Hiding the Professor's Son

Chapter 20

Aidan is kneeling in front of his lolo. I can't help myself but to feel pity not just for myself but also for my son.

Nakita ko si mama sa gilid, nakatakip ang mga kamay niya sa kanyang bibig. Akmang lalapit na si mama ngunit sinenyasan ko siyang wag.

"Sorry po, lolo. Di ko po sinasadya." His cute shaky voice filled the whole room. Napasinghap ang lahat sa sinabi ng anak ko. May mga bulong-bulongan na nagsimulang pumuno sa venue.

"Iyan ba ang apo ni Mr. Fortunato Altamonte? Kamukhang-kamukha ni Sandriel."

"I guess so, by the looks of it. The three resembles so alike."

"Or maybe, that's just a scam para maperahan ng babae ang mga Altamonte."

Lumapit si Sandriel sa batang nakaluhod. Inakay niya ito patayo.

"Shh, tahan na baby. Daddy's here..." Natuod ako sa aking kinatatayuan, hinang-hina ako na ano mang oras ay tutumba ako.

"Tito pogi... bat mo po sinabi na ikaw ang daddy ko?" Inosenteng tanong ni Aidan

I see how Sandriel's expression changed. Tumayo siya at kinarga sa mga bisig niya ang anak namin. He looked around, proud of his son. His father was so speechless that he can't even say anything.

"Because you are my son, buddy." He answered my little boy.

"Papa and to everyone around here, this is Aidan Luke Calustre..." Sandriel darted his eyes at me, his eyes are weary, tired, and exhausted from everything that has been happening now. "Aidan Luke Calustre Altamonte." He finished. Napasinghap ako at nangilid na naman ang luha sa gilid ng mata ko. So does everyone around was shocked while others were not dahil tama ang hakahaka nila.

Gulat na gulat ang papa ni Sandriel. Pabalik-balik ang kanyang tingin sa anak niya at sa anak ng anak niya.

"And that gorgeous woman standing right there," his eyes full of adoration while looking at me. "She's the mother of my son." Proud na sabi niya. Napakagat labi ako. I can no longer hold my tears.

Si mama, umiiyak narin sa gilid. Gusto kong lapitan siya pero ayaw gumalaw ng mga binti ko.

"For three years, my nightmares always haunt me. For three years they were away from me. I was deprived to see my own son and when I found them, I promised that I will never let go of the chance to win them back again. This is me now redeeming myself to have my family back in my arms."

He roamed his eyes and nod at me.

"So everyone, I don't give a damn about your fucking opinion. For a father who longed for his son for three years, tonight is the best day of my life."

Nakita ko 'yong babae kanina na nag assist samin, may dala siyang tissue papunta kay mama. Kumuha si mama doon para pahiran ang luha at nahulas niyang make up sa mata.