"Maine! Maine, I know you're in there! Come out!"
Marco shouted. He was outside of my house, wanting me to go back with him. I asked one of our maids to tell him that I am not in here, but he won't stop.
"Sir, wala nga po si Ms. Nicomaine sa loob. Parang awa nyo na sir, umalis na po kayo—" The maid said, but her sentence was Interrupted by Marco.
"I don't care what you're saying! I know my girlfriend is in there, so let her face me! Maine!" He continued. I clenched my fists then took a deep breath. "Goodluck self." I whispered to myself. I walked out of my room then passed the living room, where my parents are.
"Nicomaine? Who's outside? He's been shouting out there for like, thirty minutes." My Mom said.
"Sorry... Marco, he's here again." I told them. My Dad stood up then asked me if I needed help.
"Dad, I can do this alone. I'll take care of it." I said.
"You sure?" He assured.
"Yes, Daddy. Thank you." I walked towards him then hugged him.
I walked outside, and I was with a guard, so Marco won't do anything bad.
"Ano kailangan mo, Marco?" I asked.
"Baby. Please. Come back with me." He said in between his breaths.
"After everything you've done, do you possibly think that I'd still go back with you?" I asked.
"Yes! I'm hoping you remembered your promises, Maine. You said you'd come back to me no matter what! You told me you love me, Maine." He reasoned.
"Kung ano man ang mga nasabi ko noon... Kalimutan mo na. Past is past, forget it." I told him.
"Hmmp, What made you change your mind all of a sudden?" He asked, half laughing.
"Oh stop laughing. Do you think this is a joke?" I asked.
"Yes! I know you'd never do this to me. So, Maine, please come back." He tried to hug me but I pulled away.
"Wag mo nga akong hawakan!" I argued.
"Baby, please come back!" He said.
"Bitawan mo nga ako sabi! May boyfriend na ko, he's more worthy and important than you are." I lied.
"Ah ganun? Papalitan mo ako agad na parang walang nangyare sating dalawa. Ano yon? Nakamove-on ka agad-agad?" He jokingly said.
"Oo! Dahil hindi naman kita minahal eh. At hindi mo deserve ang pagmamahal ko! Umalis ka na! Bago pa kita ipakulong." I warned. He laughed then walked backwards to his car.
"Alalahanin mo, Maine. Babalikan kita. At pag nakita ko yung boyfriend mong yan, sisiguraduhin kong patay sya." He warned. I rolled my eyes then walked inside. I ran to my room then started crying. I decided to call Thea.
*******
Maine calling...
"Hello? Nicomaine?"
"T-Thea?"
I heard her sob.
"Nicomaine, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"
"T-Thea... Si Marco..."
"What did he do to you? Tell me."
"He went here and wanted me back."
"Kapal din ng mukha ng mokong un, ano? Pagkatapos ka nyang saktan, babalikan ka nya ng ganun-ganun lang? Asa sya."
"Thea, help me..."
"Sige. Come here, I'll help you."
"You sure? Thea, you're married. Hindi na natin magagawa yung mga ginagawa natin nung bata. Isa pa, strict yung asawa mo."
"Nicomaine, sige na. Ako na bahala kay RJ."
"S-Sige."
Our call ended. I walked towards the kitchen, where my husband was cooking.
"Yummy naman. Anong niluluto ng asawa ko?" I asked as I watched him cook.
"Edi yung favorite ng maganda kong asawa." He teased.
"Bolero ka ah! Ay, babe, pupunta nga pala si Nicomaine, nagka-problema kasi sila ng boyfriend nya. Okay lang ba kung sasabay sya saatin?" I asked.
"Oo naman. Diba sabi mo, marami ding na Itulong si Nicomaine saiyo? Go lang." He said.
"Yay! Thank you, babe! You're the best!" I hugged him from behind them he faced me.
"Basta para saiyo, lahat gagawin ko." He added. He then kissed my forehead then hugged me.
"Promise yan ah!" I said.
"Oo naman. Maupo ka na dyan, ihahaing ko lang yung ilan at kanin."
"Ok—" Before I continue, I heard the doorbell ring. I ran towards the door then saw Nicomaine.
*******
The door opened, and I was greeted by Thea. This girl never failed to make me happy.
"Thea!"
"Nicomaine!"
We both said. I hugged her, and she hugged me back.
"Kamusta ka na?" She asked when we pulled away.
"Okay lang. Sure ka bang, Hindi ko kayo nadistorbo ni RJ?" I asked.
"Oo naman. Ano ka ba, Okay lang kay RJ un. Kahit hindi nya gustuhin, lahat gagawin nya para sakin." She said.
"Swerte mo naman kay RJ. Kelan kaya ako makakahanap ng lalaking ganyan?" I said.
"Nako, Nicomaine, lahat ng asawa ganyan. Trust me, pag nagpakasal ka na, mas lalong magiging sweet ang relasyon nyo." Thea said.
"Nako. Sana nga." I said.
"Tara, pasok ka. Kakaluto lang ni RJ." She let me in and we walked towards the dining room. She let me sit on the other side, as she sat on her own seat. We continued talking and I told her what happend.
"Grabe. I'm glad you broke up with him. Hindi nya deserve ang isang tulad mo." She said. I sighed. Seconds later, I saw RJ pass by. He placed the their lunch on the table then he sat down.
"Hey, Maine. Nice to see you again." He greeted me with a smile.
"You too." I said.
"Should we start?" RJ asked. We both nodded then prayed.
"Babe, eto o." RJ took the rice then placed the right amount on Thea's plate. Then he took the took the Beefsteak he cooked then placed it again on Thea's plate.
After a few minutes... I watched the couple feed each other as I eat. It feels like watching a romantic teleserye, where they feed each other during dates. And I feel like the 'Kontrabida' there. They are truly made for each other, and I'm happy that Thea's happy.
"Ummm... Thea, pinapauwi na ko sa bahay. Thanks ulit Ha? RJ, thank you din!" I said. I felt very embarrassed staring at them, so I Had to go.
