After i heared the information from Kenneth about Rhian and Gemar, i started to distance myself from them. Ewan ko ba, tuwing nakikita ko si Rhian ay sumasagi sa isip ko ang kanilang ginagawa na hindi maganda. Minsan naiisip ko na baka pinagtatawanan na nila ako dahil hindi ko man lang napapansin ang panlolokong ginagawa nila sa akin. Ano kaya ang nararamdaman ni Rhian tuwing nag-ku-kwento ako sa kanya tungkol sa panghihinala ko kay Gemar. Hindi ko naman akalain na nasa tabi ko lang pala palagi ang ahas sa relasyon naming mag-asawa. Paano nila nagawa sa akin ang bagay na iyon? Nang dahil sa unstable emotions ko ay nagpasya ako mag-take ng leave ng isang linggo, pinayagan din naman ako agad mg school head dahil tapos na rin naman ang exam week. Inatas nila kay Rhian ang maiiwan kong trabaho sa loob ng isang linggo, takang-taka tuloy siya kung anong dahilan ko. Syempre hindi ko sinabi, hindi dapat niya malaman na natuklasan ko na ang kababuyan na ginagawa nila ng asawa ko. Hindi ko
"I'm sorry," paghingi ng paumanhin ni Kenneth. It turns out na mali ang nakalap naming impormasyon, hindi si Rhian ang kabit ng asawa ko. Rhian has a reasonable explanation regarding the pictures. Nasaktan at nagtanim lang pala ako ng sama ng loob sa kanya dahil sa maling akala. "Gemar is drunk that night, inakala niya na ako ikaw kaya yung kamay niya ay nakapatong sa hita ko. Inalis ko rin agad yun, hindi ko na rin binigyan ng malisya dahil kaibigan at naiintindihan ko naman siya About naman sa pagpunta namin sa motel, sinundan namin ay sinundan namin si daddy. Nakakahiyang aminin pero napapansin ko na may mistress ang daddy ko, ako lanh dapat ang pupunta sa motel pero nakita ako ni Gemar kaya sumama siya sakin papasok. Hindi ko alam kung anong ginagawa niya sa area na iyon pero hindi ko na rin siya natanong. I don’t know if my explanation sounds valid to you pero ito ang totoo." Iyan ang naging paliwanag niya sa akin noong gabi ng confrontation ko sa kanya. Wala na akong nasagot
I stood in our principal's office, my hands clasped tightly in front of mine. I make sure have a determined look in my eyes, a mix of sadness and relief reflecting on my face. Her boss, Mr. Reyes sits across from me, a surprised look on his face. "Mr. Reyes, I have something important to discuss," i started the conversation. Mr. Reyes leans back in his chair, his eyebrows raised in curiosity. "Sure, Miss Mendoza. What's on your mind?"I take a deep breath, my heart pounding in my chest."I've decided to resign from my position here. Titigil po muna ako sa pagtuturo at mag-po-focus sa pamilya ko ."Mr. Reyes eyes widen in surprise. I know he had always admired me for my dedication and hard work."Janine, are you sure about this? You're one of our best teachers here ."I nod, my decision firm. "I am grateful for the opportunities I've had here, but I need to focus more on my family. My husband needs me, and I've realized that I need to make some changes in my life to be there for he
The moonlight seeped through the half-drawn curtains, casting a soft glow over the room. The scent of vanilla from the burning candle filled the air. The bedroom, a sanctuary away from the world, was silent except for the soft hum of a distant city.On the bed, under the warmth of the quilt, Gemar and I lay down. The day's weariness seemed to have dissolved, replaced by a tranquil calm. My head rested on Gemar's chest, traced patterns on the fabric of his shirt, my fingers dancing to a rhythm only I knew.His arm wrapped protectively around to me, stared at the ceiling, lost in thought. I could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat against my own, a symphony that was music to my ears. He turned his gaze towards me, his eyes reflecting the moonlight, full of love and adoration."Sana palagi tayong ganito," bulong ko sa sarili ko. He gently lifted my chin, prompting me to look at him. Our eyes met, creating an unspoken conversation, a connection that needed no words. He leaned in, pr
On the next evening, Gemar got home with a tired face, but i didn't ask how's his day because i know just usual, they have a lot of patient. I just prepared him a dinner, but Gemar had been quiet throughout dinner, a thoughtful expression on his face. After dinner, we sat down in our living room. "Hon, may problema ka ba? Kanina ka pa tahimik," pag-uusisa ko. "There's something I've been meaning to talk to you about," aniya. I turned to face Gemar, my eyes filled with concern. "What is it, Hon? Kinakabahan naman ako sa 'yo e." "It's about my father's business. He's been thinking about retiring, and he wants me to take over."I was taken aback. I knew how much Jack loved his current job, but i knew too how much he's been looking forward to joining the family business"What about your job? You love what you do," tanong ko ulit. Gusto man niya na manahin niya ang Modeling Agency ng papa niya ay hindi ko maikakaila na mas malapit sa puso niya ang pagiging nurse kaya nga iyon ang kinuh
"You've been so quiet late, Janine. May problema ba?" salubong na tanong ni Gemar nang magkatagpo kami sa living room. Prente siyang nakaupo sa sofa na nakaharap sa nakabukas na tv, habang siya ay abala sa pagta-type sa phone. He is still in his pajamas. Hindi ko alam kung anong ginagawa niya phone pero mukhang may kapalitan ng message, maya't maya rin kasi ang pagtunog ng message notification sound. "Ano pinagkakaabalahan mo lately?" pabalik kong tanong. Umupo ako sa tabi niya pero may sapat na distansiya sa pagitan naming dalawa. Deretso ko siyang tiningnan habang siya ay hindi maalis-alis ang tingin sa phone niya. I decided to confront him about his mistress. I couldn't keep the pain and anger bottled up inside any longer. Tingnan natin kung makakatanggi ka pa. "Busy lang naman ako sa work. Nag-participate ako sa screening for models kasi gusto ko na hands on sa pagpili sa mga applicants," aniya. "Ano ba ang qualifications niyo? Dapat ba ay malandi? deretso kong tanong. "Wh
After the confrontation with my husband, I decided to take some time for myself. I packed a few essential things and decided to stay with Rhian, sa condo niya for a few days. I needed space to process my feelings and to think about my next steps. Hindi sang-ayon si Gemar sa pag-alis ko pero ano ang magagawa niya kung gusto ko muna lumayo sa kanya. Hindi rin sinabi sa parents namin ang problema naming dalawa, hindi nga alam ni mama na mananatili muna ako kina Rhian pansamantala. Sana lang talaga ay hindi muna sila bumisita sa bahay, though sinabi ko na huwag muna sila dumalaw sa bahay dahil pareho kaming busy ni Gemar. Hindi ko lang alam kung kumagat sila sa dahilan ko. During my stay with Rhian, I spent a lot of time reflecting on my relationship with my husband. I considered the good times we had shared, but also the pain that his betrayal had caused. Sa ilang taon namin na magkarelasyon ay masyado na kaming maraming masayang memories together, nakakapanghinayang kung itatapon la
After making my decision, I arranged a day to meet Gemar at our home. I have the divorce papers in my bag, my hand shaking slightly as I held the envelope. Nadatnan ko si Gemar na nagkakape sa sala. Agad niya akong sinalubong ng yakap nang makita niya ako, pero sapilitan akong kumawala sa bisig niya. "Gemar, I have something to give you," walang emosyon kong turan. Gemar looked at me, his expression unreadable. He had noticed the envelope in my hand, and I knew he had a sinking feeling about what it contained."What is it?""It's a divorce petition, Gemar. I've decided that it's the best thing for both of us," deritsahan kong sabi. He was silent for a moment, his gaze dropping to the envelope."So, this is it? You're leaving me?""I'm not leaving you, Gemar. You left me when you decided to be unfaithful. I deserve someone who respects and cherishes me. Ikaw ang unang nang-iwan, pinipili ko lang ang sarili ko ngayon. "He looked up at me, his eyes filled with regret."I'm sorry, J