Kabanata 35

Divorce

“F-Fiel…”

“Sino ba ‘to Liam?” ulit ko. “May tinatago ka ba sa akin?”

Nabalot kami ng katahimikan sa loob ng silid ng muli kong marinig ang boses ng babae mula sa kabilang linya.

“Sir, umiiyak na naman po si ma’am Fatima. Hindi po makakabuti sa kaniya-”

Naputol ang sinasabi ng babae sa kabilang linya nang mabilisang lumapit sa akin si Liam at biglang hinablot ang phone na hawak ko at pinatay.

“Fiel—”

“Si M-Mommy ‘yong sinasabi ng babae. Anong mayroon kaniya?”

I was a bit trembling. I was desperate to know what's really happening but I still remained calm because I didn't want us to end up fighting.

It’s still our wedding day even though it's just a civil ceremony. I treasured this moment with him but I couldn't be silent anymore.

Lalong-lalo na ang marinig ang pangalan ni Mommy.

He shook his head and laughed nervously. “It was just a—”

“Anong meron kay Mommy, Liam? A-Anong nalalagas? Anong umiiyak?”

Nilapitan niya ako at mabilis na kinulong ang mukha sa kaniyang palad. “Baby