#WUM43
Maybe it was my luck.
Mavy and I had a very clear talk and rules in our deal. For the past months, we'd decided to take it slow but we had to be more intimate with each other just to satisfy the views of the family we were included in.
It was a great image to build first. We were both right about it.
"We'll be leaving now, Tita Hermia," Mavy said with his usual smile. He entwined our hands. "Sorcha's feeling sick today."
Kailan ba ako nag-feeling okay sa bahay na 'to na nasa paligid ang mga Ravañez na patuloy gumagalit sa akin?
"Really?" Mommy asked then looked at me, she tried to reach for my forehead but I avoided it.
"Why would Mavy lie about it?" I asked coldly. "You don't have to put your hand on me. I'll feel more sick."
Why did she need to act like this? It was very disturbing and funny to see. My stomach was churning every time.
She was about to glare but she managed to laugh shyly and glanced at Mavy who was just watching us but I could feel his hold tightened a bit-stopping me.
"We should get going now." Mavy smiled again. "Please, excuse it, Tita. She doesn't feel alright right now. Mainitin kasi ang ulo niya nitong nakaraan, pati nga po ako nasusungitan."
I didn't react.
"What does she feel?" Mommy asked. "Don't you think she's pregnant?"
Halos maubo si Mavy pero itinawa niya iyon. Uminit ang pisngi ko dahil mapanukso iyong pagilid niyang sulyap sa akin.
That's because he has an active sex life while I am all alone in our fucking condo every day that he was so sure I wouldn't get pregnant. Of course, he had been meeting his special someone for the past months.
"If my daughter is pregnant. You should marry already so the news would not shock our friends around if ever."
"I'm not pregnant-"
Mavy cut me off. "It's possible. I'm gonna call an OB tomorrow and we'll update you about it. Don't worry. We're engaged. Kami pa rin naman po ang ikakasal kalaunan. Ayaw kong madaliin si Sorcha sa marriage."
"Even if you're pregnant?" Mommy's shocked question.
Mavy nodded and laughed. "Churches are always there, it won't run. Kaysa naman si Sorcha ang tumakbo at taguan pa ako ng anak."
"You're so kind to think about that! Okay then, I'll give the decisions to you, Mavy! I hope you're pregnant. I'll be really glad to have a grandchild."
I so fucking hate her. Humigpit ang hawak ko sa kamay ni Mavy habang nagtatagis ang bagang ko sa labis na galit ng kalooban. Ang kapal-kapal ng mukha niyang sabihin iyon pagkatapos ng mga nangyari kay Hera. Ni wala akong narinig sa kanya patungkol sa pagbubuntis ng sarili niyang anak.
Mavy glanced at me before he bid goodbye again for the last time. Hinila na niya ako palabas sa mansyon ng mga Ravañez. I wanted to rant everything but I managed to calm myself down as we went back to the condo.
Kahit anong sikip ng dibdib ko sa galit at pait, hindi ko talagang magawang maglabas ng mga hinaing kay Mavy. Pakiramdam ko nga ay bumalik ako sa dating Sorcha na walang pakealam sa kasama ko. Si Mavy lang naman ang nakakasama ko at ilang nakilalang kaibigan niyang couples sa business.
"Can I go out now?" I asked. "I mean, about my freedom. The deal."
Gustong-gusto ko na rin kasi makalabas at magawa ang mga kailangan ko...
