Chapter 5

I CANNOT explain why I get nervous every time Joseph and I face each other. I shouldn't be feeling this way. This is not a good sign...

"Agatha, do you want to dance?" Joseph asked seriously as he began to extend his hand.

"Huh? It's embarrassing," I said as I heard my heart pounding loudly,

"Don't be shy, I'm not good at dancing either." He said holding it in his hand.

I followed him trembling.

"Dad, let's leave you alone first." Joseph said goodbye to the Father who was smiling.

"Go ahead," replied the Don.

I think this is the day of the Don's change. His fierce face and attitude made him look like a child who did not commit any sin.

Joseph's hand was warm and soft. Especially and I feel as if I am electrified every time he squeezes my hand. What is this feeling?

When we got to the middle part, Joseph faced me. He took my hand and put it on his shoulder. My cheeks were red and hot, especially since I knew Don's guests were looking at me. Whispering and asking why out of the many beautiful women who attended, I was chosen to dance first.

"Are you alright? You look nervous," he said, still smiling.

"Yes, it's okay. I'm just not good at dancing." I said at the same time.

"That's okay, you'll get used to it. Doesn't your husband Dymon dance with you?" this question made my day again.

"No." My short reply,

I don't want to talk about Dymon either. I just feel sad when I think about him. Sad because now I'm suffering from his feelings.

"Mrs. Ignacio, don't frown. Because it doesn't suit you." He said that he noticed the difference in my appearance when we talked with Dymon.

I smiled a little at what he said.

"That, Mrs. Ignacio is even more beautiful," She said to me that I felt she was petting me.

I couldn't speak, I couldn't look at him face to face. I feel like I'm melting with his gaze that can't be removed from my face.

After a piece of music, Joseph invited me to sit down. He informed me that he would only talk to guests. I nodded in response, I couldn't even figure it out in my mind. Why did he say goodbye to me? He is free to do those things. Dymon just leaves casually, and comes back whenever he thinks.

After the party, I entered the room. I got a little tired of sitting in the corner.

I also didn't want to dance and chat with other guests so I just stood on the sidelines and watched Joseph's conversation with the guests.

Sometimes I even catch him glancing at me. And it smiles every time our eyes meet. I'm the same way, I don't know but I feel like it.

When I opened the door, I saw Dymon sitting on the bed. His palm was clenched and he was smoking a cigarette.

I was once again afraid of his appearance. Even if I wanted to back out of the door again, I couldn't because he saw me coming in the door.

"How's it going outside?" Dymon asked in a baritone voice.

"It's okay," I answered briefly, making his blood heat up even more.

It stood up and looked like a tiger that rushed at me and spread its arms.

"Damn it Dymon!" I said scared. What have I done to make him angry with me like this?

"Okay? So you enjoyed the party like that?!" it asked me annoyed.

"Just wait, Dymon, I'm being hurt, why are you angry?" I asked tearfully.

"You can see that I didn't enjoy it. As for you, you even boasted to me that the party was fun! Why? Are you glad that the heir to the hacienda is back? Ha!" Dymon asked me angrily.

"Hi-no Dymon, it hurts so bad." I cried because he squeezed my arm even more.

"Remember this Agatha! I can't let that animal take away everything I've worked for! I'll never let him take away the wealth that's about to be mine!" It snorted at me while pushing me on the bed.

I fell down and saw the redness on my arm. Why is that, it's not my fault. But I'm still hurt, it seems that Dymon is getting used to the fact that when he's angry, I'm the one to take his anger out on.

I was just crying on the bed and he left me like that.

Time passed and Dymon returned. He was so drunk that he looked like he intended to get drunk to forget the problem. He kissed me on the cheek and on the neck up to the shoulder.

I just closed my eyes tightly, as I smelled the alcohol coming from Dymon. But after a few minutes it stopped and just fell asleep next to me. I thanked him and it didn't try to use me again. Fortunately, he didn't get me pregnant, I suspect that one of us has a disability. Dymon just doesn't want me to have a check-up because he's sure he'll get me pregnant too.

I hope I don't get pregnant. I can't bear to have children with a man I never loved.

The next day, Dymon was summoned to the office early. He said there are things that need to be confirmed and taken care of. So I was left at home again, I peeked out the window hoping to see the sun again. But I saw something different from the window.

Joseph, while petting the horse that I guess will be his vehicle. I guess it will go for a walk alone.

But after a while I heard a soft knock on the door.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

I wondered who was knocking. If it was Dymon it would have gone straight in so Dymon probably wasn't the one outside the door.

"Come in," I replied.

The smiling Zenia looked at the door.

"Good morning dear princess. Your prince is calling you." Zenia said excitedly.

"Huh? Why? Besides, why do you look like that, Sister Zenia, like you're being tickled?" I wondered.

"Hehehe. Because I'm in love with your prince, who happens to be Don's son, handsome and fragrant." He said that he couldn't stop laughing.

"You might be heard, what are you! Why are you calling me, Dymon might get angry with me when I leave the room." I said to Ate Zenia.

"It's because he's going to make you go out for a walk. Don't worry, he said goodbye to your wife, Judas Barabas." Zenia answered.

So my heart skipped a beat, when I knew I could leave the house. But nervous because I will be with Joseph. Why does he want to go out with me?

A few minutes later I went down the stairs.

I can hear the leading footsteps of the horse in my chest. My face was getting stronger and red as I left the house.

When I left the house, I saw Joseph. He was smiling and very handsome in his blue jacket. It's cold here for us, so maybe we're not used to wearing it like that.

"Good Morning," Joseph greeted me.

I just nodded at him in response. While Ate Zenia huddled in the doorway and suppressed her excitement, Joseph stared at me again.

"Ahm... Why are you calling me?" I will ask.

"Come with me for a walk Agatha. Come, we'll ride the horse." He said this while holding out his hand to support me.

"Huh? Wait Joseph, why are you taking me with you? I don't even know anything about this place. Maybe—"

"Don't worry, I can manage. I just want to have someone with me. Come, while the sun isn't too hot." It's nanny to me,

I reached out my hand and he held it tightly. The maid Zenia was even more thrilled. It just won't stop.

We are on the opposite side of the horse. The horse is so tall that I am afraid to climb.

"Wait Joseph, I don't know how to ride a horse." He said making Joseph smile.

"That's why I'm here, come here I'll take care of you." He held me by the waist and helped me to get on the horse. I'm nervous because it's my first time. This scene was romantic for me.

I thought I was the only one riding. But when I got on it, it followed and sat behind me. Our bodies hit each other, especially when Joseph held the rope in front of me. I felt him hugging me.

My hair stood on end. I can especially feel the warmth of Joseph's body.

I turned to him but his face was just on the side of my face. That's why I feel like I'm going to faint from nervousness.

"You look nervous again Agatha huh," he said, still smiling.

"Huh? Hi-no!" I stammered.

"Really huh? Why are you blushing?"

"I can't..." I refused,

He just smiled and started running the horse. I used to be very afraid of horses. I feel that the horse is fierce. But now, it seems like a car running. I feel no fear because I am sure that Joseph will not let me fall and get hurt.