Reaping Me Softly

Chapter 48 - Fearful Day

Life can be surprising.

Some may have planned their future already, some may not. It’s amazing to think that there were people who stick through out their plans. Like they never let something, or anything ruined their momentum. They were indestructible.

They don’t let distractions hinder them from achieving their goals. There might be any changes but eventually, everything turned out according to their plans.

Honestly, I envied them.

I thought I was strong enough to not let something distract me, that in the end, I would still attain my dreams despite Simeon, or even without my parents help. Putting my mind to my goal, I thought no one could ever break it.

I was sure...

Achieving my dreams without a gap, at young age... That was my goal. To achieve everything I wanted in life at such a young age. Yes, I have set a standard.

A timeline.

But lately, I have realized that it was wrong. There’s no such thing as standard timeline wherein I should have my own mansion at early twenties, be a pediatrician before thirty, and retire before fifty.

Those are absurd. That should not even exist. It brought nothing but disappointments and pressure. I was just over confident before I thought it would be that easy if one has brains and money.

I was too focused on my goals that I never thought of any possible hindrances. I wouldn’t blame Simeon, or even my heart for loving someone as it has brought me happiness and contentment I have never felt before.

And this child, I wouldn’t put the blame on him either. There might be delays in achieving my goals, I know and I swear to God, it will happen.

Delays are just delays. I could have just think that maybe, it was not the right time for me. But it’s not also the right time to have a baby yet, it happens.

Even though I agree in abortion, something hauled inside the moment I thought of getting rid of the baby.

It was mine and Simeon’s... It was the consequence of us being reckless, letting our desires overpower us and this child shall not get through abortion.

“Do you need something, Lia?” Simeon asked as I sat on the dining table. “Food to eat? I’ll buy it for you if it’s not available in the pantry.”

Shaking my head, I rested my arms on the table and put my chin on my hand.

“Three months and the baby will come out,” I uttered. “The time flies so fast, right? It felt like it just happened yesterday. I’m having a hard time believing the time...”

It has been six months since I left home. Surprisingly, my mother stopped looking for us. The first two months was hard because they have been constantly looking for me, according to Alec’s statement. But for some reason, they suddenly stopped.

I never even able to attend my graduation. I was sad but I was left with no choice.

“Baby,” he called. “We can’t stop time... We’ll just be surprised that our son would come out anytime soon.”

I pouted. “I’m excited...”

His face became soft, but whenever we talked about my pregnancy, worry still crossed his eyes. It doubled lately, actually. And I just smiled at him to assure him that I’m okay despite the pain I’m experiencing.

The pain started this month. It was bearable until now... And sooner or later, I think I would passed out soon because of pain.

His Aunt regularly visit to run some test to ensure the safety of my baby, and mine, too.

For this one, I don’t think I would still have blood left in me. Also, once or twice in three months, they transfuse blood into me as my blood level was too low.

Every time that happen, I’d tell him that my baby might be so thirsty.

“I think this house would be too small for us,” I commented, closing my eyes.

We lived in his property. The house we visited before in our one-week vacation. Tita Astrid usually come for visit in every weekends, and Mallory, too.

I haven’t seen his sister and for some reason, I kind of wanted to feel her presence yet I just kept my mouth shut.

"I can make it..." I whispered.

At some point, I felt scared after hearing Tita Astrid's story back when she was still carrying Simeon. There's a possibility that I might get through the same as hers, but I'm hoping that it won't be that worse considering that the baby in my womb is not even a full vampire or even half.

I am hoping that it won't give me such a hard time. Or even put our lives at risk.

"Lia," I heard him.

I hummed as I raised my head, my eyes getting heavy due to drowsiness. "You're still worried, huh? I understand where you're coming from, baby. But we can make it, okay? I can make it..."

However, no matter how I assured him that we'll be fine, the concern in his eyes won't just vanish and I understand it, really. As even I, felt scared just thinking of the possibilities. It might cost my life, and if that happens, I have told him to save Leighton, our baby rather than me... Yet he never confirmed it... He didn't oppose my idea nor agree with it.

"Are you hungry?" he asked instead as he stood up, ending the conversation. "I'll just cook your favorite meal, baby. Please wait for it."

He walked near me, kissing my head before he started cooking. Meanwhile, my head dropped down on the table, totally closing my eyes to sleep.

I don't know long I was in that position, but I just woke up in bed. Fixing myself, I went to the living room where surprisingly, Tita Astrid was there. She was silent as well as Simeon who was sitting across her.

Coughing, I walked near them and sat beside Simeon.

"Tita," I acknowledged.

Today is just Thursday... What brings her here? Weird.

“Hey, how are you feeling?” She let out a small smile. “I came here to bring some groceries as per Simeon requested. I also want to check on you to see if you’re doing fine.”

I smiled timidly. “I’m fine, Tita... There’s nothing to worry about.”

Same as Simeon, Tita constantly check on me, feeling worried as she knew how hard it was to conceive a child that has a vampire’s blood.

It was life and death situation.

“Glad to hear that, Lia...” she replied. “Anyway, the other reason why I came here was because—“

“Mama...” Simeon cut her off. “We don’t want another stress, Mama. Lia has been going through a lot because of her pregnancy, I don’t want her to think of anything else other than our son.”

My forehead knotted as his remarks. Looking at him, I tapped his legs which made him turned his head to meet my curious stares.

He was serious...

“What are you talking about?” I squint my eyes. “If it’s something that has to do with me, I at least, deserves to know it, too, Simeon. Please... Don’t decide for me, okay? Keeping something from me would stress me out rather than knowing those matters that involves my name. So, shut up and let Tita talk.”

I heard her mother laughed a little. I smiled awkwardly and fixed my eyes on her. I didn’t like how Simeon acted. I hated it...

Secrets. I would feel betrayed... Something I don’t want to happen.

“Alright...” She sighed deeply. “I think your mother finds out about Simeon, Lia. As of now, I heard they started looking for you again. I’m afraid that they might find you sooner or later.”

I froze on my spot, gripping Simeon’s legs as fear rose in me.

Shaking my head, my lips quivered.

“I should hide, Tita... They would kill not just me but my son...” A tear fell down my cheek. “I’m scared, Simeon... I’m scared...”

I know I’m being morbid, and thinking about them killing us was not even a good idea but I know... They are capable of breaking us apart! They might even take away my son from me and that something I can’t let to happen!

“Tita...” I looked at Simeon with teary-eyed. “We should escape, Simeon. They wouldn’t let us be together for sure. They will tear us apart...”

The most fearful day has come.