Twisted Story of My Life

Chapter Twenty Five

Calix and I had breakfast then headed to the airport through the hotel transfer service.

He held my hand during the plane ride. He leaned closer to me and kissed my head saying, "I will surely miss you. I will miss seeing your face first thing in the morning and just before I sleep. Please take my calls and answer my messages always."

I smiled answering, "Of course, Calix. I will miss you too."

He took my hand and held it close to his chest. Then he closed his eyes. I could feel his heart beating fast. I squeezed his hand. And he took my hand to his lips and kissed each knuckle. I really do not how to feel. I touched his face with my free hand and he held that hand too and kissed each knuckle as well.

I so love Calix. I hope we met not at this moment of my life. We could have worked out. I sighed. Am I being too harsh on myself? On Calix? Baby, please tell mommy what to do. I'm sorry if I am not thinking of your father lately. You see, baby, Zeke is giving me nothing but pain. But this man, Calix is rebuilding my heart which your father has broken. Someday you will understand this. But I will take things slow, baby. I want the best for us. Only the best for my baby.

When we got in the airport at Manila I kissed him goodbye. I did not take his offer to drive me home even if it was too tempting. We could snuggle and kiss during the whole trip. But no. I need to think straight first. Our driver and Lucille picked me up as previously arranged by Mom.

"I will miss you, Calix. Thanks for everything," I said as I hugged him tightly.

"I love you, babe. Remember that," He said as he kissed me on the forehead.

" I will," I said as I kissed him tenderly on the lips. He kissed me back and hugged me tightly.

"Take care always," he said as he freed me.

I nodded and waved goodbye as I turned and started walking to find Lucille or the driver.

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I fell asleep during the road trip to Baguio. I was too tired.

When I got home my parents and siblings welcomed me. I gave them some presents from Korea. I then excused myself and went to my room to rest. I got my cell phone and saw that there were already several messages.

Calix: Babe, I miss you already.

Calix: Love you!

Alyssa: Hey, Alex. Are you home now? How was your trip?

Calix: Babe?

Calix: ???

Calix: I am quite nervous now... At least tell me you are home safe.

I felt tears running down my cheeks. I honestly thought that Calix will forget me as soon as he set foot in Makati. In his own words he told me how girls go crazy about him. I managed to reply to Alyssa saying that I just got home and to Calix...

Me: Hey! Sorry just saw your messages now. Miss you too.

He instantly replied as if he is doing nothing but waiting for my message.

Calix: Great, for a while there I thought you were intentionally ignoring me.

Me: Would never do that.

Calix: I'm so lucky then. Rest now, I know you're tired, babe.

Me: Thanks, you too.

Calix: Kisses for my babe and baby.

My heart again started beating so fast. I managed to sleep after a few tosses and turns.

After having breakfast with my family I went in my room. I am thinking of how I should spill the beans to my family. I am scared on how they would react though I know of course that they would really care for me when they know of my condition now. I heard a gentle knock on my door.

"Alex!" Alyssa squealed kissing me on the cheek when I opened the door.

"Hey! What a surprise," I said giggling as I let her in my room.

"I missed you, girl," She said as she sat on my bed.

I handed her the souvenirs I got her from my trip.

"Thanks," She muttered.

"You always have the perfect timing, Alyssa. Can we talk?"

"Of course. It has been so long."

I told her everything. How I met Calix in the hotel at Korea and how we found out that I was carrying Zeke's baby. I told her how I truly felt about Calix. How he makes me forget my sorrows. How he makes my heart pound so loudly. She was shaking her head and I saw tears fall down her cheeks.

"Alex, I am sorry."

"My problem now is how to tell my family. Why are you sorry?"

"Sorry I was not there at that time of your life. We are best friends. I should have been the one helping you out."

"That's sweet. Thanks."

"What's your plan? Will you tell Zeke?"

"I really don't know yet."