12 Years Later: The Son-in-law's Vengeance

DECEIT (2)

“ I don't think that's necessary. The both of us are already grown. We don't have to sleep together." Jake said trying to convince Abraham.

“ Of course you have to. She's your wife. Isn't that the reason why you came back?” Jake heard Abraham ask.

Knowing that he certainly wasn't going to win, Jake resigned himself to his fate. He didn't have any solid power in the house. If there was any reason why they were tolerating him, it was because of his relationship with Franco. Heading back to his room first, he decided to take a shower. Turning the temperature all the way to cold, Jake stepped into shower immediately to let the water hit him. It was a habit he has gained in prison even though he had the option to use hot water thanks to Franco since he was always going to his room.

“ Jake? Are you inside? Where are you?” Jake heard Khloe ask from outside the bathroom.

He remained silent because he didn't want her to see him naked. His entire body was now covered with scars and tattoos all over unlike before. They had become his little embarrassment that he didn't want anyone to know about. The only proud tattoo he had was the one that had his daughter's name on his neck.

“ Are you here?” Jake heard Khloe ask again.

From the sound of her voice, he knew she was just outside the bathroom door which was bad for him.

“Don't come in." Jake said in a harsh tone.

" Why? We are married.” Khloe said as she opened the door stepping inside.

The bathroom had a transparent glass partition where the shower was. Since it was transparent, Khloe had been able to see him immediately she entered. But he wasn't ashamed of his body in front of her. Why should he be when she was the reason his body had become that way?

“ I told you not to come inside. Don't you know how to respect people's decision?” Jake asked as he came out of the bathroom dressed.

“ Decision? My decision is to divorce you. Will you respect it?” Khloe asked.

“ Shameless. Where is Juliet's room? I want to bid her goodnight." Jake said.

" Her room is next to father's room. You cannot go there now. Father had a sensitive hearing. He might get angry if he sees you.” Jake heard Khloe say making him scoff at her.

“ I'm not afraid of him." Jake said heading to the door. However, Khloe blocked him just before he was able to open the door.

“ Don't go. I really don't think that you annoying father would help either of us. Including Juliet. You know she loves him a lot." Khloe said softening Jake's heart.

His daughter had not yet met his own parents. They were the best in the world to him. Even though they were not rich, they had managed to train him and give him and his brother whatever they needed. If he somehow had the opportunity to introduce her, he knew she would be spoilt silly.

“Fine." Jake said as he walked to bed before lying down.

A pillow seperated him and Khloe being in the middle so they wouldn't get to close. Normally he slept with his shirt off but he knew he couldn't do it with Khloe being beside him so he had worn a white t-shirt he'd found in the closet. All his clothes had obviously been bought from the Fisher family pocket. Although he knew he should be embarrassed, he wasn't. They owed him more than a few clothes.

“ Why are you wearing a t-shirt? You know that you don't like wearing them to sleep." Jake heard Khloe say making him open his eyes. His back was facing her so there was no way he could see her face. Was she being concerned? For him?

“ You don't know a single thing about me. Don't act like you do." Jake said before closing his eyes again.

“ You might get a rash again. Have you forgotten what happened when we went for camp?” Khloe asked as she sat up looking at Jake's back.

“ I don't have any memory of what you are talking about. Allow me to sleep. I have somewhere to be tomorrow." Jake said..

" Your parents? Don't worry. I've always kept an eye on them. They now own a restaurant. It's nothing grand but, they have enough to feed. Just as I promised you. Your family had been doing well all these years.” Khloe said making Jake stand up.

“ What are you up to?” Jake asked as he looked at Khloe for the first time since they had gotten in bed.

Khloe was a beautiful woman and she knew it. If it was 12 years ago, he might have fallen for her beautiful curves and huge boobs that looked smooth. However, he was a different person now. He didn't find her attractive at all. Turning around, Jake didn't wait for her explanation before heading back to bed. He knew whatever would come out of her mouth would be nothing but lies.

But three hours later, he woke up again. Nightmares that he had thought he'd forgotten kept on coming back ever since he came back from prison.

“ Help! Someone help me!”

He thought it was a dream. The voice was all in his head. However, his heart told him it was something more than that. The screams for help sounded too real. Too loud.

Coming out of his room, Jake stood in the hallway to see where the voice was coming from. Only when he had stepped out did he realize that the sun had risen so high in the sky. It was already morning which meant that others would have heard the screams.

“Juliet?” Jake asked as he recognized his daughter's voice. It was his daughter screaming.

Running up the stairs, Jake went to the floor where her room was. She was on a floor above them.

“What's wrong? Why did you lock up my daughter?" Jake asked as he ran up to the two men standing in front of Juliet's room.

The both of them looked very huge and muscled. It meant they were no ordinary people. Having no time to care about that, Jake immediately threw a hand out knocking one of them to the floor. He had learned how to fight while in prison. It wasn't an option if he wanted to survive.

“ Please help me. Mommy!” Jake heard his little daughter scream which almost drive him nuts. Even when she was in danger, she was calling for her mother.

“ Let's go of me." Jake said as he struggled in the grasps of the two men that he had been fighting. He had to go and get his daughter.

“ What is happening? Why are you screaming so loudly?" Jake heard Khloe ask.

" Did you know they did this? What the hell is wrong with my daughter? Why are you locking her inside?” Jake asked as he continued to struggle.

“I did it. To motivate you." Abraham said as he walked out of his own room.

“ To motivate me? Have you gone insane?" Jake asked.

" That would be too much of a word to describe me. I am just trying to motivate you. After you visit your parents? Do I look like I can wait till then? I already told you. Your daughter's life is in your hands.” Abraham said looking at Jake who was still struggling with all his might to get out.

“ You're her mother. How can you let your father do this to your daughter? How can you let him?” Jake asked looking at Khloe who just simply turned her face away. She had known. She had known that her daughter had been locked up.

“Leave Khloe out of this. She didn't do anything. You did. Juliet is suffering because you were disobedient. This is a warning. Don't test my patience. Juliet doesn't like being locked up. I don't mind driving her insane like this every morning if you fail to do what I asked, Jake.” Abraham said as he held Jake's face in his hands.

“ You are a monster! You're a heartless human being!” Jake shouted at Abraham.

“ Yes, I am." Abraham said smiling before leaving.