Mr. CEO's Baby

Chapter 11

"I'm sorry."

Nanghihinang sambit ng ama ko. Kitang kita ang panghihina sa anyo nito. I don't want to show any emotions pero hindi ko pala kayang tiisin ang magulang ko. Tama ang kapatid ko. They are still my family. My sister went to the hospital's cafeteria with my daughter, so my mom, dad and I can finally talk.

I was speechless when I heard those words from my father. Parang nakalimutan ko ang lahat nang sakit dulot ng nakaraan. I was trying to pretend na malakas ako. Na it's okay kahit wala sila, but seeing my father's situation, hindi ko pala kaya. Bilang anak, hindi ko siya kayang tiisin. At mas lalong hindi ko pinapangarap na makita siyang nahihirapan.

"Dad.." he lended his hand. I ran towards him, hugged on his shoulder and cried like a child. Sa pag iyak ko binuhos lahat nang nararamdaman ko. I felt my mom hand trying to console me.

"I'm sorry too hija. Hindi man lang kita naipaglaban. Hindi man lang kita natulungan sa mga panahong naghihirap ka. You were pregnant and alone. We were very selfish. We were very sorry for everything we did in the past. I am not a good mother, but please hija. Let us take care of you and our apo. Gusto naming sa bahay na kayo tumira ni Eli. She's very sweet and active kid. She just can't stop from taking and asking questions." My mom chuckled.

"We want to spoil our apo, diba hon?" My mom smiled while asking my dad.

My father smiled as a response.

"I'm sorry too mom, dad. For putting hate in my heart. For not showing everytime you asked me. Gusto ko lang po maging okay ang lahat ngayon. Mahal na mahal ko kayo."

"I'm so proud of you anak." My father said. Bumalong ang luha nito.

"Dad, I love you. Sa nangyari saakin mas naging matibay ako. Wag niyo na pong isipin ang nakaraan. I forgave you. Magpagaling po kayo. Yon  lang po ang nais ko. Hinihintay na kayo ng apo niyo. She really wanted to play with his favorite grandpa." My father smiled from what he heard.

"Go home anak."

One of my best decisions in life ang pagpunta ko dito sa ospital. Seeing and finally talked with my family. We cried, talked and forgave. Para akong nakahinga nang maluwag. Indeed, I'm home. The doctor cleared and gave us the permission to let my dad stay at home. We were so very happy. Finally makakasama na namin siya at maaalagaan. I decided to stay in my parent's house too. My daughter was very ecstatic when she found out that she will get to stay in one house with her grandparents and auntie Lana.

My room feels the same. Before I got the subdued lighting which is good even if I have a kid because it  creates a cosy bedroom atmosphere which my daughter loves the most. They got toys and books for her as well. They really spoiled her. I sigh..

"Ang lalim nun ah." My sister Lana

"Ano kaba! Nakakagulat kanaman!" She laughed

"Engrossed ka kanina tapos matutulala ka nalang ng bigla." Sabay upo nito sa kama ko. "So tell me, what's bothering you ba?"

"It's about ..
It's about Eli's father Lans. He is back."

"Really? Did you see each other?
What does he want? I thought he doesn't claim baby Eli as his? Don't tell me.." she gasps

"He is a very wealthy man. I don't know how to explain, but he's a billionaire now. He is even my boss now. Natatakot ako na baka kunin niya sa akin ang anak ko. Natatakot ako sa mga kaya niyang gawin. He doesn't care even if it's legal or not. He can turn the tables Lans. Yun ang kinakatakot ko."

"That's ahm..
quite scary huh. Is he out of his mind? He abandoned you already tapos ngayon, babalik siya na parang walang nangyari?! Hindi ganun dapat. He should fight fairly! We should call and talk to legal advisers! Don't worry, I will help you. Nandito kami. Tutulungan ka namin ate. Eli is yours and only yours! Sperm lang naman ambag nun ah! Noong nalamang buntis ka, tinakbuhan kapa nga! Nagka amnesia ba siya? Naku talaga! Nakakagigil ha. Billionaire nga? Eh gwapo ba yon. Pagnakita ko yun, naku nalang talaga!"

"Thank you Lans. I'm happy that I get to share this with you." I responded and smiled to my sister.
"Okay na tayo. Okay na ang family natin. We have to help each other para mas maging malakas si dad. Sa ngayon, pwede ba na huwag munang sabihin ito kina mom and dad. Ayoko lang kasi na ma stress sila. Kakagaling lang ni dad sa ospital. I'll deal with it."

"Naintindihan kita ate. But don't worry kasi nandito naman ako. You are not alone with this. I will still help you."

I'm about to say thank you to my sister when the maid knocked on my door.

"Ma'am may bisita po sa baba. Hinahanap po kayo ma'am Lia."

At this hour? It's already 10 and I don't expect any visitor. My sister and I went downstairs and I heard her gasps. I was even dumbfounded to see who's sitting next to my father.

"Anong ginagawa mo dito?!!" I exclaimed.

"Hija, Mr. Vlad here wants to talk something, but he said it might be better if you are here kaya pinatawag kita." My dad looked happy to have him as a visitor.

Hindi pwede ito! My mind is screaming right now. I collected myself and tried to smile
"Dad, ahm can . .Can I talk to Mr. Koch for a moment?"

My dad looked confused, but agreed.
I stared to HIM and went to the lanai. I felt him at my back.

" What are you doing?!!" I hissed to him " Can't you see? My dad is weak! He just got out from the hospital! And now.. and now you're here.

" I told you. You can't go anywhere. Don't try to hide." He said deeply

"I'm not hiding! This is my parents house! Kung ano man ang pinaplano mo, please, please nakikiusap ako. Wag ang pamilya ko. My dad is sick." Nanghihina kung saad. My legs became weaker. Buti nalang at nahawakan niya ako. He hold my arm and my waist.

"Okay, I'm not gonna tell your family. But don't try to defy me baby. Mahahanap at mahahanap kita. Malalaman at malalaman ko kapag aalis ka." He touched my cheek
"You look pale. You have to rest now. Don't get stressed. You have my word. Just be good. Goodnight" and he kissed my cheek and turned his back to say goodbye to my parents.

Don't get stressed daw? Ha!