Hidden Desire

Things fall apart and it's normal!

It was a stressful December, nasa kalagitnaan pa lang kami. I decided to surprise Glaiza today dahil alam kong busy nanaman ito leading up to Christmas, just like each year. Kailangan nilang magprepare for an outreach, she has several things lined up for her Fans as well. 8 days before Christmas and our 5 years and 2 months Anniversary. I seldom count the months, but because of Glaiza I learned how to count the months we shared, I know our story by heart. Everything we have gone through I can recall the story in full detail.

I drove through the unbearable traffic of Manila, with the packed lunches for two for us to celebrate. A bouquet of roses, ruffled peonies, gerbera daisies, lilacs and stargazers. It has been a common practice for me to bring her a bouquet every month, parang a reminder of my love for her, out of us both she was the one who likes bouquets of flowers while I appreciate the experiences and photos we have.

I got in front of her office 15 minutes before lunch, I parked my Black Mini Cooper in the parking area. The guard knew me, dahil hindi ito ang first time na naparito ako. The guard smiled at me as I did back to him. I straightened myself, I was wearing an all black ensemble. Black V-Neck Shirt, Black Ripped Jeans, Black Sneakers and a Black Bomber Jacket and my Custom Black Aviators. I walked to the building with the bouquet in tow and the packed lunches.

I pressed the elevator button up, I waited for a few moments and alighted the elevator once it opened. I pressed the 6th button. Looking myself at the mirror for a final glance, I looked smoldering in my ensemble, my lips painted with bright red lipstick Glai picked for me.

People from Glai's office knew who I am, everyone knew about us. Right from the get go, we were just open about our relationship, we didn't need to hide. We openly talked about our differences and never let our busy schedules get in the way. I guess that's why the last 5 years were the easiest years we have had so far.

Once the elevator door opened, I sauntered to Glaiza's office, nasa right side ito ng hallway. The first door, I knocked thrice before letting myself in, Glaiza had no secretary, it was her parents who had a secretary given that they were too busy. I opened the door and stood frozen at the door, There she was, Glaiza my girl friend of 5 years and 2 months. Only she was not alone. A woman sat on her lap as she kisses Glaiza aggressively.

I don't know what came over me but the bouquet and the packed lunch are now on the floor, nagkalat sa impact ng pagkakabagsak. Dali-dali kong hinawakan ang babae na humahalik kay Glaiza, I dragged the bitch off Glaiza's lap and out of rage threw her aside before confronting Glaiza with a punch in the gut.

"You! I can't believe I trusted you!" I exclaimed as Glaiza writhes in pain from the punch.

"And you! You bitch!" I exclaimed at the woman.

"Who are you?!" Said the woman.

"Who am I? Ako lang naman si Dra. Rhian Howell, girlfriend ng kinakalantari mo!" I said as I charged towards her.

I was stopped by a back hug from Glaiza.

"Arci, umalis ka na please." I heard Glaiza scream at her.

The woman hurried out of her office.

"Mahal, it's not what you think." Glaiza whispered in my ear as she held me.

Hinarap ko si Glaiza sa puntong ito.

"Not what I think?! Glaiza, hindi ako bulag, nakita ko nasa kandungan mo ang babaeng yun, hinahalikan ka! How could you?!" I said as I slapped Glaiza's face.

"Mahal, let me explain. Please." Glaiza begged me as I hurried out her office.

"Rhian, Mahal. Let's talk please." I heard her call out to me.