Beautiful Mistake

Chapter Thirty-Two

"Abby, sandali!"

"Joaquin, sige na. Umuwi ka na," sambit niya rito, "Salamat ulit sa time."

Umiling ito, "Ihahatid na kita kung ganon. Anong oras na rin," she was about to agree when Raven's car just parked in front of them.

Hindi na siya nagulat doon. Iniwas niya ang tingin nang bumaba ito ng sasakyan, "Abigail. Ihahatid na kita."

"I can go home alone," Tipid niyang sagot rito.

"Actually, I can drive her home ---"

"It's okay, Joaquin. I'll take it from here. Thank you," Pinal na sambit ni Raven at binuksan na ang pintuan, "Abby."

She sighed and faced her friend, "Sige na, Joaquin. Next time na lang ulit."

"Alright, good night..."

Nang sumakay siya sa sasakyan nito ay agad niyang kinuha ang earphones sa bag para suotin. She's not in the mood to talk to him, not after what she just saw.

Hindi naman selosa si Abby pero buong maghapon itong walang paramdam, biglang makikita niya na sobrang lapit nito sa ibang babae?

"Sandali, hindi dito ang daan papauwi sa apartment ko!" She reacted, "Gusto ko ng umuwi, Raven."

"You're coming home to me." He replied calmly. "If you don't want to talk, then just sleep. But, we'll settle this tomorrow."

"Ayokong makipagusap sa 'yo."

Nauna siyang lumabas ng sasakyan pagkarating sa parking. Dirediretso hanggang sa makarating sa  elevator. Ilang beses pinindot ang button para bumukas ang pinto pero naabutan pa rin siya ni Raven doon.

"Abby," He held her hand, but she didn't hold back. Hanggang sa nakarating na sila sa loob ng condo nito.

Dumiretso si Abby sa silid at kukuha sana ng damit kaso hindi pa nga pala siya nakakapag-laundry. "Just pick any shirt you're comfortable with."

That's what she did.

Kumuha siya ng cotton shirt at boxer shorts. At agad na nagbihis sa harapan nito. Wala sa energy si Abby na magtago pa, tutal wala naman na rin siyang dapat itago rito.

"Abby, I'm sorry..."

Dinulas niya ang sarili sa kama at agad na ipinikit ang mga mata. She covered her body with the comforter and just sleep.

Narinig niyang binukas nito ang pintuan ng comfort room. Doon siya napadilat at napabuntong hininga.

He is sorry for what? Ano ba ang kinakabigat ng dibdib niya ngayon? Is this all because of the missed pre-marriage counseling or more than that?

Pumikit siyang ulit nang maramdaman na papalabas na ito ng CR. He smelled like musk and mint. Naligo pa nga! Pambihira.

Hindi nagtagal at naramdaman ni Abby ang paghiga nito sa tabi niya. He entered the comforter and snaked his arms on her waist.

"I know you're not yet sleeping, Baby..." He kissed her shoulders as he spoon her from behind, "but I won't push you to talk to me or shout at me..."

Humalik itong muli sa likod ng leeg niya, she felt a sensation. "It was a long day in MDB Corp." Nagiba ang hawak nito sa kanya.

He embraced her so tight as if he needed somebody to lean on. Napadilat si Abby. Is he okay?

Masyado ba siyang mababaw na hindi man lang ito kumustahin man lang? Maybe something happened that made him missed the counseling?

Napabuntong hininga si Abby at humarap rito, "Are you okay?" She caressed his cheeks, "What happened?"

Hinawakan nito ang kamay niya pagkuwa'y hinila siya para mas mayakap nang mabuti. His face is on her chest, is he crying?