FIFTY SIX

FIFTY SIX

CATHERINA

It was either Christmas or Santa Claus had decided to give me presents early. I was with mamma in Andres’ room when the door opened and Audrey was escorted in by one of his men. I scampered off the bed and straight to my sister, stopping when I saw her protruded belly.

“Hermana” she exclaimed, wrapping me up in her arms

“Audrey, I have missed you terribly” my voice broke as I hugged her back.

My mamma was standing behind us with her eyes red from crying.

“Come and sit” I told her, smiling ever so widely

“I want to know what is going on; I was handed over to some men by Oliver’s people and then they brought me here” she said

“Andres; he brought you and mamma and…”

“He accepted Oliver’s proposal?” Audrey gasped, rising to her feet

“No, he did not. He tortured it out of the poor man” I whispered not feeling the least bit sympathetic.

“I am sure he did; he always did take a liking to you all those while” my sister murmured, hugging me

“How are you and the baby?” I aske