Chapter 2: The Truth
Nine days have passed since Cilla and Johnny have said the big "I do". Cilla starts noticing changes in Johnny and she wasn't sure she liked them. "Johnny, are you alright?" she asked him when he came home from a long day of being a silversmith. This time Johnny is not an apprentice. He has apprentices under him, now. "I'm fine, Cilla." He said coldly. She went to her husband. "Johnny, are you sure something isn't bothering you?" she said worriedly. He looked at her, his eyes giving off a wrathful glare. Cilla was frightened, but stood her ground. "Leave me alone!" he screamed at her, while leaving the room. "Johnny!" she called after him, but it was of no use. He slammed the door and wandered off. Cilla fell to the floor, crying.
The night was setting into dawn; there was no sign of Johnny. Where could he be? There was a sound outside. Cilla went to the door to see what it was. "Johnny?" she said, pulling open the door. There, standing drenched in what seemed like sweat was her husband. "Johnny, you're soaking wet. Where were you last night." asked Cilla full of worry. He didn't answer her. He simply went into their bedroom and slammed the door closed. Cilla was in total awe. What just happened? She knocked on the door. No answer. "Johnny." She said gently. The door swung open. Johnny stomped past Cilla and went out the door, once more. Cilla stood there, not knowing what to do.
When Johnny came home, it seemed like he went to the stream to take a bath. Cilla didn't say a word to him. She was afraid he'd be angry with her if she actually acknowledged his presence. "Cilla." Johnny said in a very firm voice. Cilla scurried to him. "Yes Johnny." She answered politely. He looked apologetically at her. "I'm sorry." He said before walking out of the room and into the kitchen. She followed him. "Sorry? What about, Johnny?" asked Cilla. He looked at her a little it of fear on his face. Cilla noticed this. Why does he look so afraid? He turned around so she could not see the expression on his face. "I've been unfaithful towards you and as your husband I am duty-bound to tell you so." He said formally as if Cilla were some countess he was trying to impress. The formality is what struck her instantaneous. The words came to her a minute or two after. "Unfaithful? I don't understand." She replied. She was telling the truth. She did not understand how her beloved husband could be unfaithful to her. She has given her heart to this man. He can't possibly betray her now. His untoward actions, his mystery, his continuous anger towards her were all because of his so called unfaithfulness. Is there another woman? He couldn't...could he?
"Johnny, please clarify your unfaithfulness." She asked. Her voice was heartless. This surprised Johnny. He expected her to become absolutely hysterical, but she was calm and collected. "I met this woman named Stella. She lives with her ailing sister near on the other side of Boston. She's very seductive and today I found out she has been this way with five other men. I don't think her husband would approve of such behavior, do you?" Cilla looked up once Johnny had finished. She's married? "Johnny, what have you done with this woman?" tears began to fall from her eyes. Johnny's heart wrenched. He really didn't want to hurt Cilla like this, but he had to tell her what she wanted to know. "I…we….we shared a type of happiness that you should only experience with your life partner, Cilla. I'm sorry." He answered.
After hearing that, she could never forgive him. She was about to exit the kitchen when he called to her. "Cilla, I know I am not worthy of your forgiveness, but will you banish me from the right I have over you?" She could not bring herself to answer that question aloud. Johnny, for as long as we both shall live, I will always be yours. No matter how unfaithful you may be, you will always belong to me. It seemed like he read her mind. He sauntered to her and forced their lips to engage in meaningful passion.
Stella won't stand for this. She will not lose Johnny, or will she? Cilla and Stella meet either next chapter or chapter after that. Updates will be up soon. Please review!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!