Sonorous Zeal [✓]

Kabanata 44

I was looking at the familiar subdivision while thinking about my pregnancy. I was expecting to be pregnant, but I forgot about it because of what happened. Ilang araw akong walang malay at stress. But I'm glad my baby's fine. Sachiel's disgusting touches and kisses still cross my mind, but I'm trying my hardest to forget them.

He's disgusting and heartless. I can't believe he's capable of doing something like that. Hindi ko napansin na mayroon na pala akong kasamang masamang tao. And I think he needs medical help. He seems to be dealing with mental problems.

"What do you want to eat for dinner?" Conrad asked as he parked his car in our garage.

"Anything's fine. I just want to eat with you and Diara," nakangiting sagot ko.

He nodded and unbuckled his seat belt. I did the same and took a deep breath. I'm still weak, and I really need to eat something. Ilang araw akong walang maayos na kain. Conrad made me eat earlier, but it wasn't enough. He opened the door for me and helped me remove myself from the seat.

"I asked Ate Naria to cook a lot since your family is here." Aniya at inayos ang nagulo kong buhok.

"Let's go, I want to see Lean." I smiled

He snaked his arm around me and walked with me towards our house. Bukas ang malaking pintuan at naroon si Sam na nag-aabang sa amin. Tinanggap niya mula kay Conrad ang bag na naglalaman ng mga gamit ko.

"Naghihintay na po sila sa sala, Sir." Aniya at nilingon ako. "Masaya po akong maayos na kayo, Ma'am." She smiled.

I smiled and nodded at her. The enormous receiving area was as tidy as usual. As soon as we entered the living room and Diara's voice filled my ears, I smiled. With worried eyes, she was running in my direction. Bumitaw sa akin si Conrad.

"Mommy!"

I chuckled when her frail arms snaked around my waist. Hinaplos ko ang kaniyang buhok at lalong ngumiti nang tiningala niya ako. She looks worried and sad while staring at me.

"I thought you wouldn't come back anymore. We were so worried! I missed you, Mommy!" She said and hugged me again.

"I missed you too... Kumain ka ba nang maayos habang wala ako?" Marahang sambit ko habang hinahaplos ang kaniyang buhok.

"No po. I can't eat without you, and while Dada is freaking out. I was scared that something bad happened to you." She looked at me and pouted. "Don't go to your work anymore, Mommy. I don't want this to happen again. It's scary," she said in a soft voice.

I nodded. "I won't. For now, I'll spend my time with you." I smiled.

Ngumiti siya at kumalas sa akin bago lumapit kay Conrad para yumakap. Nakangiti akong nag-angat ng tingin kila Mama. Nakatayo sila at mukha pa ring nag-aalala. But my smile left my lips when my eyes caught someone unusual here in our house.

My lips parted in surprise. He looks older, but I can't be mistaken. I know this man too well. Tears pooled in my eyes when he smiled at me.

"D—Dad!" I cried and almost ran to him.

Lumawak ang ngiti niya at namula ang mga mata. I closed my eyes and sobbed like a kid when I felt his arms around me. I hugged him tightly and cried harder.

"Dad..." I sobbed.

Lalo akong yumakap sa kaniya nang haplusin niya ang aking buhok. I can feel my heart squeezing in bliss. I missed him so much!

"I missed you so much, Azul," he said softly.

"I missed you too, Dad." Hikbi ko at tiningala siya.

Dinungaw niya ako at ngumiti. His gray eyes were bloodshot. Kahit na umiiyak, pinilit kong ngumiti sa kaniya. He sighed as he wiped the streams off my cheeks. Marahan akong napapikit nang hawakan niya ang magkabilang pisngi ko at pinatakan ng malambot na halik ang aking noo.