LIES

-AFTER 7 MONTHS-

I decided to resign from work after what happened to me and William. I can’t stay in that place anymore especially the time when I knew that I was pregnant. People might get have ideas about us since they didn’t know anything about my personal life. I just don’t want to be the hot topic of the company. I also want to forget about William. Even though I knew from the very start that I was just his other woman, I seriously fell in love with him. I clung to his promises of giving me the life I once dreamt about. But, what could a mistress expect? I fell for those promises that made me realize that I would never have those, especially from him.

After that night, I finally decided to forget about him, and all of his memories in my head. But, one thing I forgot about was, no matter how I try to do it. I have his child in me that will always remind me of all the things we did.

It’s been seven months since that day, and each month passed by so fast. My tummy is getting bigger than usual, and my cravings from the previous months got stronger. My body weight changed and there are stretch marks on the sensitive parts of my body. I know that I changed. Yet, during the previous months, I couldn’t stop worrying about the condition of my baby. I kept visiting the hospital. They told me that the baby needs more nutrients to stay healthy. That I have a very sensitive pregnancy journey. So, I have to take care of myself more for the sake of the baby. Regarding work, Mama Lynette decided to do extra work to help us sustain our needs especially these days that I’m almost near my due date.

Honestly, half of me was still expecting that William could at least remember this month. But, there was never a sign from him since the start of the journey. It was sad. But, I have to be strong.

I don’t have any idea what exact date will the baby be born. But, Mama Lynette told me to not stress myself out. She also gave me everything I need in case something happened while she was not around.

Right now, I was watching the television strolling over the channels that will make me interested to watch. I was in the middle of pressing random numbers on the remote when I saw something that made me stop. I saw his face again. I don’t know but my fingers were stuck in that channel. There’s a curiosity in me that made me watch the whole press conference about him. Looks like he was promoting a new product from the company.

He smiles and talks to people like usual. Makes me remember those moments that we had with each other.

“Mr. Mendoza, I know this is out of the topic. You are such a successful businessman. And, all people look up to you because of all your success. Yet, it is said that a successful guy should also be a successful father. Do you still have any plans of having a child?” The reporter asked.

I smirked as soon as I heard what the reporter asked.

“He has one here. But, he neglected his fatherhood,” I whispered while watching the television.

William cleared his throat and smiled. “My wife and I want this to be in secret for now. But, since you brought up the concern, I think, I need to tell you this surprise which would not be a surprise anymore.”

Tessa was sitting beside him. They looked at each other and smiled. “Tessa is three weeks pregnant,” He added.

After hearing those words, I instantly turned off the television. Those words that he said kept repeating in my mind. I thought they couldn’t have children because Tessa has a problem conceiving children. What does this mean? So, he lied to me. Was that it? I looked ignorant when I told Tessa those words about her being unable to conceive. I clenched my fists while remembering those times when he told me about the weakness of his wife. And now, the table has been turned!

I suddenly felt suffocated as I try to reminisce everything from the past. Why did I even watch that news? So, I decided to go out of the house and have a walk to get some fresh air.

I started walking on the sidewalks while watching the vehicles pass by. I could also see some stores and busy people roaming around having different concerns in life.

When I reached the pedestrian lane, I waited for the go signal for the pedestrians to freely cross. Beside me, a mother and child were also waiting. The child was holding a ball. I smiled while looking at them when I suddenly realized that soon enough, I’ll be like the mother beside me having a handsome little child with me every day. I touched my tummy while looking at the boy. I can’t wait to meet him.

While watching the boy play with the ball, it suddenly fell to the ground. The ball rapidly rolled in the middle of the highway. I stared at the mother who was busy checking her cell. To my surprise, I saw the boy run and crossed the road to get the ball without thinking that he might get hit by a vehicle. When the mother noticed the boy run off the road, she shouted and asked for help. The traffic lights are still green. There’s no one helping.

My heart was pounding loud but I couldn’t witness a stressful scene right now. So, I don’t have any other choice but to cross the road regardless of the smooth traffic flow of the vehicles passing by. I immediately grabbed the boy’s hand and pushed him to the sidewalk. Little did I know, there was a vehicle and it was about to hit me. My heart was beating fast, and in panic, I just used my hands to cover for the direct hit. Then, everything went black.