Falling in Love with the President's Son

Kabanata 14

Alyssa's POV

"Boss, someone wants to talk to you. Sa loob ko nalang po pinaghintay." Sabi ni Elise pagkarating ko sa opisina ko. Tumango nalamang ako at pumasok na sa loob. This has to be quick, I have to study my patient's chart for her upcoming surgery.

"Ate." It's Alexis Rumualdez. Umagang umaga pero parang sisirain pa ata niya. "What do you need? Kung wala kang magandang sasabihin, I am busy and I still have things to do." She sat down in front of me na nakayuko, fidgeting. "Ate, I'm sorry. I know mali ko na yinaya ko si kuya Sandro to party with us knowing that we will be with Paris." She confessed.

"May magagawa pa ba yang sorry mo, Alex? Nangyari na. Masaya na kayo sa nangyari? You know damn well what your friend is capable of doing but you turned a blind eye into it! Sunod sunoran ka nalang sakanya? Wala ka bang sariling pag-iisip?!" Napaiyak nalamang ito sa sinabi ko. Napahilot nalamang ako sa sintindo.

"You must learn who is gold and who is simply gold-plated. Your smart, Alex. Paris is not the only friend you've got." After fixing myself and my things, I left the room and let her cry her heart out.

"The results will come out this afternoon, Aly. Whatever the results, I got your back." Kristine told me and tapped my back. Kaya ko pa ba?

"Ma'am, may mga reporters na pong nag camp out sa labas." Balita saakin ng guard. Ang sakit naman nila sa ulo, hindi ba sila makapaghintay? "Don't let them inside the hospital. Walang magpapapasok kahit isa sa kanila." Utos ko sakanya. I think he understand the assignment, I saw the guards lined up on the entrance and never letting anyone inside the facility.

I scrubbed in to attend a surgery. Even after what is happening these past days, I have to go on with my life just like everyone else.

FAST FORWARD

Palabas na ako ng OR nang makit ko si Kristina holding a brown envelope. "Chief, I got the results." Pagbati niya saakin. "Is everyone here already?" We decided to have everyone know about this instead of Kristina and me. She nods and we went to the conference room.

Alexander

Iniwas ko ang aking mga mata. Even the President is here but I can't the Romero's. I am nervous but I have to do this. I let Kristina do it.

"Faith." She started. I know she's serious when she calls me by my second name. "It's positive, 99.9%. She is both positive from 2 tests. Drug and DNA test." I looked at her questioningly. "Yes everyone, she's been taking drugs and it might harmfully affect the baby inside. Worse, it can lead to death." Paris ja trying to defend herself when her father enter the room.

"You are a disgrace to this family!" He shouted to this family. "Wala ka na ngang ginawang tama, ipapahiya mo pa ang pamilyang ito!" I can see Paris trembling but that's less of my concern now.

Hindi ako makahinga. Naninikip ang dibdib ko. I need to go somewhere. I need to get out of here as soon as possible. I slowly stood up and walk towards the door. I can hear them calling my name but I can't stop, not now. I can feel my tears starting to fall.

I see people looking at me as I passed through the corridor but didn't care. I went straight to the rooftop.

Napasalampak nalamang ako sa semento habang hinahayaan kong tumulo ang aking mga luha. Gusto kong sumigaw, pero wala na akong lakas para jan.

"Aly." Lalong nanikip ang dibdib when I heard that familiar voice. "Aly, please." He said as he try to help me stand up.

Wala na akong lakas. Para akong kandila na paunti unting nauubos. I love this man. I really love him. I spent half of my life loving him but I guess this is how we end up, huh.

"Alexander." I smiled at him while tears falling down on our faces. "I love you so much, my love." I caressed his face. I want to memorize every bit of his face. I'm going to miss this especially him.

"I don't want you to choose between me and her but if you have to, choose her. She needed you more than I do." I am trying not to choke with my own words. "I don't want to be selfish and keep you." My words are killing me. "Congressman Ferdinand Alexander Araneta Marcos, I'm letting you go." He looked at me with shock plastered on his handsome face. I smiled at him. "No, Aly. Please, don't give up on me." Pagmamaka awa niya. "If I have to kneel so I could keep you, I would. Just please, please stay with me." This is the first time I saw him cry so hard. We cannot be selfish, not at this point.

I stepped back away from him even though it hurts me. I took my first step away from him. This is what Tara Westover said "You can love someone and still choose to say goodbye." As I continue walking away from him, I can hear his cries, cries that I don't want to hear.

Sandro's POV

I watched her gave up and walked away from me. My senses are getting numb. I can't stopped myself from crying.

Is this how we would end? This is not the story I dreamt of. This is not how our future would end.

Alyssa Faith Dela Cruz Lizardo is the only girl I want to end up with. My love, my everything and my life.

I am still on my knees and I don't have any intention on getting up. I am tired from everything.

"Bro." It's Matthew. I looked at him and I can see that he pity me. I smirked at myself who wouldn't? Even I pity myself.

He sat down beside me and said "We have to go. Everyone's waiting for you. Your mom is worried sick." I don't know if I can face them. I'm embarrassed and I'm at my worst situation.

"Matt, she gave up on me. On us." I told him but he stayed silent and looked at me. "You know, couz. Sometimes, you have to make decision that will break your heart but will give peace to your soul and she chose peace. You have to understand her, she's been keeping her self for you and for herself. Remember, she's pregnant." I know.

"You know, I will choose her over anything and will choose her over and over even in another lifetime." He tapped my back and helped me stand up. "I know that you do but not now, not right now. She stayed strong for so long for this relationship, let her do what's best for her this time." Kahit nanghihina ako sa mga sinasabi niya, I know he's right.

I really hope this is the best decision. I don't know how I will leave for the next days without Alyssa Faith Lizardo beside me. My cheerleader and my number 1 fan.

We were that forever that didn't last.