The Mistake We Both Wanted [COMPLETED]

Special Chapter 1

"Anong oras daw darating si Klei?" I asked Yino while preparing two bottles of milk for Heather Maverick. He is our 2-year old son.

He gave me a kiss on the cheek, "He said he's about to leave home. Baka mauna lang tayo nang kaunti." I nodded.

Today is actually Lully's Birthday. We were shocked when we saw Klei's name on the invitation. I just really wish that they are in good terms.

"Mommy! Tita Lully's turning 29 today, right? I'm excited for my performance later!" Lumabas si Maveline galing sa kwarto niya dala ang violin na gagamitin niya mamaya. She said her Tita Lully already has everything kaya wala na siyang maisip na regalo. So we've decided to just present a violin performance to her later.

Maveline is now 11 years old. She is wearing a white denim jumper with a pink long sleeve inner. Itinaas niya lang ang long sleeve para maging three fourths ang style. She's on elementary, sixth grade. She graduated fifth grade last year. With honors, second place. Their first honor is Mr. Yuzon's son, Finlay Crew. Iyong batang naabutan kong kasama ni Maveline sa labas ng conference room na sabi niyang nakilala niya raw sa art class. They became best friends now, palaging sila ang magkasama.

"Goodluck later, hon. Surprise everyone." Ginulo ni Yino ang buhok ng anak saka binuhat ang violin. Inalalayan naman ni Maveline ang kapatid para lumabas na at sumakay sa sasakyan.

They looked really cute. This was actually not my dream family. Ang gusto ko ay lalaki muna bago babae. I had my mindset like 'my first born would beat up any boy that would make my little girl cry.' But after having Maveline, I realized that what gender came first doesn't matter. Ang importante ay mahal ni Maveline ang kapatid niya and Maverick being the cutest boy ever, we all know that he loves his ate the most too.

Magandang setup ng beige flowers and balloons ang sumalubong sa amin. With a big banner that says, 'Happy 29th Birthday, Lully Mayrie!' Nag park muna kami sa parking bago bumaba sa sasakyan.

Guard ang sumalubong sa amin, asking for our invitations since ang venue ay isang hotel.

Nang makita niya ang pangalan namin sa invitation ay nakita ko ang gulat sa mata niya. "C-Come in, Mr. and Mrs. Leander." I smiled and held Yino's arm to go inside.

Pagpasok namin ay malaking banquet ang bumungad. You can never guess na may ganitong part ang isang hotel. Tita Thalia, Lully's Mom indeed really has an eye for places.

Umupo kami sa isang pabilog na table na nasa bandang gitna, I looked everywhere pero hindi ko pa nakikita si Klei. Would he come? Especially after all the things that have happened. Both of them changed each other's lives. Both of them needed each other to grow. But it also took the both of them to break each other's hearts.

"Mommy, Maverick wants chocolates. He keeps pointing at it." Bulong ni Maveline maya-maya.

Napalingon ako saka binuhat si Maverick. "It's not yet time to eat, hun. Later ha? After we greet tita Lully." Napatingin ako sa paligid nang magsimula siyang umiyak. Good thing wala pang masyadong tao. Wala pa ang mga bigating bisita.

"Mavi, honey. Let's stop crying na. If tita Lully sees you like this on her birthday, she'll be very sad." Binuhat ni Yino ang anak saka ipinatong sa hita niya. May hawak pa siyang champagne kanina pero binaba niya iyon sa table. Nag excuse din siya sa conversation nila ng isang kilalang model manager nang marinig ang iyak ng anak.

I remember the times when I was alone tuwing umiiyak si Maveline. I never had my ways of stopping her tears. And until now, naninibago pa rin ako. I feel like I am so lucky for being able to have Yino as my husband. And how lucky my children are for having him as their dad.

Minutes have passed at wala ring nagawa si Yino kung hindi bigyan si Mavi ng isang pirasong chocolate. He stopped crying fortunately. Sakto at nagsasalita na rin ang emcee.

"29 years ago was when the world knew perfection. June 2 of 1993 when Nathalia Gomez and Peterson Wright had the blessing they've been asking God for. Born rich, we might say she never has problems. But she did face the biggest battle of her life 12 years ago. When Pete Wright, her father has gone back to heaven. But indeed Lully Mayrie remained strong and bold. As lovely as she is, she lived really happy and well. Let us all welcome our birthday girl. The blessed, the beautiful, Lully Mayrie Gomez Wright!!"

Binalot ng palakpakan ang buong venue habang bumababa siya sa mahabang staircase. She is wearing a big floral gown na may mahabang tail sa likod. In the color beige, matched her skin tone really well. May nude effect pa ang gown that shouts maturity. And who is the designer?

Yours truly.

"Ms. Wright is wearing a beige nude floral-stoned gown designed and made by D.Clothing Line's President, Mrs. Mavel Leander. This dress has an approximate worth of four million pesos. With a planning and making span of eight months." Paliwanag ng emcee habang bumababa si Lully sa staircase. I told her that since wala na rin naman akong mairegalo sa kaniya dahil nasa kaniya na lahat ay ito nalang ang ibibigay ko. This gown is a gift from me. But she insisted and paid half of the cost.

"Proud of you and your creations, Mommy." Humawak si Maveline sa balikat ko.

"I love you." I replied.

"Beautiful." Napalingon ako sa likod nang marinig ang pamilyar na boses.

It was Klei.

I saw his eyes were full of nothing but admiration. Nakita rin siya ni Yino but he didn't say anything. Pinanood lang namin parehas ang best friend niya.

"Ang ganda ng pangarap ko."

He said those lines nang makababa na si Lully sa staircase. Pangarap pa rin ni Klei si Lully. They've been like this for 11 whole years now. Aabante 'yung isa, aatras 'yung isa. Time just doesn't let them.

Napatingin sa likuran namin si Lully. See? Taking glances here and there.

Nang iniabot sa kaniya ng escort ang mic ay nagulat lahat sa sinabi niya.

"Right person, wrong lifetime." She genuinely said while looking at the man behind our table.

Narinig ko si Klei na nagsalita.

"I ruined the love story we haven't even started yet."

Ilang metro lang ang layo nila sa isa't-isa. But there's more to it. There's more to it than just distance and feelings.

"Meeting you was enchanting, but it was never a love story." Napalingon kami nang magsalita ulit si Lully.

"You were Juliet and I was Romeo. But just like the tale, we never had a happy ending." Klei replied.

Hindi na sumagot si Lully pagtapos noon. She just smiled and thanked the guests na para bang hindi nila kami nilito at pinagtaka kung bakit sila nag debate.

Naramdaman kong tumayo na si Klei sa pwesto niya. But before he walked away, he said something.

"11 fucking years, Lully. How can I fucking let you go?"