled and Fiona nodded with a smile. Fiona had been Antonio's friend and study mate since grade 6 and their friendship just remained at that.
"Well, I can say you know me too well" She wittily stated and they both laughed.
" Um, nothing much" She went on. "I just passed by to check on you and to get your assignment so I can complete mine since I couldn't make it to class today."
He titled his head and picked the book from his study table for her." Alright, here you are" He mumbled.
" Thanks, I really appreciate it."
" You're most welcome."
Fiona kept the book in her bag and sauntered to her feet." Um, well– I got to go now. See you at school tomorrow, Okay?"
" Alright, let me see you to the door."
He followed her out of the house and stood at the door to bid her farewell. Fiona hugged and pecked him on the cheek, cheerful.
" See you, bye" she waved at him and trod off.
Nikita stood at the distance, all along. His gaze fixed on them, tears rolled down her eyes. Antonio was about to enter the house when he noticed her at the distance. She immediately stormed off, angrily in tears.
Wait! , Nikita, please! " He called, racing after her. "Listen to me, please.– It's not what you think. This is just a misunderstanding. Please come back."
He kept calling but Niki just kept going. Just then, Antonio noticed a vehicle sped towards her. Nikita was so furious and lost in thought that she didn't notice the vehicle approaching.
" Watch out, Nikita !!, he shouted but it was already too late. Before Nikita could do anything else to escape, the vehicle had already closed up on her.
Antonio helplessly watched with teary eyes as the car knocked and run over her. She laid by the road in a pool of blood, lifeless.
" No !! , Niki !! " he shouted, devastated as he rushed to her side. He held her in his hand, tears kept welling down his eyes.
" Niki?–Niki? , please, wake up. " He shook her, tears closed up his chest and the pain within became on unbearable. Soon, the police arrived at the scene and conveyed the body to the morgue.
END OF FLASHBACK
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" Do you remember now, remember?", Natasha exclaimed, leaning a little closer to him. Her lips curved in a mischievous chuckle. " I am Nikita and i'm back to take my revenge on you and your household. " She whispered with a smirk.
" Nikita? " Antonio flinched, his voice trembled with shock. "I'm really sorry for what happened that day, Niki." He instinctively pleaded. " It was all a misunderstanding. She just came for my assignment for her work, nothing else."
Natasha chuckled, straightening her back as she stood erect.
" But after that what did you do? " She scoffed. " You went ahead and got married to her after my death, huh?" She wore a sturn gaze, smugish.
"You forgot all our vows and went ahead happily! " She shouted as the tears in her eyes streamed down. "I hate you so much Antonio and I'll make you pay dearly for this! "
She howled. Antonio pleaded, his eyes asked for mercy.
" You can take me but please spare my poor Gisel, please." He cried but Natasha just bursted out in fury.
" Never! , Antonio–Never!" She smirked, sauntering over to the bed. "Do you know why?– Because she was the outcome of your betrayal!!" She eluded.
Just then,she heard a voice at the door. She swiftly turned towards the door, furious. "Who is there?" She shouted. Gina jolted nervous and frightened.
" Oh, my God–she is coming over " She trembled. "I need to find a place to hide before she finds out I'm here" She cried, gazing around for an escape route. Just then, she noticed Gisel's door open. She swiftly crept in and hid herself.