Marrying Mr. Perfectionist

FORTY-FOUR

Chapter Forty-four:

"Are you really going to do this?" I heard the sad voice of Patricia, as if she was about to cry. Hindi ko siya pinansin habang nilalagay ang lahat ng mga damit ko sa maleta. Siniksik ko lahat. When everything was in its place, I faced her. She's sitting at my bed and I automatically rolled my eyes. She was pouting and crying like a puppy. Paano ako makakaalis nang payapa sa bahay kung ganito ang pinapakita niya?

"Patricia, hindi naman habang buhay ako nakatira sa bahay niyo. I already looked for an apartment at lilipat na ako roon. You've done enough and that's what I thank for," I said to her sincerely. Matagal na ako sa bahay nila and I already considered them like a family so it was also hard for me. Ayaw ko rin sanang umalis. But I need to do this.

"Is it because of my mom?" her voice cracked and tears already began to pool in her eyes. Nilapitan ko siya at saka ko siya niyakap nang mahigpit. I admitted that her mom was terrifying. Ni walang umimik nga sa amin nang kumain kami kagabi. She kept on talking about business nonstop as if we were interested. The atmosphere was tensed when she announced that Hans will be marrying the daughter of the CEO of whatever company that is.

We were shocked, knowing that Hans was already married to Danielle. Their parents didn't know, of course. At hindi namin alam kung ano ang plano ni Hans tungkol doon. Well, annulment is the best solution. Pero bahala sila kung ano ang gusto nila. Mahirap nang makialam.

"No, it's not for your mom. It is for myself. Magkikita pa naman tayo, 'no? Para namang ang layo ng pupuntahan ko para umiyak ka ng ganiyan. We will still meet and I promise I will give you a visit. Okay na ba?"

With that, her face glowed in satisfaction. "You sure?" She asked and I nodded.

Nang mahimasmasan si Patricia ay bumaba na kami ng hagdan at nadatnan si Hans na nakapamulsa habang naghihintay. His face was pale. He looked stressed. For this past weeks, wala kasi siyang ibang ginagawa kundi ang magmukmok. I'm already worried about his health. Namamayat na siya.

"You can stay if you want. You don't need to do this," bungad niya. "If your worried about mom, gagawa ako ng paraan."

I shook my head. "No. You don't need to do that. Nakakahiya na kasi sa inyo. Besides, malapit lang sa pinagtatrabuhan ko ang nahanap kong apartment. No worries, bibisitahin ko rin naman kayo."

I don't want to add any problem to him anymore. Ayaw ko nang maging pabigat pa sa kaniya. Kung kaya ko lang sanang bawasan ang problema niya, ginawa ko na.

"At saka, matagal ko na ring plano ang lumipat. It's decided. I'm sorry kung pabigla. This is nothing to do about your mom," I said to ease their doubts.

"Make sure to visit us often," he demanded. 

I smiled at him. "Sure."

Hans and I are okay now. Wala na sa amin ang nakaraan. Wala na sa amin ang lahat. I'd already forgiven him for what he did. Wala naman siyang kasalanan sa totoo lang. We both made a mistake. Thankfully, we are still friends after what happened.

Nakarating ako sa apartment pasado alas diez ng umaga. I have plenty of time para mag-ayos at maglinis. It's Sunday so I don't have something to do. Clever texted me good morning but I didn't dare to reply. Wala sa isip ko kanina at sobrang gulat ako nang makita na marami siyang missed calls.

"Hey. I'm sorry. Medyo busy. Kakalipat ko lang ng apartment." I texted him immediately.

Nilapag ko muna ang gamit sa sahig. The room was actually empty. Ang maganda lang ay kumpleto ito. May mini-kitchen, sala, at may banyo sa loob ng kwarto. Tapos mag-isa lang ako kaya I feel more comfortable. I'd made sure to the landlady na wala akong kahati sa kwarto. Ayaw kong may  kasamang iba. I'm not comfortable.