We Only Part To meet Again

Chapter 11: By the time I pretend

Samantha’s POV

It was 8am in the Morning when I wake up.

I decided that this morning, ibang iba na ako simula ng malaman ko na pinagtataksilan ako ng asawa ko.

I went to the bathroom to take a bath and get dressed. I chose to wear this Black Shoulder Devore Dress.

Ngayon, I’m sitting in front of my dresser as I carefully looked at my face.

Trying to spot any ugly feature of me..

I’m not bragging, but my face is perfectly beautiful..

But now, I’m trying my best not to let those tears fell from my eyes again..

“Ano bang mali sa akin para makuha pa akong pagtaksilan ni Jerome.”

“I have been a faithful loving wife for 20 years! How could he hurt me this way?”

Then my phone rings..

It was my husband Jerome who’s now calling.

As I put my lipstick on, I told myself: “You’re going to regret everything you’ve done to me Jerome, I’m no longer your faithful, loving, extra-genuine wife.. I’m not just a singer honey.. I could be the best actress you’ve ever met... ”

Then I answered the call.

“Hello Honey..” I greeted him.

“Hon, could you open the door?” Jerome said over the line.

“What do you mean?” I said curiously.

“Just please open the door..” he said and I thought that maybe he is referring to our main door downstairs, I double-locked it kasi ako lang mag-isa.

“Okay..”

I opened the door of our room while I’m still holding my cellphone.

I saw surprised when I saw Jerome, standing in front of our room. He’s carrying a bouquet of red roses and smiling in front of me.

Why is he doing this? Why now?

“Why are you here Jerome? I thought bukas ka pa uuwi?” I asked him.

“Aren’t you happy that I’m back, honey?” Jerome said and still standing in front of me.

I didn’t say a word, for I am not happy seeing him now. Yes, I hate to see him since I learned about his unfaithfulness but I have to face him and pretend, para na rin masogt ang mga tanong sa isip ko noon pa..

Before he said anything, he hugged me and gave me the bouquet of red roses. I was curious why is he doing this?

Then he whispered something on my ears, “Happy Anniversary Honey..”

Yes, I forgot that today is our 21st anniversary, most of the time I always forgot this special day… Why? Isa rin yan sa mga tanong sa isip ko na hinahanap ko pa ang sagot.

“Oh, Happy Anniversary, hon..” I said. Trying to sound sweet but I can’t.

“Don’t tell me you forgot it? Again..” Jerome said with a doubtful sound.

“Of course not, I was about to go to the mall to find a perfect gift for you.. akala ko bukas ka pa dadating..” Shempre nagsinungaling ako.. My gift? My gift is my revenge..

“That’s so sweet.. but I think, I don’t deserve any gift from you honey..” he said. Tama naman sha, de don’t deserve anything nice from me.

“Why?” I asked.

“Because you are my everything, wala na kong mahihiling pa Samantha..Ikaw lang ang gusto kong makasama..” He said and he hugged me again.