Patricia's POV "Where have you been?" Iyon ang salubong sa'kin ni Callum ng bumalik ako sa table namin galing sa banyo. He was in the usual blank expression unlike earlier who was smiling while talking to Zara. "Sa comfort room lang" sagot ko. I just stared at the desserts in front of me and chose to just drink some water. I lost my appetite. I also saw mommy who was already at their table and eating. The noise around got louder because of the whispers and laughter of the guests. Callum is busy on his phone now and I'm just playing with the spoon in my hand while waiting for the party to end. "Are you okay?" I looked up to Callum. "Yeah.." "Do you want some-" "Nah, this will do" I said and showed him the desserts and drinks I hadn’t touched yet. I was silent and looking around but I could still feel Callum's gaze on me. That makes me more concious and restless in my seat. I can see him in my peripheral vision. He's not taking off his eyes on me. "Have you tried their o
Patricia's POV I was quietly reading a biology book here in the library when someone sat beside me. "Hey! Mag kwento ka nga!" Jess interrupted me. "Anong nangyari roon sa party noong nakaraan?! Hindi mo pa sinasabi sa'kin!" Napairap ako sa ingay niya. Kaya nga hindi ko na siya sinama rito dahil mangungulit lang siya. Talagang sinundan pa ako. "Huy!" kinalabit niya ako. "Balita ko naroon si Zara? I even saw their pictures online-" "There's nothing important there, Jess" "Ang sungit mo naman" tumawa siya. "Sabagay, kahit ako maiinis kung ganoon makalingkis sa asawa ko ang babaeng 'yon!" "Hindi ako naiinis, Jess!" mariin kong tanggi. I folded the book I was reading. I lost my concentration because of her. "Sus, talaga ba?" Tumayo na ako at iniwan siya. Alam kong aasarin niya na naman ako. A few days have passed since Mr. Salvador's party but I still can't get off to my mind what happened that night. I was hunted by it. To Zara's desperation, tears and to their complicated
Patricia's POV "Could you please informed me? Your mom told me that you weren't at their home so I was worried" Callum's serious voice echoed in the living room. I didn't answer. Nanatili akong nakayuko at kinakalikot ang mga daliri ko. I never thought he would talk to me in such serious way. "Nanibago lang ako dahil hindi kita nadatnan dito. You had my number so I hope that you just called or texted me" Hindi ko na napigilan ang sarili ko at sumagot na ako sa kanya. "I'm safe, okay? Nakatulog ako sa condo ni Jess at hindi ko namalayan ang oras" He's too talkative today, huh. I just got home late! Pero kapag siya naman ang gabi na umuuwi ay wala akong sinasabi. "But a guy answered my call earlier. Are you letting someone else hold your phone?" may pag-aakusa sa tono niya. "Sinagot ni Tyrone ang tawag dahil natutulog ako-" "Oh yeah, Tyrone is the name. Next time don't do that again" bumuntong hininga siya. "You may now rest" Napaismid na lang ako sa pagsusungit niya. Tinal
Patricia's POV "What's your plan?" Namuo ang kuryosidad ko sa tanong ni Jess. Nandito kami sa may field at nagpapahangin dahil katatapos lang ng isa naming activity na ginawa sa laboratory kanina. It was awesome. "Plano tungkol saan?" "Duh! Ganito lang ako pero binibilang ko ang araw simula ng ikasal kayo ni Callum!" sabi niya at ipinakita ang screen ng phone niya. "Calendar? Yeah, it's july 14 today" simple kong sabi. Umikot ang mata niya at parang naiinis bago itinuro ang mismong date ngayon. Tama naman ako, ah? "You dumb! Manhid ka talaga! July 14 ngayon at ikinasal ka ay April 14!" halos pandilatan niya ako ng mata. "It means 3 months na kayong kasal!" Kumunot lang ang noo ko at nagtataka na tumingin sa kanya. "Oh, yeah..it's been three months" Parang kailan lang ng malaman ko na ipapakasal ako ni mommy. I don’t expect us to last like this. Well, our married life will really work because me and Callum don't interfere in each other's business. "Oh my god, Patricia! Hind
Patricia's POV I keep looking around to make sure no one else is looking and watching my movements. I sat quietly while Raven ordered our food. Dinala niya ako rito sa paborito kong japanese restaurant. Nagtataka nga ako noong una kung bakit alam nya na dito ako mahilig kumain. "Are you sure that’s all you want to eat?" marahan na tanong ni Raven. "Yes.." I smiled shortly before looking around again. I don’t know what I should say or react to what he's doing. I was not comfortable with his stare so I just continued to look around and gently clasped my hand over the table. "So it's true.." Lumingon ako sa kanya at naabutan siya'ng mariin ang tingin sa kamay ko. Gradually, my eyes widened to realize what he was staring at my hand. He's specifically looking at my wedding ring! "Uh-what are you s-saying?" pagkukunwari ko. He smiled sadly before pointing to my hand that was now resting on my thigh. Hindi ko alam kung bakit bigla akong kinabahan at nawalan ng salita. "You're rea
Patricia's POV "I need us to talk" Nahigit ko ang hininga at matapang na tumitig kay Callum. Tama ba itong ginawa ko? "About what?" he asked while drinking water. Humanap ako ng tiyempo para makausap siya at ng makita ko siya na papunta sa kusina ay sinundan ko na agad siya. "About..us" I said and my mind was a bit occupied. When I actually talk to him, I lose my words. It feels like his presence always absorbs my courage. "You mean about our marriage" he turned to me. "What about that?" Tila hindi siya interesado base sa reaksyon niya kaya ginapangan ako ng irita. "We need to have an agreement" mahinahon kong sabi. "I realized we haven't talked about it so I think it's about time" He pursed his lips before raising a brow. "Yeah, I forgot about that too. I'm too busy with the company.." Buti naman ay alam niya! Kung hindi ko pa sasabihin ay hindi niya gagawin? "Let's talk about it in my room" Agad nanlaki ang mata ko. "What?! Bakit kailangan na roon pa?" "We had to
Patricia's POV I want to continue my sleep but the sound of the alarm clock on the side table envelops my ears. I slowly opened my eyes before turning off the alarm. "Gosh! It's morning again" I murmured before getting up. Inayos ko muna ang sarili ko bago lumabas ngunit pababa pa lang ako sa hagdan ng may makita akong babaeng nakatalikod sa may ibaba habang may hawak na mop at nilalampaso ang sahig. Mabilis kumunot ang noo ko. Nang marinig niya ang yabag ko ay lumingon siya sa'kin at doon ko lang napagmasdan ang mukha niya. Who's this? She's not familiar with me. I stared at her from head to toe, she's just wearing a simple shirt and a long pants. Tingin ko ay nasa mid 40's na rin sya. "Good morning, mam" bungad niya at naunahan akong mag salita. "Sino po kayo?" maingat kong tanong. "Kasambahay niyo po. Ipinasok po kami ni Sir Callum dito kaninang umaga lang. Dati na rin po kaming nagtatrabaho sa kanila pero roon po sa bahay ng magulang niya" Tumango ako, a little bit amus
Patricia's POV "It's you.." My eyes was still widened. Hindi ako makapaniwala. Alam ko na halata sa itsura ko ang pagkagulat ngunit hindi ko iyon nakikita sa kanya. She looks confident. She cross her arm while still rising a brow. Pakiramdam ko ay iniinsulto niya na ako sa paraan ng pag tingin niya. Huminga ako ng malalim at kinalma ang sarili. Hindi pwedeng ganito. I need to act normal and professional. Calm yourself, Patricia! "So, you're Patricia Clemente, huh?" mapanuya na sabi niya. "Yes, w-who are you?" maang kong tanong. She smirked. "Stop acting that you don't know me" Sinabi niya 'yon sa napakaarte na boses kaya ginapangan agad ako ng irita. Kinuyom ko ang kamay ko at normal na lumakad palapit sa kanya. She rised a brows again when I placed my bag on the sofa. "What do you need?" I asked patiently. "I'm waiting for Callum to come home" she seated again. She didn't even answered my question. Manhid ba ang babaeng 'to o sadyang wala talaga siya'ng hiya? In a vis