Her Unbelievable Dream

Chapter 27: (The unexpected Meet)

Back in the Philippines for the modeling project, the pulsating energy of Manila surrounded us. Amidst the glamour of fashion shows and photo shoots, an unforeseen twist awaited, orchestrating a drama none of us saw coming.

It's my rest day kaya naman naisipan kong mamili, since wala si Ms. Sy ay isinama ko na lamang si alli. Mabait lamang itong nakahawak sa aking kamay habang ang mata'y iginagala sa paligid.

"F-fiona?"

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Napahawak naman ako agad sa aking dibdib sa pag huhurumitado nito.
Kahit hindi ko pa ito nalilingon sa tagal ng panahon, ay tanda ko pa rin ang boses nito. Napatigil ako sa pag hakbang habang marahang pinisil ang kamay ng aking anak.

"Ken.." Nakita ko naman ang pag kislap ng mga mata nito. Taon ang lumipas ngunit lalo itong gumwapo.

"Fiona? I never thought I'd see you again after all these years," he uttered, his eyes reflecting the echoes of our shared past.

A moment hung in the air, pregnant with unspoken words. Ken's gaze shifted between Alli and me, unaware that the daughter he never knew was standing right beside me.

"Yes, it's me," I replied, deciding to keep the revelation at bay, letting the unfolding drama build its own momentum.

Ken, oblivious to Alli's existence, continued, "Life has taken us on different paths, hasn't it?"

As the atmosphere thickened with the weight of untold stories, I decided it was time for the dramatic revelation. "Ken, there's someone I'd like you to meet." Alli's eyes met mine, silently conveying the importance of the impending revelation.

As the words left my lips, introducing Alli as his daughter, a moment of shock and realization flickered across Ken's face. "Alli? Don't tell me.. She's... our daughter?"

Naramdaman ko naman ang pag higpit ng hawak ni alli, habang itinatago ang sarili sa aking likod. Naramdaman ko pa ang bahagyang pag hikbi nito sa nalaman.

However, just when the crescendo of emotions reached its peak, an unexpected twist veiled the moment with a somber tone. Ken, processing the revelation, hesitated before uttering words that shattered the dramatic moment.

"Fiona, I... I should have told you sooner. I have a fiancée now," he confessed, the weight of his own secrets adding another layer to the unfolding drama.

Tuluyan ng bumagsak ang luhang kanina ko pa pinipigilan, ' ito na siguro ang karma ko sa kasalanang pag iwan ko sa kaniya noon'

Akmang hahakbang ito papalapit kay alli, ay naramdaman ko naman ang pag hila nito sa'kin.

"Mommy, please, let's go home" umiiyak nitong sambit.

I moved closer, embracing alli. " It's okay, sweetheart. We'll go home" I assured, casting a glance at Ken. Urging him the space that she needed

As we returned to the comfort of our home, the weight of unspoken emotions hung in the air. Alli, still teary-eyed, sought solace in her room, prompting the need for a candid conversation.

Seated beside her on the bed, I took a deep breath. "Alli, I understand today has been overwhelming, and I want to share my side of the story."

She gazed at me, a blend of confusion and sadness in her eyes. "Why did he leave? And why does he has someone else now?"

I carefully wove the narrative of our past, selecting my words with care. "Ken and I had our own journey. Life, at times, leads us on unforeseen paths. His departure wasn't because he didn't care, but circumstances guided us in separate directions."

Tears welled up in Alli's eyes again, and I reached for her hand, offering reassurance. "As for his fiancée, that's maybe a recent. He likely didn't anticipate our unexpected reunion. People change, and so do circumstances."

Alli, navigating a sea of emotions, murmured, "But he's my dad. Why didn't he stay?"

"He didn't know you existed, Alli. It's complex, but he never had the opportunity to be there for you. Today was as surprising for him as it was for us," I shared, peeling back the layers of our intertwined past.

A contemplative silence lingered before Alli spoke again, her voice barely audible. "Does he even care about me now?"

"He does, Alli. Today was unexpected for him too. Life doesn't always unfold as planned. Together, we'll navigate this, and you can decide the kind of relationship you want with him," I reassured, holding onto the belief that time would foster healing and understanding.

Marahan ko lamang itong tinatapik hanggang sa makatulog ito, "I'm sorry, alli. Kung hindi lang ako naging selfish sa desisyon ko noon ay masaya natin siyang kasama ngayon..."

To be continue...