Chapter 87: Smashed

MIA

NEXT DAY....

I walked out of my room still in my nightgown. I closed the door as I took in a deep breath and let out.

God, I should have stayed in my room and not let curiosity get the best of me.

But no. I had to go out and I wasn't prepared for what I witnessed.

Right now, I am heading out for breakfast.

Julia and Isaac will be there.

God, it is going to be a heated breakfast this morning.

I got to the stairs and I saw everyone already seated.

My heart picked up.

Grandma and Julia are serving everyone food as the others dig in.

"Oh sweetie," Grandma called, making everyone look at me.

I gulped.

"You are just in time for breakfast," Grandma said.

I struggled to smile as I locked eyes with Julia.

Her face is cold, void of that cheerful smile from yesterday.

Her words from last night repeated in my head, bringing back the familiar sick feeling from yesterday.

I averted my eyes from her as I walked towards the table.

"Good morning, everyone."

"Beautiful morning, princess," Grandpa said, making me smile as I walked towards the seat I sat on yesterday.

"How was your night?" Uncle Pedro asked.

"Did you sleep well?" Uncle Blanco asked.

"Yes, I did," I said, smiling a bit as I took a seat.

I locked eyes with Isaac's, making my heart drop.

He is staring at me in a very disturbing way.

I lowered my gaze as I sensed Julia sitting next to me like yesterday.

I picked up my spoon to distract myself.

"Alright. We are all complete. Let's hold hands and say the grace." Grandma said as she sat on my left.

I put down my spoon and placed my hand on grandma's. She held it.

I attempted to hold Julia's but she beat me to it.

She held my hand, making me gulp a bit as I closed my eyes.

"Isaac, please lead us," Grandma said.

I opened my eyes and locked them with Isaac momentarily.

Isaac cleared his throat.

Is he really going to lead us?

"Bless this meal as we eat and provide for those who don't have. Amen." He said.

"Amen," everyone said in unison.

"Amen," I said lastly, moving my eyes to Isaac.

He is looking at me.

I lowered my eyes as I picked up my spoon. Plates and spoons clicked on the table as we ate.

We are having oatmeal, omelette, and toast.

The meal is interesting and tasty enough not to lock eyes with Isaac all through.

His gaze is disturbing.

"Which reminds me, Julia," Uncle Blanco called.

"Yes, Dad?"

"You weren't on the bed when I woke up in the night."

I froze.

"Where did you go?" Uncle Blanco asked.

I moved my eyes towards Julia but I didn't look at her face.

"Wha....I didn't go anywhere." she stuttered.

"Really?"

"Yes, Dad, really."

"That's odd."

I took in a portion of my oatmeal to distract myself.

"I woke up and I couldn't find you. Just your brother sleeping in a terrible posture."

"I wasn't," Jeremy protested.

"You were." Uncle insisted.

"I wasn't."

Uncle Pedro chuckled. "Ignore your dad, Julia, and Jeremy. He is getting old and he doesn't know it."

Our grandparents chuckled.

"Ha ha, very funny, Pedro. You are getting old first before me."

"Maybe the universe has other plans."

"Yeah right."

"Let's eat, boys. Table manners," Grandma sang.

My eyes failed me as they moved to Isaac.

He seems to be looking at Julia.

His eyes moved to me and I lowered them instantly.

Stop looking at him, Mia. Geez.

I took in a huge portion of my oatmeal, regretting it instantly.

Gosh, I burnt my tongue.

"Are you okay, honey?" Grandma asked.

I nodded, picking up my glass of what and took a lot of amount.

"I think she burnt her tongue." Uncle Blanco said.

"Ooh. Easy, Mia. Mom's food is always a hot case." Uncle Pedro said making everyone but Isaac and Julia laugh.

"Pedro."

"What, Mom? It is the truth. I grew up burning my tongue all through." Uncle Pedro said.

"You weren't careful. I was." Blanco teased.

"Very funny."

The banter went on but I could feel Julia's and Isaac's string gaze on me.

I feel like an enemy right now.

But I am not going to tell on them. Their secret is safe with me.

But..... It is sickening.

They are cousins. They have to stop.

A FEW MINUTES LATER......

THE KITCHEN......

With some plates in my hands, I walked towards the sink but I saw the gardener again through the windows.

He is dressed in the same outfit as yesterday and is working in the garden.

I placed the plates in the sink slowly as I kept staring at him.

My nightmare last night replayed in my head, making me feel giddy between my legs.

That was....

"Mia," Julia's familiar voice took my attention.

She approached the sink with some plates as well. She placed the plates in the sink clearly and held my hand instantly.

She looked at the entrance and then at me.

"Mia, cousin, please. What you saw last night is not what you think."

I stared at her as my brain comprehended what I saw last night.

"Isaac, he....we.... please don't tell anyone. Please. My dad is going to be furious. Please." Her pleading eyes could do the talking.

I feel awkward right now.

I withdrew my hand from her hold and placed my hands on her shoulders.

"Listen, Julia, I am not going to tell on you."

Her face twitched. "Really?"

I nodded.

"Oh thank you." she breathed in relief.

"But..."

She froze, looking at me.

"That act is sickening."

She stared at me.

"Isaac is your cousin. Your father and his father literally share the same parents. You both shouldn't be doing what you both were doing."

She lowered her gaze.

I lowered my hands from her shoulders.

"I am not going to tell but you both have to stop."

She is still staring at the floor.

"Okay?"

She looked at me.

I can't find that relief anymore.

She gave me a not-so-bold smile and nodded.

"Thanks."

I nodded.

She walked away.

I stared at her as she walked.

Sighing, I returned my gaze to the window.

His back is not facing me this time. He is using his leg on the machine.

I watched as he crouched down, working on something on the machine.

Next, he froze.

My heart picked up as he looked my way.

I couldn't move but stared at him.

How can it look like Big Kai so much? What is the mystery behind this?

You two were in my dreams last night.

I don't understand.

He stood up straight, still staring at me.

The giddiness in between my legs picked up again as his hazel eyes while feasting between my legs replayed in my head.

He walked away, leaving me still.

I let out a breath, shaking my head slightly.

God help me.

I need to wash these dishes.

He is not Big Kai, Mia.

Stop this already.

He is just the gardener.

And what you had was just a dream.

NIGHT HOURS........

Relaxing my back on the headboard, I stared at my family's pictures, entertaining myself with their cute adorable faces.

Grandma gave me the family album and this is me, unable to sleep and it is almost two AM.

The pictures are beautiful. I get to see more of my dad's old pictures.

Too bad his adult pictures are not here.

There are Uncle Blanco's and Uncle Pedro's wedding pictures. Their wives are very pretty.

I hope to see them one day.

Julia's mother looks like her. She is more beautiful than Uncle Pedro's wife.

I also got to see grandma's.....

A slight knock came on my door, making me freeze.

"Mia," a familiar voice whispered.

I furrowed my brows.

"Julia?"

She knocked again.

I got out of bed and walked towards the door. I leaned closer to the door.

"Julia?"

"It's me, please open up." She whispered.

I opened the door, revealing a worried-looking Julia in her pajamas.

"Julia, what's wrong?" I asked as she walked into my room.

"It is Isaac. He wants to kill himself."

My heart dropped. "What?"

"I have been telling him since you and I spoke that you said you won't tell on us but he wouldn't listen," she said, pacing and running her fingers through her hair.

"Please calm down, okay? I don't understand what you are saying."

"He is about to stab himself. He doesn't believe you won't tell. If Uncle Pedro finds out about us, Isaac's life will be ruined. Uncle will kill his dreams of becoming an NBA star and he will stop college. He won't get an allowance or money. His life will be totally ruined." she blurted.

I furrowed my brows. "But....I said I wouldn't tell. Trust me."

"That's why I am here, Mia. You have to come with me and tell him yourself. You have assured him that you wouldn't tell." She said.

I stared at her as I processed what she just said.

She held my hand, catching me off guard.

"Please, Mia. If you don't come, Isaac will slit his throat. Please, help him, Mia. I beg you." she begged, staring at me with her pleading eyes.

I opened my mouth to speak but no words are coming out.

"Mia, please."

"Okay. Where is he?"

"Oh thank you. Come," she took my hand and led us out.

Not long later, we are walking out of the back door.

"Where is he, Julia?"

"Shh, let's not wake the others, please." She said, taking me in the direction the gardener used to take.

My heart picked up.

"Julia,"

She didn't respond.

"Julia, where are you taking....."

"He is over there." she gestured at a small store with its lights on and door open.

"What is that?"

"A store. Some farming tools are kept there. Isaac went there because he could use some equipment to harm himself." she said as we headed towards the store.

"What? What is he thinking?"

"He is paranoid, Mia. We have to hurry." She said as we ran towards the store.

Getting closer, she let go of my hand and walked into the store.

I gulped as I followed her in.

"Isaac?" She called.

I looked around the place. It is filled with farming tools and the same machine that gardeners use for the grass.

"Isaac, Mia is here. Come out now." Julia said.

I stood still, not far from the door, staring at the place.

"Where is he?" I asked.

Julia turned to me.

Her eyes moved to something behind me.

Before I could turn.....

Something smashed and shattered.

Followed by....

"Ugh!" A groan and someone fell on the floor, making me take steps back.

A familiar person in the same attire from this morning is lying on his belly on the floor with some shattered pieces of what seems to be a broken vase on his back and the floor.

It was the gardener.

Wha.....