"Mama, masama po ba sa health kapag nag-alaga ako ng puppy?" Lexi asked, her eyes wide with curiosity.
"It depends, baby. May mga tao kasi na nagkaka-allergy sa balahibo ng aso o pusa. Why, baby? Gusto mo ba ng puppy?"
"Yes, mama, pero ayaw po ni kuya. Gusto niya daw po ng cat kasi maingay daw po ang dog. Totoo po ba, mama, na behave lang ang cats? Parang si kuya?"
"Hmm, I'm not sure, baby. You should ask your kuya. Siya ang 'professor' natin, di ba?"Lexi giggled. We always teased Lexus, calling him 'professor.' Why? Kasi he's always reading a book, wearing his little reading glasses, and asking us random, out-of-this-world questions.
"Kuya might hear you, mama," she whispered, giggling again.
"Right! Anyway, kamusta ang school?" I asked, shifting the conversation.
"Masaya naman, mama, pero..." she hesitated.
"Pero?"
"Medyo... naiinggit po ako minsan kapag hinahatid ng daddy yung mga classmates ko. Mama, kelan po ba uuwi si Papa?"
It's impossible, baby. Especially since he doesn't even know you exist.
"Papa will come back when you're a big girl na, Lexi," I said softly, forcing a smile.I didn't want to see her hurt, so I avoided speaking ill of her father. I didn't want my children growing up with hatred in their hearts, kahit na si Lexus, he already despises him.
"I'm going to be a big girl fast, mama, para papa will come home na."
I smiled again, but deep inside, I was at a loss for words. I know how much Lexi loves her father, and one day, their paths will cross. Maybe not now, but I trust God will bring them together at the right time. But please, not now...
KELLY'S POV
"Logan, gusto mo ba ng arranged marriage or blind dates? I know some girls who would be perfect for you," Mom said as we ate breakfast.
"I don't want to settle down, Mom. I'm focused on my business."
"But honey, tumatanda na kami ng daddy mo. We want to see you start your own family. You're not getting any younger, Logan. You should think about settling down."
"Mom, enough. I'm not getting married."
This conversation has become a daily routine at home. Mom always pushes Logan to settle down, suggesting he meet daughters of her friends and considering arranged marriages. But Logan is stubborn—walang makakapagpabago ng isip niya.
What he doesn't know is our parents already arranged a marriage for him. With Eli Mignonette Ramos—the heiress of the Ramos Group of Companies.
I just hope I'm wrong...
---"Lexus, paki-check si Lexi kung gising na. Malelate na kayo," I called out while preparing breakfast.
BINABASA MO ANG
His Unwanted Wife
RomanceEli Mignonette vanished after two years of marriage with Logan Brandon. Leaving him with a shocking secret: she was pregnant with his twins! Now, Eli grapples with the weight of her choices, while Logan is left to raise his child alone. Their explo...
