He left. I don't know how but he just left. Umalis ako ng room namin and went on the beach para magpahangin. We both needed space pero pagbalik ko, wala na yung mga gamit niya. Some were even scattered on the closet. May naiwan siyang isang white shirt sa kama. I think it's the one he was using nung pagkarating namin dito.
I slept alone and sad. I have never felt worse. The following morning, niyaya nila akong mag breakfast and I feel so awkward na mag isa ko lang without a partner. Well not that I need one pero nakakailang lang kasi.
"Where's Kev?" Tanong ni Marla sa akin.
"He left." I can only say that.
"He left for Manila last night. Nagka emergency sa isang site sa Cebu so he needed to be there. His dad insisted for him to go there." Carlo explained.
"I don't need you to explain, Carlo. We had a fight last night and he left. That's it." I sighed, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to sound rude. He's just so exhausting. Paulit ulit na lang."
"It's okay, Ree." He assured me. Magsasalita pa sana siya but he knew better. Alam niyang wala akong tatanggapin na explanation for Kevin's actions.
Natapos kaming magbreakfast at nagkulong lang ako sa kwarto buong umaga. We're leaving for Manila at 3 this afternoon so I packed my things while they are still enjoying the beach. I even put Kevin's used shirt in my bag. Ayoko namang iwan dito at gawin lang nilang basahan. Excuses Reena.
Kinatok na nila ako exactly 3pm para makaalis na kami para hindi rin kami gabihin. I stayed silent during the ride at naka earphones lang, nakapikit at nagkukunwaring tulog. It's easier that way so I won't be bombarded with questions that even I don't know the answer.
Nagpaderetso ako ng condo dahil wala akong ganang lumabas or anything. But not until my phone rang.
It's Kuya.
"Hi, Kuya." I tried to make my voice lively so I won't sound pathetic.
"Hi Ree. Are you back in Manila?"
"Yes Kuya, why?"
"Pinapapunta ka ni mommy dito. Come and have dinner with us." I'm not really in the mood right now. At alam kong tatanungin lang nila ako kung bakit kapag tumanggi ako so pumayag na lang ako.
Nagbihis lang ako ng mas maayos dahil baka may masabi na naman nanay ko sa appearance ko. She's so OC. But I wouldn't want to argue with her now. I drove and got there in 30 minutes.
I was greeted by my nephew running towards me.
"Did you miss me again baby boy?" Kinarga ko siya at pinaulanan ng halik. I'm gonna miss this little guy.
"Yes tita. Pinagalitan ako ni daddy." Sumbong niya saka siya sumimangot.
"Oh why? What did you do?" I ask him tsaka siya binuhat papunta ng kitchen kung nasaan si mommy for her to know my presence.
"Hi anak." She smiles and motioned me to kiss her cheek.
"Hi ma." Lapit ko at bumeso sa kanya.
Pinaupo ko si Niel sa breakfast bar. At hindi na niya ako sinagot so I decided to ask mom.
"Pinagalitan to ni Kuya? Why?" Tanong ko kay mommy.
"Eh pano lumabas ng gate ng walang paalam at walang kasama. Kamuntik ng masagasaan yan. Mabuti natigil agad yung sasakyan."
