Chapter Twelve

Namuo ang takot sa dibdib ko. There is no wrong having a baby, but we are on the process of divorcing. It's unsuitable if we plan to have a baby in our situation, right now. And besides, I never plan my baby to experience a broken family.

"I can't give you what you want." I said as I stare at him blankly.

Tumiim ang panga nito. Humigpit ang pagkakahawak niya sa damit ko.

"Why?" Matigas ang boses na tanong niya.

Napalunok ako. He should know the answer very well, but I hate how he is acting clueless.

"I don't want a baby."

I lied, but it is the right words for me to say at this moment.

"What?" He unbelievably muttered.

Lumuwag ang pagkakahawak niya sa damit ko hanggang sa tuluyan niya itong pakawalan.

Tumigas ang panga nito. "You don't want or you just don't want me to be the father?"

"Both." Walang anumang sagot ko.

Napalayo siya saakin. Muntik pa nga itong matumba mabuti na lang at nabalanse agad nito ang sarili.

"I never knew that you are that kind of woman."

My brows furrowed. "Wha