Meant to Be

Chapter 14

That was the day when he found out that Karlos is gay. I laughed at his face because  he obviously relaxed finding out that 'little' information about Karlos. I told him more about my only friend on the island and other things that we can talk on. When we arrived at my building, he walked with me until we reached my door. I sense his hands creeping on mine and I turned my head to look at him. 

"I know I treated you like a trash before. Those days after you left, really broke me. I can't concentrate on my job, I kept on thinking about you and our children, and it also gave me time to think about how shitty I was as your husband." he lamented. 

"Here we go again, aren't we? Ezio, I decided to go out with you today because they are also your children. I don't think I am ready to talk about this again. I know you're sorry but did you think how you emotionally drained me few months ago? Do you know the pain that I went through? Lastly, did you think how much I loved you when you cheated on me?" Tears are already streaming down my face. Damn, I thought this day will end smoothly.

"I know, Dan. That's why, I am here. I want to fix this marriage. I want us to be a happy family after the twins are born" he looked down and carefully put his hands on my stomach. Every mother out there will cherish this gesture but except for me. 

"You should have thought of that right after you married me Ezio. Look, I am exhausted and maybe you too." 

I fumbled my keys in my bag and I heard him exhaled. 

"Okay. If that's what you want." He whispered and walked away.

As soon as I got in, the smell of cooking food greeted me. As I walked further, I saw Karlos swaying around my kitchen.

"Hey you." I said and plopped down to a chair in the chair in the dining area. My legs and my waist are hurting so much and so is my heart.

"Hey to you too, cara. How was your d- what did he do to you? I told you that choice is a bad idea!" He turned off the stove and ran towards me. 

"He just lamented those crap again. How sorry he was and all, and I am tired of hearing them again and again, Karlos. Plus, I agreed to go out with him because the twins are his child too." I cried at Karlos. Karlos immediately wiped my tear-stained face and hugged me. He whispered sweet-nothings to me until I stopped crying. 

"Is he even worth it again, Karlos?" I whispered.

"You can only answer that, cara. Now, why won't you eat first before you answer that question?" 

Weeks has passed since Ezio visited me. He flew back to his home since he has work there but he promised me that he will text and call me everyday. Of course, he offered me to go with him. I obviously refused because I can't go back to his house without remembering every second of the day Lila came, and I love Tropea so much. I am greatly attached to this place due to its beauty, serenity, tranquility, and the sunsets! However, Ezio is not happy with the idea of taking care by myself. That made me furious at him and threw him the I-ran-away-because-I-can-take-care-of-myself-without-you argument. He was hurt by that and I can't help but to feel guilty to what I did. Before "sorry" comes out of my mouth, memories of him and Lila popped in my head. I swallowed back my remorse and told him that I will be fine without him.

Ezio really kept his word. He calls me twice a day and texts me a hundred times. He is like a nursing chicken and I am getting tired of it. Karlos just laughed at my exasperation and said: "Girl you should probably go fly to him now before your phone explodes!" 

I rolled my eyes to him and just resumed my work. 

His calls and text became my everyday routine. As the days passed, from dragging my ass to answer my phone became an expectation. It is as if my day is not complete without hearing his voice and reading his nagging messages. Eventually, his calls became a two-hour session on Skype or Facetime. 

"Are you tired?" Ezio whispered.

"A little but it's okay." I answered back. I held my phone facing me as I lay down my bed.

"I wish you will be sleeping next to me." 

"Ezio, I -"

"I know, I know. I just wanted to express my feelings for you."

"So, I did an ultrasound again earlier today and they revealed the gender of the shy twin" I revealed to change the subject and quickly regretted my decision. As soon as he heard it, he flashed me a boyish grin that I loved.  My heart fluttered and I can feel my cheeks turning. I instantly turned my phone away from my face and dropped it. I can take his nagging text but I can't take his boyish look. It gets me everytiime. 

"Hey, Dan are you there?" Ezio mildly shouted

"Yeah, I am here. I dropped my phone." I semi-lied.

"So what's the gender?"

"It's a girl, Ezio! We are having a boy and a girl."

Ezio shouted with glee and I have to turn the volume down. 

"If you were here, I probably lifted you up and spun you around." He confessed.

"I figured that out as soon you jumped up and down" 

We said our goodbyes and turned my phone off. I stared at the ceiling until I fell asleep. I have to say, this has been the most peaceful that I had.

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Sorry guys, I know it's been months. School kept on filling up my time. Hope you enjoy the story and the music!