Complicated Love

Chapter Twenty Four

Twenty Four

Greg's POV

Katatapos lang nang meeting ko sa Board of Directors. Mr. Smith already signed the proposal I've been doing for the past week. I don't have a choice but to busy myself in order to forget my pain. I sighed when I accidentally saw our family pictures in my office. Iris and Hailey are smiling widely in the picture, even Dad. Until now, I don't have the strenght to face Iris. I'm scared because I might force Iris to come back. I'm scared that she will know that I don't really want to give her freedom back. Truth is I wanna keep her for myself. But I realized that it's too selfish. That's why even if it's too hard to sign the annullment paper I still did. I deeply sighed and decided to call it a day. I really need hard drinks right now.

"Mrs. Moreno clear all my remaining schedules for today. You can also go home now if you want." I  told my secretary. I'm leaving already when Mrs Moreno called me again.

"Sir! Uhm..Ma'am Iris called earlier. She told me to remind you to call her as soon as you finished your meeting."

Napahinto ako sa paglalakad nang marinig ang sinabi ni Mrs. Romeno. Iris called? This is the first time she called me after the annulment happened. Usually, si Dad ang lagi niyang kausap kung tungkol yun kay Hailey. I don't want to talk with her because I cannot guarantee that I can stop myself from telling  her to come back again. That's why I decided not to call Iris even if it's killing me because the truth is I do really missed her. I miss her sweet voice, her genuine smile and especially her gorgeous face. I went straight to one of the most popular bar here in Manila. I messaged Dad already to ask Iris what she want to tell me. I don't think I can talk to her right now. I will go crazy once I will hear her voice. Damn! Baka hindi ko mapigilan ang sarili kong puntahan siya at yakapin.

Nakakailang bote na rin ako ng alak nang dumating si Paul. Tinanguan ko agad siya at itinaas ang baso na may lamang alak sa kaniya. Natatawa na lang niyang kinuha ito sa akin.

"Are you planning to get wasted for tonight?" he asked and laughed then drink the alcohol that I gave him.

"Why? Scared to see me wasted? Don't worry Pare I will not puke on you!" I said laughing!

"I'm not scared but worried. Tito called me earlier to check on you. We're both worried about you. You can tell me anything Greg, Pare" Paul said seriously. Tinapik niya pa ang balikat ko.I know he's really worried about me but I don't wanna talk about my problem right now. It's enough already that Paul is here to get drunk with me.

"Thank you hijo for bringing him home" narinig kong sabi ni Dad kay Paul. Tumawa lang naman si Paul at tinapik ulit ako sa balikat. Nag-uusap pa sila pero hindi ko na marinig dahil sa sobrang hilo. Hindi ko alam  kung ilang bote ng alak ang nainom ko ngayong gabi. Basta ang alam ko lang marami talaga akong nainom.

Sumasakit ang sintido ko nang magising. Nagulat pa ako nang maabutan si Dad na nakaupo sa harapan ko. Mukhang kanina pa siya nag-aantay na magising ako. I know he's serious right now based on his expression. The last time we talked seriously it's about Iris and I wedding. I heaved a sigh then point my finger to the comfort room. He just nodded. I took a shower immediately. I wanted to talk to Dad quickly, it seems like I knew already what we're gonna talk about. I know he doesn't approve about the annulment but it's Iris and mine decision. No matter how much he wanted to stop the annulment he can't do nothing about it even if he is my father. He knew how stubborn I was.

"Don't you have plans hijo?" Dad asked with a serious tone. I just look at him confusingly.

"What do you mean about that plans Dad?"

"You are not getting any younger Gregorio. You should do everything to make your family be complete again. What I mean about everything is you will do anything for your family. Please son do everything to win Iris back even if it's  just for Hailey's sake."