Passion and Revenge (ON HOLD)

Chapter 40

The last 5 chapters was heavy so I made this one very light and funny. I hope you all enjoy the same.

I cuddled Vi as she sleeps soundly, kanina pa ako gising but I don't have the desire to get up. I missed her so much that I just want to savor this moment of peace and serenity her warmth brought to me.

Yesterday was a big revelation to me that until now, I still can't wrap my head around it.

Vi's trauma.

And Hunter.

I drew a deep breath. I feel the familiar surge of happiness every time I think of our son.

Until now, I still marveled with the knowledge that he is our child, na ilang beses ko ng kinurot ang sarili ko para masiguro lang na hindi ako nanaginip. That the wonderful, cute little boy ay galing sa amin ni Vi.

Our flesh and blood.

If only..

I winced inwardly. I felt my heart is tearing apart again.

If only Vi will finally remember Hunter. Ito na lang ang kulang para tuluyang mabuo at magiging masaya ang maliit naming pamilya.

My Mom was right, kahit anong pagsisis ang gagawin ko, the damage was already done because of my poor judgement. At ang tanging paraan na makabawi ako sa asawa at anak ko ay tulungan si Vi na gumaling. And it's my Mom's words that keeps me wallowing from guilt, that gave me strength.

To reunite the mother and son.

Vi stirred in my arms that I looked down and met her still sleepy eyes staring at me.

I bent down and kissed her on her lips. "Good morning sweetheart." I murmured.

"Masakit pa rin ba?" Vi reached out and lightly touched my bruised upper lip with her thumb.

"It's okay sweetheart." and playfully grab her thumb with my teeth to bite it that I received a smack from her.

"Ouch! am I a became the official punching bag of the Colmenares now?" I complained. "Sweetie, I'm only teasing you." bawi ko kaagad when I saw a flash of guilt crossed her beautiful face."Even if your father will smash my knee, I would happily offered the other one if it means I'll have yours and your family's forgiveness."

Angry was understatement to describe Vi's father reaction when he learn of my relationship with Vi and Jake's involvement. The cut on my lip was enough proof. Tinanggap ko lahat ng mura at pang insulto na binato nito sa akin dahil naiintindihan ko ang nararamdaman nito bilang ama. Dahil kong ako ang nasa kalagayan niya, I would have killed the man who hurt my child.

And since everything was out in the open, I called my parents at pati na rin si Lolo na pumunta sa bahay ng mga Colmenares. I saw condemnation and disappointment on their eyes when I admit sa harap nilang lahat ang ginawa kong kamalian at pagkukulang kay Vi. It's good thing that in the end, namayani pa rin ang magandang relasyon ng aming pamilya, na imbes magsisihan, pinag usapan na lang kung ano ang tama at maganda para sa ikakabuti ng asawa at anak ko.

It would have been a joyous gathering between two families if only there's no dark clouds hanging over us.

"Papa should have hit Jake, not you" I heard Vi said irritably.

Sighing. Though, I disagree with her for hating her brother, I didn't say anything. Gusto kong magsimula kami ng bagong buhay and buried the past, kasama na doon ang galit sa mga taong nagpasimuno para magkahiwalay kami ni Vi.

I lowered my head and kissed her lips, hindi siya tumutol. I gazed at her again, my heart is filled of so much emotion, so much love.

I thank God. Na sa kabila ng lahat, I get to have my wife back again.