The Fallen Purse

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"What do you mean?" Pag tataka ko.

Tumawa siya ng mahina dahilan para kumunot ang noo ko.

"Kita mo namang paa ko 'yon, bakit mo tinapakan pag ka tayo mo e naka takong ka pa naman? That's the third time you did that!" pag sagot niya at iyon naman ang kina-inis ko.

"Eh siraulo ka pala! gugulatin mo ako tapos 'yan lang ang sasabihin mo?" Sigaw ko sabay hampas sa kaniya ng malakas. "Anong 'lang' ka diyan? ang sakit kaya, parang hindi na 'ko makakalakad ng dalawang taon!" Pakikipag talo niya, "Bobo! nakalakad ka pa nga papunta rito!" narinig kami ng katok habang nag tatalo kami, "Kayong mag asawa talaga ikalma niyo!" It was my kuya shouting from outside the bathroom kaya binuksan na namin ang pinto para lumabas, narinig naman naming tumatawa sila dad from the dining room. "Itong mag asawa talaga na 'to.." my dad chuckled habang si Paulo naman ay ngumiti lang sa akin.

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"Bakit ba ayaw mong maniwala na half american ako? doon ako lumaki! tanong mo pa kay mom, she's also half american kasi nga yung lolo ko ay sa America pinanganak. Hindi ba halata sa kagwapuhan ko? o pauwiin ko na lang dito sa pinas si lolo para maniwala ka? I don't even know the word 'lapa' or is it 'lafa'? or whatever the fuck it is!"

"Laba," kalmadong pag sabi ko kay Andrielle. "Laba?right, laba! what the fuck does that mean? because my dad is always telling me that! he was like 'matuto kang mag laba ng damit mo.' is that even a word my wifey?" he said looking like a lost child finding his mom, "Ever heard of google?" tanong ko habang nag pipigil ng tawa, "What? google? right! I've been asking myself about that word and I didn't even thought about searching it on google?" Umupo siya sa tabi ko at agad na kinuha ang cellphone niya para mag search sa google. "So bobo.." I crossed my arms looking at my very confused husband, "But I know how to do the laundry!" Parang bata! pero okay na yung ganiyang ugali, he's funny. "Stop laughing at me." He said with a serious face.

"Gala tayo Belle," Pag aaya niya, "I'm meeting Paul, e. Maybe next tme?" Pag tanggi ko. "Ah sige, enjoy kayo." Sinabi niya iyon habang hinahawakan niya ang buhok ko, "Is he picking you up?" Tumango lamang ako habang naka tingin sa kaniya. "Call me if anything happens, alright?" Why is he like this? why am I feeling like this? Why is he acting like that? at bakit ako nakokonsesya sa ginagawa ko? "Don't worry, I'm safe with him." Tinanggal ko ang kamay niya mula sa buhok ko and I made my way palabas ng bahay. Nakita kong papasok na ng gate yung sasakyan ni Paul, ang bilis makakuha ng sasakyan ah yayamanin ang koya niyo!

"Bukas daw sabi ni dad, don't be nervous because I'm coming with you."

"So after this I'm going back home?" tumango ako sa kaniya. "You're not coming home with me?" nanatili akong naka tingin sa daan at muling itinango ang ulo sa kaniya. "But you said-" before he can even say something, I immediately cut him off "I'll be the CEO so I'm sorry. I am a busy person." I smiled at him and he just nodded his head. Everything is probably confusing to him, but do I care? no. That's the main reason why I am doing this, to make him a mess. Just like what he did to me. "So.. where do you wanna go? let's enjoy this day together."

I'm sorry Paulo, but people change. If you think I can love, well I am not that kind of person anymore. Ysabelle do not love.

"Stop the car please." Pag utos ko sa kaniya.

"Darling, why are you doing this?" Paulo asked, confused. "Doing what?" I answered innocently. "Why are you being like that?" he asked me again and I could sense how annoyed he is by the tone of his voice. "Never mind. Just keep going." I heard him sigh, "Did I do something you don't like, sweetheart?" he calmly asked. What I did is not a good move. It is only the beginning, so why not make it more satisfying?

"I'm sorry Paulo, I wasn't thinking well." He held my hand still confused but he just shrugged it off and just gave me a sweet smile, "It's okay...but you can always tell me what's wrong, alright?" He sincerely assured. "I will, Paulo." I smiled at him. Taking my eyes off him, a slight smirk formed on my lips.

Oh darling, I'm not sorry.

Paulo and I had a long day, nothing special. Just a usual date, boring. I am now at the mansion and I could not find Andrielle since I arrived so I'm guessing he's out for work or with his friends. Or maybe.. with another girl? Staring at the ceiling of my room, I sigh thinking that tomorrow will be a long day again. But I just shrugged everything off thinking that Paul working at our company will make everything easy for me.

Don't revenge and let the karma kick their asses? Oh no sweeties, ako ang karma nila.

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"You're lying mom," I answered while staring at the floor, trying to process everything. "T-that's not true.." I said, still protesting while shaking my head. "No mom.. you always treat my like shit! so I know you're just manipulating me..again." tears are threatening to come out from my eyes.

"Anak, she's not lying..your mommy is not lying." My dad brought me to his arms while I am shaking because of what my mom said. "I'm so sorry anak." dad said with his very calm voice while kissing my head softly. "Wake up, Ysa." my mom said with her stern voice, making me flinch. "I did what's the best, appreciate that at least." She continued while turning around.

"He cheated on you after New Year's Eve."