Behind Her Innocence (Hughes Series)

His Point Of View

Aaron Loyzaga's POV

"Grow up, son! Hindi kana bumabata. You have to plan for your career and stop traveling around the world and make out with different women! You need to think of your future and think about settling in life. Sinong babae ang magkakagusto sayo kung wala kang pangarap sa buhay? You don't have a career! Hindi kami laging nandito ng mommy mo para sayo so better think habang malakas pa kami at masusuportahan pa namin ang luho mo!"

I shook my head as my father whined.

"Dad, I'm only 26! Some people marry at 30. Marami pang oras, dad. I love traveling and enjoying my life while I'm still young and able."

"No, son. You're already 26! Ano ang tingin mo sa sarili mo, bata pa??"

"What do you want me to do, dad? Tie myself in a marriage and work my ass out to feed my own family? Ganun ba, dad? Hindi pako handa sa malaking responsibilidad. I don't want to marry and have kids then stay for long hours in an office to sustain my kids' needs. I don't imagine myself sitting in business meetings and burn myself out from an exhausting day and go home only to do another task and that is to feed and put a baby to sleep."

The reason why I divorced her 5 years ago was that, she demanded so much more than what I could give. I told her that and it was not enough for her. I left her because I couldn't give her more.

I was already contented with having no serious commitments. I already learned from her. I realized I made a wrong decision. I shouldn't have involved myself in a relationship especially in marriage because knowing women, they would ask a lot from a man. They wanted too much in a commitment even if when you made it clear that you just wanted to chill.

And I knew myself, I was not ready for that kind of thing. I married her because I thought she was fine with what I wanted, and I was enjoying the perks of it. Akala ko okay na sa kanya na hanggang doon lang kami. But then after months of marrying her, she wanted to let our families know about us because she wanted to build a family with me. I didn't want a family. I wasn't ready for that, and she did not like it. We divorced because I couldn't give her what she wanted.

Sinamaan ako ng tingin ni dad.

"You don't know what you are saying, son. A lot of people would die and move mountains just to build a family of their own. Anong silbi ng buhay mo? To have fun then what?? Nabubuhay ka para lang mapasaya ang sarili mo?? That's selfishness! Mas masaya ang buhay if you live for a purpose. If you experience how to become a real man, a father and a husband. Life is more than just having fun and traveling, son. It's way more than that."

I shook my head. He would never understand me. All he thought about was for me to give him a grandchild and take over the company. That's all he cared.

I couldn't involve myself in love. Not now.

I grabbed my bag.

"I am leaving, dad. May pupuntahan pa kami ng mga kaibigan ko."

"Saan ka na naman pupunta, Aaron? Maglalakwatsa o mag iinom kasama ng mga barkada mo na walang ginawa kundi gastusin ang mga pera ng magulang nila?"

Hindi ko na pinansin si dad. I walked out.

"Aaron! Come back here. Hindi pa tayo tapos mag usap!"

"Tapos na, dad," I said without turning to him.

"Someday you will realize I am right, son. Remember that."

That's a big joke.

I left dad laughing. That old man was getting crazy. He was just ridiculous.

Hindi na sana ako umuwi ngayon. I should've traveled more. Maybe I should think about booking another flight. Maybe Austria is a good next destination. The place is relaxing and the nature is just wonderful. I'm pretty sure I would enjoy my stay in there.

Miss Kae 💋

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