I'm Still Here: Sequel For 'Step Daddy No'

Chapter 40

Come on guys you can do better with the views on Lucifer and My bodyguard.

She cussed Leon and I about hiding the truth about Michael from her. We decided not to tell her the crap about it's better she didn't know. She already shoved it into our faces that we better not say it for it's bullshit. She even told us that she hate us. I'd never seen her so upset.

Nicolas gave Lenoy free passes to the estate whenever he feels. I guess he's trying to co-op with him because he's Akeilia's baby daddy. I know Nicolas is deeply hurt, mainly too because of Michael's current condition, but he made a promise to Daniel that he'd protect Akeilia no matter what. So even if he hate her for what happened, he'll just have to keep pretending. I know he doesn't hate her, but I'm sure he would've loved to have another grandchild, especially by Akeilia.

However, Lenoy seems like a really sweet guy nonetheless. It's as if he mainly visit the estate to check on Michael. He's almost like the the real Michael. Almost. Naaah not even close, but he seems to be a really nice guy.

Few days had passed and Akeilia wouldn't leave Michael side, apart from when she took her bath and... Barely ate. I feel so distant from her. The worst part of it. she refused to speak. to anyone. I don't even think she spoke to Michael. Even though I wouldn't know because I've never slept in there with her.

I can't believe she hadn't said anything other than the other day she cussed Leon and I. She slept beside Michael every night. She wouldn't even leave the room. She made sure to lock it so that no one could enter apart from when the maids brought her food.

It breaks my heart to see her like this and mostly too because Michael wouldn't wake up. I thought Akeilia was his source of recovery. Why can't he wake up? Will it take a few months? Years?

I shook away the thought. So much can happen in a few years. Moreover a few months.

Today Eva had to get serious on Akeilia. She'd gave her enough time. Now she wants to see her son, so Akeilia had to open the door. Even though she barely wanted to. Unlike Nicolas, Eva doesn't hide her feelings towards Akeilia at all. She doesn't convey hatred towards her. She just don't say much to her and I think that's what is killing Akeilia the most. She's blaming herself for what happened to Michael and she believes that Eva does too. She probably doesn't want to speak because she's afraid Michael wouldn't want to hear what she has to say or her voice at all. It ached my heart seeing her this way.

After Eva and Nicolas left, Michael friends at the estate showed their respects by giving there visit. After everyone left, Wendy, Sara and Debra stayed back. Akeilia is laying beside Michael. I couldn't stand the sight of them, so I left the room standing at the doorway. Leon had to go to work.

I sigh.

Nicole came back a few days ago from wherever she traveled to. She tried talking to her, but she ended up crying instead and left, for Akeilia wouldn't even talk to her. Nathan tried, Nicolas tried, Wendy tried, lenoy, Leon who's so good at persuasion tried, even Eva herself sucked up whatever feelings she's carrying against her tried. But no result. She just laid there staring into space.

Everyone is frustrated at this moment. The mood of this place is like a cemetery. Dead and empty.

I need to coax her to speak. Even to Michael. What if he's yearning to hear her voice? Or what if she spoke to him privately..I just don't know what to do.

I believe she'll talk to me whenever she's ready. But ready feels like never. Her eyes are red and puffy, her face a bit swollen, she even look as if she lost a little weight. Jesus please help her. Help all of us.

Not even our baby makes Leon and I happy anymore. Akeilia and Michael worked their way into us that much. As always and I don't want Leon and I to quarrel because of it.