Sebastian Hernandez's Point of View:
We decided that it was best that we involved our parents. At first we took a day to really think about things. We wanted to create a plan in order to take Jeremy down. The more we talked about it the clearer it became that the authorities would have to be involved. Before we do that it's best to let the parents know what's up. Ria's dad was on board with the whole revenge thing so we decided to talk to him first.
My mom and Ria's mom went to do some baby shopping so it was the perfect time to do this, and not attract suspicion.
As soon as Olivia picked him my mom I picked up my phone and video called Ria. She answered after the second ring.
"Hola mi amor," she answered tiredly as she ran a hand through her hair.
I instantly got worried, "are you okay Ria?"
Her hair was disheveled and under her eyes were darker in color compared to the rest of her skin.
She sighed, "I'm fine Seb"
"Are you sure?" I asked her to make sure she was actually alright.
"Yeah I'm just a bit stressed with all that's going on"
My heart dropped at her words. I know that all of this has put a heavy weight on her shoulders but I was really hoping that she wouldn't let it get to her. I should've known better than to expect her to just be okay with this. This was Adrianna we were talking about, she wears her heart on her sleeves even though she tries her best to act tough.
As I watched her set down the phone and begin to put her hair into a ponytail. I could see just how exhausted she was. She's been really invested in making sure that the girls Jeremy is blackmailing get justice. She hasn't even had time to process that he wants to do the same to her. It's like it hasn't hit her yet and if it has she hid it really well.
I just want her to know that I am here for her and that I would gladfully be the shoulder she leans on. I don't want her to be this stressed.
"Are you ready to tell your dad what we found out?" I asked her when she had finally had her hair in a ponytail.
She rubbed her eyes and yawned, was she even sleeping? I made a mental note to check in with Michael and find out how she's doing.
"I don't think I'll ever be ready Seb," she spoke softly "my dad hated him when he hears what he was doing to all those girls, I don't know what's going to happen"
"I'm trying to be strong here but I can feel my strength slipping away the more names Jacob tells me"
I have to talk to Jacob about the effect that this is having on Ria. She's beating herself up about it.
"Hey, hey," I called out to her "it's going to be okay"
"You are a very strong woman and you will survive this," she smiled slightly slightly my words.
"I'll help you through it all okay?"
She took a deep breath, "okay"
"Now I'm going to get my keys and drive over to your house so we can do this together"
I could see her eyes well up with tears and I held my breath hoping she wouldn't cry. I don't know if I would've been able to handle that.
"I love you," she smiled as she blew me a kiss.
I pretended to catch it and stuff it into my pocket, "I love you too baby, I'll see you in 15 minutes"
I hung up and quickly stuffed my phone in my pocket. I grabbed my keys, my wallet and some chocolate for Ria, in the hopes that it would cheer her up a little.
As soon as I pulled out to her house I got out and locked the door. I walked up the steps and knocked on the door. Mr. Rodriguez opened the door and looked at me.
"Ria said you two had something important to tell me" he stated with a blank look on his face.
I gulped I couldn't tell what he was thinking, "Yes Sir"
"She isn't pregnant is she?" He asked angrily as he stared me down.
I took a step back and my eyes widened in surprise. I know I've been very affectionate with her but we haven't done anything past kissing. I don't know how he jumped to the conclusion that she was pregnant much less that we were having sex.
Despite my shock I managed to answer him, "n-no Sir"
I felt a sense of relief when I heard Ria's voice, "Dad stop interrogating him, we haven't even had sex"
Mr. Rodriguez cleared his throat clearly embarrassed from having to hear about her sex life. He stepped aside and allowed me to enter the house. I saw Ria and she was standing to the side waiting for me. As soon as I was within her sights she pulled me into a hug which I readily welcomed and kissed her gently on the forehead. Unbeknownst to me Mr. Rodriguez had shut the door and smiled at us before going to the living room to wait for us.
I pulled away to look at her, "you ready to do this?"
She nodded quickly eager to get this over and done with, "I'm ready, let's do this"
We walked into the room hand in hand and sat on the couch opposite to Mr. Rodriguez. He simply stared at us and waited for us to speak.
"Do you want me to say it?" I whispered into Ria's ear.
She smiled gently at me but shook her head no. This was something she would have to tell her father herself and I was just here for moral support. I was totally okay with that.
"I do have a meeting with my executives today Anna so I need you to speak up"
"Right," Ria smiled tightly.
"Remember how I was going to get revenge on Jeremy for cheating on me?"
Mr. Rodriguez's eyes darkened from hearing that, "I remember"
"Well I had what I thought was the perfect plan but it kind of went haywire and that's why Seb was in the h-hospital"
She paused still not liking what had happened to me. I was feeling much better and the doctors said I was progressing smoothly. I ran my finger along her hand to keep her calm as Mr. Rodriguez silently took in everything she had to say.
"To put a long story short we got access to his computer and found out that he was blackmailing girls to sleep with him"
"What?" Mr. Rodriguez asked through clenched teeth, if I were the one his anger were directed to I would run.
"He's using them and because of what I tried to do he's planning on blackmailing me too," Ria rushed out.
Mr. Rodriguez jumped to his feet and slammed his fist into one of the walls. Ria jumped in shock at her father's actions and clinged onto me. I know she wasn't afraid of him but it was very intense to see someone close to you filled with such anger. He paced the livingroom until I thought he would wear out the rug.
He turned to face us finally when he had calmed down.
"I guess I'll be having a meeting with my lawyers instead"