Chapter 43: favor from him

Simone's POV
They both look at me when they saw me. "Good evening mommy Alma and daddy Paulo. I want to talk to you regarding this matter," I mumbled. "I already have an idea. The past is hunting me now," daddy Paulo mumbled. We get inside and the maids bring us some coffee and sandwiches.
I sip my coffee and start talking. "Vivian is trying to destroy your son's career. I don't want him to lose what he has been working for years and... I will stop her. I will teach her some lesson." Mommy Alma sighed.
"It's been two decades, but I guess there are lies that will resurface because someone believes in it," she mumbled. "Coach Fallon was being dragged with the situation, as Vivian is blackmailing him. She wants him to destroy Russell's career in front of a big audience this Summer Olympics. I know daddy Paulo that you're not agreeing to his athletic career but I hope that you will help me?" Daddy Paulo sighed.
"Russell didn't tell us about that. He just says that he'll take care of this issue," he said. I smiled. "Knowing him, he wanted to keep things up. He saw how proud you were because he finally manage Solace Group while fulfilling his dream to compete in the Olympics, but here is the problem, stopping him to be successful. I feel bad about him either. That's why I'll take care of Vivian myself." Mommy Alma smiled.
"Thank you, Simone. He changed a lot because he wanted to prove himself to you. He became a family man before he even realize it." I smiled. "I love him and he never doubted me when I lost track of this marriage. I will do the same for him and watch him as he smiles on that stage," I mumbled.
"If Vivian continues to slander Russell, I will show all the pieces of evidence that Mila is the one who harasses us before. She loses her mind that's why I drop the case against her. But if her niece will ruin your lives, I will show them what I'm capable of." Daddy Paulo is a concern for Russell, and that made me happy.
"Thank you, daddy Paulo. I hope I'll see you two for the Olympics opening. This is our way to support him as he achieves the dreams he had worked for." He sigh. "Do I really have to show myself?" Mommy Alma holds his hand. "Yes. You know well that Russell sees you as his role model. I know our son will be happy to see you." He sigh. "Okay then, keep it a secret." We both nodded.
"Daddy Paulo, can I ask some questions? This is about that girl named Mila. Are you sure she is... mentally ill?" They look at me. "That's what they say." I nod. "I was investigating about her and some videos I had and somehow... I notice some things about her. She seems to be okay, and when she talks to Vivian, she clearly remembers what happened before. I mean, she says it with nasty expressions, which should not be the case," I mumbled. Mommy Alma spoke.
"Actually, I still remember what she said when I visit her at that facility," she mumbled and look at us.
"What is it, honey?" Daddy Paulo asks her. "She told me that our son will suffer in the aftermath of our choices. He will experience the same pain she experiences and... he will curse us." I sigh.
"Then I will investigate further. If my hunch is right, she uses her mental state to escape imprisonment. We might face greater danger if she saw that her plan is falling apart." They look at me. "If something happens, never fail to inform us." I nod and stood up.
"I have to go. Russell must be waiting for me. Mommy Alma, daddy Paulo, thank you." They both smile. "Likewise. Lease, never leave our son's side." I nod. "I promise that." I left their mansion and went home.
I blink when I saw daddy and Jackson in our mansion. "Are you going to hide the truth from your own father? Do you really hate me that much, Simone?" I sigh. "I am not daddy. I'm just ashamed and I don't want you to get stressed. You are enjoying your retirement, don’t worry about it, hmm?" He sigh.
"I am not a sweet and affectionate father, but I always want to be involved with your life. You and Jackson are still my obligation at the very end of my breath." I smiled and hug him.
"I know. Let's talk about this over dinner? Jackson? Why are staring at me like that?" He hugged me and Russell smiled. "He was worried about you." I smiled and hug him too. "Did you forget that I am your gang sister?" He laughs. "I know. You can ask for my help. I know how to punch," he said and even wink at me. I laugh. "Uhm, I promise." he smiled. At the dinner table, we told them the real problem that we were facing.
"Mila again, huh? Since college days, she has been trying to destroy Paulo's life. She was obsessed with him that he even try to use me against them. She wants me to rape Alma before. If not because of Rosa, your mom? I might have killed her." I look at him.
"Which means she is capable of such crimes?" He nodded. "I believe that she’s not totally gone insane when she enters that insanity hospital. For some reason, I feel like she's brewing something. Knowing her? She will try every means to kill Alma." Russell's jaw clenches.
"If she's faking it, I'm afraid that she's using Vivian to relay her revenge against dad and mom." Daddy nodded. "One of the nurses in that insanity hospital is my senior. I can talk to him and ask for some help to regard that psycho," Jackson mumbled. "That would be great. I need evidence to prove that she's not insane. I don't want to think for the worst, but if her hatred grew stronger... she might try to kill mommy Alma even though she's living in that place for two decades."
"If that's the case, I need to be assigned security around you two. Someone that will secretly guard you all. I will also talk to Paulo," daddy mumbled. "Thank you, daddy Alberto. I'm sorry for the trouble," he said.
"It's okay. After all, the two of you have fulfilled our wishes, and protecting our kids is a parent's obligation no matter how old their kids are." We both smile. After that dinner, they left the mansion. In our room, I can tell that he was worried. I hug him.
Russell's POV
I'm worried about my mom. I'm a little afraid of her. I hope she’s not brewing something against her. When Simone hugs me, I know she senses my anxiety. "We will protect our family. I promise that. Just continue your journey and prove to the world that you're talented." I smiled and hug her too. "I love you so much, Simone. You're the only girl who can make me happy, even if things are getting out of hand."
She taps my shoulder. "I know that we have to be strong. We will stop Vivian and Mila. This life that we found? It is worth protecting. That's why you have to promise me that you will stay focused, okay? Will you do that?"
I smiled and look at her. "Kiss me first," I demanded. She laughs. "What a sweet gentleman," she said and pinch my cheeks. "I love you so much either, Russell." She kissed me after. I hug her underneath the blanket and I knew that she'll always be my best supportive wife. When I woke up in the middle of the night, she was not beside me. I look around and when I grabbed some water in the kitchen, I saw her eating a sandwich. "Uhm! Did I wake you up?" she asks. She has sauce on her lips. She moaned when I licked her lower lip.
"I can't believe you’re being perverted in the middle of the night." I laugh. "Just a little. But seriously, you should've waked me up too." She laughs. "Seriously, this past week, I feel hungry in the middle of the night. I feel hungry and want to eat sandwiches, mango and so much more." I smiled.
"Maybe it's a stress from what is happening right now," I whispered. She shook her head. "I don't think so. I always have stressed from work but I have never craved like this before. Anyway, do you want some?" I nod. I grab her wrist and move the sandwich closer. "Uhm, it tastes delicious."
She gazes at me. "Simone, I'm afraid about mom and you as well. What if Vivian and Mila will try to... nope. I will protect you and mommy. I will make sure of that," I said in a firm tone. "I knew it. You're indeed worried. Hey, look at me. The danger is everywhere, but I promise one thing. I will never leave your side. I will cling to you for the next 60 decades."
"I smiled. 60 decades? Then you have to be ready. I will cling to you either for 60 years or more." She smiled and grabs my hand. "I know that my words won't be enough to erase those things that you are thinking as of this moment, but... we will fight together and two heads are better than one." I caress her cheeks.
"Let's go back to bed. I'm still sleepy." She nod and I gripped her hand. 'Yes, we are facing danger, but I will trust Simone. I know her, she always keeps her promise. Simone, after this competition, I will focus on our family. I will give you the life that you deserve.' I know I'm not a perfect man, but I love her. I'll be a husband that can stay beside her.
My phone rang and my jaw clench when I saw Vivian's name on the screen. "What do you want, bitch?" I heard her laughter. "Don't be like that to your future wife. Ah, by the way. Have you received your gift from me?" I gritted my teeth. I saw an edited picture of us. Damn!