A Fortuitous Twist of Fate

2 - Caught

Celestine

I was busy reading scripts for my upcoming movie when I heard the door in my office open. It was Ethan, he was standing there looking straight to my eyes.

"Why didn't you tell me that you and Xavier were married?" He wasn't shouting but 1 can sense he that he's angry at me. I can't blame him though. I should've told him everything before, sa media niya pa tuloy nalaman instead na sakin.

"I'll explain everything. Calm down, okay?" I tried to make him seat but he refused. He just stood there like he's going to lose it any minute now.

"No. Sabihin mo na sakin ngayon. You had so many chances of informing me about you and Xavier but you didn't!" He was shouting at me now.

"Look, I understand that you're upset maybe angry but you don't have to raise your voice at me. I know I'm at fault. Xavier and I are basically still married but we are going through an annulment currently. We are both moved on. So please, calm down." I stood up and explained to him. And mukha namang kumalma siya dahil sa explanation ko.

"I get that you and Xavier are over, but I don't think I can be in a relationship with someone who hides things from me." He walked out the room before I could even talk.

What just happened? I can't believe this. Oh my God. It was that easy for him to break up with me?

"Oh what happened to you? parang binuhusan ka ng malamig na tubig dyan." Kevin said as he was entering my office.

"Ethan just broke up with me." I dropped. His reaction is the exact opposite of what I thought he would react. He smiled so widely as if nanalo siya sa lotto.

"Why are you smiling like an idiot? sabi ko Ethan just broke up with me and naka ngiti ka?" Ano bang klaseng tao to si Kevin at naka ngiti pa siya sakin instead of comforting me?

"I'm happy! I am so happy for you, finally!" He exclaimed while laughing.

I swear to God, malapit ko na siyang mabato sa inis ko sakanya. Masaya pa talaga siya sa nangyayari sakin?

"You are finally free, Celestine. Haven't you noticed? He was always holding you back, hindi tulad kay Xavier noon. Xavier was helping and letting you shine on your own but si Ethan? I never once saw him support you and help you become successful." Kevin genuinely said to me. I never noticed that, maybe because I was too busy filing for my annulment with Xavier.

"Give me time to absorb everything that's happening right now. Please leave me alone muna Kevin." I sighed and sat on my chair. I need to rest and think my next steps thoroughly with everything that is happening right now.

Xavier

"Yes, I will pick it up myself at 6PM today. Thank you." I ended the phone with my jeweler. I bought Tine a bracelet as an apology gift, I'm planning to give it to her later while having dinner. But in the mean time, I'm going to do paper works.

Hours later, I checked the time again and it says 4:30PM. I decided to get up from my chair and start getting ready for later. At exactly 5:00PM I'm already driving my car to head to the jewelry shop, to pick up my gift for Tine.

I've been stuck in this traffic for almost an hour. Consumed by boredom, I decided to fish out my phone and scroll through social media. I rarely have time to check my socmeds so now is probably a good time.

@celestinedv started following you.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the notification. I smiled and clicked her profile. Still the same old Celestine, very organized kahit sa social media.

I placed my phone down to focus on the road again since the cars in front of me started moving.

After a few minutes, I arrived at the jewelry shop. I walked inside to find Tine's boyfriend with another woman, baka sister niya. I didn't bother greeting him since I'm in a hurry, I can't afford to be stuck in traffic once more.

I picked up the bracelet that I have bought for Tine as an apology gift. Just as I was about to make my way out of the store I heard the girl call Tine's boyfriend babe.

I was shock of what I have heard but instead doing something stupid and acting out of panic, I decided to calm my self first and assess the situation. This will surely bring more stress to Celestine but someone has to tell her.

I didn't look nor go back inside the shop instead I went back to my car and texted Tine's manager that I will call him and talk to him about something important later.

I also asked the security for the footage of the cctv, and it's a good thing na may recorder yung cctv nila so all the conversation that Ethan and the girl was having is being recorded.

I called her manager, Kevin, to inform him about the situation and ask kung anong ginagawa ni Tine ngayon. He was just as shock as I was, but he said that Ethan broke up with Tine earlier today. We were both thinking that Ethan was already cheating on Tine before all of these mess happened. Ginamit niya lang siguro na dahilan lahat ng nangyayari ngayon so he could break up with Tine.

Kevin and I decided that we will tell Tine everything that I've witnessed together. I already informed Tine that we should reschedule our dinner together and Kevin texted her that he has something important to tell her.

:p

Written: November 28, 2024