Chapter 7: Far from you

In the middle of their conversation, an idea suddenly came to Amy's mind—to leave. Leave the place full of memories of their past with Zack and start a new life with his son. He did not want the child to grow up in a world of confusion and fatherlessness. She wants her son to have a chance to grow up happy, even without Zack in their lives.

One night, as Amy lay in her bed, she thought deeply about the possibility of leaving. Her pregnancy won't be long before people in their office notice. And even though he acted professionally, he couldn't deny that it hurt to see Zack every day who didn't seem to care.

The next day, Amy didn't hesitate to talk to Quen about her plan.

"Quen, I want to start a new life. I want to get out of here and find a place where I can start over with my son," Amy said, determination in her voice.

Quen was surprised by what Amy said, but her eyes showed understanding. "If that's what you want, I'll support you. Where do you plan to go?"

"I thought, maybe in the province. It's quieter there, and I can more easily focus on raising the child," Amy answered.

Quen was silent for a moment before nodding. "If you think it's the right decision for you and your baby, I won't stop you. But, Amy... just make sure it's what you really want. The province is far away, and it will be a big change in life you."

Amy nodded. "I know. It's not easy, but I have to do it. For my son and me."

In the following days, Amy was busy preparing for her departure. It's not easy—she has to leave her job, the life she's used to, and most of all, her past with Zack. But she knew it was the right decision for her and her son.

Before he left, he and Zack crossed paths again. He didn't tell Zack this, but he knew the day would come when he would know his decision. For the last time, she said goodbye to Zack without his knowledge, leaving all memories behind, including the painful past.

As Amy travels to the countryside, she feels mixed emotions—sadness, fear, but most of all, hope. Hope for a new beginning, and for a brighter future with her son.

With each mile of his journey, the weight of his feelings gradually disappeared. And finally, Amy felt freedom—freedom to start over and build a new chapter in her life.

The weeks passed quickly since Amy left for the province. Despite her loneliness, she learned to understand the new quiet life with the child she was carrying. He prepared every day for the child's arrival, and even though he was far from his old life in Manila, he felt the peace he had been looking for for a long time.

But on the other hand, Zack has completely lost connection with Amy. He never saw her in the office, and even their friends were unaware of Amy's sudden disappearance. Despite his busy life as a businessman, he can't help but think about Amy, and more importantly, her revelation—the admission that he is the father of what Amy is carrying.

One night, while quietly drinking wine in his office, Zack realizes the weight of his decisions. He didn't receive the news about Amy's pregnancy right away, and instead of dealing with it, he chose to avoid and rest in their complicated situation. But now, his conscience is slowly eating away at him.

'What have I done,' Zack muttered to himself, feeling regret in his eyes.

Amy's sudden disappearance became a puzzle for Zack. He wanted to talk to her, clarify everything and discuss the next steps, but Amy seemed to disappear from his life without saying goodbye. He also couldn't find Quen, the only person close to Amy in the last moments.