One Deep Love

Chapter 41

Luna's POV

After spending months inside our manor and searching even more informations I need about brother's secretary, I finally found everything I need to know. That girl... I knew something was wrong with her. I took a deep breath in and out.

Another Christmas has arrived. It is now December 25th, 2042. And I am now 31 years old. How funny time passed by so fast, right? It's still like everything happened yesterday. It's still fresh in my memories. Though I am happy that everything is alright now. I can finally live my life in peace.

But why do I feel like I'm missing a big piece of me?

"Mom..." Mabilis na napa-baling ang paningin ko sa pintuan ng opisina ko dahil sa boses ng anak ko.

I immediately smiled at him and welcomed him with a hug.

"Hey, baby. What brings you here?" Sinubukan kong pasayahin ang boses ko dahil ayokong maka-halata siya na may mali sa akin. Hindi ko rin naman alam kung bakit ako nalulungkot. Dapat masaya ako kasi sa wakas ay naging normal na ang buhay ko, pero bakit?

"Hm, I just missed my mom. Were you busy?" Nginitian niya ako tapos ay naging kabado ang mukha niya. He's afraid that he might've disturbed me while I was working. But even if I was working and he accidentally disturbs me, I will never get mad at him.

"Yes, but I just finished my work when you came in. It's fine." Pinaupo ko siya sa sofa at tinanong ko siya kung may gusto ba siyang kainin pero busog daw siya kaya ay hindi ko na lang tinawag ang personal maid ko.

We went silent for a moment and that's when I knew something was really going on. He's usually chatty with me and tells me about his day, in school or something. I even memorized his mood so I know that something is wrong.

Narinig ko na naman ang buntong hininga niya dahilan para mapatingin ako sakanya. It's like the fifth time now. But while staring at him, I suddenly realized that he's now a grown up man. In november, he will be 17 years old. I've missed the days when he was still growing. I did not see him growing. Because I left... Without saying anything to him. I left zeke.

Now I'm more sad and down. I feel regret for leaving and for not seeing him grow up to be this...handsome. He grew up without me by his side, so does that mean... He's okay without me?

That's even worse. Stop it luna.

"Yep, something's wrong. Tell me." I broke the silence to avoid hearing my demon's words. I have to do something in order to not hear my demon saying negative things. I don't want to be more sadder.

Nalulungkot na nga ako ng dahil sa hindi ko alam na dahilan tapos ay dadagdagan pa? Bukas naman ang iba. I need time for myself. I really do.

"No, nothing's wrong, mom. I'm just..." Tumingin siya sakin pero tinitigan ko lang siya dahil nasa malalim akong pag-iisip.

"Argh, okay, okay! I'll tell you. So stop looking at me like that!" Nagtaka ako sa sinabi niya pero hindi na lang ako nag-tanong dahil nakuha ko rin naman ang gusto kong makuha mula sakanya. Kasagutan sa tanong ko. Kahit hindi ko naman talaga siya pinipilit na mag-sabi sakin.

"It's just..." He let out a groan of annoyance as his face fluttered. Hmm, this kid...

"Ohh, you're in love kid." Aksidente kong naibukas ang bibig ko at nasabi iyon. Nanlaki ang mga mata niya at mas lalong pumula ang kanyang mukha na halos ikinabuga ko na sa ini-inom kong mainit na tsaa.

Damn. My boy is in love! What the?

"What?! What are...you saying?! Mom, please stop! I AM NOT IN LOVE!" He said with emphasis. Okay, I think I am..right.