Chasing A Masungit Man

Chapter 36

Kaagad akong umakyat sa kwarto na tinutuluyan namin. Nakalock ang kwarto kaya kumatok ako. Bumukas naman iyon at bumungad sa akin si Ven. Tinanguan niya naman ako. When I entered the room, I saw my mom sitting on the bed.

"Uhmm..." I don't know what to say. Kaagad namang napatayo si mommy.

"L-lorraine, anak ko." Nang akmang yayakapin niya ako ay umatras ako. Nakita ko namang nagulat siya sa ginawa ko.

"Lorraine, someone sent me these pictures. It's you and your father. It seems that you are quite close. And someone said that you are having a relationship with him is it true? Are you having a relationship with your father behind my back?" She said it with a trembling voice.

I'm trying to remain calm.

"Mom, what are you talking about? Dad left us years ago. I haven't spoken to him properly since then." My mom raises her phone.

"P-please don't lie to me, Lorraine! These pictures prove it all. Are you hiding in a secret relationship with him?" Her voice filled with pleas and hurt. My expression changes from confusion to frustration.

"N-no, Mom! I promise you, I haven't had any contact with Dad. I don't know where those pictures are came from, but it's not true. I thought you trusted me?" I stated with a sour tone.

My mom face softens momentarily as she realizes the pain her accusation has caused. She takes a deep breath, struggling to control her emotions.

"I'm sorry, Lorraine. It's just that the pictures seemed so real, and I... I don't want you to go through the same heartbreak I did." My frustration turns into sympathy for my mother. She approaches me and places a hand on my shoulder.

"I understand that you're hurting, Mom, but please believe me. I would never betray you like that. We need to trust each other." My mom wipes away her tears, looking into my eyes, searching for sincerity.

"I... I want to believe you, Lorraine. It's just hard. Your father... he hurt us both so much."

"I know, Mom, and I'm sorry for what you went through. But we cannot allow previous events to control what is to come. Let's work on rebuilding our trust, together." I said earnestly. My mom nods slowly, finally starting to let go of her anger and suspicion.

"You're right, Lorraine. I shouldn't let these pictures destroy what we have. I love you, and I'm sorry for doubting you."

I'm relieved because I talked with my mother, and we dealt with what happened. I embrace my mother, holding
her tightly.

"I love you too, Mom. We'll get through this, I promise."

"I am really sorry, Anak ko."

We hold each other for a moment, finding solace and strength in our bond as mother and daughter, determined to overcome the mistrust and move forward. Pagkatapos naming mag-usap ay pinatulog ko muna si mommy dahil mababakas ang pagod sa mga mata niya. Inayos ko ang kumot ni mom pagkatapos ay hinalikan ko siya sa noo. Dahil nawala na ang antok ko ay naisipan ko na lang hanapin si Ven.

Nahihilong naupo ako sa duyan na nakita ko. Halos malibot ko na ang buong resort pero hindi ko pa rin makita si Ven saan kaya nagpunta ang babaeng yan.

Napabuntong hininga naman ako. Habang pinagmamasdan ko ang paligid ay bumalik sa akin ang bawat detalyeng nangyari kagabi pero wala naman na akong magagawa dahil nangyari na. Ang bilis kong napatawad si mom. Of course I should forgive her. Do I still have the right to be mad at her? After all her sacrifices?