—Noam Spoil the Truth—
Kabanata 7
Binitawan ko ang mga dala ko at tumakbo para yakapin sya. I miss Mom so much. "You called me mom, anak." Naiiyak na sambit ni mommy. She fixed my hair and hugged me back.
"Mommy, I—I can explain—" Mommy cut me.
"You don't have to explain, Anak. I understand. You don't have to destroy yourself. You can tell Mommy your problems. You know that, honey," Mommy said.
I burst into tears and ran out of words. All this time I have my companion and am finding another person to be with me when I have mom. Masyado akong nalunod at nahihiya akong lumapit sa kanya dahil sa ginawa ko. But all this time, with all of my tears and cries, meron palang tao na iintindi sa akin at dadamay sa problema ko.
"That means you know about the incident, mom?" I asked. It's possible that they know it. It is all over the media, and I have no control over deleting it.
"Yes, honey. Kanina ko lang nalaman, but don't worry, your Daddy and I are initiating an action about it. Don't worry about our little angel. Your Daddy and I love you no matter what."
"W-where's Daddy?" I wiped my tears off to see my mom clearly. Ang tapang tapang ko kapag gumagawa ng kalokohan pero iyakin kapag nahuli. I guess we're all people, acting brave but fragile.
"He's dealing onto something, honey." Don't worry; your dad will fix this. All clean."
Paraiso hushed her daughter's shoulders, wiping her rushing tears. This is the second time she saw Avyanna cry hard and break down.
The moment Rai woke up, she felt something was off. Something bad is happening to her daughter. and Avyanna didn't know her mother knew what happened last weekend. Even Avyanna's dad, Alex, almost hunted Peter and cut off his head when he learned the news about his only child. But Rai knows Avyanna doesn't need more exposure, and suing Peter will draw more attention to their daughter, so she pursues Alex to stop his plan and just cut off the spreading news.
Reassurance is all I need for now. I was blinded by my emotions, so I was unable to think clearly.
"Thank you, mommy."
Nagdesisyon akong pumasok ngayon araw dahil sa pag-uusap namin ni Mommy Kagabi. Pakiramdam ko ay masigla at magaan ang katawan ko ngayon, isa pa tapos na ang one-week leave ko at maraming tambak na trabaho na kailangan kong tapusin. I have to be productive today and finish all my work files to make Mamaya happy.
Pagpasok ko ng building at sinalubong ako ni Noam, kapatid ni Jacob. We had a tragic past breakup. He's a kind boyfriend to me, but the way he broke my heart is absurd.
"Avyanna, we have to talk." Noam must be waiting for me to walk into his brother's building.
He knew what was happening. I want to leave Jacob. But I needed a reason. a strong reason
He knew me. We knew each other a long time ago. Noam look grown man than Jacob. They both had the unwelcome expression, nevertheless, it's normal for them. Noam looks more serious, while Jacob looks a little playful. Hindi gaya kay Jacob, mas kilala si Noam dahil sa kanyang performance throughout his rising entertainment company.
He still has a bandage on his bruised face, but unlike Jacob, he's not a fan of a friendly smile. Tahimik akong sumunod sa kanyang opisina para doon mag-usap.
"How's life?" I asked. He turned to me and guided me to sit down.
"Seems like you have no idea what he's into right now." He said.
That's true. I only saw Jacob one time. I am planning to break up with him today, but Noam saw me first.
"What? I don't have bad blood with my boyfriend. I trust him, and I hope you do too." I said.
I was lying to myself. I knew it from the beginning; this is nothing serious. I have done this a few times. I can get away with this easily.
It is the contrast. Kailangan ko ng umalis sa buhay nila and stay as a normal employee, but I'm still considering resigning and applying for a new job. I've been weak all this time at tinatago ko lang yun sa sarili ko. I always kept my guard down, lalo na kapag nalalapit yun puso ko sa tao.
I should have reminded myself that I only knew his name. Jacob. Not him. not everything about him. I don't have to be attached to him very much anymore.
Nakita kong ngumisi si Noam habang gulat sa sinabi ko.
"Really? Do you trust him? Do you know about his personal life? Or baka hindi mo alam na—" I cut him off.
"I'm sorry, Noam, but I have no time for your nonsense." "I have much work to do, so see you next time." I said it while smiling.
I offer my hand to him, but he just looks at it.
Medyo napahiya ako, kaya ibinaba ko na lang. Bumaling naman ang seryosong tingin ni Noam sa likod ko. I looked back and saw Jacob's dark eyes. Si Noam naman ngayon ang nakangisi habang nakatingin sa papalapit nyang kapatid. Bago ko pa maibuka ang bibig ko para magpaalam ay inunahan na ako.
"Hindi ko alam na basta basta ka nalang nanghihila ng babae just to get away with the mess you made and worst, my ex." Noam said he was almost laughing.
He didn't have to say that. That was our past. He's just my first love and nothing more. I was young and careless at that time. I don't have to butt into their conversation since I'm going to break up with Jacob.
"Don't say that in front of my girlfriend, Noam."
Jacob darkened his voice and presence. Pero hindi ko iyon pinansin. Masyado akong na occupied ng mga katanungan na bumabagabag sa isip ko ngayon. I shifted my gaze to him and asked what they were talking about, yet he just held my hand and gave me a reassuring response.
"Bakit? Hindi mo ba nasabi sa kanya na ikakasal ka na?" Noam.
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