Jellal
I tiptoed downstairs to the living room, then towards the kitchen area to look for Erza. I gave her space for like one and a half hour after our petty argument regarding my work, my boss, me being an asshole and...Minerva. That led her blackmailing me for divorce. Of course, I don't want to divorce with her, even of she demands for it. No that would never happen! I won't freaking let her have another reason to divorce me.
It's a fact that I wanna re-create my own life by means of living as a single man. Where I have no responsibilities, and I could freely spend my money on anything I want. And, have another the chance to choose another girl to marry. God, I would just want a gorgeous chic with a level 10000 sex appeal. Even so, I will never ever exchange that kind of life over the life I chose to create with Erza. I have made a choice already, so be it. I know I've been an asshole and abusive to her ever since she has to live away for four years just for her college, but I still can't deny the fact that I love her. Even if my love for her started to change inside that four years...
"Your mama told me every single detail about her secret recipe to make delicious waffles. Would you believe that, honey? I've been a jerk to your mama, and yet she even taught me something I couldn't do."
Okay...?
Was she praising herself using my image? And, spoiling my image to Wendy?!
"Daddy, I'm glad you finally learned how to cook something." Wendy says in an amazed tone. Erza started serving two waffles on each plate with a whipped cream as its garnish. "Did you learned how to fry a sunny-side up egg as well? Because when mama is at college, I could still remember when you almost burned the house because of the egg and bacon you are frying." Wendy laughed softly.
"That's because I'm stupid." Erza laughed with her, but in a sarcastic way.
Erza!
"Yeah, honestly, dad, you are stupid when it comes to cooking and household chores." Wendy agreed.
So, Wendy thinks I'm stupid?! No! No! She cannot! Erza is just playing with her mind. Of course, Wendy will agree, thinking I am joking around with her. She can't! I'm not stupid! I can cook rice and prepare instant foods. And, I'm absolutely the coolest dad on earth?
Wait...am I really?
"Mama is so kind to share her secret recipe to you. She won't even tell me how she prepare this version of waffles." Wendy sliced a small bite of waffle and shoved it on her mouth. "It's delicious! Exactly the same as Mama."
Okay, Erza what are you doing? Shouldn't you be acting as me? What's going on your mind?! Are you trying to mess up with me?!
"I know, Wendy. Your mama really loves me very much." She sat beside Wendy on the counter and joined her eating waffles. "You should grow up like your mama." She kept praising herself. Now, what is she really up to?
"Yeah, dad. I want to be like mama when I grow up!"
Erza patted her shoulders and said, "You should be, Wendy. I don't ever want to see you growing up like me." Then, she chuckled softly. Erza, stop destroying my image to Wendy! Oh, god, please! Erza don't give Wendy a chance to doubt my actions because of your actions! My day was more fucked up when she even said, "Look at me. I always hit your mama and yell at her after all she has been so caring and loving to me. Wendy, don't be a jerk like me. Promise?"
Wendy raised a brow on her, more like on me actually, because he thinks I was actually the one speaking up in front of her. "Promise, daddy." I could clearly see how wondering she was from the way I speak because of Erza. "That's good, honey. Now, finish your waffles, and you can go play with out neighbors at the park." She told Wendy, and gave her a soft kiss on her forehead.
"Really, daddy? You're allowing me to play with our neighbors at the park?!" Wendy gasped excitedly.
"Yeah, but be back home before lunch." Erza reminded her. Go on, Erza, keep breaking my rules. Wendy suddenly started eating faster so she could finally get out of the house and taste the freedom Erza gave her. I don't allow Wendy to play with those kids next door. I don't know why. I feel like some of them are bad influence to Wendy. One time when I was watching them playing, I observed them playing dangerous games that could harm Wendy. Those kids next door are daredevil as hell!
Now, what?
How do I deal with a woman who's been badly hurt after being betrayed? And, who seemed to be taking revenge on me right now?
Maybe people, especially the one you love, just naturally find it hard to trust you again once you lied to them so bad. Believe me or not, I never wanted to have this kind of instance in our lives wherein we're on the verge of breaking apart from each other. Maybe this is just some kind of difficult level obstacle in our lives. I should just hold on to her no matter what. I should be more aware of those things and people who are the difficult challenge of the obstacle we're into.
I know myself Minerva is mostly the reason why we fight. I'm not stupid nor blind to realize it. I know Minerva is just taking her revenge on me, on us! Because I called off our engagement about ten years ago and almost ruined their family's reputation just because I chose to marry Erza instead...
"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to proudly announce the engagement of my daughter, Minerva Orlando to Jellal Fernandes!" Minerva's mother announced at the stage. Everyone gave them a round of applause.
Minerva dragged Jellal forcibly towards the stage for public display of affection. Little did everyone know that Jellal Fernandes is madly in love and in a secret relationship with someone else. As Minerva and Jellal finally reached the stage, Erza who's working part-time as a maintenance staff and waitress on the formal party. Her heart shredded into pieces as she saw the man she loved with another woman, with the woman everyone believed that would give him a better future.
Jellal who is on the stage right at that moment, she could see Erza dressed in a maid's gown serving foods along with the other staffs. Erza just continued her job to at least hide the unbearable pain in he chest and to stall her tears from falling down to her cheeks. "Minerva, what can you say about marrying Jellal Fernandes?" The host asked. Every guest was intrigued.
Minerva took the wireless microphone from the host before giving everyone her answer. "I am probably the luckiest woman on earth to have Jellal Fernandes. I'm looking forward on our marriage, and more plans to make our families' businesses successful."
The host borrowed the microphone from Minerva for a second and asked, "How about you, Jellal Fermamdes? How lucky do you consider yourself to have a stunning and gorgeous woman like Minerva?" Then, the host handed Jellal the microphone to voice out his answer. Jellal paused for seconds, almost half a minute before he speaks.
"I..." He stuttered. He got Erza's attention who is tensed as the same time. "...I agree, that the woman who'll win my heart is probably the luckiest person." Minerva smiled in satisfaction from the answer Jellal gave in public. Tears started falling from Erza's eye, but she didn't let anyone notice it, so she just continued serving people foods and filling their glasses with champagne and water. "...but I'm afraid to say that Minerva isn't that lucky woman." Jellal added. Everyone was shocked from what they heard. "Because...my heart already belongs to someone else. I-i'm sorry, Minerva..." From what Jellal said, everyone started murmuring. Erza was stopped from doing her job.
"...I'm in love with someone else." Jellal started stepping down from the stage. "Erza Scarlet..." He called out. Erza instantly froze from where she is standing as she could see Jellal slowly walking towards to her. "I will never ever feel embarrassed to have you...as my girlfriend and the one I truly love."
"Jellal..." Erza took a small step backwards to ease with the uneasy feeling with everyone's eyes glued on her.
"I love you, Erza..." Then, he pressed his lips on hers, not even caring what others might think or say.
Even so, I will never ever regret marrying Erza over her. Even if I lost the luxurious life I have before Erza cane into my life. Minerva was just manipulating my mind by the time she keeps on flirting with me these past few months.
I got distracted from my thoughts when I felt a kick in her belly. I clutched her belly after consistent kicks. How did she survived carrying Wendy and this baby for nine months? I could hardly move because he keeps kicking me every time! Maybe I'm just not used to it. But even so, it makes my heart warm...
Maybe Erza is right, this little one inside her womb is just happy to be with me. I am not mad for being in this situation, for being the first man to literally experience what it's like to be pregnant. I just caressed her belly, and felt more kicks. "Hey there, buddy." I whispered. "You excited to come out and see the world already, or what?"
I regret ignoring Erza and this little one for the past few weeks or months. I would never ever regret having a second child with Erza! Then, again, it was just Minerva who keeps making me feel I do so. How can I ever regret having a little angel?
Now, I'm starting to sound like Erza.
Later on, I heard, "See you, later, daddy! Tell mama I went out." Wendy skipped merrily out of the kitchen through the back door of our house.
Finally! I have the chance to attempt in having a serious talk with Erza.
I stepped inside the kitchen. Erza hasn't noticed me because she is busy washing the plates on the sink. I took a deep breath and try not to look back at our previous conversation. "Erza..." I cleared my throat. But she act as if she didn't hear anything. Patience Jellal, patience. You were the one who made a mistake so take the struggles.
I walked towards to her, and stopped behind her. She's literally acting as if I'm just a whispering wind. I wrapped 'her' arms around 'my' waist. Awkward, I know. I feel like hugging a replica of myself. The next thing I thought of is to kiss her nape, which is her weakness. In literal, I am kissing my own nape, which is totally weird. "Erza..." I brushed my lips on 'her' nape. But she turned around and pushed me away.
"Doooon't you dare touch me, motherfucker! You can't control me by that seductive nape kiss, anymore!" She hissed.
"Erza, please, let's talk. A SERIOUS talk without arguments over petty things." I groaned, and attempted to embrace her.
"And, don't you embrace me. I won't fall for your charms anymore. I'm not the Erza you could persuade with sweet words and seductive moves anymore. I have the access to torture your balls and cut off your dick!" She stepped backwards away from me. Why is it so difficult to handle a woman?
"Do it, and the pain will be yours." I scoffed.
"At least, no woman would ever want to flirt and seduce you once you become dickless!" She retorted. Man, she really is silly and immature sometimes.
"Erza- ugh!" I could just groan. "Please...I said a serious talk. No offensive words. No violence. No fights over small things. Let's just talk about on how we'll work this situation out and get back to each other's body."
"What do we do?! You said we act as each other for the meantime, and what did you do? You already made me feel I can't be you because- I don't have any experiences what it's like to be the man who's used to in interacting with professional and rich people. Well, if that's the case, I'll just go back to my usual routine. And, let's see what can I do with Minerva if she tried to flirt with you in this body. And, let's see if you can do your stupid presentation in ky body?"
"Erza, what do you want me to do? Just please...listen and cooperate, please?" I tried to be calm as possible.
"Hn." She rolled 'my' eyes at me.
"Erza...fine. I'll...try ending whatever Minerva and I have. I just want us to be back like we used to be." I sighed. "But Erza, believe me, I didn't have feelings for Minerva, nor had an intercourse with her. We're just simply flirting that's all."
"Yeah, right." She scoffed, and folded her arms together with her eyes rolling at me. "I can't believe how stupid I am if I believe you."
"You see?! That's why we can't work this out?! You don't trust me!"
"How do you expect me to trust you after you FLIRTED with another woman? After you beaten me up several times whenever you are drunk and angry?!"
"Mama? Daddy?" They were stopped when they heard a voice.
"Wendy? Y-you're here?" Erza stuttered. She quickly went for Wendy as me, but before she could even reach Wendy. "Honey, wait!" Wendy quickly ran upstairs and stormed inside her bedroom because of the loud bang of the door.
Erza could just sit on the chair beside the counter, probably pondering about our situation. Poor Wendy...I know it's actually my fault why she is being pressured. It's not Erza who always starts an argument or fight, but me. It is all because of me. I'm such a bad father...
I knelt beside Erza from where she is sitting. I held her hand tight and kissed it. "We can do this. Just keep holding on. I'll do everything to fix everything between us, I promise."
"Why can't you just get Minerva out of your life?" She said in a calm voice, still thinking of Wendy. Obviously, she doesn't want to yell or raise her voice anymore, especially she is projecting me. "Jellal, I said, why can't you leave Minerva for me, or just for Wendy? Do you love her...?"
"No, Erza!" I shook my head, and cupped 'my' cheek. "You're the only one I love. I'm sorry if you had to suffer as well because of what I did from the past..."
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A/N: Hey, there! Sorry for the late update and crappy chapter. I've been so busy lately. I'll make the next chapter revolve around Erza being in Jellal's body as she deals with Minerva :D I'm sorry if i can't update some of my stories, I've been really busy at school. I hope you understand.
As you can see, there is something Jellal couldn't tell Erza. About the reason why he couldn't end whatever Minerva and him have. What could it be? Keep in touch with the story to find out :D twists are about to come :))
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