*The next morning*

The door bell rang at the Madrigal mansion. Anayah was the only one home so she was forced to go see who was at the door. Analeigh didn't come home last night. And her parents left for work.

"Kathy? What brings you here?" Anayah opened the door.

"I need your help Anayah. I received this text from an unknown number but when I verified from Dylan's contact list, it was Sergio's." She entered and showed Anayah the text.

*Unknown: Watch your back. You might lose the baby. I'm watching you. "Accidents" do happen all the time.

Anayah gasped, "Have you told Dylan about this? Oh my goodness. What the heck is wrong with Sergio?"

"I haven't Anayah. I'm scared. He threatened my baby's life didn't he? Dylan will kill him. Or Sergio will kill me and my baby."

"Why did he even take interest in your baby? That's crazy."

"Sergio has had a childish crush on me ever since we were in junior high. Back when I used to have a thing for his older brother. He was kinda mad I didn't feel the same way for him, but you can't force yourself, can you?" She sighed.

"No, you just can not." Anayah sighed as well.

Kathy smiled weakly and continued, "He's been staring at me like a mad person anywhere I see him, for some time now. Dylan got confused as well. He was even at the hospital the other day. I'm so scared Anayah. Really scared. I didn't know who to turn to. I did go to my roommate and some other friends I trust but they all thought it was a joke and laughed at my face. You were the only one I could think of." She paced.

"Kathy, don't you think you should tell the police about this? Or your mother? Or Dylan? Why come all the way to my house? Not to mention, you're alone. It's not safe. How'd you even know where I live?" Anayah questioned.

"Almost everyone on campus knows where you live, Anayah... The police? They won't pay attention to me. They'll think it's a prank. My mom? She'll tell me to tell Dylan. She doesn't really care bout my baby. I mean, she's okay with it, but if something happens to it, she won't really be bothered. And Dylan? I just can't. He'll overreact. You're the only one smart enough to give me a Calm plan. Get it? So please help me." She cried.

Poor Kathy, Anayah thought. She didn't have to go through this. Much less now, that she's pregnant and didn't even wanna be.

"Listen, you need to go home right now and calm down. I've got some friends on campus, including Sergio's roommate. They can keep an eye on him. Don't worry." Anayah hugged her and walked her out.
"Thank you, Anayah. Thank you so much." She smiled brightly and pecked her cheek.

Kathy was really happy that Anayah was there for her despite all the Dylan drama. Though Anayah didn't say much, she felt some sort of inner peace. She was happy she went to see her.

***
Anayah decided to video call Renar and Ronné via Skype to tell them what just happened.
Ronné was with Brad so he was included.

"Guys, Kathy is in trouble. Sergio strikes again." Anayah informed them.

"That guy is hella weird. Thank goodness we're done with this project. I'm getting scared of him." Ronné said.

Renar just sighed, "What did he do to Kathy?"

"You shouldn't be scared of him, Ron. He's not acting alone. I'm going to get to the bottom of this." Brad chipped in.

"He threatened Kathy's baby. He talked about accidents and crap. She hasn't told Dylan yet. What do we do?" Anayah said quickly, "And what d'you mean by he's not working alone? Who else would want to kill Kathy's baby? And why?"

"Uh... You, Anayah." Ronné laughed, "Why? Because you and Dylan have some romance or whatever."

"Not anymore. It's over. I love someone else." She blushed.

Ronné squealed, "Wait isn't this awkward cuz he's here and stuff? Anayah you have to fill me in as soon as these two get away."

Anayah just laughed.

Renar smiled, "Brad come over to my place tonight. I have to tell you bout my suspicions."

"I sure will."

"That's so not fair! Ronné and I will keep secrets too." Anayah complained.

"Yahh! We won't tell them anything we find out about that creep, or about Analeigh or anyone." Ronné blurted out.

"Speaking of her, Renar, she told me all sorts of mean things; that you just want to use me and you will never love me and stuff that got me so angry." She continued, "She said she can easily take you away from me because you're a playboy and you will never change. I so hate her. That old lady was right Ron."

The three of them gasped but Brad's was followed by a cough.

"Don't listen to her, Anayah. I bet she's just going through something." Renar stated.

"Going through what? Sisters don't talk that way to each other. She's not a good person. Ana, don't ever trust her." Ronné sharply said.

"Both of you, stay out of this. It's between Anayah and her sister. They'll work it out. Analeigh's not the real problem right now. And Sergio's just unbearable." Brad calmly made clear, "I've gotta go. I'll text you all later. Taking care   of something." He kissed Ronné and left her room.

"Well, I'm leaving you girls to have gossip time. I'll call you later, T. Love you."

"Hey! We don't gossip. We talk about ourselves." Ronné rolled her eyes and Anayah chuckled, "Love you."

As soon as Renar got disconnected, Ronné warned, "Anayah. You have to keep an eye on Renar. Didn't you notice his dull mood? And when you talked about Analeigh, he was defending her. 'I bet she's just going through something'?" Ronné reminded Anayah of Renar's words, "What the heck was that?"

"I know Ron, that was totally not the reaction I expected." Anayah sighed.

"Exactly. What if Analeigh went to see him last night? I mean, she didn't come home, and she made clear she was going to 'take' him from you. You've gotta act now. That is, if you really love him."

"I do. But I'm guessing he said that cuz you and Brad were there, and he probably wanted to act mature. And if Analeigh went to see him, he'll tell me."

"Hope so."

***
The day for submitting their projects finally came and they were all tensed. Because the music teacher just gave each group an instrument to work on. She didn't really tell them exactly what she wanted them to do.

They were all seated by their project partners, awaiting the teacher's arrival.

Dylan and Clarine sat behind Anayah and Renar, and he made it obvious that he was staring at Anayah, which made her uncomfortable.

"Renar, what's wrong?" Anayah turned to face him, "You've been acting strange. Please tell me what's bothering you."

He just sighed, "Why did you call your sister a used product?"

Anayah rolled her eyes and looked away.

"I expected much more from you Anayah. Your sister loves you. She has always been there for you. She made many mistakes and doesn't want you to repeat them."

"So she went to see you that night?" She wasn't facing him.

"Yes she did. She was crying and -"

"And what? You consoled her? Kissed her? Slept with her? Tell me." She faced him.

"None of what you're thinking. I told her you didn't mean it. And that you love her. I told her how you told me about the ring and how you appreciate her. She understands that I don't love her."

"So where did she spend the night?"

"The guest room." He said but Anayah just rolled her eyes.

"She doesn't love me or care about me. She lied to me all this time and told me that I'm worth nothing compared to her."

"She didn't mean it. She was just jealous or something, but she will get over it and apologize to you. I'm sure of it."

"She's never gonna do that. That's for sure. I wonder who was her first and why she hasn't married him by now."

"That's enough Anayah. Don't talk about her anymore." Renar looked serious this time but again, Anayah just rolled her eyes.

Renar was irritated by the way she kept doing that, "Oh please, don't give me that attitude, because if it wasn't for your sister, and the ring she gave you, you would also be a used product by now."

Anayah felt a sharp pain in her heart, and her eyes glistened with tears. She knew Renar for always being honest with her. He was always the one to tell her the truth. But this truth, hurt like hell.

"I'm sorry Ana-"

"No. I'm sorry. As much as it hurts, it's the truth." She wiped her tears.

"Can both of you argue elsewhere?" Clarine butted in.

She and Dylan heard their conversation. Dylan was enjoying it, but he hated seeing Anayah cry.

"Submit our project when the teacher comes." Anayah stood up, tears falling from her eyes.

"Anayah..." Renar reached for her arm but she pulled away.

"Please excuse me." She walked out of the hall.

"Well done, Cousin." Dylan mocked, going after Anayah.

***
Dylan looked for her everywhere on campus. The only place left for her to possibly be, was in Ronné's room. But Ronné was in class. Unless Anayah had a key to her room. Which she did.

Dylan slowly opened Ronné's unlocked room door and entered.

He scanned the room and saw Anayah sitting on the floor with her face buried in the sheets.

He tiptoed towards her. She noticed a presence in the room and just as she lifted her head and was about to turn, Dylan covered her eyes from behind.

"T, I'm sorry for saying that to you." He whispered.

"Renar?" She placed her hands on his, over her eyes.
"Yes. Please forgive me, I'm sorry. I love you. Your sister shouldn't come between us." He continued to whisper, forcing to sound like his cousin. And oh my, he mimicked Renar pretty well.

"Why are you whispering?" She tried removing his hands but he didn't allow her.

"I just don't want any professors hearing us in here." He sniffed.

"Who's going to submit our project Renar? Please go back." She tried turning to face him, but he continued to sniff.

"Are you crying? I'm sorry. You were only honest with me. I love my sister. I don't want us to fight. Please remove your hands, you're hurting my eyes." She tried removing his hands.

"No, I'm sorry Ayah. I can't remove them because I don't want you to see the tears in my eyes. I can't let you see me like this." He sniffed and coughed.

'Wait a minute. Ayah?' Anayah thought.

"Dylan?" She forcefully removed his hands and faced him.

"I- I can explain -" He hesitated but she slapped him on his cheek so hard and begun to walk towards the door.

He immediately grabbed her, threw her on the bed and got on top of her.

"Let me go! I hate you so much! How dare you toy with me? It's not funny!" She threw her hands at him but he managed to get a hold of them.

"Gosh I missed you so much. I missed your skin. I missed holding you in my arms. Your lips..."

Without thinking he pressed himself on her and devoured her lips.

"Dylan!" Renar entered, his eyes full of rage and his hands in fists.

He has reached his limit. He just couldn't take any more of this.

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