Loving a stranger

Chapter 14

Brent P.O.V

When Trish told me about Sabrina's departure. I thought she was just making fun of me but when my housekeeper confirmed it over the phone. I was shocked and hoping I was just dreaming but reality strikes when my sister hugged me while crying. My sister even told me to find her but I cannot move where I stand. I know I hurt her so bad but I don't think leaving me is an option. I just hope she gives me enough time to explain everything to her but she just leave me like I meant nothing to her. May be living together for almost five months and marrying her was a mistakes. I should have not marry a total strangers.

Five days since Sabrina left me and here I am sitting in my office like an idiot. I was in deep thoughts when my assistant informed me over the intercom that connected to my office that my bestfriend Clarence wanted to see me. So I let him in.

Man, I think you should find her. Beg for her forgiveness. "Clarence told me

I don't know. I think it's the best if we go separate ways. "I told him.

Are you sure? "He told me.

Yes. For now, I need to take care of Elizabeth. "I told him with finality on my voice. I wanted to find her and beg for her forgiveness but this is not the right time.

Well, Man. In case you made up your mind. She's in Philippines. Don't hesitate to call me. I will help you to find her. "He told me before closing the door in my office.

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Sabrina P.O.V.

Limang araw na simula ng iwan ko si Brent. Nalulungkot ako pero wala akong magagawa. He lied to me and when I asked him to explain he didn't even bugged. Pero kung nag explain ba siya sayo Sab, papakinggan mo kaya.. "Tanong ng aking utak. Gusto ko siyang tawagan kumustahin pero nahihiya naman ako. Sa totoo lang masakit man isipin pero umaasa ako na kahit papaano minahal ako ni Brent at kahit iniwan ko siya umaasa pa rin ako na sana gumawa siya ng paraan para makita ako pero paano kung hindi ka niya hanapin Sab.."Sa isip-isip ko. Hay naku Sab..ang arte mo..iniwan mo pero eto ka parang tanga na umaasa na hahabulin ka niya. Ano ang drama mo teh.."kastigo ng aking utak. Andito ako ngayon sa Batangas di ko alam kung paano ako napunta dito basta ang alam ko lang sumakay ako ng bus without reading the signage at sa Batangas ako dinala. Buti nalang may nakilala ako habang nasa biyahe si cristine and she offers me to stay with her habang wala pa akong matitirhan total nag-iisa lang naman siya and she even told me na pwede niya akong ipasok sa resort na pinapasukan niya. Kaya eto ako naghahanda for the interview..

Ano Sab, ready ka na ba? Cristine asked me habang  papasok kami sa resort where she works as a receptionist.

Oo.. "Sagot ko. Sa totoo lang sobrang kinakabahan ako. Paano naman kasi halos lahat yata ng job interview ko palpak.

Wag ka mag-alala Sab. Mabait si ma'am Racquel. Sigurado ako tatanggapin ka non. Isa pa malakas ako don..hahaha.. "She told me sabay kindat. Napailing tuloy ako. Kahit ilang araw ko pa lang siya nakikilala magaan na loob ko sa kanya. Cristine has two siblings at pareho nasa Maynila nakatira kaya every month lumuluwas siya sa maynila to see them. Cristine bid her goodbye after she introduce me to her boss at tama siya, mabait ang boss niya at kahit may edad na ito nakakita pa rin ang angking ganda.

So you are Sabrina Llina, right? She asked me while reading my resume.

Yes ma'am. "I told her.

Cristine told me that you needed a job? "She asked me and now nakatingin na siya sa akin.

Yes ma'am. I really need a job. "I told her.

Stated her that you did not finished your college? "She questioned me.

Yes ma'am pero kahit di po ako nakatapos I can assure you ma'am na hindi po kayo mapapahiya sa akin. "I told her. Hoping she would hire me.

Okay. Since, kulang kami sa tao. You're hired. Welcome.to Valderama hotel and resort. "She told me habang inilahad niya kamay niya sa akin.

Thank you ma'am. "I told her habang iniabot ko ang kamay niya. Natutuwa ako na may trabaho na ako pero may kulang pa rin. Si Brent. How I wish, nandito siya pero wala siya dito Sab.. You choose to leave him. So try to move on.. "Sa loob-loob ko.

Pagkatapos ng interview sa akin dali-dali kung hinanap si Cristine to tell her the good news pero bigla nalang akong nahimatay at huling naalala ko sigawan ng mga tawo. When I opened my eyes, nasa tabi ko sa Cristine at sobrang concern sa akin.

Doc, she's awake? I heard Cristine sa isang doctor.

A-anong nangyari? "I asked her habang pinipilit kung bumangon.

Kumusta ang pakiramdam mo? "The doctor asked me.

I'm fine. Medyo nahihilo lang ako at nangangasim ang sikmura ko. Siguro nalipasan lang ako ng gutom. "I told them.

Well, Ms. Llina, when was the last time you have your last period? "The doctor asked me.

Two months ago I think. "I answered her. Oh shit di ko matandaan.

Do you have a boyfriend or a husband? The doctor asked me. Habang si Cristine nakikinig lang.

Y-yes pero hiwalay na kami. Bakit niyo tinatanong. Wag niyo sabihin na b-buntis a-ako? "I asked her.

Yes, you're 9 weeks pregnant Ms. Llina. "The doctor told me. She congratulates me before she left my room.

I'm freaking pregnant. Anong gagawin ko. Sasabihin ko kaya kay Brent pero paano kung... Napahagolgol nalang ako habang si Cristine pilit akong pinapatahan.

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