My Twin Sister's Wife

Chapter 28 - Betrayal

Rielle's POV:

Ilang Linggo na din ang lumipas, busy parin kami dahil sa magkabi-kabilang appointment. Pero okay lang basta nababawi naman ang pagod satwing matatapos na ang araw dahil alam kong may uuwian akong kapahingahan. Elix, my wife.. Satwing nakikita at nakakasama ko siya ay lalong gumagaan ang pakiramdam ko. This happy marriage life with her is indescribable or di ko lang talaga kayang idescribe. Wala akong makitang any negative traits about her. She's too sweet, caring, thoughtful kahit masungit, gorgeous, sexy, hot and damn magaling sa kama. Oops, ano ba tong iniisip ko. It's not appropriate! I'm talking about her good traits, not her performance. What? Ah basta!

Nawala ako sa pag iisip ko nang tumatawag na nga ang misis ko. Speaking of my model wife, she's in her Insurance company kaya wala siya dito, so sad diba. I picked it up,

"Yes honey?" matamis kong ngiting bati sa kanya.

"Hon, dad is home. Can you pick him up at the airport? I have a meeting at 2 PM. His arrival is 3 PM." napangiwi naman ako nang marinig kong nandito pala si Charles, her dad.

"Oh, okay hon."

"Thanks hon. I've got to go. I love you! Bye." at yun lang, di pa ko nakasagot pero nababa niya na agad yung call. She's so fast.

I was sitting in my car, parked in the airport arrival area, tapping my fingers on the steering wheel habang hinihintay ang dad ni Elix. My father-in-law, Charles, was returning from France after a long trip. Matagal na rin mula noong huli kaming nagkita, and I was both excited and anxious about his visit bakit kaya siya napauwi. Ang alam ko kasi ay umuuwi talaga ito pag may urgent matter lang na kailangan ng presence niya.

Natigil ang pag iisip dahil finally, I spotted him, his tall and distinguished figure pushing a luggage cart. I stepped out of the car and waved at him para makita niya ako. He smiled warmly as he approached, and we exchanged a heartfelt hug.

"Rielle, my dear," Charles said, his voice carrying the wisdom of his years. "It's been too long. How have you been holding up?"

I cleared my throat, trying to compose myself as we loaded his bags into the trunk. "It's been tough, Charles, but I'm doing my best. Elix has been a godsend, helping me through the darkest times."

Sumakay na kami sa kotse, at pinaandar ko na ang makina. The ride back home felt comforting, lumingon sa akin si Charles, his eyes filled with concern. "I've heard about the therapy treatment you took. How has that been going?"

Tumango ako, huminga ng malalim. "It's been challenging, Charles. The therapy has been an essential part of my healing process, helping me confront my grief and come to terms with my new reality. But Elix, she's been there every step of the way, holding me up when I couldn't stand on my own."

Tumango si Charles bilang pag-unawa. "She's a remarkable woman, just like her sister. It can't have been easy for either of you."

I smiled, a mixture of gratitude and affection filling my heart. "No, it hasn't been easy, but we've managed to build a life together. Elix and I have found strength in each other, and we're slowly moving forward. Lexa would have wanted that for us."

Inilagay ni Charles ang isang nakakapanatag na kamay sa aking balikat. "I'm glad to hear that, my dear. You know, Lexa always talked about how much she loved you and how you completed her. She'd be pleased to see you finding happiness once again."

Tears welled up in my eyes as I blinked them away. I glanced at Charles, my voice filled with emotion. "Thank you, Charles. It means a lot to me, having your support." Yeah, nakakagaan ng pakiramdam na ang pamilya ng asawa mo ay nariyan at handang sumuporta sa lahat ng bagay. Smooth nga ng naging takbo ng sitwasyon mula nang ikasal ako kay Lexa. Pero hindi pala laging saya lang. Iniwan niya din ako agad sa maikling panahon. And now that I found my new happiness, I'm afraid that this won't last.

As we continued our journey home, I couldn't help but feel grateful for Charles' presence and his words of encouragement. It was a new beginning, a chance to heal and move forward, and I was determined to make the most of it with Elix by my side. I wish for a happy ending. I know we are living happily in our marriage pero di ko maiwasan ang matakot na baka magising nalang ako isang araw na magisa at wala siya sa tabi ko. God, I don't know what I would do pag nangyari yun.

Charles stayed in Sinclair's mansion na malayo sa siyudad. Dito talaga ito tumutuloy kapag umuuwi sa Pilipinas. I've been here before nung bagong kasal pa lamang kame ni Lexa para samahan siya noong umuwi ito kaya di na bago sakin ang mansyong ito.

This mansion, well, it's like a dream house on steroids. It's the kind of place where you walk in, and you can't help but say wow. These houses are like something out of a fairy tale, and they make you feel like you're in a world of luxury. Which is too normal sa mga katulad nilang nasa business industries.

"Thank you dear for picking me up and taking me home. Please tell Elix to be home and let's have dinner together as a family. I'll ask Simon to pick up your mom too." He said.

I smiled thankfully and gave him a warm hug bago tuluyang umalis.

I attended my meeting and decided to meet my wife in the office. I was checking and approving documents while waiting for her. Hanggang sa matapos ko ang lahat ng iyon ay wala pa rin siya kaya kinuha ko ang cellphone ko and dialled her number.

"Hon, hi. I'm sorry I was stuck in the traffic. There was an accident yata.", she said when she picked up my call.

"Oh ok, hon, but are you almost here?"

"About 2 kilometers away, hon."

"Ok po, take care hon. I love you."

"I love you too, hon." Pagkasabi nun ay ibinaba niya na.

Ilang minuto pa ang lumipas, I went out to go to the executive suite to sleep for a moment since malayo layo pa naman siya at natraffic ngunit nang makarating ako sa floor na yun ay may tao sa labas na narinig kong nag-uusap. I'm not expecting anyone since it's for executives lang and we never got any request from anyone who would like to use it.

I walked towards the suite but to my surprise, I saw Shayne and Elix talking just in front of the door. They didn't see me dahil nagtago ako agad sa isang poste na malapit lapit lamang sa kanila kaya rinig ko ang pinag uusapan nila.

"I know you liked it too. Why don't you just admit it, Elix?" Shayne said with a tone of frustration.

"It was a mistake, Shayne. I'm married for pete's sake!"

"Elix, please. You will not kiss me back when you don't like it." hinawakan niya ang kamay ni Elix ngunit umiwas ito.

Nanlamig ako nang marinig ko ang mga yon. My heart was shattered into pieces. Why... Why did she kiss her best friend back? I thought she loves me or was it just a lie? Ansakit. Naninikip ang dibdib ko.

"Shayne, please just leave. Hinihintay na ko ni Rielle." umatras siya para magkaroon ng pagitan sa kanilang dalawa.

"Look at me, Elix." Shayne held her face pero she's still looking away but Shayne turned Elix to face her and stare at her eyes. Hindi ko maintindihan but Elix looked at her, I'm not sure if it's pity or love. Hindi ko na alam. Maya maya pa ay inilapit niya ang mukha niya rito para halikan ito. Mas lalong nanikip ang dibdib ko nang makita kong tinugon nya ang mga halik ni Shayne.

I saw Shayne pull her holding her waist and continuously kiss her lips while Elix wrapped her hands to her neck. Nasa ganoon silang position nang mapaatras ako sa kinatatayuan ko. Tears started to fall down from my eyes until they got blurry from my vision.

Why did she do this to me? Nanginginig ang tuhod ko na patuloy lang sa pag atras at dumiretcho ako sa elevator to go back where I came from. I regret going here. I should have stayed in my office and know nothing than to feel this goddamn pain. Elix, cheated on me and sa bestfriend pa niya.

I know Shayne is always there for her kahit noon pa na wala pa ko sa buhay niya. Pero ang sakit.. Umasa ako na ako lang, na mahal niya din ako. Akala ko totoo yung sinabi niyang mahal niya ko. Pero bakit niya nagawa to? Is she confused? Maybe si Shayne talaga ang mahal niya sa una palang. Naguluhan lang siya dahil sa nangyari samin. Shit! It hurts so much. Why do I need to feel this pain again... Walang tigil ang pagpatak ng mga luha ko sa sobrang sakit. Ang sakit sakit.

She lied to me.

She cheated on me.