Rhian's POV

'Have you tried calling Christian again?'

'19 times Rhian…' He replied again as he fixed his gaze in distance. 'Did Taylor come to pick up her things?'

'Yes…' I replied again as I switched off the gas. 'What's going to happen to her now?'

'She's going to keep starving herself until her body gives up… and it will probably be too late to save her…'

'I am sensing an 'unless' John…'

'Unless Grace and Carrick take everything into their hands… I talked to them today after you called me…'

'What did they tell you?' I asked as I moved forward and messaged his shoulders.

'They're mad at Christian and want to see things for themselves before they make the decision.'

'What about us?'

'I've told them what we discussed…'

'…and?'

'They did agree… We have space here… the kids love her… we love her…'

'The only problem is if Christian and Ana agree to it…'

'They won't agree Rhian… They will fight it…' He replied again. 'I don't understand. They want her… They love her in some way or another… but as yet… they push her away…'

'Try calling Christian again.' I suggested, while he moved to the phone and dialled the number again.

'Hey, its John… listen… we need to talk Christian…' My husband started on the phone.

2 Days Later - Christian's POV

Ana still hadn't told me anything about Rhian's incident. Rhian was right. We have to work harder towards our relationship. I rested my back to the chair in my office, and stared outside to view. The horizon looked so clear… Only lightning strikes breaking the sky every now and then. I missed Ana… At least she was coming home that night…

I closed my eyes, and everything came into mind. My daughter was self-destructing herself. John explained it that she doesn't know how to control anymore. How could I let it go this far? She doesn't want to go to the hospital… I couldn't force her… We already don't quite talk as it is… What would she do if I did that to her?

I exited my office and walked towards her room. Her door was open, and she was lying on the floor with plenty of books in front of her, and her laptop open on her side. She was wearing her earphones and was listening to some music that was blasting from them. I moved forward to her, but she still didn't feel my presence. She was too lost in anything she was doing. I took off my suit jacket and placed it on her bed, while I slid down to the floor beside her.

'Sera…' I called her gently, as she almost jumped from beside.

'Damn!' She replied as she took her ears phones off and paused the music. 'You scared me dad…'

'Didn't mean to peanut…' I replied as I placed my hand on her back, but she soon reached for it and removed it. She didn't want any physical contact from me anymore… that struck me deep inside… 'What are you doing on the floor sweet heart?'

'The chair is tiring… the bed too comfy… the floor… I think is ok…' she replied as she moved to a seating position. Her back made cracking sounds that brought shivers down my spine. 'Finally!' She said again as she rubbed her shoulders.

'Come here peanut…' I replied as I pulled her towards me. 'I'm not going to hurt you… ok?' I said again as I placed my hands slowly on her shoulders. She tensed up at my touch… but she let me message them gently. I was almost afraid of rubbing with the usual pressure. 'Sera… we need to talk…'

'About what dad?'

'Sera, Gail told me you haven't eaten as yet…'

'Dad…'

'No Sera… Listen to me… It's been two days since you've come back home… and you haven't come out of your room! Now I know your mother had to leave for business for a couple of days… but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get out of here…'

'I did get out of here dad… I had to go to school… and ballet…'

'…and your Madame called me… She told me you got dizzy…'

'Come on dad… I'm a bit tired that's all…' She said again as freed herself from me, and stood up, and sat on her bed.

'Peanut!' I said again as I moved beside her. '… you need to rest… you need to take better care of yourself…'

'I do dad…'

'Sera… you've changed… I don't know who you are these days anymore…'

'I don't know who I am anymore daddy… I just… ' She started again as she stopped.

'You just what baby girl…'

'I don't know dad… I just don't feel myself anymore these days…It's like I'm living in a dream…' She said again. 'Can I ask something?'

'Yeah sure…'

'Why have you changed dad? I mean… Now you're the same dad I knew before… you're warm… you're… different… but… at times … you're this other person…'

'I don't know kiddo…' I replied again as I hugged her towards me. 'I don't know…'

I realized that I've pushed her away for so very long. This… this thing that ate her from the inside, was partly my fault. All of them tried to warn me… All of them tried opening my eyes… and yet… I did nothing.

'Hey there…' Ana said as she entered through the door. 'I'm back…'

'Welcome back mum…' Sera smiled, while I gave Ana a stern look. We definitely had to talk.

'Sweetheart… Your mother and I need to talk…' I said as I let my grip off her.

'Ana…'

'I know Christian…'

We moved to my office. I couldn't let Sera hear another argument… or at least I thought so…

'Why didn't you tell me Ana?' I asked as I closed the door.

'Wow… way to greet your wife Christian.' She replied as she rested her back to the wall unit.

'Welcome back Ana… but we still need to talk… Ana, you fought with Rhian? Why?'

'She insulted my parenting…'

'So what? You drag our daughter out?' I asked again. 'What's happened to us?'

'You happened Christian?'

'What does that supposed to mean?'

'Oh… now you act like you don't know Christian?' She threw back in spite. 'Christian, I drop everything to meet your schedule. I put everything off to please you… I constantly, over and over and over again, forgive you… Now I can't take this anymore Christian… I can't… Our daughter is fucking starving herself…'

'…and you're blaming it on me?'

'Look… I'm tired… I don't want to talk about this…'

'No Ana! You said what you had in mind… Now continue… finish what you had to say…' I replied as I held her hand.

'Christian… you held a grudge towards Sera because she didn't follow your rules… you keep taking it personal because she fears your touch! For God's sake! She was raped… Have you talked about that with her?' She asked me. 'Remember when we had the accident after I caught you with Elena?'

'Yeah…'

'Did you know she was having nightmares? Did you know that she keeps asking me till this very day if we're having a divorce?'

'We're not having a divorce!'

'I know we're not… but we're not making her life any easy!' She said again.

'Ana, it seems to me that you're blaming this on me!' I said again as I moved towards her. 'What about you Ana? You are not perfect yourself!'

'What does that have to do with this?'

'Come on Ana… Don't fucking play dumb with me!'

'What are you talking about Christian?' She asked again while I moved forward to my drawer and pulled out an envelope.

'I'm talking about these Ana!' I threw them at her. 'Take a look Ana! Please!' I encouraged.

She opened them hesitantly… and her face whitened.

'Yeah… who's the bad guy now Ana?'

'I swear to God! Nothing happened between us…'

'Ohh! Really Ana… then what's that fucking photo of you kissing that prick?'

'Where did you get these?'

'I was having suspicion… I hired a private investigator… I may have lashed out with Elena… but I'm sure as hell I never kissed her because I wanted to.'

'Christian… this was a one time only…'

'…and how do I know this is true? How can I trust you Ana?'

'Of course you can Christian! I broke this off immediately… I belong to you… you are the only one I truly love Christian…' She replied while the pictures fell off her hand.

'Why didn't you tell me about this Ana?' I asked as I ran my hand through my hair. 'Why?'

'I… I wanted to make you pay…'

'…by what? Cheating on me?'

Sera's POV

My mother came back home… and they're already arguing… I heard bits and pieces of their talk… I went behind dad's office door… and my worst fears came to reality… Now for sure they would divorce… I opened the door gently and remained at the door. They didn't notice I was there… They kept arguing and throwing words at each other.

'Ana it doesn't fucking work that way… what are you going to do when we have another fight? Leave this house?' Dad shouted back.

'PLEASE… STOP!' I finally said… 'Please… stop arguing!' I begged.

'Sera…'

'No mum… NO! You're constantly fighting… you're constantly arguing… you just saw each other after two days parting, and you're fighting again! Why are you doing this? Why?'

'Sera, stay out of this!' Mum shouted again.

'Ana, for ones shut up and let's hear her out…' Dad scolded her.

'She doesn't have anything to do with this… this is between us!' Mum replied back.

'No mum… it's not!' I replied back. 'You constantly fight… you fight about me as if I'm not here… you keep shouting at me for no damn reason… What have I done to you? I know I'm not perfect… I wish to be for you… but I can't fucking take this anymore!'

'Mind your language Sera… you may talk to your father like that but not to me!' Ana said again as she moved forward to her.

'Mum, I'm telling you how I feel, and you care about my language? For once in my life… I'm telling you how I feel! Now I can't take this anymore… I've tried… and tried… but I can't…'

Christian's POV

She was broken… she couldn't take this… I felt angry at Ana for not even listening to her. I know it's been hard on both of us… but she's not listening to her.

'What are you saying Sera?' I replied as he moved forward to me.

'I'm saying… that I don't want to be here anymore… I don't want to live anymore…'

'Don't me so overdramatic Sera! This is just a phase…' Ana answered back.

'No mum… no… I hate your arguments… I fucking hate that you're never there… I need you both… and all you both do is fight…'

'Sera…' I replied again as I moved towards her and hugged her.

'No dad… just leave me alone!' she replied again as she pushed me.

'What have I done to you mum? Why is this? Am I not perfect enough for you? Why are you so hard on me?' She asked again.

'Sera…'she said again as she moved towards her. 'This doesn't concern you sweet heart… Your father and I had an argument… we always work through them.' She replied again.

'No mum… you never do… because ones this one finishes, another one starts…' She cried again. 'I can't see you like this… I don't want to get married if I'll be like you both.'

I realized that our behaviour was rubbing cold on her. We affected her internally… she doesn't have the will to look forward to anything.

'I want you to lov…' She tried while she started swaying and searching something for support.

'Sera?' Ana asked, as she noticed her swaying.

'Da..' I made two huge steps before she could hit the ground.

'Dammit…' I said. 'Get me some water Ana…' I replied as I slapped her face lightly. 'Sera… Sera can you hear me?' I tried… 'Splash some water on her face…' I ordered. Her face was white as paper, and she was too cold. The stress took its toll on her… and starving didn't help… Finally she was starting to get back into her senses. 'Sera?' I asked as she opened her eyes slowly.

Sera's POV

My vision was blurry, but I could see my parents face coming back into focus. They looked worried. I saw their lips moving, but my ears were still ringing. I saw dad mumbling something, but I still couldn't hear it. Soon the ringing stopped.

'Sera! Sera can you hear me?' I heard dad shouting.

'Yeah…' I replied slowly as I tried to get up.

'No missy! Stay right there…' Dad insisted.

'Dad…'

'How are you feeling?' Mum asked. '…and be honest…' she continued as she stroked my face while dad brought a chair and raised my legs over it.

'…a bit dizzy… but I'm fine mum…'

'Ana, call my mother please… I'll stay with her for now…'

'Dad I'm fine…'

'No Sera… you're not… stay right there for now… I think your blood pressure just dropped.' He said again as he damped my face with his headscarf.

'Grace is on her way Christian…' She replied as she hung up.

'How are you feeling dear?'

'I'm fine mum.' I replied again as I moved my feet off the chair and tried to stand to at least a seating position, but soon dizziness took over again.

'Seraa!' Dad panicked. 'Easy!' He continued as he laid me back down. 'Stay like that for now…'

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