My Step Father's Temptation(Completed)

Wakas

As I sat there, listening to Lucy's sobs, I couldn't help but feel the weight of my own guilt. She was right. I never really loved her in the same way that I loved Hestia. But that didn't mean I didn't care for her. I had loved her once, before I met Hestia, and I couldn't bear to see her hurting now.

Lucy looked at me with a mix of sadness and anger in her eyes. "You never really loved me in the first place, Zero. Simula nung bumalik ako... ibang iba na ang paraan ng pagtitig mo sakin. I couldn't see the excitement and love that day when we met again. It pained me. Pero anong magagawa ko? Ako naman ang umalis. Ako naman ang nang-iwan. I deserve everything what happened to me right now. Sana pala hindi nalang ako bumalik sa'yo."

Her voice was thick with emotion, and I could hear the hurt in every word she spoke. I felt a lump form in my throat, and I didn't know how to respond. All I could do was hang my head in shame.

"I'm sorry, Lucy. I'm sorry..." The words felt hollow, but they were all I could offer.

Lucy wiped away her tears, and her eyes met mine. "You don't have to say sorry, Zero. Naiintindihan ko. But, you have to say sorry to our son. Hindi ko alam kung paano ko sasabihin sa kaniya ang ginawa mo. Masiyado pang bata ang anak natin para sa ganito. Sana naisip mo man lang 'yun bago mo sirain ang pamilya natin."

I nodded, feeling the weight of my guilt grow heavier. I had to face the consequences of my actions. I had to make amends. I had to start being a good father.

I couldn't help but think about all the mistakes I've made in the past. The pain and regret I feel now are just too much to bear. If only I had listened to my mother and followed her wishes, maybe things wouldn't have turned out this way.

Lucy has forgiven me, but the guilt and shame still weigh heavily on my shoulders. I have hurt so many people, including Hestia, the love of my life. I try to forget her, but my heart just won't let me. I know I messed up, but I want to make things right.

With a heavy heart, I decided to visit Tita Ravina. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I had to try. As soon as she saw me, she gave me a resounding slap across the face. I flinched but didn't react. I deserved it.

I apologized and begged for her forgiveness. It took a while, but eventually, she relented. She told me to stay away from them, and I promised I would. If that's what it takes to make amends, then I will do it.

"Dada," I heard my son's voice, and it made my heart skip a beat. I smiled and embraced him tightly. He is the reason why I'm trying to change myself. I don't want him to grow up without a father, like I did.

As I looked around, I saw Hestia walk past me without so much as a glance in my direction. We were at Darren's house, celebrating the twins' birthday. I didn't expect her to be here, but seeing her again just made me realize how much I've lost.

I saw the shock on her face when she saw me, but she quickly looked away. It was clear that she didn't want to see me, and who could blame her? I've hurt her more than anyone else.  I hope that someday, she'll forgive me.

As the guests laughed and chatted, my gaze remained fixed on Hestia. I couldn't help but wonder if she was hurting even more now that she knew I was here, o baka wala na akomg epekto sa kaniya. Did Darren and Dale tell her that I was coming? Her face remained expressionless as she locked eyes with Lucy.

"Did you talk to her?" Lucy asked me.

Napatingin ako kay Lucy at umiling. "May dapat ba kaming pag-usapan? " nginitian ko siya at niyakap.

Tinawag ako ni Dale kaya nagpaalam muna ako kay Lucy.

Despite the festivities, my mind couldn't help but dwell on Hestia. When would she forgive me? If the only way for her to forgive me was for me to stay away from her forever, I would do it, even though I knew it would be hard.