my protector

part 6

2 months has passed and everything is pretty much the same. Every time I try to hug Hugo he backs away and leaves quickly after. Its getting annoying. I just want a hug. I need a hug...

When I wake up from a nightmare he's usually there. He tries his best to comfort me, I know that, but all I want is a hug sometimes.

Today was one of those horrid nights. They've been less recent these past 12 weeks that I've been talking to a therapist, she comes to the house 3 times a week and I just... talk. I'm starting to understand that what my parents did to us wasn't 'normal'. They would try to keep us isolated so that we wouldn't know it was wrong.

I woke up sweating and crying. I had a dream that my dad was beating Isabella and she passes out. I let out a sob and before I knew it my bedroom door opened and Hugo stood in the door way.

"Its okay. Deep breath." He whispered while walking over and crouching down next to me. "Your okay. Everyone is okay. Take a deep breath in and let's wipe those pretty eyes of yours." He spoke while lifting his hand to my cheek and wiping away the tears that had escaped.

He placed his hands on my knee and rubbed them lightly untill I calmed down. "You okay?" He asked while standing up and sitting next to me.

"Mhm.." I managed to get out before resting my head against his shoulder. This was about as close as I could get to a hug.

"Why won't they stop?" I sighed as I looked out the window and reached for his hand to hold. "Its getting better... this is the first one in a whole two week.... they'll stop soon.... I promise. I don't break promises." He mumbled while looking at me.

"Come on... get back into bed... we've got a big day tomorrow.." he mumbled while laying me down in my bed again. Tommorow I'm going weddijg dress shopping and he's looking for his tux. We only have 2 weeks untill we get married and he takes over the company.

Isabella and Marcus have longer because they don't have to take over a company. They don't get married for another two months.

I felt Hugo place a hesitant kiss on my forehead before leaving the room and couldn't help but smile. He's beggining to get more romantic with the days that pass. Its like its just hit him that we're getting married.

I fell asleep soon after and woke up to Hugo opening my door, "Morning, we need to leave in an hour Princesa." He announced as I groaned and slowly sat up.

I walked towards the bathroom and began undressing so I could get in the shower, all my bruises and cuts had healed. I had a couple of scars and that's about it. I like it like this. I feel... confident.

And safe. I feel safe here. I feel more safe here with Hugo then I ever have. I stepped into the shower and began rinsing my body and hair.

I heard a knock on the bathroom door and turned off the shoulder, "Uh I'm in the shower give me 2 minutes." I called out in response.
Trying to quickly get washed. "No it's okay, I just wanted to tell you I've got a new outfit for you out here that I want you to wear." I heard Hugos familiar voice echo through the door.

Once I finnished showering I walked out into my room and saw the outfit layed out on my bed. It's a white mini dress, it had a square neckline and long sleeves. Next to it was a pair of white heels. Ontop of the dress was the 3 pieces of jewellery I chose out. He must've found the ring on my bedside table when I took it off to shower.

I smiled and slipped on my dress and then the bracelet and ring but couldn't do the necklace my by myself. I opened my door slightly and looked at one of the gaurds. "Is hugo in his room?" The gaurd shook his head, "No Ma'am, he's downstairs." He spoke.

"Oh... okay.. also call me Catalina being called Ma'am makes me feel old." I laughed awkwardly knowing full well I'm not old.

I began walking down the stairs while looking round for him but didn't see him anywhere. I saw Alex walking out the dining room, "Alex, Where's Hugo? I can't find him." I asked as he quickly stopped walking.

"Dining room, Miss." He replied and waited for me to leave before he started walking again.

I saw him sat the head of the table with his Dad standing next to him explaining something. I awkwardly stood at the door frame, scared if I interrupt I'd be yelled at.

Hugo eventually looked up from the table and smiled at me as he looked me up and down. "You okay Princesa?" He asked while sitting back in his chair.

"Uhm... I need help with my necklace..." I half whispered trying to avoid any eye contact as I felt Mr Delgados eyes in the side of my head. "Ofcourse... give it here and turn round." He smiled while walking towards me.

I handed him the necklace before turning my back to him, I felt him brush my curls to one side and place the necklace round my neck. He clasped it and moved my hair back to where it was before.

"You look amazing but what's wrong, you seem a bit... off" he spoke quietly into my ear. I turned to face him and shook my head, "Nothing.." he narrowed his eyes slightly like he didn't believe me. "Okay then.. we'll leave in 10 minutes, go get something to eat before we leave.." I felt him place a kiss on my neck before I left to go to the kitchen.

"Wow, I'm blinded! That's alot of white and diamonds." Isabella joked as I walked in. "I'm going wedding dress shopping today aren't I!" I couldn't help but smile at the thought.

"Oh right! I forgot about that!" She laughed while looking behind her at Marcus who was talking to a man. "I'm not surprised, you've spent every second either looking or being with Marcus." I teased making the both of us giggle.

I began making coffee as I ate an apple all while talking to Isabella still about dresses. I poured it out and took a sip, I stood with it In my hands and took skips every couple of minutes. I watched as Hugo walked into the room and took my cup out of my hands before taking a sip.

"Hey! That's mine!" I spoke, shocking myself. I threw my hand over my mouth and quickly took a step back so I was out of arms reach. Everyone just stared at me like I was crazy as I began realising what I had done.

I awkwardly took a step forward again and leant against the counter. "You okay?" Hugo asked while putting the cup back in my hand.

"Yeah.. sorry.. I didn't mean to talk back.." I looked down at the ground and began fiddling with my hands again. I felt my hands being lifted and soon a kiss being placed on the top, "you have nothing to be sorry about." The boy reassured.