Heya guys, I know it's been a while but I've been kind of stuck on what to write. Not really sure how this chapter goes but I hope you like it none the less. Please tell me what you think and thanks for all the previous reviews. Disclaimer – I do not own Harvest Moon or any of its characters.
Chapter 36 – Chelsea's P.O.V
"I knew it."
I froze to stare at her, her eyes darted between Vaughn and me. I turned to look at Vaughn; his face was in shock as his pants were still around his ankles. Sabrina balled up her fists and turned to me.
"I knew it was you" She yelled, her eyes burning into me. I squirmed in place as her gaze killed me inside.
"Sabrina it's not …" I began but she cut in and took several steps towards me.
"Don't you speak to me you fucking slag. I knew there was something going on between you two and how lovely-" She paused to stare at my stomach sticking out of my top. "-now you a have a baby to look forward to …"
I wrapped my arms protectively around my bump to protect it from the glare of the mad eyed person standing in front of me. Vaughn had now managed to pull up his pants and walk over towards me where he stood by my side and took hold of my hand.
"Sabrina I think you'd better leave" Vaughn said, his voice clear and demanding. He squeezed my hand to show he was standing by me I smiled to myself but it soon fell when Sabrina began yelling again.
"Don't you talk to me! If you had just realised that you loved me and not her then none of this would have happened, you would have been with me." Her face turned beetroot as the words tumbled out of her mouth.
I never knew Sabrina to be like this, when no one would be her friend I was there for her. The only one who would talk to her on this damn island, I never realised she was such a bitch, I guess everyone else did.
"I would never have loved you" He stated matter-of-factly. I smiled to myself again before placing my free hand onto my ever-growing baby bump.
"Yes, you would" She replied instantly, staring intently into his eyes. I moved closer towards her, to look directly at her.
"Sabrina, go home" I said. Not shouting or screaming, just calmly talking to her like an adult. She so desperately craved attention from men due to the fact she had a rocky relationship with her father, for that I pitied her.
"YOU'RE GOING TO WISH YOU NEVER CROSSED PATHS WITH ME CHELSEA EDWARDS. I WILL MAKE YOU REGRET IT!" She screamed, her voice so loud it reached way over a hundred decibels. I grimaced as her voice pierced my ear drums before she stormed out of the door, slamming it behind her.
"I saw you from the tree you slag" She yelled as she stormed down the path and towards town. I turned to face Vaughn who was looking at me seriously before a smirk erupted on his face. I began to laugh and Vaughn immediately joined in. I had recently began to realise that Denny was going to find out so the sooner he did the better. Sabrina was now probably yelling her little mouth off to all of the people in town but you know, I didn't give a shit. I was with Vaughn, and that's all that mattered.
"Denny's going to find out isn't he?" I asked, wiping away the laughter tears and looking up at Vaughn. He nodded knowingly before pulling me into a hug.
"Whatever happens I'll stand by you" He said as he dug his face into my messy brown hair. I smiled; I was finally getting it through his thick skull. I loved him. Sighing I pushed him away and eyes his shirt, hat and boots on the floor.
"Julia's going to be wondering where you've got to" I mumbled staring into space before turning back around to face him; he nodded slowly before walking over and picking them up. It didn't really matter if Julia noticed if he was missing, she'd probably find out soon anyway. I rolled my eyes and watched his as he fastened up the buttons of his shirt before placing his hat on his head and making his way to the door. I reached out and grabbed his arm before looking into his deep violet eyes.
"I want to come to see Doctor Trent with you" I said, staring into his eyes to drink in what little emotion that seeped out. He nodded in confirmation before opening the door and walking down the path. I smiled to myself weakly; so many emotions flew around my head it felt as if my brain was actually trying to escape through my ears.
Walking over to the suitcase I smiled before falling to the ground and unzipping it, inside was a suitcase filled with a range of multi-coloured clothes and baby grows. I rolled my eyes before routing through it and pulling out a stretchy pair of jeans, these looked comfy. Then another baby grow caught my eye, I pulled it out slowly and laughed at the caption, 'daddy's little cowboy'. Typical. Rolling my eyes I replaced everything apart from the pant and zipped it back up. I pulled off the tight shorts and replaced them with the black pair of jeans Vaughn had brought me. They felt weird against my bulging stomach but after walking around they seemed to fit snugly against my skin.
Well I guess sooner or later it was time to face the music and the buzz of the town about the 'slag' Chelsea who got knocked up by the mute cowboy after cheating on the lovable fisherman, didn't I feel good. Rolling my eyes I pulled my baggy top over my stomach before opening the door and looking towards the cross-fire area which was soon to commence. I smiled to myself before making the treacherous journey down my farm lane, somehow through all the madness I felt a wave of relief sweep over me, I didn't have to hold it in any longer.
Stepping over the bridge I walked further into town and looked around but there was no body there, just Charlie and Chen strolling outside their shop, oblivious to me walking past. Knitting my eyebrows together I walked over to him.
"Hey Chen" I smiled awkwardly at him.
"Oh hey Chelsea, how are you?" He asked, returning the smile. I nodded confused; does this mean Sabrina didn't tell anyone?
"Yeah, yeah I'm good thanks …" I trailed off, staring off into the distance. He frowned before turning his attention back to Charlie. I continued walking till I reached the forest and the gentle song of the birds become louder.
I took in a deep breath and looked up at the sky; it was actually quite serene compared to each and every situation flying around my head. Maybe Sabrina was saving it, saving the secret till a good enough time? I don't know. Closing my eyes I smiled to myself, maybe we would be slated by the whole entire community but did it really matter. But then there was a change Vaughn could have this disease, and maybe my unborn baby could have it? I couldn't even comprehend the idea of our baby of getting hurt; I would protect them till the end.
Suddenly there was a sound coming from a nearby bush; I opened my eyes to spot Sabrina standing in front of me. Well fuck. She must have run here fast.
"Chelsea Edwards" She smiled at me slyly, sending chills down my spine. But hell, I was a good two inches taller than her. She had nothing on me. I stood up straight to look at her and glared. But kind of pouted at the same time by accident, maybe I looked like a demented duck; either way I guarantee it was scary as hell.
"Hello" I said, not changing the tone in my voice as I wasn't exactly sure where she was going with this. Her lips curled up at the edges as she snarled at me.
"I told you, Vaughn was mine" She said quietly before taking a step closer towards me. I refused to step down; anyway soon she would just bounce off my belly so everything was alright.
"And I told you that you shouldn't act like you sit on a spike 24/7" I retaliated, pretty proud of my little come-back. She just glared at me and refused to answer.
"Want some ice for that burn?" I asked sarcastically, damn I felt cool … if I was 7 years old again. She rolled her eyes before smiling at me again.
"You know he's only with you because you're knocked up. He would have ditched you a long time ago. I mean, who would want a poor farm girl as a girlfriend?" She asked, jabbing her finger into my shoulder. I grabbed hold of her finger and growled.
"Don't, touch me" I said through gritted teeth. But it only taunted her more and she ripped her hand out of mine.
"Oh I'm sorry, don't you like this?" She asked, pushing me harder which made me step back a few paces. I growled again, if I wasn't pregnant then I would beat the shit out of her right now, but the fact that I was so frickin' tired forced me to take it all in my stride.
"Didn't even break the surface" I grinned at her before crossing my arms across my chest. She pushed up her glasses before walking up to me and grabbing the tops of my arms. Although she appeared weak she was actually a lot stronger than her skinny appearance. I tried to force my arms out of hers but she squeezed tightly.
"How's the baby? Doing well I hope" She spat at me before pushing me hard. I tried to keep my balance but I stumbled and tripped over and fell to the ground hard, hitting my head hard on a rock as I went down. She stood above me and laughed as a ripping pain shot through my downstairs. I brought my hand up in front of my eyes and saw that I was bleeding, the warm sticky substance dripping down my legs and over the floor. I whimpered in pain as Sabrina spun around and headed back towards the town. Without a word she disappeared into the distance and left me on the ground. This was defiantly a shitty day. I tried to push myself up but I began to feel dizzy as the blood soaked my jeans. Panicking I held onto my bump.
"Help!" I screamed at the top of my voice. The birds stopped singing in their tree's as I screamed again, I had to help my baby. I was losing him, I knew I was.
"SOMEONE PLEASE!" I yelled again. My nose tingled with the sensation of tears that never came. Here I was, lay down in the forest helpless, losing more blood by the second.
"Vaughn" I whimpered, attempted to get up again. But my arms buckled and I hit my head back on the rock. Someone was going to find me, they had to. I closed my eyes tightly, wishing it was a dream, wishing that I would just wake up to normality, whatever normal was.
As I was about to finally lose consciousness a tall figure stood above me. But it wasn't Vaughn, it was someone different.
"Help … help me" I rasped, my voice tight and dry. They suddenly bent down and wrapped their arms under my knees and back to support me. I felt my eyes roll back in my head as the guy rushed back into town. I tried to force them open, to see who it was. But when I finally managed to get a glimpse of who it was my heart stopped beating. I caught a glance of a purple bandana and brown curls. He didn't look down at me; he just concentrated on the destination. I was too out of it to realise or even care about the fact that my top had managed to work its way up half of my body to reveal the bump which was now ripping a whole through my entire core. My hand fell onto it just as my eyes rolled back in my head and I lost consciousness.
So end of Chapter 36, even more drama for you guys ;) I hope you enjoyed it and please rewiew :D Thanks for reading and I'm sorry that it's a short one, hopefully the next one will be longer :D Till next time - ciao x