They were eating peacefully, with Freen also feeding their toddler while Becky was feeding her.
"Uhm, if you don't mind me asking, bb. What happened to you after you left? I tried looking for you. I asked everyone I knew was related to you. I even hired a private investigator, but I can't find a single trace." Freen suddenly asked.
"Well, let me start from the beginning. Remember, weeks after something happened between the two of us, when I kept calling, texting, chatting you, even waiting here all night, just in case? That's when I found out that we were having Jisoo. When I finally got to talk to you, you pushed me away. After our talk that night, I passed out in the parking lot. The doctor told me that the person from my speed dial was there, so I thought you already found out, but instead, I found that you sent P'Nam who brought P'Mind with her. They were the first ones to know about our little bundle of joy here." Becky pinched their baby's chubby cheek, earning a soft chuckle from the child.
"So, that's why Nam looked like she was going to murder me when I found Jisoo on my doorstep. She even hinted the possibility of her being mine," Freen replied in disbelief. "I... I'm really sorry, bb. I was so stupid. If only I can hit my old self, I would. I was such an asshole."
Becky reach out to console her partner before continuing. "It's okay, babe. It's all in the past now. But nevertheless, let me continue. Eventually, I had to tell my parents about my pregnancy, because I was already starting to show. And you know how they are, right? So, as soon as I told them, they disowned me and sent me out the streets. It's a good thing that I already expected that, so I already rented an apartment and brought my belongings there, little by little, ahead of time. I also brought all my savings, knowing that they will surely freeze all my accounts - which they did. I was able to use the money to start preparing for Jisoo's arrival, but it wasn't enough so I had to work. While at work, I also almost miscarried. Good thing, I recently had contact with Irin that time, she helped me and gave me money. She was also there when I gave birth."
Freen started crying again, with what she heard. Oh God. They almost lost their precious child because of her. Fortunately, their child is a fighter like her mother, because Freen doesn't know what she would do to herself, if they did lose their little sunshine.
She stood from her seat and lifted their baby, hugging her tight, while still making sure that the toddler can still breathe. She then walked to her mother, helped her up from her chair before hugging her too. She buried her face on the crook of the younger's neck. Bawling while continuously apologizing. "I'm so sorry. I was foolish. I was a coward. I don't deserve you two, but please, don't leave me. I can't live without the two of you. You are my life now."
"Oh, Freen. Stop crying, please. It's okay. I already forgave you." Becky rubbed the girl's back, trying to make her stop crying.
"No. It's not okay. I'm a bad person. I'm the worst. I'm sorry."
"Sigh. See? This is why I don't want to tell you what happened. Because I know you will just feel guilty."
"But I want to know. I need to know what happened to you," Freen replied.
"Then stop crying like a little baby," Becky said, before pulling the older to the living room. She took Jisoo from her to lay her to the crib set up there, before sitting on the couch, pulling the other girl with her.
"What happened next is not very pleasant, so please bare with me okay? So... I used the money Irin left me to start a life with our little bean, but of course, it was not enough. So, I had to work again. I brought Jisoo with me. She was such an angel. She didn't make a fuss and everyone was fond of her. Unfortunately, Jisoo got sick, and it drained all our savings, but at least she got better. That's when I decided that I had to send her to you, because she deserves a comfortable life. I stayed until I saw that you took her in. After I left your house, I was hit by a vehicle who ran away. I was just lucky to have met someone who willingly saved me. She and her spouse took me and even brought me to their country to help me recover, maybe that's why you can't find me. I was in a coma when I was brought to the Philippines by Jane and Janella De Leon. It took months before I regained consciousness. I also had to take time to recover, that's why I wasn't able to go back right away. As soon as I got a go signal from my doctor, I went home. Well, that's it. That's everything that happened to me when we were apart."
"What the hell?! Are you sure you're alright now, bb? Why didn't tell me right away? Get up. Were going to the hospital. We have to make sure that you are a hundred percent fine. And where the hell did you get hit? Was a report about the incident made? I'm going to make sure that the bastard who did that to you will rot in jail. And I need to meet the people who helped you. They don't know how grateful I am for what they did. I need to repay them." Freen was fuming, upon hearing what Becky experienced.
"Chill! Sit down, Freen. It's okay now. Everything is fine. I'm okay. No complications or whatsoever. As I said, I had a go signal from my doctor. Also, Janella is a lawyer, she already took care of the case. Also, they are asking for anything in return. But if you want to meet they one day, maybe we can travel there to the Philippines with Jisoo soon? It's nice and peaceful there. You'll love it."
"Don't change the subject, bb! We have to make sure. What if something bad happens to you?"
"Nothing is going to happen. So sit down, now." Becky pulled Freen to sit again, though the latter was hesitant.
After a few minutes of silence, Freen decided to speak again. "I have no word, bb. You don't know how awful I feel right now. I'm sorry you had to go through those because of me. I don't know how to make it up to you."
"Just... Just promise to love me for the rest of your life. That's more than enough."
"You don't even have to ask me for that, bb. I have loved you, even before I knew what love was, and I'm sure I will love you, this lifetime, and each and every one that I will be given. I will forever be yours. I promise to be better, for you and our Jisoo," Freen said, with sincerity, while gently caressing Becky's cheek.
On that moment, they felt everything stop. They got lost in each other's eye. They felt like they are the only ones that matter in the world. And just like that, they were inching towards each other, until their lips started to touch, sealing Freen's earlier promise of forever.
As they parted, a smile of understanding and comfort formed on both their lips. This feels perfect. It feels like this was where they belong.
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