Fate

Pregnant

A week after, Martin called again and told me that I was one of those who were asked to go to Singapore for the opening of the Jollibee branch there.

"With Kiefer?", I asked.

"I was expecting that you'd ask that. And yes, with Kiefer", Martin said.

"Marts naman, just drop me from the list. I mean, I wanted to go, but..."

"But you're a professional, right? You will be leaving in two days. Your tickets are ready. We already booked your hotel."

"And you're just telling me this now?"

"Mika, relax. Jollibee may be a bee, but who knows, cupid din pala siya!"

"It ain't funny."

"I'm not joking either. Loosen up. Enjoy the trip."

"How many days?"

"Bale 4 days. Your arrival, then the next day is the opening. Then you have two days to explore Singapore."

"What? I don't need to explore Singapore Marts. I mean, not with him. Can I just leave right after the opening?"

"Miks, I still got so many things to do. See you in two days. I will personally fetch you guys and bring you to the airport. Bye."

And the day of our departure has arrived. True enough, Martin personally fetched us and brought us to the airport. He was giving us instructions regarding the opening, and Kiefer and I were just quiet the whole time.

"So panu, happy trip. You've got everything that you need. Tickets, pocket money and your hotel room okay na rin dun. All you need to do is to relax and enjoy the trip. Okay?"

"Where are the others?", I asked.

"Others?"

"Yung ibang kasama namin? The corporate officers? Wala ba?"

"Nauna na sila Miks. They were there a few days ago pa. Coz they had to make sne preparations. So it's just the two of you. Hey Kief, kaw na bahala kay Mika ah?"

"Yes Marts."

I looked at Kiefer and rolled my eyes at him, and went inside. Sumunod naman siya agad.

We were not talking the entire time while waiting for our boarding. Good thing our flight wasn't delayed. As soon as we boarded, I tried to get some sleep. But I just couldn't sleep knowing that he's just beside me.

"Chocolates?", he offered.

I just gave him a "no thanks" look.

"But it's your favorite chocolate", he said.

Again, I just kept silent.

"Sandwich?", he offered again.

"I am not hungry", I said in a serious tone.

"Are you sure?"

"If this is your way of making a conversation, I'm telling you, just stop."

"I'm not. I'm just being gentleman enough to offer what I have", he said.

"You are not a gentleman. So stop. Just stop", I yelled.

"Ma'am, Sir? Do we have a problem here?", the flight attendant approached us.

"Miss, is there any vacant seat available? I want to transfer", I said.

"I'm sorry Ma'am. There's none. Aren't you comfortable with your seat?"

"She's not comfortable having me beside her Miss. She wants me out of this plane", Kiefer said.

"Miss, we're good. We're not here to make a scene. I'm sorry", I said.

I tried my best to sleep, and finally woke up just right on cue. The plane has just landed. But my mood became even worse when upon claiming our luggages, it turned out that mine wasn't there. And the Manila office said that they can have it transported by tomorrow, first flght, and not within this day.

I sat in one corner and just cried. My exhaustion and frustration just all heated up.

"Tama na. Let's just shop before going to the hotel para may magamit kang damit tonight", he said while lifting me up.

"No and please, don't touch me", I said and walked away.

We were fetched by the hotel representative and upon reaching our hotel, I got pissed to find out that there's only one room for us. I called Martin, but he wouldn't answer. I tried to book another one, but they're fully booked.

"Wala na nga akong damit. Tapos ngayon naman, iisang room pa tayo? Ano bang ginawa kong kasalanan ha? Bakit niyo ako ginaganito?", I shouted upon entering our room.

"Don't worry. I wouldn't be sleeping here. I'll just get a room in a different hotel, if that's what you want", Kiefer said.

"Then good. Yun naman pala eh. Edi go. Alis na."

He grabbed his luggage and left.

I laid on the bed and cried so hard. My feelings were all mixed up already. I just want this trip to end.

An hour later, someone knocked. It's Kiefer.

"I was just here the entire time. I heard you crying. Please let me in. I promised Martin. I'll take care of you here. Kahit yun na lang ang isipin mo, para papasukin mo ako."

It took me awhile before letting him in.

Flashback

"Asshole? Jerk? Whatelse?"

"Let's not get into that Kief. I'll be running out of negative adjectives to describe you."

"Ahh, guys? Just a reminder, this is a photo shoot okay? We're not shooting a movie. We're shooting a couple anniversary themed commercial, not a break up scene", Kaye exclaimed.

"I'm sorry. I really can't do this. You can replace me. You can terminate my contract. I just can't do this anymore", I said and walked out.

I ran outside but Kiefer ran after me, held my wrist and pulled me towards him.

"Can we just talk without you walking out?"

"Damn it. Ang kapal ng mukha mo to say that when in fact you were one who just walked out and left me hanging."

"Then let's talk about it now."

"Who are you? God? Let me go Kief. I'm begging you. Let me go and just leave me alone."

"Mika, I'm sorry", he hugged me tight but I pulled myself from his tight grasp.

"You just can't leave people like that and expect them to talk to you and forgive you whenever you're ready to ask for it. You're heartless. You're not human. You've hurt me more than you can imagine. You ruined my life. Ang sama sama mo. Ano bang ginawa ko sayo?", I cried.

"Ano? Sagot. Trip mo lang na saktan ako ha? Trip mo lang na iwan ko? Look at me. You think I like this fucking long hair that I have right now? Pero dahil sayo, kahit gustong gusto ko ng gupitin to, hindi ko magawa. Coz you kept on telling me before na gustong gusto mo na maikli ang buhok ko. Coz you fuckin find me prettier with my short hair. And just because I was so desperate to move on, anything that reminds me of you, kahit sarili kong buhok hindi ko kayang tingnan. So please, maawa ka na, don't make it harder for me to forget you."

He kept quiet and I started to walk slowly away from him.

"I cheated, that's why", he said.

I stopped and turned my back to face him.

"Do you love her?"

"No."

"Did you have sex with her?"

"She's pregnant."

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