Echoing of Power and Passion

37 (Insect🔞)

It was evening, and Risa packed her things to prepare for tomorrow. She needed to go to Bohol since she was invited by her Ninong's friend, the Mayor.

Before that, during the night campaign in Brgy. Bamban, two of her staff were spy technicians, and Alicia knew it. That night, when no one was left in the house, they entered Alicia's room and removed all the spy cams. It's under investigation right now.

Alicia and the kids entered the guest room where she stayed. The kids were crying; they cried in silence, and Alicia looked sad as well.

"Why?" Risa asked, worried about the three. The twins walked closer to her and hugged her. "Baby?"

"Come back, Mommy," they said while still crying on Risa's shoulder. "Promise us."

"I will. Mommy will be back soon, and you' II see each other through video call," she whispered, rubbing the twins' backs.

"Ayaw... I want you to stay," Gavin said, now sobbing. Alicia stepped closer and sat beside Risa.

"We just talked about this, Gav," she whispered, rubbing Gavin's back as well.

"No, Mommy, I want her," he said, still sobbing, while Calvin remained silent. "Cal, talk... talk please."

"Bumibigat, Ali... help," Risa struggled as she realized Calvin had fallen asleep.

"Hala... nakatulog sa kaiiyak ang bata? Kawawa naman si Calvin ko," she said, gently picking up Calvin and carrying him in her arms. "Gav, let's go. Mommy wants to sleep na; she has to wake up early tomorrow."

"Sleep beside Mommy, po," Gavin pouted and hugged Risa tightly. Risa looked at Alicia.

"Okay, you sleep beside Mommy, huh? Goodnight," she kissed Gavin, but as she was about to leave, Gavin stopped her. "What?"

"Sleep here..." Alicia suddenly looked at Risa, who had been silent the whole time. Risa just moved to the edge of the bed, so she lay down on the edge.

"Sleep here..." Alicia suddenly looked at Risa, who had been silent the whole time. Risa just moved to the edge of the bed, so she lay down on the edge.

After an hour, the twins were already asleep, but Alicia was still awake. She closed her eyes, trying to sleep. She then heard someone sobbing, so she opened her eyes and saw Risa staring at them while crying.

"Theresia?" she whispered. Risa quickly wiped her tears and lay down again. Alicia slowly stood up and walked to Risa's side.

"Ali, please," Risa said, still crying.

"Theresia?" Alicia laid her hand on Risa, and Risa held it and stood up. Suddenly, Alicia hugged her. "Mamimiss ka nila," Alicia began to cry.

"I' Il be back. Promise," Risa hugged her tightly and rubbed Alicia's back. "Miss ko rin sila."

"Mag-iingat ka dun ah... wag kang magpapagod, kakain ka sa tamang oras, at tawagan mo kami ha?" Alicia whispered. Risa just nodded.

"Alagaan mo ang mga anak natin, huh? I transferred their allowance sa account mo," Risa added, and Alicia nodded.

"No, you don't have to. Pag darating ka, pwede ka namang magdala ng gamit, milk, o kung ano pa man... alam mo namang ayaw kong tumanggap ng pera, diba?"

"Yeah," they hugged each other for a long time. "I will miss you."

"Iniisip ko pa lang, namimiss na kita," Risa said, breaking the embrace and holding Alicia's cheeks.

"Thank you for supporting me, huh? I really appreciate your words last time," Risa added, and Alicia just nodded, staring into Theresia's eyes. Slowly, Risa closed the distance between them and kissed Alicia. Alicia didn't have the strength to resist Risa's kiss because she liked it; she wanted it... she needed it.