This story is mainly about "Jolie", with hints of Antonio and Jessica. It's the first Fan-Fic that I've ever written, so please give me lot's of feedback. Every author loves reviews!!

Disclaimer: I do not own any part of One Life To Live, all rights go to the brilliant creator of the show, Agnes Nixon.

Chapter 1

Natalie walked up the winding staircase of Llanfair, carrying a glass of cool water and a bottle of Aspirin for her husband's excruciating headache. On her way to the bedroom that she shared with Cristian, she bumped into her sister Jessica, spilling the water carelessly on the carpet.

"Damn It, Jess! Mom's going to have a fit." Natalie groaned.

"I'm sorry Nat, I wasn't really paying attention to where I was going." Jessica apologized. The young blonde went into the nearby bathroom and retrieved a towel. She knelt down on the ground and attempted to clean up the mess.

"Ah, it's okay, it's just water. I didn't mean to yell at you, it's just I've been really stressed out lately." Natalie explained.

"Are you still having trouble getting through to Cris?" Jessica asked.

"He insists that he doesn't need therapy, but everyday he seems to be slipping farther and farther away from me. He's a completely different person, and refuses to talk to anyone but me." Natalie sighed in exasperation.

"Antonio hasn't been able to convince him either?" Jessica wondered.

"I asked him to talk to Cris, I figured that if he would listen to anyone, it would be his own brother. Man, was I wrong. He just blows up at everyone who even mentions counseling, even mom. God, Jess I don't know what to do!"

Natalie sat down on the floor next to her concerned sister, she leaned her

head back against the wall and began to cry.

Jessica immediately put her arm around Natalie and hugged her close.

"Nat, it's going to be all right. Shh, don't cry." She soothed.

"His temper is completely out of control, he is enraged whenever I speak to other men, especially John. Cristian is really starting to scare me Jess." Natalie leaned her head on Jessica's shoulder and continued to sob quietly.

"NATALIE!" Cristian's deep voice came from the bedroom. Natalie quickly wiped the tears from her face and stood up.

"He's probably getting impatient, he's been waiting for this medicine for a while." Natalie held up the bottle of pills.

"Do you want me to bring it to him?" Jessica offered. Natalie shook her head. "No thanks Jess, I can handle it."

"Okay, well I'm heading out for a while. I'm going to meet Antonio and Jamie at the park for lunch," Jessica smiled. She and Antonio had been working on building their relationship back up, and were learning to trust each other again. "If you need me just give me a ring."

Natalie picked up the half-empty glass of water, and navigated herself to the room. She stopped at the door and took a deep breath; her arms shook as she opened the door to the bedroom. The door swung open, revealing an infuriated Cristian.

"Where the hell were you, I've been waiting for about ten minutes! You said you'd be right back." Cristian shrieked.

"I know...but I ran into Jess and we got to talking. I'm sorry it took me so long." Her hand quivered as she handed the drink and medication to Cristian.

Cristian angrily placed the glass and Aspirin on a coffee table, which was in

close proximity, raised his hand and smacked Natalie in the face. Natalie's hand flew to her face, tears streamed from her eyes.

"Oh, Nat I am SO sorry! Please forgive me baby, I didn't mean too. Please let me make it up to you?" Cristian reached for his frightened wife's arm, Natalie flinched, and stepped back.

Natalie stared at him; she was shocked that he would ever do anything to hurt her.

"You need help." Was all Natalie could muster, as she walked out of the room.

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