Spark Of Emotion 1

"What did you say, Ruben?"

Ariel felt as if a pair of hands were strangling his neck, making it difficult for air to enter his lungs. He was choking. His chest felt tight.

"P-pregnant?" Ariel asked again, his voice shaking. His face looked desperate as he was forced to say that one word. "Elice pregnant? Did you say Elice is pregnant?"

Ruben knew that this was a big risk. Delivering the latest news about the Morales family to Ariel turned out to be a game with his life. But he could not hide it when Ariel pressed Ruben for his report every morning. About all the developments and events that were happening in the big house.

Anxious but steeled, Ruben nodded. Confirming the question Ariel asked him. "Yes, sir. Mrs. Elice is pregnant."

Ariel felt his life slipping away from his body at that moment. His hands clenched tightly on the table. His face quickly turned red. Beads of sweat covered his brow.

Ariel's breath sounded ragged. He choked. "It can't be."

It felt like a volcano was erupt