MY EYES clouded as I watched the strong waves pounding the shore. The cold ocean breeze feels right and yet it brings pain to my heart. I don't know how many hours I just stared at the vast sea. Since I came here to San Marcelino I have come back here to the beach every day. Spending the day seemingly indifferent to what is going on around them. I glanced at my wristwatch and shook it slightly. Another day passed. I don't know how I survived my day without him, without his touch, his kiss, and his warm hug. I feel like I'm going crazy thinking about how I can get through the days to come without him. I decided to just go back to the rented apartment. From the beach, I decided to walk so that even for a moment my brain would be distracted by what I saw. This is not my usual routine but I find it good and relaxing. But suddenly I stopped walking because of an oncoming vehicle. All I heard was a horn before my eyes darkened. *** I could feel the heavy lids of my eyes, but I couldn’t blink because of the woman speaking next to me. "Please, wake up don't go to sleep!" I tried to move my arm but I couldn't, my hip hurt even more. "Oh my God! Gab, where are you ?!" The woman said it out loud so I was dilated. She was holding her cell phone and was walking in front of me so I forced her to stand up so she turned to me. "No! Don't move or your injury will get worse!" she stopped me. "I'm fine miss," I said in a low voice. "You're definitely not, just wait a little more minute please?" Pleading it says so I went back to lying down. I felt myself and I think only my hip was sore and my elbow was sore. Moments later I heard the squeak of the car tire so I was blinded again. He walks in my direction, looking straight into my eyes. My lips twitched slightly, then you bit hard. My heart skip so fast, and I was tense. Only now did I feel my heart beating so hard for a long time. My tears started to seep down my face and my emotions shattered like hell. I also can't help but look at it. Almost nothing has changed here. He's still looking good, his muscle tone defines how strong and healthy he is right now. Perfect jaw and a set of dark stony eyes. I must say that his arm muscles became even tenser because of his white T-shirt. And the rest is perfect beyond his imperfection. I wanted to open my lips for it to be called but that stare was quickly cut off when he glanced at the woman kneeling in front of me. "Are you alright?" There was a hint of intense concern in his voice next to him especially when he grabbed the shoulder of the woman who was paying attention to me. I was swallowed not because of the pain of the wound I had inflicted but because of the pain that drew in my heart. "We need to take her to the hospital," the woman said. There it turned its gaze back to me and stared at me intently "We'll take you to the hospital, tell me what hurts, okay?" His voice has full of authority, very far from the man I knew before, very far from the man I loved the most. I was not able to answer because he immediately loaded me without warning. Suddenly I was able to wrap my arms around his neck. He took a deep sigh as a sign of discomfort so I looked down at his chest but it looks like I did something more wrong because I was now staring at his wide chest. At that point, I closed my eyes firmly and tightly grasped his shoulder to get closer to me but I suddenly woke up when I heard him speak. "Love..." I wanted to shed tears at what he said and looked up at it him with dim eyes, but I immediately turned to the woman approaching. "Yes, Dear," said the woman who opened the car door for us. "Okay, I'll drive her to the hospital," he said to the woman after I sat in the front seat. "All right I'll follow." She quickly kissed the man in front of me. He immediately turned to me after looking down at the seat belt that he quickly fastened before turning around in the driver's seat and without warning he pulled it. I close my eyes at the speed of the car running, I want my heart to grow fast because I know he worries about my condition. I turned to look at him and he quickly turned to me. "Is anything wrong with you?" he asked. "I'm fine, you don't have to take me to the hospital," I said softly. "No, we have to make sure you don't have an injury or any fracture," he impatiently said. "But, I-I'm okay," I utterly answered back. Again I heard a deep sigh coming from him. So, I just looked out the window. It was nearly dark but the sea could clearly see the beauty because of the sunset. I turned to him looking so busy driving. I still remember everything about him, because he never left my heart. I treasured the moment when he said that he never leave me behind. That he loves me more than anything in this world. He promises me that he holds my hands and he never lets go of whatever happened. But it's all dead gone because the man beside me right now is not the man who made the promise of forever.
"Nice... I love the party..." His one hand was inside his pocket while the other was holding the glass of cocktail juice, sipping on it coolly. "I wanted it simple and solemn. I didn't invite big names and personalities," I said. "Is he invited? Did you inform him?" He asked smoothly. But before I could even answer him, my eyes caught that man walking inside the entrance of the gate. My heart was frozen by his surprise appearance. Looking so magnificently hot and seductive in his navy blue long sleeve polo that folded up to his forearms. He never failed to clutch my heart out and leave me breathless. I watched him cross the crowded people while his eyes never left mine. I wanted to stare at him more, but it was cut off when I heard Ellwood clearing his throat beside me. "Whatever speech you have boiling, I don't wanna hear it," I said through my tight lips. I heard him chuckled lowly before leaving me alone and greeting Hezekiah. "Dude, long time no see... I'm glad you came." E
I realized a lot of this when Alessandra and I had a talk. I left her with a light heart and there's no anger left inside. Even before, I already forgave her.I halted from my tracks when I felt something wet gushed on my thighs. Then my stomach rumbled in pain."Oh God!"I quickly walked to the car. My delivery seemed earlier than the due date? I thought I could still drive but I can't take the pain.I was left with no choice but to call Ellwood."What?! We... wait, where exactly are you?!" he frantically said.I told him the exact place and after only a few minutes, I heard his car nearing.I woke up in a child's loud cry. I slowly opened my eyes and looked for the baby."Hey, wonder woman."My eyes lifted to Ellwood. I can't help but to smile.Beside him was a man carrying a child. My tears started forming at that scene."You're here?" I uttered in my low and weak voice.Ellwood glanced at Hezekia
"Were not yet through, my wife," he spoke in a rough voice, making sure he has control over me."Please just fucking let go off me..." I thought it would come out as a hard tone, but it came out almost like a whisper in the wind."I know you've been dreaming of me last night, every fucking minute of your night. I know deep there inside, you wanted this much to happen as much as I want you..." His soft tone vibrated all over my nerves."No. I don't... I can't!" I sterntly said. Tears formed around my eyes but I didn't let it fall."As much as I wanted to be near you or being with you. I just can't... I couldn't, Hezekiah." I slowly shook my head."It's not that easy. Alessandra is alive and your child... your child you chose over me!" My voice already cracked but I still my managed myself."No, Sweetheart," he whispered softer now."Please..." I struggled to get off of his hold but he didn't let me."Just one more chance, sweeth
"What time is the ribbon cutting again?"I was talking about the opening of the Jewelry shop Hezekiah built. He also invited me to the mall in Manila that just got finished, but I couldn't go because it's too far. I decided to just go to the new branch of the company because it doesn't sit right that I couldn't attend this event, too."10 am in the morning, so may you still have time to think about it again." She rolled her eyes and stood up."Come on, Zuay! I know it's not you..." I teased. Even if she said that she hates Hezekiah, I know she's still hoping for us to get back together again."Tss... I better go back to work." She turned around and and left my office.After she closed the door, I leaned my back against the chair. I gently caressed my baby bump and closed my eyes.He shouldn't find out about my pregnancy. Not because I don't want to give him his rights as a father, but because I'm scared of the result once he found out.
I chuckled lightly, "We already talked, he went to Galla a few days before I flew black here. He asked for my forgiveness and a chance, but–""No, no, wait... you mean, you two talked and you didn't even mention your situation?"I slowly shook my head.My gaze lifted to him when he held my hand above the table."You should've told him that you are pregnant."My lips quivered while staring at him. I didn't expect him to say that. I know he didn't like Hezekiah for me even way before. Why does it seem like the world just turned upside down?"No, I can't..." I shook my head again.His eyes lingered on me. He slowly caressed my hand and looked darkly at me."I want to show you something..."We didn't finish our food because we quickly walked our way to his car.I didn't ask where we were going, but based on the path we're taking, I think I know where it will be.When his car stopped in front of Cervantes
Carrying the bottle of wine and long glass, I walked my way to his cabin. I know the risk of taking this chance, but I have to do this to clear things out. What's about to happen may exceed my expectations, but I don't want to worry about it now. Clad with the tiny speck of courage left in me, I raised my hand to knock on his door. The door opened and I saw shock registered on his face when he saw me but composed himself right after. "Uh, I–I ah..." I quickly raised the bottle of wine and the long glass. Instead of saying anything, he just got the bottle and glass from me. He pulled the door close which made me step back... "Didn't you enjoy your wine?" His voice flowed calmly. My breathing hitched as he stepped closer, not wanting to be inches apart. "Yeah, we need to talk." I finally said. We're now facing each other in front of the small table of his cottage. He poured himself a glass of wine and took it all in one g