'Til I Found You (COMPLETED)

19

The rest of the fam get into a huddle for the planned wedding. They have reputation to keep up as politicians in the city. Having said that, her mom suggests to have the wedding abroad. Regardless of its grandeur, her father wants to assure the baby's well-being. It's their first grandchild in the family. While everyone except to his dad is pumped up, Aga and Luisa have their moment at the balcony. He made out to spend a night at their old house but had he known that he would descry such nightmare, he should've went to Lea. Aga lost his shit. He didn't answer to the affirmatives yet but they're all galvanized to the upcoming union.

"Luisa, I can't marry you! I will furnish all the baby's needs. I'll be there all the time for my child but that is all I can do! I don't love you anymore. I am with someone else now", he drags her.

Both their families gave them a moment to talk. His mom is pumped up about the wedding. After all, his mom is fond of Luisa for him. Like she always blabs that Luisa is a perfect match. That was what he thought long time ago but it's a mistake. He taught himself to continue living and sweat out years without her. Though things are murky between Lea and him at this juncture but she owns the biggest chunk of his love. William kept on reminding him that Lea might be up for something; money or name. That she is a woman with deceiving facade. She uses her seduction to lure men. Although he tries to shrug it off his mind but its eventuality can't be brushed aside.

Luisa sobs, "so what do you want, Aga?! Hahayaan mong lumaki tong bata in a broken family?! It's not the baby's fault. Aga, we both consented to this!"

"What the f-ck are you saying, Luisa?! Between the two of us, ikaw ang nasa matinong pag iisip that night! You knew I was drunk pero ginusto mo parin!", he loses his grip.

She snivels in each word he throws. It directly pierced her heart like a dagger deeply buried into her chest. His eyes tell it so. The pain is there and she knew their past is instilled in him up to this very day. He hasn't been moving on from the wounds she caused. Like leaves that didn't wither as time passes by. It remains fresh in his memory and she feels breaking apart.

But this isn't just for herself.

His mom shows up in their heartrending confrontation. Like she always does, she sides with Luisa. "What's happening here?"

"Ma, please. Wag ka na makialam. I cannot marry Luisa!"

"At bakit?! Dahil sa bayarang babaeng yun?! You're choosing her over your child?! Aga, man up! You're a father now. Think of what's best for your child and not just of yourself!"

"Apology, Ma. I can't. Sorry but that child won't grow in a family where the parents are pretentiously loving each other! Mahal ko si Lea, Ma! Even if you don't like her, I'd still be choosing her!", he stands firmly in his decision. He is adamant this time. Being a father is a one-sided obligation as he perceives it. He can be there at all times for his kid. Take turn in putting the baby to sleep. Sing a lullaby not minding its tune. Be up all night long for a crying little one. That all limits to being a parent to his baby and not a husband to the mom. That is just too much to ask for.

His mom huffs in disbelief, "do you hear yourself?! Aga, you don't know that woman! Malay mo pinapaikot ka lang niya because if she really loves you, why would she hide her past from you?! She should've been honest but she lied! She wants to plaster on a flawless fascade to fool you! And seeing you now?! I can say that woman is adept!"

"I will pretend I didn't here that from you, Ma", he passed by them as his mom tails him, nagging. He heard Luisa's dad calling his attention but he didn't bother to look at any of them. His mind is messed up and all that he thinks of is Lea.