I was watching them as they got out of the house. I bit my lip and took a deep breath. Fuck. I slumped my back on the back of the chair. My mom gasp. “Oh gosh. This is so stressful, Felice!” she said. When I looked at her, she was already massaging her hair. I shook my head, too. I bit my lip and pressed my lips together. I was just staring at my mom who looked so stressed already. I sighed. “Thank you, Mom.” She looked like she was just stunned by what I said. I saw her blinking multiple times before giving me a small smile, too. I bit my lip. Slowly, I stood and went up to her and hugged her. I heard her let out a sigh before she got my hand and even kissed the back of my hand. I felt my eyes stinging already. I don’t know why but I felt my heart warming because of that. For five years, I have never felt this way towards my mother. I have always hated her and because of what they did to me, I grew farther from her. I hated how she was making decisions for me and I hated how she
Five years. Five years of agony and anger. I didn’t even imagine that I would still be able to be happy with my parents. I was ready to cut them off from my life because I was so hurt. I didn’t think that I could still have my parents back after what they did to me. But destiny has its own plan, huh. Five years later, here I am with my daughter and my parents. “And then I always eat ice cream there, grandma! As in hmm every after school! And I have a lot of friends!” my daughter talked her heart out to my mom. “Wow! Really? That’s very nice, Flannel! Maybe you can introduce me to your friends next time, huh,” Mommy answered. Flannel nodded excitedly. Mom laughed again and gave her a pinch on the cheek. I shook my head and just got another magazine to read. We were already in the living room and they were playing again. Maia wasn’t here, she got Flannel some clothes from the condo. Supposed to be, we will be going back to my unit now, but then, Flannel begged me to let her stay here
Both Greg and I were stunned when we heard that small voice. I was even more stiffened on my feet. It was my fucking fear. Shit. This is not happening! This is not happening! Oh god. “Felice - oh my gosh!” I saw how my mom’s mouth dropped when she saw Greg’s position. I also saw how she held Flannel and put her at her back as if she was protecting her. "Felice, what is happening?" Mom asked worriedly already. I gulped hard. My mind was haywire, I didn't know what to do already, and hell I was so scared. I couldn't even look at Flannel because I felt like she would know everything the moment our eyes met."Mommy, who is he?" I felt like my world just collapsed when Flannel said that. I wanted so much to run to her and just snatched her away from here but I couldn't move. I was nailed to the ground and I couldn't move my legs and even my hands. I could feel my insides trembling already. I bit my lip harder to stop my tears from falling but they just couldn't stop. Mommy was looking a
“Where is she?” I asked Maia the moment she went down. I was on my head down. Mommy was still sitting beside me. “My gosh, Felice, that guy is stressing me out!” Mommy groaned. I bit my lip and didn’t speak. Maia went to us. “Flannel fell asleep,” she said. I heaved a sigh and nodded at her. “Did she ask questions?” She shook her head. “No. I think she understands what her grandmother said,” she said. I closed my eyes and nodded at her. “So, what now, Felice? What’s your plan now, huh?” Mom asked. I let out a big sigh before resting my back on the backrest of the chair. I crossed my arms together and stared at the air blankly. Until now, I still couldn’t believe that encounter earlier happened. Fuck. “I don’t know, Mom, I’m honestly so scared right now.” I felt their stares at me. I didn’t move nor meet their gazes. Damn it. Should we just run away already? I mean, that was my first plan, to run away with my daughter. And that’s the most feasible thing to do now, to be honest
"Mommy, where are you going?" Flannel asked me with her cute eyes. I gave her a small smile before I kissed her forehead. I caressed her left cheek"I'll just accompany grandma and grandpa to the hospital, okay? Grandpa needs his regular check up, so Mommy will come with them. After that, Mommy will be working, okay? So, you will need to stay here with Maia until we get back. Don't be stubborn, okay?" I smiled again. She pouted and just nodded at me. “Okay, Mom.” She hugged my legs. I sighed and hugged her too. I kissed her forehead before I pulled away from the hug. I looked at Maia. “I’ll probably be really busy today, so you’ll be with her for a while. Will you be okay with that?” I asked. She nodded and just gave me a smile. I sighed and nodded. "We'll get going," I said to them and went to Mommy already. "Let's go," Mom said. I just smiled. We walked together and went out of the house already. Daddy was already in the van when we got in. Mommy arranged the van to cater his
"Maia, I'm sorry but I'll just call you again, okay?""Huh? Why, what-"I didn't let her finish what she was talking about and just ended the call again. I was panting as I slid my phone in my pocket. I immediately went to where the commotion was. I couldn’t count how many times I have been cursing in my head already. “What the hell is this commotion all about?” I firmed my voice as I stormed to them. All of the employees turned to me immediately. I saw Karrie’s shocked face as she faced me. Greg couldn’t look at me in the eyes. “You bitch,” Karrie whispered angrily. I creased my forehead. My heart was beating so fast already but I didn’t want emotion to get the best of me so I tried my best not to match her aggressiveness. I remained calm and just stared at her intently. "What is it this time, huh, Karrie?" I raised a brow on her. I saw how she clenched her fist as she went closer to me. I stepped back, getting myself ready for an attack or something. "Karrie, what the hell!" Gre
After that exhausting meeting and commotion, I went home to our mansion already. We were supposed to have a meeting in the afternoon, but after all the drama, I just couldn't take it anymore. I needed to rest already and I needed to relax first. I needed to see my daughter. She's the only one that could calm me now, to be honest. I sighed and closed my eyes. I took a deep breath before going out of the car. I held onto my shoulder bag and went inside our house. It was already 3 in the afternoon and the living room was so quiet. It made me wonder then if Flannel is taking a nap or something. All I saw were our helpers. They were doing their chores. I sighed and decided to go up already. I went to my room but it was empty. I was about to go to Flannel's room. When I bumped into Mommy on the way there. I immediately arched my brow on her. "Mom, is Flannel sleeping?" I asked but instead of answering she hurriedly went to me and held both of my shoulders. "Oh god, what happened?! Are y
Ever since the incident five years ago, I have always taught myself to be very careful of the decisions that I will be making in the future. Being careful means choosing whom to be with. When I gave birth to Flannel, I vowed to myself that I will never be near my relatives again and I will never introduce her to Greg. But really, life is just so unpredictable, huh. I mean, just when I didn't want to come back to the Philippines when my father got sick leaving me with no choice but to come back anyway. Then, I was able to fix my family which I thought to be so impossible already. Now, I am just not sure if I am willing to let destiny decide whether I should let Flannel meet her father. I don't know. I am just so confused right now. "Felice…" Maia called. I closed my eyes and covered my face with both my arms. I bit my lip and looked down. I was on my bed in an indian-sitting position. My head was aching and my mind was haywire. I couldn't think straight, honestly. Flannel was with