Cassidy Hurdiss intentionally broke the heart of the one man who has always loved her. She had to set him free so he could fulfill his lifelong dream to be a successful business tycoon in New York City.
Four years later, Aaron Ceyx Monteverde come...
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"Smile, princess," sabi ni Aaron kay Xiana. Sumimangot naman ito at nagpakarga kay Aaron. The latter gladly took her in his arms. Si Xander naman, kanina pa tulog sa balikat ko.
"Can I visit you again at work tomorrow, Daddy?" Xiana pouted. Halos ayaw niya ngang bitiwan ang kamay ni Aaron kanina nang sabihin kong kailangan na niyang umuwi.
Na-text ko na si Drei na sunduin kami at on the way na siya.
"Sure. Gusto nga ni Daddy araw-araw kasama ka niya," he answered. Xiana embraced him and rested her head on his neck. Pagod na siguro at inaantok.
I averted my gaze when Aaron stared at me. I feel kind of guilty that I shouted at him a while ago, but if I didn't do that, then he would think that he still has a chance with me. Ayokong umasa siya. Kaligayahan lang ng mga bata ang gusto ko.
In all honesty, kung hindi nga lang ginusto ni Xiana na makilala siya ay hindi na ako magpapakita pa ulit sa kanya. He only makes me remember the past and I don't want to relive it again.
I walked towards the elevator and pressed the open button. We stepped inside.
"Daddy?" Xiana spoke with her eyes closed. She yawned.
"Yes, princess?"
"Why do you call me princess? I'm not a princess. My name is Alexiana Callisto Hurdiss," mahaba niyang saad.
Aaron let out a hearty laugh. "Because you're Daddy's princess."
"So if I'm your princess, then does that mean Mommy's your queen?" Napaiwas ako ng tingin sa tanong ni Xiana, but deep inside I also want to hear his answer. Then Xander shifted. Inayos ko ang pagkarga sa kanya.
There was a long silence. I even thought Aaron wouldn't answer Xiana's question, but he did.
"Yes. Your mommy will always be my queen."
Lumabas na agad ako ng elevator. Malamang sinabi niya lang 'yon para hindi isipin ni Xiana na hindi kami okay.
I shut my eyes as I felt the cold breeze touching my skin.Mas presko at malinis ang hangin sa Bicol.
I missed that place so much. Kumusta na kaya si Aling Pacing at Mang Carding? Si Kuya Toto kaya lasenggero pa rin? Naaalala pa kaya nila ako?
I tried to push those memories out of my mind but I failed. Napabuntong-hininga nalang akong muli habang nakatingin sa kalsada.
"I'm sorry," he said after a few minutes. I chose to shut my mouth. "I'm sorry for everything, Cassidy."
I don't want him to talk. Because everytime he does, he keeps on saying something about our past. It's like his words are like knives that are trying to reopen an old scar.
"And thank you," he whispered. The wind carried his words away.
Nilingon ko siya sa pagkakataong ito. "Salamat para saan?"
