Kinabukasan, maaga akong pumunta sa campus. But before I went here, I made sure that everything is prepared on our house already. I already cooked our breakfast, washed the cooking utensils and plates I've used, and cleaned the house.
Tulog pa si Shennun nang umalis ako ng bahay namin kaya naman ako ang gumawa ng lahat ng iyon. I roamed my eyes around the campus and I saw that the students who are now here this early can be counted bare hands.Huminga ako nang malalim nang hindi ko makita ang babaeng hinahanap ko. Well, maaga pa naman...I just can't expect her to be in here this early. Nagtungo muna ako sa Office of the Accounting Department para iayos ang mga gamit ko.Kauupo ko pa lamang nang biglang umilaw ang aking telepono. I looked at the screen of my phone and I saw that I have two messages, one from Shennun and the other one was from my father.From Shennun;Umalis ka na naman nang hindi ako ginigising}:‑)Next time, gisingin mo naman ako. I want a good morning kiss from you, love.Kinilabutan ako nang mabasa ulit ang endearment na iyon. Kinailangan ko pang huminga nang malalim at nang maraming beses upang ma-control ang kahihiyan na nararamdaman ko ngayon.Maybe I just wasn't used from it?Magdahilan ka pa, Rex! Ang sabihin mo ay sa isang babae mo lang gusto marinig o mabasa ang endearment na 'yon kaya ka nakakaramdam ng kahihiyan!Sunod ko namang binasa ang mensahe mula sa aking dakilang ama. Hindi na ako nag-expect pa na magandang balita o mensahe ang mababasa ko rito. Knowing that my father always gives me negativity and bad news, miracle will occur if he sends me something amazing.From Dad;I need you in the company later in the evening. We need to talk about something.See? There is no 'Good Morning' or 'What are you up these days' or 'Are you doing fine?' just a very casual message from him.I sighed deeply. Neither of them I sent a message to. I can't afford another text from the both of them. Baka mas lalong masira ang araw ko kapag.Natapos na ang dalawang klase ko pero hanggang ngayon ay hindi ko pa rin nakikita si Eliyah. Mamaya pang after lunch ang klase ko sa kanila kaya naman wala akong magawa kung hindi ang maghintay na lamang.Nang sumapit ang oras ng klase ko sa kanila ay abot langit ang ngiti ko. I feel like I will finally reach the heaven. Biglang nawala ang lahat ng stress at problema na nararamdaman ko at napalitan ng kasiyahan.Iba talaga ang epekto sa akin ng babaeng iyon, huh? Maybe I just need another taste of her and maybe I wasn't just sated with our one night?Hindi ako umuulit ng babae kaya naman mahirap para sa akin ang aminin na gusto ko siya. Gusto ko pa siya para sa isang gabi.Pagkapasok ko sa room ay nandoon na ang lahat ng mga estudyante ko. All seats are now taken so I know that everyone is already here. Inilabas ko ang aking attendance sheet at isa-isa silang tinawag alphabetically. Nauna ang mga lalaki at sunod ang mga babae.When it is the turn of Eliyah Cruz to be called, I made sure that I pronounced her name thoroughly and perfectly. Pakiramdam ko isang pagkakamali kapag namali ako ng banggit sa pangalan niya kaya kailangan kong pagbutihin ito."Eliyah Cruz," I proudly announced.Eliyah lifts her hand from the back. "Present, Prof!" She then giggled, reason why other students laughed."Ang ganda ganda talaga ni Eliyah, pare, pati ang tawa sobrang tamis.""Matamis din kaya kapag umuungol?""Tangina pare, naghalikan kami kahapon sobrang lambot ng mga labi niyan at ang legs? Tangina walang kasing kinis!""Naka-score ka?""Sayang hind nga eh, ayaw ba naman?"Nandilim ang paningin ko at tila nagpintig ang aking pandinig dahil sa mga sinasabi ng mga lalaki sa harapan.Tiningnan ko sila nang masama at nang mapansin nila iyon ay tila sila pinagsukluban ng langit at lupa. Namumutla at tila nanginginig pa.Nginisian ko sila. "I just want you to know that I don't tolerate a disgusting behavior here in my class, and also in the campus. No one deserves to be harassed," I then looked at the three boys in front. "Delgaldo, De Jesus, Disero, please come to my office later."Tumahimik ang buong klase dahil sa sinabi ko. Ang tatlong lalaki ay nakayuko lamang.Marunong naman pala silang mahiya?Nagpatuloy ako sa pagche-check ng attendance. I couldn't find the excitement and happiness I was feeling earlier. Paulit-ulit na bumabalik sa aking isipan ang sinabi ng Disero na iyon."Tangina pare, naghalikan kami kahapon sobrang lambot ng mga labi niyan at ang legs? Tangina walang kasing kinis!"I clenched my jaw as I remembered it again. I closed my eyes and sighed deeply to control my emotions. Kung hindi ko lang mga estudyante ang mga ito ay baka kanina ko pa 'to pinaulanan ng suntok.I just want Eliyah...to be mine. Gusto kong ako lang ang makakahawak sa kanya. I need her to be exclusively mine. Ayaw kong may kahati...ayaw kong may iba...gusto ko ako lang.Tinupad ko ang sinabi kong quiz sa kanila kahapon. It was supposed to be just a short quiz...but since that three fucking boys ruined my mood...I suddenly gave them a long quiz.Nakatutok ang paningin ko kay Eliyah na nakanguso habang nakikipagtitigan sa kanyang text paper. I suddenly want to taste her red lips. Lalo na kapag naririnig ko nang paulit-ulit ang mga sinabi ni Disero kanina.Galingan mo, Disero...dahil baka wala pang isang buwan ay bumagsak ka na sa Accountancy."Miss Cruz, please come to me at my office." Tiningnan ko isa-isa ang mga estudyante ko. "You all know that there is a CCTV here. Makita ko lang kung sino ang magche-cheat...ay matatanggal na agad sa kursong ito. You don't want me mad..." Tiningnan ko nang masama ang tatlong lalaki sa harap bago lumabas ng silid na iyon."Bakit mo ba ako tinawag, Prof?" She smiled sweetly at me but I didn't smile back, not when I'm mad.I sat down on my chair while Eliyah remained standing in front of my table. Sinigurado kong sarado at naka-lock ang pinto ng office ko bago ako umupo rito."Did you kiss that fucking Disero?"Pansin ko ang gulat sa mga mata niya. Nagtangis ang bagang ko dahil sa reaksyon niya."Justine Disero, Prof?""I don't fucking care about his fucking name. Did you kiss that Disero yesterday?"Nawawalan na ako ng pasensya sa sobrang tagal niya sumagot. At nang itinango niya ang ulo niya ay ipinikit ko nang mariin ang aking mga mata. Tila nagdulot ito nang sobrang sakit ng ulo sa akin at wala itong lunas."Yes? We made out yesterday...but we didn't go farther--""Sit on my lap and fucking kiss me," I demanded her.Her eyes are wide and lips are parted. I thoight she wouldn't oblige what I said but then...I watched her as she walks to me slowly.Nang nasa harapan ko na siya ay agad ko siyang hinila paupo sa kandungan ko. Her small but is placed on my maleness. Alam kong ramdam niya na ang nangangalaiti kong pagkalalaki."Do you feel it? My dick is fucking angry...and so am I. Kiss me, Eliyah. Kiss me roughly and more aggresively than the way you kissed that fucking Disero." Bulong ko sa kanya.A moan escaped on my mouth when she rubs her butt on my dick, which made it more angry as fuck.Nang hindi na ako nakatiis ay ako na mismo ang humalik sa kanya. I kissed her lips like there is no tomorrow and she kissed me back like this will be our last kiss.Ipinadaan ko ang aking labi at dila sa kanyang mukha pababa sa kanyang leeg pababa sa kanyang dibdib."Oh! Ugh, Prof!"Mas lalong nagpadagdag sa aking pagkasabik ang kanyang mga ungol. I want to fuck her right now...right on my table...in my fucking room.Tiningnan ko ang orasan at nang makitang mayroon pa kaming natitirang isa't kalahating oras ay mabilisan ko siyang ipinatong sa lamesa ko. Wala akong pake sa mga mahahalagang papers na naroon...ang gusto ko lang ay ang maangkin siya.My kisses reached her ears. "I want to fuck you," bulong ko rito."Then fuck me. Fuck me, my Professor." She said, before engaged into something wrong...into something illegal...into an illicit affair.I want to taste every part of her body but I an hour and half is not enough to do that, so I need to be quick. Agad ko siyang pinadapa sa lamesa ko at tinaas na lamang ang kanyang palda.She is wearing a skirt so it is easy for me. Ibinaba ko ang kanyang panty and I feel how wet she is.Damn! It feels so fucking good!Gustong gusto ko siyang tikman at kainin ngunit kulang ang oras namin.Ibinaba ko lamang ang black pants ko at inilabas ang pagkalalaki. Hindi ko na kailangan pang lagyan ng pampadulas dahil sa sobrang basa niya na."Ahh! Fuck," I moaned when the tip of my dick reached her wetness.Nang hindi na makapaghintay ay agad ko siyang pinasok nang mabilisan."Prof! Ugh!" Ungol niya kaya agad kong tinakpan ang kanyang bibig."Shhh, they might hear us if you moan so loud,"I smirked then continued fucking her.I spilled all my cum inside her wetness. I carried her with all my remaining strengths as I sat on my swivel chair and now she's straddling me. Pareho kaming hinihingal dahil sa ginawa namin. I smirked when I saw the red marks on her neck, shoulder, and a little bit on her jaw. This is what I wanted. To put a mark on her. I wanted her to be marked as mine. And I am very proud of myself that I am the one who puts those marks on her. "This is w-wrong, Sir." Kalaunan ay ani niya.Iniharap ko ang kanyang mukha sa akin at hinalikan siya sa kanyang labi na agad niyang tinugon. "Don't worry, I'm here. I'll fight for you. I'll fight with you." We are both looking at each other's eyes when my phone beeped. I glanced at it and I saw my father's name on it."Kailangan na nating bumalik." I said coldly at her. Her brows furrowed at me but still followed what I said. Napalunok ako nang may tumulo pang katas sa kanyang pagkababae. Tumayo ako at linapitan siya. I glanced at the clock and I saw
Eliyah's POVHindi ko maintindihan kung bakit ganito ang tadhana sa akin. I was never a blacksheep of our family. I always do oblige what my father wants me to do and I respected and welcomed my stepmother and her daughter with wide open arms. But everything changed when I found out that my stepmother was my father's mistress...for such a long time.Hindi ko kaya iyon. I was heart broken. My parents were the ones whom I look up to when it comes to true love. It seemed like they were so in love with each other...but it turned out it was just a one-sided love. May kapatid pala ako sa ama. It's Shennun. She's elder than me...so that means...Ellie Levi, my stepmother, and my father had been having an affair for so many years now...even before my mother's death...even before I was born. My mother didn't know. She died without knowing her husband's betrayal. She died in a painful accident while her husband was having an affair with that fucking Ellie Levi. "How could you do that to mommy,
Rex's POVMaaga akong nagising kinabukasan. It's 6:00 in the morning so I still have time to prepare for today's meeting. Nilingon ko si Eliyah na natutulog pa rin sa tabi ko. She is hugging my body tightly while her face is placed on my chest. I lift my free arm then brought it to her pink lips and feel its softness. Tumagal ang hinlalaki ko roon nang ilang segundo bago ito umakyat sa kanyang buhok.I tucked some of her strands hair behind her neck. "Good Morning," bati ko sa kanya kahit alam kong hindi niya naman ako naririnig dahil tulog pa siya. "Ang ganda mo...sobra." Dahan-dahan kong tinanggal ang kamay niyang nakapalibot sa aking katawan pero lagi naman itong bumabalik. Hindi ko mapigilang matawa dahil doon. "Baby, I'll be late if you keep on hugging me." I whispered to her."Hmmm..." Ungol niya.I groaned because of it. "Stop please." Huminga ako nang malalim upang pakalmahin ang sarili ko. Buti na lang at inalis niya na rin naman ang pagkakayakap niya sa akin kalaunan. I ki
Eliyah's POV"Kagigising ko pa lang Rex, mabaho pa ang hininga ko!" I cringed when he tried to kiss me on my lips. Hindi naman talaga mabaho. I am just really conscious about my looks and smell right now. Dapat kasi ako ang naunang nagigising eh! At para sana nakapag-ayos muna ako ng sarili ko bago siya gumising! But...why do I need to be conscious? I shouldn't right? At isa pa, I know that I smell so good hmm? He chuckled then he ran his pointed nose and red lips on my cheeks down to my neck. Nag-init ang pisngi ko dahil doon. Napalunok ako lalo na nang simulan niyang paulanan nang mumunting halik ang aking leeg. I craned my neck to give him more access onto it. Ang bango bango niya. Katatapos niya lang maligo at nagbibihis siya nang magising ako kaya lumapit siya para halikan ako. I don't know if it is Rex that I smell...but...a part of me thinks that I smell like him. Maybe because we were hugging at night? "You smell so good." He said breathily.Napasinghap ako dahil doon. "
Third Person POVNakasimangot si Rex habang pinapanood si Eliyah na magtampisaw sa dagat. Nalulungkot man siya dahil sa naging sagutan at away nila kanina ay hindi niya naman maiwasang maging masaya para sa babae. "She really is much prettier when smiling." Saad niya sa sarili.Hindi niya pa rin maiwasang mainis lalo pa at may mga lalaking nakatingin sa kanya. Kaya naman nagpasya siyang lapitan si Eliyah at hagkan ito upang ipakita na siya ang nagmamay-ari dito. "Do you love how it feels, baby?" He whispered as he hugged Eliyah from the back.Napalingon si Eliyah sa lalaki at hindi niya maitago ang gulat na nararamdaman niya."A-Anong ginagawa mo rito?" Kinunot niya ang kanyang noo upang itago ang kaba na nararamdaman.Dahil kahit na medyo nagtatampo siya kay Rex ay hindi niya pa rin maiwasang mag-init dahil sa lalaki. Naka-topless lang si Rex habang siya naman ay naka two piece lang. Bakat na bakat ang pagkalalaki ni Rex lalo pa nang mabasa ang shorts nito."You said we need to enj
Eliyah's POVKinabukasan ay ako ang naunang nagising sa aming dalawa. Rex is still sleeping beside me as I watched his face. Napangisi ako dahil kahit na natutulog siya ay nakakunot pa rin ang kanyang noo. His face seemed like in a chaotic form...but in a good chaos hmm?My hand flew to his hair and touched it. It was soft, like silk. Bumaba ang kamay ko sa kanyang mga malalalim na mga mata, down to his pointed nose, at sa naka-igting niyang panga. As you look at him, you could definitely see the playboy and fuckboy side of him. Unang tingin pa lang, malalaman mo na agad na hindi siya nagse-seryoso and that he's just open for a one night stand. For a fuck buddy. And not for a serious relationship. He's a man who doesn't want to commit. A man who doesn't love. Kaya nakakapagtaka para sa akin ang mga sinambit niya kagabi. My heart reacted from it. But I knew, it didn't have any meaning for him. Dahil alam ko sa umpisa pa lang, na hindi siya marunong magmahal. For him to love is a big
Rex's POVMaybe I pressured her too much, huh? I wasn't asking her to say that she loves me too because at that moment...I just wanted my feelings to be known. Did she think I was just joking when I told her I love her? Syempre, Rex! You're a damn fuckboy! Who would believe you anyway?Napahinga ako nang malalim pagkalabas ko sa hotel room namin. Inilabas ko ang cellphone ko at doon ko nakita ang sunod-sunod na mensahe galing kay Shennun. I swallowed hard as I read her messages. From Shennun;You're not replying to any of my messages, LoveLove? Reply please?Have you eaten your breakfast, love? Please huwag mong gutumin ang sarili mo hmmm?I love you, love! Goodluck on your presentation!Love, how's the presentation? I love you!I closed my eyes tightly. I felt gulty, damn! Alam kong mali ang ginagawa kong ito. I'm hurting a girl because of my actions. Hindi ko maiwasang mainis sa sarili ko. Hindi ko maiwasang maawa kay Shennun, ang asawa ko. I may not be inlove with her, but I kno
Eliyah's POVHindi ko alam kung saan pumunta si Rex pagkatapos niya akong ihatid sa suit namin. Before we left the westside, I saw him looking widely and sadly at the woman in front of us. Hindi ko kilala ang babae at hindi ito pamilyar sa akin pero isa lang ang sa tingin kong tama—she is Rex's mother. Magkamukhang-magkamukha sila. Even if I was looking at her from afar, I could see their similarities already, what more if I saw her from a short distance hmm? Naka-higa ako habang pinapanood ang kisame ng suit namin. Pinapakiramdaman ko ang sarili ko kung may mali ba pero mukhang wala naman? Hays, bukas pa naman kami mage-explore about the sea here. Sana naman hindi ako lagnatin.Gusto ko mang hintayin si Rex sa pagdating niya ngunit hindi ko na nagawa pa dahil sa unti-unting pagbagsak ng mga talukap ng mata ko. I was so tired for what we did today but I could say that it was worthwhile. Pero hindi ko maiwasang makaramdam ng awa at sakit dahil sa pag-iyak ni Rex kanina. Does he rea
Rex's POVThey say that happiness starts within ourselves. That we don't need other people for us to be happy... because they will only make things worse... they will only hurt us... they will only take away our smiles off of our faces.But they're wrong.Standing here in front while I watch Eliyah walked down the aisle, made me realized that I need her and our son for me to be happy. Because without them... I am living my lifeless life in... a dark."I really can't believe that you're deep in love, brother." ani ng kapatid ko sa aking tabi. Hindi ko siya pinansin dahil ayaw kong maputol ang aking paningin kay Eliyah at sa anak naming naglalakad papunta sa akin. Her dad is on her side and I can see, from here, the glistening tears around his father's eyes. I remember the day I talked to his father about my plans marrying her daughter. It's hard for me to do it because I know how much he hurt Eliyah and thinking that his father tried to hurt Eliyah physically make my heart tremble in
Eliyah's POV"Lagi kang kwine-kwento ni kuya," the man whose name is Sebastian said to me. Andito kami ngayon sa isang coffee shop malapit sa prisinto kung saan kasalukuyang nakakulong si Rex. Sebastian invited me here because he wants to talk to me and I agreed. Bukod pa rito ay pakiramdam ko ay may alam siya kung bakit hinuli si Rex. Isa pa, ang ipinagtataka ko ay kung paano niya agad nalaman na nakakulong si Rex? Wala pang isang oras ang lumilipas nng hulihin siya ng mga pulis. And to think that he already knew what's up about his brother is I can't understand. Pero hindi ko na ito dapat pagtuunan pa ng pansin.What I need to know right now is the reason why Rex is arrested. Kung ano'ng kasalanan niya. And why he didn't fight? It seemed like he's accepting the verdict already. Nasa harapan ko si Sebastian habang seryoso akong tinitingnan. Walang buhay naman akong nakatingin sa kanya. Before I sat here, I first called Nadia to know if Elijah's okay. Ang sabi ni Nadia ay okay lang
Eliyah's POVKinabukasan ay mag-isa ko na lang ang nakahiga sa kama namin ni Rex. When I wandered my eyes around the room, I can't see him. I closed my eyes and smelled the scent beside me. Rex's scent is my favorite scent. Ang kanyang bango ay walang katumbas. It's addicting more than drugs.Ilang minuto pa akong nanatili sa kama bago bumangon. Dumikit sa aking balat ang amoy ni Rex. Napangiti ako nang maalala ang mga ginawa namin kagabi. I looked at the ring on my ring finger and my cheeks burned because of it. The butterflies in my stomach are celebrating for it.I sighed deeply to calm my nerves from rejoicing. I then went to the shower room to bathe myself. Pagkatapos ay naghanda na ako para makababa na rin. I just wore my pink spaghetti strap and white short shorts. Habang pababa ako sa hagdan ay naririnig ko na ang ingay ni Elijah at Rex sa kusina. Nang makarating sa kusina ay tama nga ang naisip ko. Nandoon sila at parehong naghahanda ng breakfast.I chuckled as I watched the
Eliyah's POVHindi na rin kami nagtagal at agad pumasok sa loob. I saw our maids trying to prepare snacks and foods for us immediately. Siguro ay iniisip nila na dapat ay nakapaghanda na sila kanina pa. Even though it's my fault because I forgot to tell them that we have visitors today."Sorry talaga, Eliyah. Hindi naman alam na may tao na pala sa labas kanina." Patuloy sa paghingi ng tawad si Nadia habang tinutulungan ko siyang mag-ayos ng mga tinapay. I smiled at her and caressed her hand to assure her that it's all fine."It's fine, Nadia. Kasalanan ko 'to dahil nakalimutan kong sabihin na bibisita pala sila rito ngayon." saad ko habang inaayos na rin ang juice. Nang matapos ko ay tiningnan ko ulit si Nadia. "Thank you for staying, Nadia. I'll just give them these to them,"Tumango siya sa akin at nag ngitian pa kami bago ako umalis sa kusina. I saw Rex watching Eliyah plays. Habang sina Stella at Axel naman ay parang naiilang pa. Lagi silang tumitingin kay Rex at paminsan-minsan
Eliyah's POVI can feel Rex's arms around me as I sleep. Pagkatapos nang nangyari sa amin kagabi ay mabilis akong nakatulog dahil na rin sa pagod. Pero hindi ako nagsisisi. It was such a wonderful moment for the both of us. I opened my eyes and I saw myself lying on his chest. I can feel his heart breathing while his arms are enveloped around me, keeping me so safe, keeping me so warm, and protected. I looked at the clock and saw that it's alredy dawn. Napangiti ako habang inaalala ang lahat ng nangyari kagabi. Mas lalo kung siniksik ang aking sarili sa kanyang katawan. And for the second time, I fell asleep again.I could really say that this is one of the most peaceful and warmthful sleep I have ever had. I don't know if it's because I'm with Rex or what, but I like it so much."Good morning, baby," Rex's voice lingered at my ear, reason why I got awaken suddenly. Gano'n pa rin ang init na pinaparamdam sa akin ni Rex. I can't feel the coldness of air condition because of how warmt
Eliyah's POVRamdam ko ang saya ni Elijah habang kumakain kami ng aming dinner. His smiles were brighter now than before. I smiled genuinely to myself. Because finally, my son is receiving every happiness in the world and I know that he deserves it. He deserves it so so much.Pagkatapos naming magyakapan kanina ay saka ako naghanda ng aming dinner. I informed Nadia that I will be the one who will cook for our dinner. Napangisi ako nang maalala ang ngisi niya sa akin nang sabihin ko iyon. She never asked me of anything anymore. She just nodded her head then winked at me before she left. But I know what was running in her mind."Mom, when we will be going back to States?" inosenteng tanong ni Elijah.Napaangat ako nang tingin sa kanya dahil sa biglaan niyang pagtanong niyon. Slowly, I turned my head at Rex whose eyes are now serious and black. Naka-yuko siya at umaaktong hindi narinig ang sinabi ng anak. His jaw is a little bit clenched and I know how hard he was trying to restrain himse
Eliyah's POVHindi ko alam kung ano ang dapat kong sabihin sa kanya. There's a part of me where I feel scared. Parang kahapon lang ay galit pa siya sa akin... pero ngayon, he's so sweet as honey.Napalunok ako nang dumausdos ang kanyang kamay sa bewang ko. His hot breath tickled on my cheeks. One kiss from him and I immediately pushed him away. Nang lumingon ako sa kanya, batid ko ang pagtataka sa mga mata niya."S-Susundan ko lang si Elijah," palusot ko bago mabilis na umalis sa tabi niya. Elijah is with Nadia. They are on the living room with the other maids. Ngayon ko lang natanto na mag-isa lang si Rex dito, hmm? It's easy for him to bring women here. That thought alone made me irritated at him even more. Maybe for the past years, marami na siyang nakamang babae rito, huh? And maybe in his office too! Fuck! Eliyah! Discipline please? Eh ano naman kung nakipag-sex siya sa ibang babae rito sa condo niya or even on his office? Eh hindi naman kami noon? So okay lang?Pero hindi pa
Eliyah's POVParang nawala ang bigat sa dibdib ko pagkapasok ko sa Hospital room ko. I saw Elijah sitting on my bed while Nadia is beside him, reading him a book. Agad akong lumapit sa kanila. They both looked at me and I saw how my son's eyes brigthened up because of me. Napangiti ako dahil doon."Let's rest now, baby?" malambing kong ani.He immediately and happily nodded his head at me. "Please, mom?" he pleaded while pouting.Napatawa ako dahil doon. I looked at Nadia who's also smiling while watching us. When our eyes met, she winked at me and smiled. Tumayo siya at lumapit sa akin."Uuwi muna ako. Babalik ako para sa dinner niyo mamaya,"Nginitian ko siya bago niyakap. "Thank you so much for always staying on my side, Nadia. I owe you a lot." sinsero kong saad.Naluluha siyang umiling. "Wala 'yon, Eliyah. Para na rin kitang kapatid."Nagyakapan pa kaming muli bago siya tuluyang umalis. "Do you want mommy to read you the book?" malambing kong tanong kay Elijah.He nodded his hea
Eliyah's POV"C-Can I hug you son?" Nakakabinging katahimikan ang bumalot sa loob ng hospital room ni Rex. Nangilid ang panibagong luha sa gilid ng aking mga mata. Habang pinapanood si Elijah, pakiramdam ko ay pinapanood ko ang batang si Rex kahit na wala akong ideya sa kung sino siya noon. Watching Elijah right now made me realized the mistakes I have done in the past.Pero kung tatangunin ako at mabibigyan muli ng pagkakataong baguhin ang lahat sa nakaraan, I will still do it. I will still hide Elijah from Rex. No matter what.Elijah's forehead creased because of what Rex said. Tumagal nang kaunti ang titig ni Elijah kay Rex at batid ko ang pagkalito niya rito. I thought Elijah will talk to Rex but he didn't! He didn't answer Rex but Elijah turned at me. His eyes softened.Niyakap akong muli ni Elijah. "Mom, let's go to your room," malambing niyang ani.Suminghap ako dahil doon. I hugged Elijah tightly. I caressed his back as I fought the urge of my tears to fall. When I looked at