Scandalous Affair: Oliver Valez

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The sounds of the sea wave crashing on big rocks are sending my heart into serenity. The salty sea smell of the wind against my face makes me close my eyes, as I open the window of my car. They say we can find our real direction in the waves. I also believed in that because we can never be lost when we learn how deep the dark blue sea. When you were once lost in the blue of the sea, you'll always know how to get back.

In my situation, I'm so lost in the deep blue sea in my life. I'm still where all the blue shades are shining, and being here isn't that bad. 

I'm able to go to Lobo, Batangas today because I sneaked out of our rest house. My Mom had something to do in Manila para sa mga natitira naming assets dito sa Pilipinas. We may not have our own house here but we still do have enough assets. Mukhang isa rin sa dahilan ng pag-uwi ni Mom ang pag-aayos ng mga iyon. I think my tita's and tito's asked my Mom to talk to our family lawyer. Kaya I'm able to travel papunta kung nasaan sila Prim and Olivia.

Of course, hindi ko sinabi ito kahit kay Oliver. I know he would not like the idea. Kaya nga siya ang umaayos lahat ng problems kahit hindi naman niya rapat saluhin nang mag-isa. I'm here, I should also deal with the problems that we both made. 

I sigh and caress my tummy. Baby, we will meet and talk to your Ate Oly. I hope we can reach out to her heart. I bite my lower lip as I remember her face when she heard that I'm pregnant. How her mouth set in a hard line and her face harden as fury poured through Olivia. I hate the fact that it's me and her dad who is the cause of it. I hate it so much.

But that is one of the consequences. 

The car stopped absurdly making me wake up from my deep thoughts. I nervously look at Manong driver, he just gave me an apologetic smile while scratching the back of his head.

"Sorry po, Ma'am. Malalim po pala kasi 'yung butas sa daan kaya biglang napahinto."

"Kindly, slow down na lang po."

Muling nagpaumanhin si Manong at nagpatuloy na muli sa pag-drive. Hinaplos ko ang aking tiyan dahil sa nangyaring biglaang pagpreno. Are you okay, Baby? Kinabahan talaga ako dahil may kaselanan na ngayon ang aking lagay. I don't want to lose my baby and I want my child to have a better life. Kaya ko aayusin ang lahat ng problema. 

Prima Donovan, one of my closest friends since high school offered me a ride. Kaniyang driver ito at sasakyan. Sinabi ko sa kaniyang h'wag sasabihin kay Olivia na pupunta ako. I told her I want to surprise Olivia kaya h'wag sasabihin. But I know, the moment she knows that I'm coming she will leave.

"Ma'am, nandito na po tayo." Manong driver informed me as the car stopped in front of a huge wood gate that has signage. 

I immediately texted Prim that I'm already here. Tinulungan naman ako ni Manong sa pagbaba sa sasakyan pati na rin sa 'king mga gamit. I said my thanks to him. Inilibot ko ang aking paningin at may nakita akong malaking lighthouse hindi kalayuan sa resort. Maganda pala rito, I've never been to Batangas. Hindi naman kasi ganoon kahilig mag-travel si Mom. We didn't do any family outings too. Kung gagala kami rati ay sa ibang bansa dahil kila Lola't Lolo. 

"Liberty! I miss you damn much bitch."

Parang nabulabog ang katahimikan ng lugar dahil sa malakas na pagsigaw ni Prim. She is glowing! Her aristocrat's face is more defined now and her green eye looks mesmerizing than before. Maybe, because it has a beautiful glint right now. Napaka-blooming nito ngayon. 

Dumamba ito sa 'king nang bahagyan at niyakap ako nang mahigpit. I chuckled at what she did. Masyado yata siyang masayang makita ako? Well, it's been half a year the last time we saw each other. Umiinom pa nga siya palagi dahil sa problemang dala-dala na hindi niya sinabi sa 'min. Gusto kong magtampo kaso ganoon din naman ang ginawa ko. I hid things to Prim and Olivia. May mga pagkakataong hindi natin masabi ang mga problems natin dahil hindi pa tayo handa. And we must respect that. We must give them time and wait when they are ready.