Lahat ng Kabanata ng One Week Stand: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40

Ilang minuto na akong nasa may garden lang at nagpapahangin. Parang ayoko munang bumalik sa loob. Everything just happened so fast and I don't like the way it's making me feel.I'm wearing a blush spaghetti-strap dress. Medyo manipis ang gown at malamig dito sa labas kaya medyo nilalamig ako. Hindi naman ako makapag-aya na umuwi na kasi kakasimula pa lang ng reception. I have to go back inside pero nahihiya ako.I was just silently sitting on a bench, nakaharap sa fountain na napapalibutan ng mga bulaklak. On normal days, I would enjoy it because the flowers are so pretty, pero hindi ko magawa. I was just looking at them as I let my thoughts flow.I felt someone sit beside me. "Bothered?" Thaniel asked.I looked down at my hands that are resting on my lap. "We're friends, right?""We are," he replied. Nakita niya atang giniginaw ako kaya inilagay niya sa balikat ko iyong coat na suot niya."Salamat," I murmured."So... spill," he said.I stifle a sigh. "Why am I feeling this way?""Mo

Daisy invited me to stay at their house for a night. Magdi-dinner daw kami and sleep over. She said I could bring Andrei since she's also inviting Thaniel. When Thaniel knew that Daisy was pregnant, he's pretty much always around. Ang sabi pa ni Daisy, parang gusto na daw nitong tumira kasama sila. I'm sure Thaniel will be a good Tito. Hindi pa man naipapanganak ang anak ni Daisy, mahal na mahal na niya ang bata.It was past 5 pm when Andrei and I arrived at Daisy's house."Hello, Tita!!!" He greeted the moment he saw Daisy. He happily hopped off from the car and ran to Daisy who's waiting for us near the door."Hello, Superman!" She replied. Andrei opened his little arms and hugged Daisy.Andrei then poked her stomach. "Hello there, baby."I smiled as I watch him do it. Lahat ata ng ginagawa ni Andrei, adorable para sa akin. He brings a smile to my face each time."Tara sa loob?" Daisy invited. I nodded as I followed her inside."Daddy!" Masayang tawag ni Andrei as he ran to his dad.

Para akong nakakita ng multo. I froze on the spot while the two of them continued looking at me. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang nararamdaman ko ngayon. But if there's something dominant with my feelings, that is confusion. Kasi bakit siya nandito? Or maybe my eyes are just playing tricks with me?But why does she look exactly like my biological mother? Bakit nakikita ko ang pagkagulat sa mukha niya habang nakatingin sa akin?Why does the familiarity feel so strong?If this is indeed her, who did we bury years ago?I couldn't say a word, and so did they. Ramdam ko ang tensyon sa pagitan naming tatlo. I feel bad because it's supposed to be a happy day for my son and he's too young to understand things."Mommy, are you crying?" I heard Andrei ask. Karga-karga siya ni Zandrey habang pareho silang nakatingin sa akin. I didn't realize that tears were already falling down from my eyes. When Andrei pointed it out, I quickly wiped it with my hands. "Baby, Daddy's still at work and he's quite bus

I feel like I was a walking zombie. Sobrang daming schedule ko the past days tapos ang dami pang nangyayari sa bahay. Everyone is restless. I don't even know how I managed to accomplish all my work. It has been almost a month since I heard my mother's explanation. Araw-araw ko pa rin iyong iniisip and as each day passes, I feel like the pain is also slowly subsiding... or maybe I'm just getting used to it. Halos isang buwan ko na ring hindi kinakausap si Zandrey. The coffee continued and he would often go to my office to visit but I never allowed him inside. Mas lalo lang magugulo ang isip ko kapag makikita ko siya. I need to reflect on everything and in order for me to be able to reflect well, I need not to see his face. Dad seems okay. Mas madali niyang natanggap iyong mga nangyari and maybe that has something to do with Mommy Miranda by her side. I wish I also have someone to be with in times like this. Pero wala si Daisy since she's still advised to have a bed-rest. And I can't

"Be good, okay?" I said to Andrei. Medyo may sakit ako at nasa duty si Zandrey kaya pinahatid ko muna siya sa driver. "Okay, Mommy," he replied. He hugged me before I closed the door sa backseat ng kotse. "Kuya, mag-ingat sa pag-drive ha?" Baling ko sa driver and he smiled at me and assured me nothing bad will happen. I remained standing near the gate as I watched the car run. Nang mawala na ito sa paningin ko ay pumasok na ako sa loob ng gate. "Okay ka lang, Nay?" I asked Nanay Gina. She looked so pale while running towards me. "Si Ma'am Miranda po iyak nang iyak. Masakit daw po ang tiyan niya," she said. "What?" "Nasa kwarto po siya," she grumbled. Nagmadali akong umakyat sa taas at pumunta sa kwarto. Doon ay naabutan ko si Mommy Miranda na nakaupo na sa sahig. "What happened?" I questioned. Lumapit ako kay Mommy at nakita ko kung gaano siya namimilipit sa sakit. "Dalhin na natin siya sa ospital," Nanay Gina said. Naramdaman ko ang panginginig ng buong katawan ko. I never