The Last Heiress Breath (Maiden Series #3)

Chapter 25

Creal Mae Varrielo

"Why did you hide from us, mom?"

Fuck.

Binago ko ang usapan nang tinanong nya sakin ang bagay na yon. I don't want to talk about this especially with him, Cademus. Baka magalit sya sakin at ayokong mangyari yon.

That would be a whole damn nightmare.

"Mom? Kelan kayo babalik sa bahay? We all missed you." sabi na naman nya.

I looked at him. "Not now, but soon Demus. Very soon. For now, you're gonna stay here with me. I missed you, anak."

"Why? Don't you miss them, too?" he asked. I took a deep breath and looked away. Unable to meet his gaze.

"Of course, I do."

"Then, why don't you show up now?" he said. He's really confused.

I don't know what to say. "It's not the right time, anak. Mommy's still not okay, but I'm sure. I'll show up as soon as I get better." I said, assuring him and smiled widely.

He nodded. "I'm staying here. I want to take care of you."

"Just stay here and I'll get better." I said and stood up.

"Where are you going?"

"Come with me. I have to show you something." yaya ko sakanya.

He nod and followed me. When I finally opened the door, the whole HQ stopped. Usually, they greet me here and there, but it's different right now. Para silang nakakita ng multo dahil sa paglabas namin ni Demus.

"Why did you encode the wrong data over the damn scanner all over the HQ door?!" boses ni Jake ang nangibabaw sa buong building.

Nangunot ang noo ko. I looked at Demus and asked him to watch.

"Jake?!" I called out his name.

They're pushing Jake towards me. I walked towards him. He looks very frustrated. "What's the matter?" I asked, concerned.

He scratched his eyebrow before answering my question. "Nothing.nPakiramdam ko kasi ay dumagdag si Demus sa problema ng Hawks. And I don't know how to fix some plans, while you're just relaxing with your son in your damn office—!"

I cut his words by grabbing his neck and now choking him.

What did he just said about my son?

"C-Creal.." he said while gasping for air.

Diniinan ko lalo ang pagkakasakal sakanya. Natahimik lalo ang Hawks sa ginawa ko kay Jake—sa pinsan ko.

"Don't you dare spit unwanted words behind my back, Jake. Hindi porket pinsan kita ay hahayaan kitang magsalita ng ganyan about my son." I glared at him. "You're just working for me. I treated you like normal cousins should do, and made you where you are right now! Is this what you wanted to give me back? Fuck your stupid ass!" I added and let him go.

"H-How could you.." he coughed. ".. do this t-to me, C-Creal?" uubo-bo pang tanong nya.

"I didn't do anything. You're the one who did something wrong to yourself, Jake." I corrected him.

He shaked his head. "This isn't you!"

"This is me! You just need to see my other side when it comes to my family!" I gave him a grin. I faced Demus and his face is blank. No emotion could be unveiled.

He took a deep breath. "Let's go anywhere. Wag lang dito. I've lost my appetite, anyway." then he walked away from me and went straight to the steel door. But before he even got out, he faced me once again. "Gonna wait for you outside. Finish your business first. I'm willing to wait, mom." he smiled at me and went out.

"Mmmm. So, what now?!" I yelled as soon as the door closed.

"W-Wala na po, Madam. Sundan nyo na po si Sir Demus." si Yala ang sumagot sakin.

I nod. "Subukan nyong pag-usapan to pagkalabas ko, I'll assure you that you will never see yourself in my territory ever again!" and said and walked towards the door.

I opened the door and I went out. From where I'm standing, I saw Demus' standing beside a car, it's his car I supposed.

Lumapit ako sakanya at ngumiti sa kanya. Habang palapit sakanya ay tinitigan ko ang bawat anggulo ng mukha at katawan nya. Matangos na ilong, mahabang pilik mata, magandang kilay, mapulang labi, mahabang jaw line, may Adams apple na rin, magulong buhok na nagpagwapo sakanya, maputing mga ngipin, maporselanang kutis, matangkad at poging pogi. Manang-mana kay Richie. Hindi ko alam kung may namana ba sakin si Demus o wala.

Psh.

"Alam ko namang gwapo ako, mom." bigla syang nagsalita at tumawa.

Natawa na lang ako sa sinabi nya sakin. "And I'm proud to be your mom. Not only because my son is handsome, it's also because my son is kind and a loving child to his parents."

"I'm not a child anymore mom. I'm 15 and yet you're still calling me that." nakangiting sabi nya.

Nalungkot ako sa sinabi nya. "Let it slide this once, Demus. I didn't experience calling  you that. You grew up without me and I don't know how to make you happy."

"Okay, fine. Call me whatever you want, mommy." he said. He really understands me.

"Thank you for understanding, Demus."

"Thank you for that also. Dad never understand me"

"Why?" nagtataka kong tanong sakanya.

"Because he wanted me to stop chasing my happiness that is also his happiness, as well. And that's you, mom."

Richard Elias Falderrega

I already lost my wife. And I don't want to lose my son, now. I don't want to be a loner.

"Dahil dyan sa kabaliwan mo, pati ngayon si Demus ay nawawala!" sermon sakin ni daddy.

I frowned. I don't know what to do now, don't add anymore dad. "I can handle this, okay?!"

"No, you can't! You can't even eat on your own, do you think you can easily find Demus? Manila is a huge city!" dagdag na sigaw pa nya.

"I know because I live here, 'pa! Just.. Just be quiet, at least! I'm trying to think." I yelled at him.

Napahawak sya ng ulo dahil sa pagkatigas ng ulo ko. "Sawa na akonng pagsabihan ka." then he sat on the couch.

Everyone is worried about my son and so am I. "Bakit mo kasi ginanon kuya?!" it was Risa.

"Now you're blaming me. He want to find his mother, let him!" I said.

"We know that it's impossible! Creal is dead, and dead people won't be coming back!" pangaral sakin ni Kuya Reb.

"I know she's alive, I just know it." sabi kong muli. "I'm going. Bye." Lumabas ako ng bahay.

I know where to find my son. Because Demus is my child, I know where he will go!

"Richie!"

~🖋️🌙~