Atas ng kagandahang asal ay binisita ni Era ang co-partner at kinokonsiderang boss. Michelle was still her boss, baliktarin man nila ang sitwasyon, she still owned the majority of Magnify's shares.
Higit sa lahat, may kasalanan siya rito. Napakalaki.
Her husband cheated on her dahil sa kaniya. Nagpadala siya sa emosyon noong gabing iyon. If only she talked things out kay Vernon, hindi siya nagpunta sa bar nang gabing iyon. Para saan pa ang pagsisisi?
Isa lamang ang hindi pagkakamali sa naging relasyon nila ni Zenith: ang magiging anak niya. In less than four months ay manganganak na rin siya. She booked a Grab para maihatid siya sa The Medical City. Magkikita na lamang sila ni Vernon sa lobby nang nasabing ospital.
When Era alighted the vehicle, Vernon instantly wrapped his right arm on her waist. She felt him kiss the top of her head, kinuha sa kaniya ang cake na dala, at ipinagsalikop nito ang kanilang mga palad habang naglalakad papasok sa entrance.
"Have you waited for me that long?" she asked then gazed at him while waiting for the lift.
"Even if it takes a lifetime, I would still wait for you patiently, hon." He lovingly stared back at Era that made her heart flutter. "Even if that's the last thing I would do in this world," he added.
She heard the people inside the elevator giggle. Sa hiya ay napayakap siya kay Vernon at nagtago sa malapad na dibdib nito. She heard him chuckle.
Their attention was caught by the loud beep signaling when they reached the floor where the presidential suite was situated.
Vernon lightly knocked on Michelle's hospital suite. Iniiwasan niyang magkapang-abot silang apat. Ang magkapanagpo muli sina Era at Zenith. Era may be in his arms right now, but he knew deep in his heart, Zenith's impact on her outweighed her love for him.
Kung kaya't mas gugustuhin niyang ilayo si Era kay Zenith, pero sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana sa kanila. Sina Era at Michelle naman ang ipinaglapit nito. They were threading on a dangerous ground—a little hint and everything would blow off right on their faces. Kaunting spark, tiyak mabilis na kakalat ang apoy at kahit siya ay hindi niya magagawang pigilan ito.
Lubhang napakatigas pa ng ulo ni Zenith at ayaw tantanan si Era. Inilalagay nito sa alanganin ang babaeng mahal niya.
"Bastard," mahina niyang usal. He heaved a heavy sigh before opening the door upon hearing Michelle's voice.
He tugged Era's hand lightly upon going inside the suite. As usual, it was the most expensive. Hindi kataka-taka.
"Hi! Congratulations!"
Lumapit siya kay Michelle at bineso ito. Sumunod sa kaniya si Era. He saw how awkward it was for her. Mabilis naman itong nakabawi at ngumiti.
"We brought you sansrival from your favorite bakeshop," aniya.
"Nag-abala pa kayo," tugon sa kaniya ni Michelle.
"My bad, please take a seat," ani Michelle. Vernon can feel the stern and coldness in her voice.
Iginiya niya si Era, inalalayan niya itong mapaupo. Napansin niyang tiningnan ni Michelle ang palasingsingan nito. Mabuti na lamang at suot na ni Era ang engagement ring nila.
"So, how are you?" pukaw niya sa attention ni Michelle. Hindi niya makalilimutan itong si Michelle way back their college days. She excelled in everything she did. She was the president of their student council since her first year hanggang grumadweyt ito.
Nakita niya ang pagdaan ng kalungkutan sa mukha ni Michelle.
"Into recovery, our baby girl is still in NICU." Napayuko ito at marahang pinahid ang luha.
BINABASA MO ANG
A Sinful Forbidden Affair
RomanceEra has been in a relationship with Vernon for more than a decade. They met each other when they were still young, both dreamt of a bright future together. They promised themselves to love each other despite whatever challenges life may brough them...
