Spectacular Love

Chapter 34

Away

"What are you... doing here?" I was having a hard time speaking. I felt like there's a big lump in my throat.

"I just came back from Japan. Your father wanted to meet me as soon as possible so I went straight here from the airport," he explained. The sweet smile on his face did not leave. "I think your father is going to tell us the real reason since you are here already."

Hindi ko na siya pinansin. I walked past him and went straight to my father. I kissed my father's forehead before sitting down on the couch beside him. I noticed Kendrick walked back and sat on the couch where he was seated awhile back. I didn't pay attention to him, though.

"What is this all about, Dad?" I asked my father the moment Kendrick sat down.

My father let out a small sigh before speaking up. "Your mom and I talked to Kendrick's parents, love. And we were thinking if-" I cut him off.

"No," I said firmly. I saw how shocked my father was, pati na rin si Kendrick Jimenez.

Nagkaroon agad ako ng idea kung ano ang gusto niyang sabihin. Kaya naman hindi ko na hinintay na matapos siya sa sasabihin niya. Inayawan ko na agad ito. I mean, isn't this too much? Wala sa kung anong teleserye ang buhay ko para magkaroon ako ng ganito experience.

"Kung ano man po ang gusto niyong mangyari between me and Kendrick, save it," sambit ko at tumayo na. Ayokong bastusin ang tatay ko pero kung ito lang din ang tanging paraan para tigilan niya ang mga pinaplano niya, then be it.

"Hija, can you just try and reconsider it? Single ka, single din naman si Kendrick. You two might-" I cut him off again.

"I don't like him, Dad." Tumingin ako kay Kendrick na ngayon ay halos humalukipkip na lang sa kaniyang kinauupuan. Parang hindi rin siya interesado sa set up na 'to. I looked at my father again and sighed before continuing. "And besides, I'm... I'm not single anymore." Nakita ko ang pagkagulat sa kaniyang mga mata. He was not expecting this, I know. Because he already told Jacob that he doesn't like him for me.

"Wha-" I cut him off again.

"I'm with Jacob, Daddy. His memories came back and... he still wants me. And I still love him, so..." I said, looking away. I heard my father sighed.

"I told you already, hija. I don't like him for you. Yes, kaibigan ko si Jack pero hindi ko gusto si Jacob para sa 'yo, hija." I looked at my father again. Kita ko ang pagpipigil niya ng inis. But it was all evident in his eyes.

"And you like Kendrick for me, ganoon ba?" I scoffed in disbelief. I shook my head and turned to Kendrick. He was all serious now. "If only you knew what really happened 8 years ago, hinding hindi mo magugustuhan ang taong 'to para sa akin, Dad." Before my father could even speak, I already went out of his office.

Papasok na sana ako sa elevator nang may humigit sa palapulsuhan ko. I knew that it was Kendrick. Hinawi ko ang kamay niya bago lumingon sa kaniya. I could feel my blood running up to my face because of pain and irritation.

Kitang kita ko sa mga mata niya na wala siyang pinagsisisihan sa nangyari at sa mga nangyayari ngayon. I could see no guilt in his eyes. Suddenly, I felt like he's no longer the Kendrick I used to know. Talaga nga bang kilala ko siya noon, or ngayon ko pa lang siya nakikilala talaga? Either way, I knew that he is not a good person.

"Martina-" I cut him off.

"Don't you dare say my name, Jimenez. You are disguting," kalmado kong sabi pero sa loob loob ko ay halos sumabog na ako sa galit.

Pinilit ko na lang ang sarili kong ibalik ang isipin kay Jacob. He's inside my office, waiting for me. The thought of him welcoming me back made me smile however, it immediately faded when I felt Kendrick's hand reaching for mine. Muli ko 'yong hinawi.