I chuckled the moment I let my tears escape my eyes. It was because of joy though."You lost me. I lost you. Then we lost ourselves," I wiped my cheeks with my blanket which is damn embarrassing but completely comfortable. "Just how stupid are we in this lifetime, Exiquel?"He gave me a pat on the head. "Stupid enough not to stop even if were broken, I guess."We stared at each other then laughed at the same time.I sighed at the back of my head.This reminds me of how we were when we're younger.In the clinic. I, sitting on the bed and him, sitting beside me."Quel, find yourself a great woman, okay?" I said.There is no assurance that we'll meet again. And if we ever do in the future, I am not quite sure if he still feels the same because I know it will take years, or even a decade before our eyes collides for another time.He smile and nodded.That reassured me.Now, I don't have to worry about how he will go and move forward."You know what, someday, I will introduce you to someon
"Well, the only reason I can comprehend is that you're working for your family, the Millers," He clicked his tongue. "It is damn complicated. You have four families, so..."I raised my eyebrow. "Four?" I showed him my three fingers. "I had the Alonsos, Millers, the Vistas. I only have three.""You also had the Saavedras, Assia," He clenched his jaws.I pouted. "About the Millers, I really had a temporary amnesia caused by major depressive disorder. I couldn't remember anything for one and a half week. Mr. Miller is my dad's right hand and instructed him and his wife to take care of me for a while because he was worried that my mental health might go haywire again if I am so close to violence and to the people who might remind of... uh his death.""So, you really can't remember me when we met again in the train," He mumbled."Yup, I didn't," I said and smiled a little. "I was only reminded by everything when you brought me back in that shitty mansion.""Why were you-""Why was I still
I sighed as I hear my dad and my brother whispering behind my back. When I looked at them, they averted their gazes as if they were not planning something.I squinted my eyes and pointed at them. "Don't you guys dare," I said in a warning tone?"What are you talking about, Assia?" Kuya River asked.I massaged my temple. "You guys are planning to call him, mom and Clea, aren't you?" I placed my hands on my waist. "How many times do I have to tell you guys that I don't want them to see me off?"Kuya crossed his arms. "And I still can't accept that you had me buy a plane ticket when you're just going to ride out the private jet.""We're rich and all but we don't waste money over the things we're not going to use," Dad said."I just don't want them to see me off because I know seeing their faces for one last time will just make me want to stay here.""So, why don't stay?"I was taken aback. "Wha... Dad, wasn't this the deal we agreed on? I will be handling our international branches and I
My heart melted when our eyes met. She giggled and raised her cute little hands."Mom," She said then giggled.I lifted her and then kissed her on the cheeks a couple of times while she was giggling."Who missed mommy?" I asked while hugging her and dancing gracefully.Her giggle is the most adorable sound I have ever heard in my whole entire life.She kept on saying, "Mom," while looking at me with her bluish-green colored eyes.She has this curly black hair and long lashes that I always find gorgeous. Well, she came after me, I guess.I call in this household every day to check on them, especially on my daughter, and talk to her and hear her saying "Mom," and her waves of laughter."What's your name, love?" I asked.She reached for my cheeks and laughed. "Mom.""Come on, baby, what's your name?" I asked again."Kewa Crodette Savera!" She yelled then clapped her hands, followed by a long giggle."Very good, love," I said then kissed her. "Do you want to open your gifts? Mommy has bou
As I was laying on a bed to rest for a minute, KC started to go into our things and brought out the puzzles, her iPad, and some snacks we bought after landing."Mommy, do want me to massage your back?" She asked which made me smile."No, mommy is okay, love. You can just play with your toys," I replied, but my eyes were still shut.I opened my eyes when I felt her get into the bed and the next thing I knew. She was already sitting on my back and then started massaging me."You seem tired, mommy. I can play later," She said."Thank you, love," I replied."Mom, can I ask something?" She said after a short silence."Sure, love. What is it?""I've never asked this question since it seems sensitive but I am really curious, mom," She said. I suddenly got nervous about what kind of question she is going to ask. And about what? "I have a father. May I know where is he, mom?"My breathing hitched. She got off my back then I faced her. She has this innocent look on her face."I," I bit my botto
"Marupok ka!""What does that even mean?""Fragile," She rolled her eyes. "I bet your heart went crazy again, did it?""Stop teasing me about it! I've promised KC to take her to Disneyland today but now I am hesitating since Exiquel is here! What if he sees us?!""Stop worrying about those things, Assia. You promised your daughter, fulfill it," Her eyes suddenly turned dead serious. "You can't break that promise because of that, girl. Whether you want it or not, your ex-husband will find out about what you did and you've got to face it. If he finds out now, then so be it. You can't hide KC from him, Assia. Especially since he is her father."I placed my palm against my forehead.I looked at her with puppy eyes."I know what you want to happen, Assia," She said."Please, please, Isa. And you had the same situation. You will just act like her mom when we spot him somewhere near," I bit my bottom lip and acted cute even though I am not."Okay, fine. Do it your way. Anyway, can I have you
"Can you wait for a day or maybe a week, love?""Okay, mommy," She replied but I know it isn't. "I'm not ready to meet him anyway. I am not a big girl yet, mommy. Maybe I can even wait for another year. Whenever everyone is ready, I guess."She wants to meet him badly but she's suppressing it. Oh my God!I'm such a dumbass."Can you stay with Mama Isa? Go back to the hotel first, okay? I'll follow.""Okay, mommy. I love you.""To the moon and back, darling. I love you too," I replied.I handed Isa my car keys and let them leave me on the table alone.My hands were sweaty and trembling as if I'm being electricuted.I ordered a glass of juice then turned my gaze towards his direction. My breathing hitched when our eyes met.I immediately averted my gaze when he turned to his friends.I can see him walking towards me from my peripherals which made me even more nervous."Hey, still busy?" He asked which made me jolt in surprise.I shook my head. "No, not anymore," I said which is true sin
When the kids fell asleep, Isa handed me a glass of wine as we sit by the counter. "It's hard, isn't it?" She spoke.I nodded. "It sure is hard. After all, hiding a child is never the same as hiding some love letters," I replied. "Damn, meeting him out of the blue is fucking nerve-racking.""I feel you, girl! It's a hassle! Para kang nagtatago ng kabit sa asawa mo. (It feels like you're hiding a mistress from your husband.)" She said then chuckled."Isa," I cried. "I don't really know what to do anymore!"Instead of consoling me, she hit me on the back of my head which made me pout."Don't cry on me, girl. I can't console you. I am not into dramas and operas," She rolled her eyes."Such a mean girl.""Come on, girl. Nothing's going to happen if you'll just cry all night and rant about how things have turned out. After all, these are the consequences of your choices. Pinili mo 'yan, panindigan mo. (You chose this, stand for it.)""You're pretty blunt.""I am, sis. That's why I'm your f