To Never End

Chapter 22: Priorities Changed

Gabriel's POV

"Sir, are sure about this?"

Ren asked for the nth time. I rolled my eyes.

"Yes Ren. I have to be back with my family. I can't focus. So everything will just be a waste. Just book that flight. I need to go home." I said seriously.

He nodded. "Okay Sir. I just thought you're anticipating to hear from the CFO of Meta. Sayang naman po kasi. It was difficult for you to earn this slot for next week's event." He said.

I heaved a sigh. It's true. We booked this event a year ago. It's an important event for me. Hearing the most successful people in the world on how they rise to wealth and power gives me that shitty giddy feeling. But what can I do? Iba na ang priorities ko ngayon.

"I know, Ren. But you'll understand where I'm coming from kapag nagkaroon ka na ng pamilya. I'm sure as hell, you can do the most stupid things on Earth for them. Dahil at the end of the day, it is our loved ones that really matter. " I smiled contentedly. Sana nga lang hindi pa huli ang lahat para sakin.

I feel like I'm racing against the clock at this time. Para akong nakikipagkarera sa bawat minutong wala ako sa tabi ni Mia at Marco. It sucks but I deserve it.

"That's why idol ko kayo, Sir." he grinned.

I chuckled. "No please. Don't. But if you want to suffer chasing your dragon incarnate wife then be my guest."

We laughed. Ren is my confidante sa lahat ng mga paghahabol at kalokohang ginagawa ko para lang mapansin ako muli ng asawa ko. Alam nya lahat. And he's been running 60% of his errands for Mia. Sya ang katulong ko contacting people just to know about the Almonte Group. Kaya I owe him.

"Nah. Idol pa rin kita Sir. I hope you and Ma'am Mia would be okay soon. Halata naman that she still loves you." He said as a matter of factly.

Napakunot naman ang noo ko. Sobrang babaw nito but it somehow swelled some confidence in my heart. 

"You think so? Mahal pa kaya nya ako?" I stupidly asked. Alam ko naman na hindi na. Like what she had said so many times. Like what she always makes me feel.

Tumango siya. "Alam ko Sir. Naniniwala ako. Konting tyaga pa. Sana po you'll not give up. Promise, I'll help you with all your "panliligaw"." he said grinning.

I chuckled. Yeah. Salamat naman sa pag boost ng confidence ko. He doesn't need to say it. Of course I'll never give up. Kahit anong mangyari.

Mia was an epitome of a perfect wife. Maalaga. Mapagmahal. Understanding. Maganda... Damn kahit nasa late 30s na kami she still looks like in her late 20s. Ganoon sya kaganda. Simple but definitely a head turner. Ang nakakainis lang because of those things, a lot of men come to compete with me. 

Pero mabuti syang babae. I can only speak highly of her. 

Kung sa ibang babae lang, Mia could have marry one of those ugly piece of shits. But she's a good woman who doesn't hop to any man's bed even when she has the chance and the freedom. And all because she was so focused with her son. Kaya napakalaki kong tanga na pinakawalan ko pa sya. 

I was the exact opposite of her. Nakakahiya. But I am admitting all these because I don't want to be controlled by my pride once more.

Kung saan ako humuhugot ng lakas ng loob after what I made them get through? It's the desire for me to make up to them. Babawi ako. Kaya handa akong sumuot sa karayom na walang butas magkaayos lang kami ng pamilya ko. No more running. No more taking them for granted. No more bullshits. I just love them too much kaya inaayos ko ang sarili ko para maging karapatdapat ako sa pamilya ko.