Chapter 56

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Hindi ko alam kung itutuloy ko pa ba ang pagtapak sa bahay nila Avi o umuwi na lang.

I remember how she kept her condition to me. I remember how I was so miserable way back when I learned that she never trust me. I'm afraid that she's doing it again. Maraming nangyari sa kanyang hindi ko na alam. Parang bumalik kami sa pagiging estranghero.

Alas sais na ng gabi at nandito ako sa tapat ng bahay nila nag-iisip kung paano ko siya makakausap. I heard she didn't left their house for three days. Natatakot akong baka madepress siya.

Biglang may parating na itim na SUV at imbis na tuluyang pumasok ang sasakyan ay tumigil ito. Bumaba sa sasakyan ang Daddy ni Avi kaya bigla akong napatuwid ng tayo.

"William right?" Aniya.

Tumango ako.

"Good evening po sir."

"Let's talk inside. " tumalikod kaagad siya at naglakad papasok. Inayos ko ang polo ko't sumunod sa loob.

Her Dad's screaming of authority. Now, I understand why Avi adores her father.

Nilibot ko ang tingin sa loob ng bahay nila. It's bigger than their house in province. Tiningala ko ang hagdanan papunta sa second floor ng bahay. I'm hoping to see Avi. Kahit hindi ko na sya mahawakan, makita ko lang na okay siya.

"Cassandra's father owned this mansion. " Napatingin ako sa Daddy ni Avi na kasalukuyang iginigiya ako sa kanilang bar counter.

"Try this one. Dala 'to ni Avi eh " Nagsalin sya ng inumin sa kopita at binigay ang isa sa akin. I was nervous earlier but I don't know why I feel so comfortable right now. Thinking that this my first time to meet him formally.

"Thank you sir."

"Naalala ko, ayaw na ayaw ng papa ni Cassandra sa akin." He chuckled. "Dinala niya pa si Cassandra sa ibang ibang bansa para lang malayo sa akin. Pero walang makakapaghiwalay sa dalawang taong tunay na nagmamahalan." Tiningnan niya ako ng matalim. "Naniniwala ka ba doon hijo?"

I don't know what to react. I suddenly feel anxious. Should I answer yes?

"I thought she's happy. I didn't know that she's sad for years. I feel horrible being her father. " Nilagok niya yung wine at sumalin ulit. I cannot even touch the coppit.

"Palagi niya na lang kaming sinusunod. Kaya nang malaman kong hindi siya sasama kay Troy ay sobrang nadisappoint ako. That is her future."

"I'm sorry sir." I feel like I also disappointed him. Agad siyang umiling at uminom ulit sa kopita.

"I'm a failure when it comes to being a father. Her kuya left because of me and she also left because of me."

I never thought that he's going to talk about something personal. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang pinaparating ng Daddy ni Avi. I'm just wishing he does not hate me for ruining Anthony and Avi's relationship. But heck, I deserve to be hated.

"After knowing my daughter has a child, do you still love her?"

"Yes. I think my love for your daughter will never change sir." I said it directly to his eyes. Totoo, the only thing that pained me was knowing that she can't be mine again because she'll get married soon. If she came back with a child and without a father, I'll still accept her and her child. "Wala na po akong Daddy, when I was 11 years old I learned that my Dad wasn't my real dad. And I was thankful for the unconditional love he gave to me and my mom."

Tumango siya at agad na itinuro ang garden sa likod ng kanilang bahay.

"Nagpapahangin siya sa labas. Mabuti nga at hindi siya masyadong nadedepress. Alam kong makakatulong ka."

Tumayo na ako't lalabas na sana nang may maalala ako.

"Excuse me sir, if it's not too much to ask. Totoo po bang na coma si Avi?"

He nods before answering me.

"My daughter deserves to be happy and free from all the responsibilities. Please help my daughter. It's better if siya mismo ang magkukwento."

I went to their garden and I immediately found her in a bench facing some flowers. I carefully sat inches away from her.

"Babe?"

"I'm fine Wil." Ilang segundo bago niya ako tingnan.

Agad akong pumunta sa harapan niya at lumuhod.

"I'll help you with Axel."

"Thank you."

I really wonder how she made it. How she makes my heart beats faster with her smile and touch.

"I missed you. Kumakain ka ba sa oras?" usisa ko.

She smiled and comb my hair with her fingers.

"Yes. Wil, I miss my son."

Parang piniga yung puso kong makita kung paano siya mangulila sa anak niya. I don't want to see her in this state.

"What do you want me to do?"

"I don't know Wil."

"Please Av, let me help you."

I stood up and pulled her into a hug.

"Please Avi tell me your problems. Let me help you."

"Wil." she cried. I don't want to force her but I need to know the truth.

"Tell me what happened."

She looked at me straight then wiped her tears.

"I'm really sorry for keeping you this Wil. Andrea knows everything I've been through and I don't why she's doing this."

I held her arms and wiped her tears.

"What do you mean? Avi, kailangan mong magsalita para matulungan kita. Mahal mo ko di ba?" I smiled when she nodded. " Then tell me Babe."

Humugot siya ng malalim na hininga at napayuko sandali.

"Troy and I got into a car accident year after I moved to states. Troy broke her hand and was unconscious for a week while I was comatose for a year. It took that long maybe because I also had a head trauma and the accident triggered it more."

Nanatili lang akong nakikinig sa kanya habang iniisip ang mga nangyari sa kanya. Nasasaktan ako.

"Paano naging kayo ni Anthony?"

Humagolgol siya bigla at binitawan ang kamay ko. Hindi ko alam pero nakaramdam ako ng weird na feeling at mas lalo lang nanlamig sa sinabi niya.

"Wil, I'm not Cassiopeia. I just chatted you when I came back here."

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