Dying in silence

Fontana’s Pov

I entered the bathroom and removed my robe.

I put off my floppy slippers before slipping inside the bathtub.

I rubbed my body with the foamy water and damn!, I love the fragrance of the soap.

“Sam, what’s the name of this soap”I asked.

Since she’s standing by the door side, I’m sure she will hear me.

“It’s beauty angel, ma’am, it came from Philippine, your father ordered it specially for you”she replied and I nodded as if she can see me.

*

After I finished bathing, I stepped out of the bathtub and picked my robe in the hanger which I had hung it on a while ago.

I wrapped the red cotton on my body before moving out.

As I opened the door, Samantha smiling face popped up.

why is she smiling?

“Did something good happen?”I asked as I moved to my wardrobe.

I pulled out a blue flay skirt with a white tank top.

“Actually.. miss, this is the first time you will comment on the product your father bought for you”she chuckled.

I turned to look at her and shook my head.

I placed my wear on the bed then grab my cream from the table.

I applied it on my body and returned it back to its place.

Samantha turned around as I picked up my underwear so I couldn’t have some privacy.

I put both of my legs inside and pulled it up to my waist.

I also picked up my bra then I put it on and after that, I wore my cloth.

Sam kept giggling as I walked to my shoe rack.

I brought out a trainers and I bend down to fixed it.

After I have done that, I sighed in relieve.

Why do I feel uncomfortable?

“Fonatana”that’s Dad’s voice.

Oh!

I just hope my plan works.

I moved to the bed and lay down on it.

I hurled up my body and allowed tears to flow freely from my eyes.

I glanced at Sam and she looked shocked, her smile has suddenly vanished.

Hmm!

I winked at her and point my pinky finger at her.

“Promise”I muttered and she nodded reluctantly.

“Mmh”I placed my hand on my tommy and the door went opened.

“Samantha… where’s my….”Dad paused on his words.

I heard his footsteps approaching and I quickly closed my eyes.

“Hah!”I let out a wince.

“Ana, are you okay?”Dad asked worriedly.

“I’m… I’m…. hah”I hold my tommy.

“Oh my God, baby are you okay?”i felt his hand on my shoulder.

“N… no…”I said.

“Gosh!, what happened to you!”

“You go and call my wife”

Dad said.

He touched my head, shoulder and neck in panic.

“Oh, my baby..”he stroked my hair.

The door went shut so I presumed Samantha has gone to call my Mom.

I opened my eyes and it came in contact with dad’s.

Geez…

I can’t believe he’s already believing my small trick.

“You’re gonna be fine, okay?, let me call our doctor”he said and shoved out his phone from his pocket.

What?

I’m going to be exposed!

And that doctor can’t even keep his mouth shut.

“No… no, dad…. it’s… just an headache”I tried to convince him.

“Headache is also a sickness baby, we can’t take it lightly”he replied as he punched on his phone hurriedly.

Oh, God!

The door opened and Mom ran in.

“Fontana!”she called and I rolled my eyes inwardly.

“What happened to you, are you feeling sick, huh?, should I take you to the hospital?”Mom asked.

Goodness!

“I’m… I’m…..”

“Or you’ve been poison?, tell me which place did you ate last?”Mom said and my eyes widened.

“Honey, call the cops, my daughter have been poisoned”Mom turned to Dad.

What?

“Mom!”I shouted softly.

“It’s.. it’s an headache, nothing more”I said and she hold my hand.

“The doctor is already on his way”Dad reported.

“Once he arrive, I’m sure we will know what is wrong with her”Dad added.

Ugh!

This was a bad plan right from the beginning if I had think about my parents reaction.

*

The doctor came and he did some tests on me.

As I stared at Mom’s and Dad’s worried expression, my heart flipped over.

This doctor….

“She has a Malaria!”the doctor announced and I turned to look at him.

Malaria?

Seriously?

Is he covering up for me or he is incompetent?.

But… my nerves kinda calm down a bit.

And did he just say malaria?

“What?, Malaria?…. h.. ow?”Mom stuttered.

“Well, that I don’t know”the doctor sighed.

“But, I will prescribe some drugs for you before leaving”he added.

“Or.. should we just move her to the hospital?”Mom asked.

“No, it’s a minor thing”the doctor gave her a reply.

“What…”Mom tried talking again.

“Please, do prescribe the drugs now”Dad interrupted.

*

The day went on slowly and finally, the night arrived.

Even though I don’t like how I was not allowed to go out, I still felt happy.

At least, my plan worked out.

I was feigning a sickness when I didn’t know I had a sickness.

Dad has cancelled the show he said we will be attending go and I couldn’t felt more happy.

I stared at the ceiling and I didn’t know when I slept off.

*

*Grrrrrrrrrrr*

The blaring of my alarm woke me up.

I slowly opened my eyes and it got in contact with the sun that pierced through the window and glinted on my face.

Gosh!

I sat up and yawned.

I got up from the bed and walked to the window.

I drew the curtains and looked out the window and a cool breeze blew up my hair.

I glanced down at the guards that were moving around the compound and I sighed.

I moved away from the window and went to brush my mouth.

Samantha entered the room immediately I got out of the bathroom.

“Good morning, miss”she greeted.

“Hey..”I replied and she walked to the bathroom to prepare my bath.

I put off my cloth and picked up a red towel.

I slipped my leg in my red flip flop and moved to the bathroom.

I entered the bathroom just as Sam finished preparing the water.

“Since it kinda cold today, I prepared warm water for you instead”she informed me and I nodded.

“Thanks”I said and she bowed before leaving.

I entered the tub and started washing my body.

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After getting dressed in my school uniform and sandals, I went down to have my breakfast.

The dining area was empty so I guessed Mom and Dad has left for work.

I sat down and a maid moved to me with a landline.

“Good morning, ma’am. Your Mom on the line…”she said.

My mom?

Well, why can’t she call my mobile?

I shrugged and collect the phone from her.

“Hey, Mom”

“Oh, hey, baby, I thought you will still be asleep so I didn’t want to wake you up with my call and I decided to call the landline at the dining so I will ask the maid if you’ve come down for breakfast, are you okay?”she rushed her words.

“Of.. of course, Mom”I replied with a smile.

“Okay, if you’re feeling too weak, you can just stay at home, okay?, I’ll pass a call to your principal”

Oh, no.

Nobody knows about my identity yet and calling the principal is gonna reveal me.

“Uhm.. don’t worry, mom, I’m perfectly fine now”

“Alright, you don’t have to stress your self, okay?, and I’ve also asked the maid to make sure you have some fruit before going, okay?”

“Yeah”

“Bye, I love you”

“Me too”I replied.

She hang up the call and I returned the phone to the maid.

The maid dished out my food and I munched on it.

*

After a while, I was done with my food.

I stood up and carried my backpack.

I sauntered out of the house and went for my ride.

As I walked to my ride, I noticed three men were trailing behind me.

I turned around and it was the guards.

“Why are you following me?”

“Your Dad said we should accompany you to school today”one of them replied.

I scoffed and waved my hand at them.

“I don’t need you, don’t worry. I’m perfectly fine, besides I’m big enough to guard myself”I said.

*Just like how you guard yourself from Perla and the others*my inner mind taunted.

Geeez…

“But your Dad…”he haven’t complete his statement when fine maids came by.

Okay, what the hell.

“Your mom said we should accompany you to school”

What the hell!

Again?????

“And why the hell will you follow me to school”I retorted.

I’m getting worked up already!.

“Miss…”

“I’m I a child that needs to be taken around?”I added and they bowed their heads.

I sighed and looked at them.

I’m I too harsh?

“Please, I’m sorry, I have to go now and please, don’t follow me”I said and walked over to the car.

The driver opened the door for me before I got there.

I entered the car and he drove off.

I adjusted my glasses and relaxed back on the seat.

He drove for a long time before we got to the school.

He parked the car in the garage and I got down before he will offer to open the door for me again.

I walked to the school premises then headed to my class.

*Have you heard about the Longworth daughter?*

*Of course, her number and name has gone viral yesterday*

*Hmm, I heard she will soon be interviewed*

*I wonder how she managed to keep her self from the media all this while*

Some girls discussed behind me and I turned to look at them.

They threw a glare at me before walking away.

If only they knew I’m the one they’re talking about.

As I stepped in the class, a bucket of water decanted on my body.

What?

The students bursted into laughter….

“Who the hell did this?!!”I screamed.

*