~LEONA~
That, someone, was no other than Raymond's friend. The one who tried to take advantage of me when he was not around.
The bastard Jayden. When his eyes met mine, they grew so wide. I bet he wasn't expecting to see me. And I didn't know my brother was still friends with him.
"Hey, Leona! You didn't tell me you were coming." Raymond got up and hugged me.
He took my luggage inside and rushed back.
"I missed you." He said and hugged me again.
"I missed you more." I hugged him tighter.
"How was the trip?"
"Great! I finally got to visit Seattle."
"I'm glad you did." He held my gaze, smiling at me then taking me in. "You're looking superb as well."
" Thanks."
Just then Leonard began to cry while pulling the hem of my dress. He wants attention.
I bent and picked him up. I brushed my nose against his and he laughed loudly holding my head with his small hands.
"I missed you, baby."
" Missu tuuu." He replied adorably and I couldn't help laughing.
"What was that Leonard?"
"Mama" he hit my chest. "Missu tuuu." He repeated.
I hugged him then kissed him all over as he giggled.
I missed him so much.
"Leona see who's here!" Raymond said.
" Yeah? " It came out as a question.
" Do you remember him?"
Of course! Who wouldn't recognize the man who tries to quench his libido with his friend's sister?
He's been the root of all my problems. If he hadn't made that advance towards me, then I wouldn't have run away then I would still be with Raymond. I wouldn't have encountered Yolando and Dave either.
But All is well, that ends well.
You can't expect good things all the time. Sometimes you have to go through hell as well.
I found Dave through all this chaos in my life.
"He's Jayden right?" I asked.
"Yes. Jayden, do you remember my sister?"
" Yea..yeah," he answered. He looked rattled.
He couldn't even look at me.
" Nice seeing you Jayden," I said and sat with Leonard.
"I'll get you some juice or do you want water?" Raymond asked sweetly.
" I love you," I said.
"Oh please." He laughed and disappeared into the kitchen leaving Jayden and I.
I kept my burning gaze on him, enjoying how he was squirming and feeling uncomfortable.
"So how have you been, Jayden?" I asked to taunt him more.
He looked up at me but quickly dropped his eyes to his shoe.
"Tell me, did you find a girl that day? Or you made use of your soap?" I cocked a brow.
He tried to speak but Raymond appeared.
I took the juice he brought me and chunk it down my throat. I gave him the empty glass and he filled it.
"This time you have to sip it." He said and went to put the jug down.
I laughed and tried to sip it.
Leonard brought my hand down to his level and covered the tip of the glass with his mouth.
I fed him and he requested for more.
"Leona." Raymond called all of a sudden. Could you keep Jayden company while I go out for some work. I will be back after an hour or a half." He kissed my cheeks and rushed to his bedroom.
When he came out, he was fully dressed and rushed out before neither of us could protest.
I got up and went to the bedroom with Leonard.
I got my clothes off and settled into something more comfortable.
When Leonard and I came out, Jayden was standing at the door.
"What do you want?" I asked and brushed past him.
"I'm sorry."
"You're not."
"I swear. I regretted what I did. I didn't know what made me do that. I wasn't thinking straight."
" Thank God you know but if you're truly sorry, then tell Raymond what happened that day." I sat and switched on the TV.
" How can I do that? He's going to hate me. He'll never forgive me." He ranted.
" You don't want me to forgive you then," I said and threw Leonard in the air then caught him.
I like to hear him laugh out loud, it gladdens my heart and calms my nerves.
"Your baby is handsome." He complimented and moved to sit beside us.
"I know."
"Can you give me a chance to prove myself?"
I looked at him. What's giving him so much courage to approach me?
" I really like you and I'm sorry for what I did. You're beautiful and sexy so I think I just lost it."
I cringed. How can he say that to me?
" Please give me a chance, I could be a better father to your son." My eyes narrowed dangerously on him but I guessed he didn't get the hint.
"I know he doesn't have a father so please give me a chance and I won't give you a chance to complain." His hands move to my thigh.
Such a pervert. How did he manage to be my brother's friend? I thought he'd change but he's exactly as the leopard; his spots are never changing.
I grinned at him and the fool thought I liked the nonsense he was saying.
"You know, you look prettier than the last time I saw you. I just want a chance; you'll see, I'll make you feel good."
Okay, enough of the nonsense!
I swatted his hand from me and in a swift move, I placed Leonard down and groped his manhood through his trouser.
First-class horny pervert! He's even hard already. With the other hand, I held his other arm behind him and stepped on his foot.
"Tell me, how good does this feel? I'm making you good? Moan for me, baby." I exerted more pressure, digging my nails into his flesh. I felt his manhood go flaccid.
Great!
He groaned and shouted in pain, trying to push me away but he won't get off so easily. What makes him think he can get away so easily?
"Yes, baby! Moan louder. I know you're loving it." I cooed in a low tone.
Leonard jumped up, clapping his hands as he laughed.
"Please. It hurts."
"Is it? Is this not how you wanted it? Hard and rough." I pressed harder.
" Tell me how you feel sweetie."
" Please, I am sorry."
" Fuck you! Tell me how it feels to be touched like this!" I yelled.
"I feel bad."
" Does it?" In a flash, I zipped him and took him through his shorts.
His voice was loud now. I'm sure he'll be sore for weeks after I'm through with him.
"It feels goooooood. Oh..awooo...ouch ouch...Ooo" he groaned loudly.
I licked my lips in satisfaction.
" Now listen to me and listen good. The Leona you knew is dead, this is someone else and this Leona won't tolerate a perverted bastard like you. The next time you try this nonsense with me again I promise to chop your dick off, fry it and feed it to you. And even after that if you don't change, I will grind chilies and spice your balls, got it?"
He nodded vigorously.
" Now get your stinking ass out of here and never show your face else you won't live to see the next day." I let go of him and pushed him to the ground.
I heard someone clapping so I turned to see Raymond by the door.
"Raymond." I brought my hands to my lips. I never wanted Raymond to see this side of me. I just manhandled his friend and tortured him.
Raymond grabbed him by the collar and before I could say Jack, he began to dump punches on his face.
I was surprised, I didn't expect Raymond to be hitting him and moreover, I've never seen Raymond this violent.
I moved to his rescue when he wouldn't stop hitting him.
I wasn't stopping him because I felt pity for Jayden but I'm protecting my brother from the legal repercussions.
If not for that, I don't mind if he died.
"Stop it, Raymond, he might die," I yelled, holding his arms.
"No Leona, let me kill him. How dare him touch my sister! He laid his filthy fingers on you and I don't mind if he died!"
" No please!" I pleaded.
" No I.." I went to stand in front of his punch and Leonard began to cry.
Raymond brought his fist down and kicked Jayden with his foot as he rolled his sleeves up, panting heavily.
"I thought you were going out for some work?" I asked.
" I wasn't. I just wanted to know the real intentions of this man I call my friend."
" Why? Why do you say so?"
" I knew something was off the day I came home and didn't see you. I didn't say anything because I didn't have anything to back my claim but I found my answers today. I saw the fear on his face when you walked in and how he looked at you so lustfully. You shouldn't have lied to me because of this pervert and traitor."
" I didn't want to implicate him and risk your friendship."
" No Leona! You shouldn't have done that. If I hadn't pretended to be going to work, then I would not have seen his true colors."
" I'm sorry bro." He whimpered.
" Don't call me that. You don't deserve my friendship. Now get out of my sight or I will kill you for real and no one can save you!" He yelled even louder.
He got up and ran out.
Ray panted angrily as he runs his hands over in his hair.
"I'm sorry Leo. I didn't know, I swear. He was the reason why you got away from me."
" It's okay Raymond."
" Yeah. By the way, I like the way you dealt with him though. You've become braver than I imagined. I'm proud of you."
I smiled and tried to calm Leonard down.
"But you really shouldn't have kept it from me. What other things are you keeping, Leona?"
The smile vanished from my face as I stared at him wide-eyed.
"Don't look at me like that, Leona." He walked past me and sat. " We all know you're keeping something from me.
I recovered from my shock and went to sit beside him.
I wasn't panicking like the last time when he brought this topic up.
If I could tell someone who's not my family but he understands, how much more my very own brother?
"There's actually something but won't you let me rest for a while? I just came back from a trip."
" Yeah, you're right. Pardon me. I really won't like to rush you if you're not ready. Take all the time you want but please let it be soon. I need to know whatever is bothering my sister ."
" Yeah, I'll ." I said honestly. I'm actually not planning to keep this from him any longer.
"So how was the trip? You came earlier than I expected. What happened?"
" Nothing happened. It was a success." I replied feeling bad for not contributing to the success.
" Oh wow! So did you get to visit some places in Seattle?" He asked.
" Yeah. There was something like that."
" I see. So who did you go with?" He asked with a knowing smile.
" Who else?." I blushed.
"Oh hoo. Your boss of course." He laughed. " Was he the one who changed your Sim?"
" I don't know." I shrugged. Lying has somehow become a part of me suddenly but I don't want him to ask why he did when I tell him Dave was the one. I just said I'd tell him later probably this evening but right now, I want to enjoy the calm around me before things get heated up.
" You guys seem to be so fond of each other. Tell me, what's really going on? Are you guys a thing now?"
" No, at least not yet."
" So there will be something in the future right?"
" I don't know but I'm hoping for something positive." I replied. Truly my relationship with Dave is not certain considering that he's already engaged.
" Alright just let me know when you guys decide to take whatever you have to the next level. I'll be here to help you through every step of the way." He held my cheeks and pulled it playfully , getting up.
" I'm going to rest for a while. Your son has been a handful." He chuckled.
"Okay ". I said quietly and held Leonard tightly to myself. I muttered a silent " sorry."
***
Leonard and I spent the entire day playing, cooking, and eating.
We even had a video call with Dave and he was so excited to see my baby likewise Leonard.
When it was almost late, I left Leonard with Raymond to go shop for Leonard.
We were out of Diapers, wipes, and even baby food. I guess Raymond was to busy to go shopping.
After shopping and getting a few clothes for Leonard, I got a text and I opened it up quickly thinking it was from Dave.
*How dare you! I'm watching you.*
I stared at the screen for what seemed like forever as I tried to digest what was being texted.
Realizing who the sender was, I tensed and looked around as I gulped nervously.
This took me by surprise. I haven't forgotten about him but how did he get my new number?
Dave changed my number so how?
I went straight to the cashier and paid for the few things and hurried back to my brother's car.
It was already dark and I wondered why I didn't let Raymond do the shopping but all the same, I'm glad I didn't bring Leonard because anything can happen now.
Perhaps this is the last time I would be seeing my son and my brother.
This was what I was trying to tell Dave but he wouldn't listen.
Every minute and every hour I spend away from Yolando is just making my case worse.
Dave had promised me but he clearly has no control over this situation. He really thought he could and I honestly appreciate his efforts, concern, and support he showed me. However, no one knows this man better than I do.
I drove out of the parking lot in a rush looking in the mirror time and time again just to see if I was being followed or something but there was nothing like that.
When I finally arrived home, I stopped the car and did the cross sign before coming down.
I opened the passenger side to pick the things I bought and after picking them I saw something familiar.
I turned the engine on and the lights came.
My eyes met with my favorite pistol; the one I always take when I'm out doing my work.
But where is it coming from? I never brought it.
There was a note under it so I took it and read what was written.
It says,
*This is you. And you'll soon be back to being you. Hope you didn't forget*
Okay, so this is it. Yolando is really here. He's probably watching me now, planning ways to torture me.
The thought sent chills all over me and I began to sweat unusually. My heart was beating to the extent I felt I might explode.
I tore the paper into pieces then threw it into the air. I would've liked to discard the pistol but that will only spell my doom.
I took the gun with shaky hands and placed it inside my bag. It felt like ages since I held it.
I wiped the sweat from my forehead but failed to conceal my nervousness as I walked to the door.
When I opened the door, the room was pitch black. Darker than asphalt.
So unusual.
Or maybe I was only exaggerating but it was still dark anyway.
I hate myself for being this scared. Ever since Yolando took me in I never feared anyone because he made me too. And it even got to a point where I was somewhat not scared of him.
But I went against him so that should be the reason why I'm scared but not him. I'm really not scared of him but what he can do. I'm only scared of his wrath. I fear I won't be able to stand it.
That guy is inhuman.
I got my shoes off and walked on my tippy toes quietly, not wanting to make a single sound.
When I made it to the middle of the living room, the lights suddenly came on brightly leaving me scareder than ever when I looked around but there was no one.
This is weird.
I tried to say something but it felt like my tongue had been tied so I tiptoed towards my room only to be stopped by a voice I know all too well.
"And why are you entering your own house like a thief, Leona?"
I turned and there was a figure standing by the back door with legs crossed and looking at me.
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