"So tell me, darling, tell Daddy everything."
Nag-aalangan pa rin akong sumagot. He's still whispering at me—saying to kill myself. Alam kong walang talagang bumubulong, but because I am unwell, I can't help but feel panic and fear.
"Hush, baby. Daddy's here, okay?" He held my hand. "Don't push yourself, you'll overcome it soon."
Tumango ako sa kanya. I'm thankful I met my dad. Mas naging madali para sa akin ang lahat. I didn't know he was a psychiatrist.
Pinagawan niya ako ng sariling kwarto dito sa ospital na pagmamay-ari niya so he can monitor me every hour. Minsan, naaawa na rin ako sa kanya, kasi hindi na siya umuuwi at lagi akong binabantayan, kahit na natutulog lang ako.
"I'm sorry, Daddy. Sobrang naaabala kita," I said.
He shook his head. "No, you're not. You're my daughter. I must take care of you." He paused and caressed my hair. "Hayaan mo na si Daddy. You know how much I longed for you, right?"
Tumango ako at ngumiti. "You'll overcome this, honey. We will—together."
Three months have passed since I left the Philippines. For the first time, I managed to tell my story.
A bittersweet story.
It's because of my dad, my mom, and just the thought of my children.
"It's okay, honey. No one will judge you."
I smiled at him.
If this is the only way to be with my children again, then I'll risk everything.
"I'm... pregnant?" I whispered softly when I saw the two red lines. It's positive.
I know I'm still young, but all I feel is joy. He or she is a blessing. Hindi ko pa siya nakikita, but I already love my baby deeply.
Things aren't going well between me and my husband, Logan. Naiintindihan ko naman siya. He only married me for the sake of our family names, to avoid embarrassment.
To me, wala namang kaso if he didn't take responsibility for what happened. It was a moment of pure lust—we both wanted it.
Well, I liked him. But that's not enough to force him into this marriage. Nadala lang kami ng gabing iyon, but I didn't plan it the way he thinks I did.
Tahimik akong pumasok sa bahay at nakita ko si Liara na nanonood ng cartoons sa sala.I scooted closer to her and smiled. "Hi!" I greeted her.
"Hello po," she answered shyly. I understood. Nag-aadjust pa siya sa presensya ko. Halos isang buwan pa lang kaming kasal ni Logan, at lumipat ako rito sa bahay niya.
"Did you eat lunch?" I asked. She just nodded without looking at me. I softly caressed her hair.
BINABASA MO ANG
His Unwanted Wife
RomanceEli Mignonette vanished after two years of marriage with Logan Brandon. Leaving him with a shocking secret: she was pregnant with his twins! Now, Eli grapples with the weight of her choices, while Logan is left to raise his child alone. Their explo...
