"Do you think she would disagree if she ever finds out ?" asked David.
"If you don't open your mouth about it then I don't think she will ever find out. I don't plan on telling her " Karlye said.
David followed him off the ship , Karlye sighed leaning back on the car. David joined him, they watched as it set off.
"I heard what happened from father what do you plan to do now . Your mother seems to be angry " said David.
"Let her be , right now all I care about is Andriana and our child " he said.
"She still hasn't said anything ?" he asked.
Karlye nodded .
"I can't read her anymore , her eyes lost the beautiful spark they held and without her voicing out her feelings ,am completely in the dark on what to do "
David sighed.
"Mira is worried too , she barely goes to work anymore and is always thinking of ways to help her friend get better".
"The doctor said if she goes on like that it might affect the baby or both of them "
David's phone rang.
"Huh, it's godfather " he said answering.
Karlye checked his pocket to find his phone, he looked back inside the car to look for it.
"What ...we are on our way " David said hanging up.
"What's wrong ?" Karlye asked.
"It's godmother , she went to your place claiming she wanted to meet the woman you love " said David.
Karlye entered the car, "she can't , not in the state Andriana is in " he said.
.....
Andriana was in her usual spot at the terrace when she heard noise from inside. She looked back and noticed two women being stopped by the maids from approaching her .
She got up recognising Florence and quietly got in.
"Mother that's her " Florence yelled out.
Karlye mother glanced at Andriana.
She was in a long peach summer dress , her curly long hair down falling on her shoulders . Her big green hazel eyes fluttered softly staring back at her as her pinkish lips held a faint smile. Her skin was clear but pale with no makeup .
"Oh my ... she's a beauty " she gasped.
"Huh?" Florence exclaimed.
Karlye's mother slowly approached Andriana taking her hand. If you looked closer you could see the faint dark circles under her eyes , was she sick ? Karlye's mother wondered then remembered she was pregnant.
"What is your name dear " she smiled .
Andriana blinked
"Oh don't worry I didn't come here to harm you ...I just only wanted to meet my future daughter in law " she slid her arm into Andriana's.
"Mother ?!" yelled Florence.
Karlye's mother frowned looking back at her.
"I think you should head back home , I will call you when I get the time " she said .
"But ..." Florence cried out.
She was ignored as she watched Karlye's mother lead Andriana back to the terrace and sitting down next to her.
The maids turned to Florence.
"Miss I think you should leave " one said.
"What are you crazy I need...I ..." She stammered.
"I am sorry but anyone who shows hostility towards the mistress isn't allowed near her " the other maid said.
Florence bit her lower lip in anger turned and walked out.
By the time Karlye and David arrived his mother had already warmed up to Andriana .
They where still outside the terrace ,Andriana wrapped in a bright blue shawl that belong to his mother leaning back her left shoulder.
He stopped dazed by the sight , David chuckled tapping his shoulder.
They stood there watching them , it wasn't until the maid announced dinner was ready that they looked away.
Andriana had footsteps and looked back to see Karlye.
She got up followed by his mother .
"Son your back " she smiled.
"Mm, love come here " he called to Andriana .
She obeyed moving to his side holding his hand.
His mother chuckled , "I didn't expect you back so early . Your father said you were handling something at the port "
"It wasn't that serious and I wanted to get back home to her " he said looking around , "where is she ?".
"Who ?" asked his mother.
"Florence, I thought she came with you ?" he said. They had been told that she had tagged along .
"Oh I sent her home , I wanted to get to know my daughter in law " she said.
Karlye felt Andriana lightly squeeze his hand.
"I am glad she left , I don't want her near Andriana " he said.
"Is that her name ...I have been talking to her the whole evening but she hasn't said anything . She does smile and nod but that's all "
Karlye glanced back at Andriana .
"I think she doesn't like me "said his mother .
"Huh?"he scoffed.
"I mean maybe my first impression wasnt warm but dear I promise to do better so give me another chance " her excited eyes stared at Andriana .
Karlye felt her Andriana pull away and leave.
Oh my see that ...she definitely doesn't like me " his mother cried out.
Karlye sighed , "it's not that mother ,she is ...".
Andriana didn't come down for dinner staying locked in her room, but the maids didn't take it up to her .
Karlye had dinner with his mother ,he had decided to tell her what was going on .
"I always told you to control that temper of yours , your killing instincts go off the moment you lose your temper " she said , "I could see it in her eyes , the pain and fear ".
"I have tried everything but she still won't say anything. And if it continues it might harm the baby too" his voice was full of worry.
"Son , pain changes people and some become silent, just like her . Silence is a woman's loudest cry" she stated.
Karlye listened .
"When she goes quiet it's mostly because she is tired of explaining , being misunderstood or holding it together. She is full of emotions but can't express them out loud".
"I tired talking to her ,told her she had nothing..."
"Karlye ....you met her while she was already fighting her silent battles . Stress from her family like her greedy father , comatose sister whose bills are always piling up and work place bullying , plus abuse from her ex-boyfriend . She was mentally struggling and through it all she tried to be the best for you "
Karlye sighed .
"She does love you son . For if she didn't she would have disappeared already . Andriana needs you to show her how much her feelings matter to you , she needs to know that she doesn't owe anyone an explanation for her behaviour or what happened to her and it's not her fault ".
Karlye saw his mother out after dinner .
"Tell her she can keep the shawl " she said.
"Ah , but I thought it was important to you . Wasn't it a gift from grandmother".
His mother smiled getting into the car.
"Go talk to her " she said.