Resist - A Continuation
Parts 39-40
"So, you're back."
"Yes. I need something to eat."
"Why are you here?"
"I thought I lived here."
"The operative word is lived."
I move to the island and start to make my sandwich because I really am hungry and need some energy for the fight to ensue.
"Danny, I really need to eat and then we can talk. Do you want something?"
He walks to stand directly behind me. "I thought I wanted you, but now I don't know." His hands slide around my waist then up to squeeze my breasts as he grinds me.
I stop what I'm doing and stand still. What is Danny doing?
He continues, "What, isn't this what you want? Someone to fuck your brains out? You couldn't find anyone that could do you like me, so you found some kid and made it known you had a child and were married to Nino Rivera. You knew I would find out and assume the boy was mine."
"Do you know how ridiculous that sounds? If you believe your sister, then you're not as smart as I thought you were." I'm terrified, but continue to cease any movement. Right now, Danny's not evoking any passion in me, just fear.
Danny continues massaging my breast then moves one hand down between my legs to caress me there. "Are you saying my sister and Colin are lying? I know Pilar loved Nino, but she loves me more and would never hurt me. And Colin would never lie about anything. He would do anything for me. So you see, I have a hard time believing you're completely innocent. You had the money, the means and the motive to set this all up."
I cannot believe my ears. Finally, I can take no more and break away from his assault. "You think a good lay is worth risking my life?! Please! Listen to yourself! Are you so afraid to love that you will always look for some excuse to ruin it? No matter how incredulous that excuse is?! I almost died giving birth to your son. Now, if you don't really want me, then fine. But you had better believe that these babies are yours. And if you want to be in their lives, you had better wise up. You taught me well. Family is everything. And my children will have everything. But they will not live with a father who doesn't love them. I know you said you would kill me if I took Andrew away. Well you're gonna have to because I won't allow him to stay here with that crazy sister of yours or if you have some doubt that he's yours!"
He's clapping his hands. "Bravo. Great speech." He's back in my face. "Now maybe you did give birth to Andrew, but I'm not so sure he's mine anymore. You still haven't explained why Colin would deceive me. You know what I think?" He steps back, crossing his arms. "I think you've been playing me. Trying to get me to come around, to fall in love with you. I think you missed me. I think you missed the chase. So, you needed some way to get back into my life. And you most definitely wanted me to fuck you."
I am really angry now. But I can't find any words. So he continues.
"Or here's another scenario. You thought Bernard would kill you if he found out you kept his grandson away from him. So you get refuge from the powerful Danny Santos. Now don't you think those scenarios are believable?"
I walk up to him and slap him. He grabs my arm, but then lets it go when he sees the look in my eyes. "I love you. I know you love me. We have a son and we're going to have another baby. Now either you believe me or it's over. I'm through with this bull shit your sister started, hell that you started five years ago. And obviously your friendcan play dirty. Look how easily he went along with your date scheme. I'll be in my room when you have a decision for me. Or if you just want to kill me."
We both turn suddenly when we hear,
"Daddy! No!!!!"
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Andrew runs to us and grabs one of my legs with one arm and one of Danny's legs with his other. "You can't kill Mama. People can't kill other people."
My son's hysterical and I try to scoop him up, but he clings to Danny. "Daddy, I sorry. I didn't mean to make you mad."
I look at Danny with so much fury in my eyes. "This is all your fault!"
He doesn't answer me. Andrew let's Danny pick him up and tries to reassure our son. "Andrew, you didn't do anything. Your the best little boy ever. Okay, son?"
"Okay." That calms Andrew down and Danny motions to Kathleen, who's remained at the kitchen doorway, to come get Andrew.
He hands Andrew to her. "Take him back to his room." He kisses Andrew on the forehead. "Buddy, I'll be up soon." Kathleen takes Andrew and leaves us alone.
I look at Danny, not sure what to say. He leaves the kitchen and I follow him. This is not over. He goes to his study and I'm right behind him. Once in the room, Danny walks to the window behind his desk. I shut the door behind me and lock it.
Without turning around he says, "How do I know this isn't you trying to get back at me for leaving you that night?"
"Why won't you believe your sister wants me hurt or dead? Remember, she knows what Nino was up to that night."
He sighs and I know he senses I'm right. But he's not convinced. "Okay, maybe Pilar still has something against you, but we still have Colin."
"Well, Danny. I don't know what else to say. Or how to prove to you this is all a hoax...a ploy to get me away from you or killed or whatever. So, I would say you just gave me your decision. I'm leaving. Stay away from me and my family. I have to think of only them now."
I walk to the door and put my hand on the doorknob, but I don't open the door. "Danny, why can't we get this right? If only I had met you first..."
He's behind me, so close, but not touching me. No words are spoken, so I leave.