When Destiny Misfires

Kabanata 22

Revelation...

We did not stay long at the mansion of the Villanueva. After three days of staying at AJ's grandparents' mansion, we fled back to Manila due to the responsibilities that we left there.

And now our lives back again to normal. Masaya ako kahit na sandali ay pansamantala kong nakalimutan ang aking mga problema. I really enjoyed my short vacation in AJ's province.

There, was actually nice and very far from Manila. The lives there are plentiful, mahirap ngunit masaya naman. Kuntento sila kung ano lang ang mayro'n sila doon.

I smiled while fixing AJ's necktie. He has a meeting with his new investor now. I glance at him at nakita kong titig na titig lang siya sa'kin.

I really enjoying his accompany after I live with his condo, pakiramdam ko ay nagiging housewife na niya ako. Preparing his suit every time we wake up in the morning and waiting for him to come home from his work.

After he left, I text Molly to meet me that she immediately agreed to. Sa isang coffee shop kami nagkita at kaagad na kumunot ang noo ko nang makita kong mukha siyang problemado.

"What's wrong?" I ask her. Saglit siyang sumulyap sa'kin at umiling.

"N-nothing." Aniya. Bumuntong-hininga ako at hindi nalang muling nagtanong pa sa kanya.

"I-I think you should need to be careful now, Hira." My forehead creased because of what she said.

"What do you mean, Molly?"

"I-I think our family already knows about you and AJ. I accidentally heard my mom and your father, talking about you and your relationship with the Santiago." My body shakes because of what Molly said.

Iyon ba ang dahilan kung bakit wala akong narinig mula sa mga magulang ko ng ilang araw? Kahit ni-text o tawag ay wala akong natanggap mula sa kanila?

"I-I think you need to talk with your parents, Hira before it's too late. Kailangan mo silang kausapin bago pa makarating iyon kay lola at lolo at sa iba pa nating kamag-anak." Nanginginig na tumango ako kay Molly.

"I don't want you to be hurt, Hira. I'm sorry kung wala manlang akong magawa." I licked my lip and caressed his hand softly.

"W-wala kang kasalan, Molly. This my fight the started I accept AJ in my life." Sabi ko sa kanya at pilit na pinapagaan ang loob niya.

"T-this is really a big mess." Nanginginig na saad niya habang nakatingin sa likod ko.

Sinundan ko naman ang tingin niya. And my eyes spontaneously widened when I saw Atty. Santiago silently watching me. He looked at me intently which made me feel nervous even more.

Tumayo ako at magalang na yumuko sa kanya. He still AJ's father and I want to give him respect as to how AJ's relatives respect and accept me.