"Long time...no see,Ms.Van Doyle.",the side of his lips rose as he stared at me from head to toe.Karga niya pa rin si Zachary.
"Zachary,baby.Please,let's go...",paos kong tawag sa anak kong abala sa paglalaro ng buhok ng kaniyang ama.
Lumakad siya papunta sa table at umupo sa upuan,karga karga pa rin ang anak ko.
"It has been a long time since we last met,4 to 5 years? I guess?",he broke the silence.
Rinig ko ang bulungan sa paligid.Pati ang bungisngis ni Yohann.
Tumayo si Xion at hinatak si Yohann."Let's go,Abejar."
Lumayo silang lahat at kami na lamang ang naiwan.
"N-Nagkita tayo sa Mall.",nag-iwas ako ng tingin.Marahan kong ipinikit ang aking mga mata.I'm so nervous,the fvck!
"Yeah.That song was for you.",he said.He putted down Zachary and held my hand.Muntik na akong mahulog sa aking inuupuan habang nakatingin kang sa kaniya.
"I...I missed you.I'm so sorry for not following you...I-I didn't know.I'm really sorry.",yumuko siya,hawak pa rin ang magkabila kong kamay.
Kumalas ako sa hawak niya at bumaling kay Zachary.
"I don't need your apology,Mr.Madrigal.I just came here since my son really wanted to meet his father.",I held Zachary's hand and about to stand up when he suddenly touched my hand and entertwined it with his.I felt butterflies in my stomach and my heart beat was fast,parang nagkakarera.Amputa!
I forced not to look at him.Umiiral na naman pagiging marupok ko! Bawal,para lang kay Zachary lahat ng to! No falling,just meets because of the child.
I composed myself and tried to let go of hid hand but his grip was too tight.
"Let me chase you again,baby.Kaya kitang mahalin nang higit sa buhay ko.I'll get you again.",he said,sobbing.My chest tightened.
"Actually,there's no reason para patawarin pa kita,Mr.Madrigal.Let's remain closure,because of my son,okay?",I stopped myself from crying.Hinugot ko lahat ng lakas ko para makawala mula sa pagkakahawak niya.
A-Ayoko...ayokong sumugal.Hindi dapat.Ayokong masaktan.I have to stay brave for my son.
Mahal ko siya,oo.But there's this pain in my chest,and the reason was him,na hindi pa humihilom.
"I'll just...go.Kung gusto mong maka-sama muna si Zachary,I'll leave him to you.Hindi mo naman siguro siya pababayaan.Just take care of him.",I caressed Zachary's cheeks.
"Why mommy? Saan ka pupunta?",his nose turned red.Oh no,no crying please.
"Philippines,baby.I just thought,kung dadalhin kita,hindi kayo makakapag alone time ni Daddy.Aalis muna ako,kukunin nalang kita kapag naka uwi na ako.",hindi ako umiyak.I'm not bidding any goodbye.I'll just lower my pride a bit para kay Zachary.
"Okay mommy! Take care! Mahal ka namin ni Daddy!",ani nito at tumalon talon.
I kissed his forehead and looked at Zacheus.
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Velasquez 1:Runaway Girl
RomanceHappy go lucky,rich and arrogant.The main characteristic of a Shanica Antonette Velsquez.Despite being the daughter of a wealthy family,her life also had ups and downs.Yet,being a Velasquez to her is a filthy curse that she is carrying.Her life is a...
