When Things Fall Apart

chapter 21

"Nanay.." I glanced at Mavin who just woke up. I gave him the sweetest smile that he can ever have.

"Good morning, Mavin." I greeted and instantly go to our bed.

"Wala po ba si Dada?" he asked, I shrugged and kissed his cheeks.

"Your Dada is busy with his work, and you know we are here in France and Dada is in Michigan di ba?" I explained. His innocent eyes gleam in something that I am not ready for, he seems to recognize that I am fibbing.

"When can I see him, Nanay?" he asked again.

Hindi na ako sumagot. Hindi ko rin naman alam ang isasagot ko, Mavin is very intelligent, before he ask, he already knows the answers. I just don't want to hurt him, I know he is expecting to see his Dada. It's been six months since we didn't have in touch with his father and it hurts.

I prepared his breakfast and opened the TV for him to watch the animated movies. He's still young, he's just 4 and should be enjoying his age, not witnessing the complications of his parents.

I don't know how to explain to him that maybe, I and his Dada will part ways. Masasaktan ng lubos ang anak ko..

I watched him eat and laugh at his favorite movie, he resembles his father. Those deep eyes, but Mavin is still innocent but he got his eyes.

We're here in Buena Mansion, Stefan's parents are contacting me to ask how Mavin is doing. Same with Eilly and Stan, si Stefan lang ata ang walang pakialam sa anak niya.

I am working while we are here, accepting clients to design their homes and renovate their houses. I'm an International Architect after all and being Buena is an advantage. Thanks to my Mama and Titas who promotes me.

I am fine as long as I am earning on my own, I have money to sustain my son's needs and wants.

My heart sank in pain when I saw some articles about Jesy and Stefan being together for almost 3 months, he came home to us last Christmas, I thought he'll make it up to me but he just became worst. And that's why I left and take Mavin with me. As long as I want, I don't want my parents to be stressed about this but I just can't hide it especially when Stefan was caught in the arms of Jesy always. It was painful but I need to be strong..

People related to us knew that we have a son and we're married, but not all people knew it. Maybe no one investigated Stefan that deep kaya hindi alam na may asawa at anak na. People are really deceivable. But I am okay with it, at least no one was fussing about me and my son.

Binihisan ko si Mavin at naghanda para sa aming paglabas. We're doing this every day, to relieve stress and have fun.

"Nanay, where are we going?" he asked while I am putting his clothes on.

"We will buy toys and more." I smiled at him.

Pagkatapos namin mag ayos ay lumabas na kami ng kwarto at naglakad pababa. Walang tao sa Buena Mansion dahil lahat ay nasa trabaho. I barely contact Eilly and Stan anymore because they are busy with their lives. Eilly and her son is finally in the Philippines, hoping her and her son to be fine and happy.

Payapa kaming naglalakad ni Mavin sa mall, mabuti na lang at natuto ako bumasa at umintindi ng French kung kaya ay malakas ang loob ko na lumabas ng kami lang.

I checked all the boutique shops and toy stores for Mavin, he's quietly eating ice cream while I am choosing a nice dress for me. The staff seems to find my son very adorable because he is quiet while I am picking a dress.