MELISSA QUIZONI moaned as my bed shook. "Mommy, wake up.""One minute." I buried my face even deeper in the pillow.I felt him lie next to me. He took a few strands of my hair and then inserted them behind my ear. I was overwhelmed by what he did. "The food will be cold. Get up.""Fine."I embraced him and he embraced me back. I suppressed him with a kiss on the cheek. My son smells like a new toothpaste.He giggled and forcefully pushes my face. "No kisses! Brush your teeth first, You’re your breath stink."“You don’t love me anymore just because my breath stinks?”“No. But I’ll love you more if you brush your teeth.”I laughed at what he said. He quickly got off the bed when I let him go. He gave me a flying kiss first before running out."Uncle Doc! Uncle Doc! Mommy is
WRIGHT AGONCILLOMy hands were folded as I walked closer to my car. I was disgusted with myself because I could do nothing. I'm the wrong one. I'm the one to blame. I was the scared one. I couldn't bear the pain in my fist because of hitting the wall earlier, it was even more painful to see that my family was happy with that doctor. I just can't get close to them because it might get messy.I opened my car and quickly got in there. I gripped the steering wheel tightly. What do I need to do for my family to forgive me?I looked at a church I passed by. I manipulated my car and turned there. I haven't talked to Him in years. So maybe my life is like this because I have forgotten Him.I got out of the car, I immediately put on my dark glasses so no one would recognize me. I can’t pray properly if there are so many around me. I entered through its large door.I saw the pr
MELISSA QUIZON"Just take him to his room," I said to Eugene as he lifted my sleeping son out of the car.He is tired of participating in various games. The event ended almost at dusk, so we went home at night.Eugene nodded and headed straight for Reid's bedroom door. I put down the bags that held the clothes we used earlier. I took out the food container one by one and put them in the sink. If I take care of it tomorrow, it will probably stink so bad.When I turned, I saw Eugene standing behind me. I could see the tiredness and joy in his eyes as he stared at me. Reid always teases him because he likes to swim in the deep part of the pool. I don't know how to swim so he only invites Eugene.I wiped my hand. "You want a chocolate cake?"He reached for me and put my hair behind my ear. "'Don't bother, I know you're tired too."I close my eyes as
MELISSA QUIZONThursday came quickly. This is my first day at my new responsibility. Reid still doesn’t know about my new job. I don't want to lie but it's better to keep it a secret from my son. He might think of asking about Wright and I have nothing to answer. Eugene knew about my new job. If I needed him, he would come right away."I'll pick you up later. Wait for Mommy." I said softly to Reid as I send him to school."Yes." He nodded and kissed me on the cheek before entering the gate of his school.He stopped walking and faced me again. He waved and I waved too before he disappeared from my eyes sight. I hailed a taxi to go to Wright's address. I had prepared myself for our confrontation. I shouldn’t get over how I feel, the feeling of hatred.Yes, I still love him. But I can't be with him anymore. I love my son more now. My world revolves around him.My mind was
WRIGHT AGONCILLO"Wright, that's enough." Racky took the tequila from my hand.I looked at her sharply. Behind her, there is Fier and Leon who were also quietly watching. "Give it back to me!"I stood up and towered her. I looked at her menacingly. She backs away but still doesn’t give me the glass.“What the heck, Wright! You have to stop. You're ruining your life because of that flirtatious woman!” She cried out despite the fear.I gripped her jaw, she winced. I looked at her hard. She also dropped the glass and grabbed my hand on her jaw. "W-Wright.""Don't you ever cuss at my girl, Racky! I'll hurt you!" I lost all my control. My surroundings have turned red.Fier quickly approached us and removed my hand from Racky's jaw. He pushed me away and put Racky behind him. I saw how Racky cried and hugged Leon. Damn, I made the woman cry again."Enou
MELISSA QUIZON"Mommy!"Wright looked down at the thighs and smiled sadly as he watched Reid. I turned to Reid as he held my hand. His forehead is furrowed. He looks like his father."Why are you here? Are you related to us?" Reid asked.I didn’t know what I should answer his question. Wright and I looked at each other. I could read in his eyes the anticipation that our son would meet him. I had long prepared for Wright and me to face each other. I've been thinking for a few days and I've made up my mind.My son deserves to have a father. I will no longer disregard that right.I swallowed a few times. I knelt so Reid and I could meet eyes. "Give Granny the flower and the candle first. Don't play with the candle, okay? The last time you played it, your hair got burned. We'll just talk."One of his eyebrows rose and looked at Wright. "You're not going to steal my mo
WRIGHT AGONCILLO"Reid." Melissa left beside me and went to Reid. She leaned over and held our son on the shoulder. "Baby, Mommy will explain.""He's my father?" He sobbed.Melissa did nothing but nod. She wiped the tear from Reid's cheek. I leaned over them and bowed in front of Reid as well. I knew I was hurting Melissa.My son looked at me as I took his hand and moved it to my cheek. "I'm sorry, Reid. I miss you a lot. But, I'm here now for you and your Mommy. You want a complete family, right?"Reid glanced at Melissa's reaction. His eyes will be wide open."Mommy, do you still remember my promise to you?" He wiped away the tears that fled from her mother's eyes. "I hate the people who made you cry and hurt you. I'll protect you, Mommy.""Reid..." Does that mean he won't accept me?"Let's go home, Mommy." The smile did not reach his eyes. Melissa st
MELISSA QUIZONI woke up when something squeezed between my heads. When I woke up, I saw my son's shiny hair and everything that happened yesterday came to my mind. What else can this day bring for my son and me?I kissed her on the forehead before slowly getting up. It moved a bit to face the other side and hug the teddy bear Eugene had given her.I was cooking for our breakfast when I heard a knock on the door. I was surprised when I saw Wright across from our house and immediately opened the door but the screen door remained locked."What are you doing here?" He's wearing a white V-neck T-shirt and faded jeans. He also wore a cap and ray ban. It also has a dog tag hanging around its neck."I cooked breakfast for us." A smile spread across its lips. It even lifted the bag it was holding. I immediately smelled the burger inside non.I sighed. "I told you, give my son time so he c