The Leftovers

19: SUSPICIONS

XEN'S POV

My mind was too occupied as I stare at Iowa's house from a distance inside my car. Balik na naman ako sa dati na hanggang tingin lang sa kanyang bahay mula sa malayo habang nagtatago sa loob ng sasakyan. Alam kong wala akong mapapala kung titignan ko lang ng ganoon ang bahay n'ya. Alam kong hindi nito mababago ang lahat. But staring at it clears my mind, enables me to think properly, and come up with the best decision.

I stayed there for a little longer as I clench my fist, remembering what happened last night at La Antoine.

FLASHBACK

"So why can't I go to your bar?" Alcantara started the conversation.

"It's not like that Tito Greg, the thing is, Gecko is too occupied right now. And I think it's not the right place to talk with a respective person like you. You know, formality." I replied calmly, trying to hide the anger that is trying to prevail on my voice and expression.

"You have a point my dear Xen." while pouring wine into his glass. "Anyway, the main reason why I wanted to have a chit-chat with you is that I have another job to offer." then he takes a sip of the wine. "May isang taong gusto kong ipaligpit sa'yo. At gusto kong mas malinis ito kaysa sa ginawa ng mama mo noon."

Frown. "My mom? I don't have any idea of what you are talking about."

Smiles. "Oh, I see. She didn't tell you. Look at your mom, raising you so naive." he said as he plays with his wine.

"I will look at it with great gratitude if you tell me everything," I replied seriously trying to hide the mixed emotions that are stirring inside me. I just wanna explode but I wanna know the truth. I can't believe that my mom takes away my right to know her better.

"If you insist then, I'll tell you." then looked at me, waiting for me to say anything but I just keep on staring at him, waiting for him to start his account.

"Well,"  he leans on the sofa, "many years ago when your mother was just a trainee, she used to be my asset. She always follows my orders and does her jobs neatly. In return, I ask somebody to promote her as the head of Union Intelligence Center wherein she met your dad." he paused.

"And then she got pregnant," I added.

"Yes. But before that something happened. Since she was promoted, she got so attached to her job. Mula noon ay bihira na kaming magkita and then, I realized something weird feeling inside me. Then after several days, I concluded that it's not just affection but love." then he smirked.

"What? You fell in love with my mother? Baka mamaya sabihin mo na ikaw talaga ang ama ko. P*tang ina, wag mo nalang ituloy kung ganoon." I exclaimed but he just keep on smirking.