When A Heart Gets Broken

Part 23: Washroom

Liam saw Mommy Vi by the doorway. She has a far-away look in her eyes. However, he saw her smile when she saw his car approaching the driveway.

" Hi Ma! What are you doing here by yourself?" He asked her after getting off from his car.

" I was just watching Rey. Did you see her at the jeepney stop? She just stepped out a few minutes ago."

" Hindi po." Liam paused. " Why is she early today?"

" May meeting para kay Taylor kaya maagang pumunta dito."

Mommy Vi noticed Liam's sudden change of demeanor. " Gising na si Jess Ma?"

" Hindi pa eh! Baka may jetlag."

There's a question that hangs in the air but no one dares to ask it. Not Mommy Vi. Nor Liam.

It was 2 hours later when Jess woke up. Mommy Vi was in the living room watching her Dolce Amore soap when she was startled with her laughs...coming from the washroom. She felt annoyed at the thought that Liam and Jessica are together in the washroom. A few seconds later, she caught a glimpse of Liam running to the powder room, a towel wrapped on his waist.

" Mukhang may sabon pa ang buhok ni Liam. Eto naman kasing si Jessica, hindi na muna pinatapos si Liam. Bakante naman yung powder room." Mommy Vi couldn't hold her thoughts. She is really unhappy with her presence in their home.

When she knocked in her home two days ago, She let her in because she was Liam's girlfriend. But she really never forgotten how she completely didn't communicate with her son for a long time. " Akala ko, akala ko, alam na darating siya. Na nakalimutan mo lang sabihin na darating siya. Naku! Kung alam ko lang, hindi ko siya papapasukin. Aba, ang tagal niyang hindi nagparamdam sayo tapos ngayon bigla na lang siyang darating ng ganyan!" That was how her telephone call with Liam went today.

" Pag pasensyahan nyo na Ma. Baka gusto niya lang akong isurprise kaya hindi na nagpasabi."

Their conversation stopped when Mommy VI heard someone in the living room. It was Rey.

A few seconds later, Jessica came out and greeted Mommy Vi. The old lady tried her best to be her best self in front of their houseguest. Afterall, she's Liam's girlfriend.