Chasing the Forbidden (SERIE FEROCI 3)

Chapter Two

My Mom and Xanthos were both quiet as I stare at them. I raised my eyebrow and made myself look intimidating. Mas lalong tumaas ang kilay ko nang hawakan ni Mom ang kamay ng Xanthos na iyon.

Seriously? In front of me? Really?

Sumandal na lang ako sa sandalan ng couch habang nakatitig sa kanila. Ang sakit nila sa matang dalawa, talaga bang ipagpapalit ni Mom si Dad sa lalaking mas bata ng ilang beses sa kanya?

I turned my gaze at Xanthos Archante. He's still quiet, there's no hint of emotion in his eyes, as usual, as if he's not intimidated nor affected by my presence. It's not surprising, that's what made him a well-known businessman.

Xanthos is incredibly attractive, I honestly don't like men with beard or stubble, but this man is probably an exception, he looks so handsome and manly with his stubble. He's kinda light-skinned but it suits him well.

I just cleared my throat and straightened my back, why am I admiring him in my mind? I just shook my head.

“So, makikipaghiwalay ka kay Dad para sa lalaking 'yan? Are you for real, Mom? Ang bata bata pa niyan!” I exclaimed and pointed her boyfriend.

I'm always calm, I rarely lose my composure but I really lose it this time knowing that Mom's boyfriend is way younger than her. Sobrang naiinis ako!

“You're exaggerated, she's just nine years older than me. Besides, who gives a fuck about age gap nowadays?” he asked in a kinda mocking tone. I just glared at him.

So, he's 34 years old, huh.

“I'm not talking to you, Mr. Archante.” My eyebrow shot up. I'm not a bitch, but this ridiculous situation is making me.

Kung iba lang ang boyfriend ni Mama, sasabihin kong pineperahan siya nito... but damn, he's Xanthos Archante. Is that means he's really in love with my Mom? I mean no, that's absurd. Bakit Mommy ko pa? Ang daming babae riyan, bakit sa may pamilyang tao pa siya pumatol?

“Anak.” Lumapit sa akin si Mom at umupo sa tabi ko. “Please understand, I just want to be happy this time. Of course, you are my happiness, but I want to be happy as a woman too. Your father agreed because we both know our relationship didn't work out in the first place. Just accept it, anak. We will sign the divorce papers next week. Nasa sa 'yo naman ang desisyon kung kanino sa amin mo gustong sumama. Hindi naman porke't maghihiwalay na kami ng Dad mo, hindi mo na kami magulang. Please, h'wag ka namang magalit sa 'kin, 'nak. I just want to love and to be happy.”

Natahimik ako sa sinabi ni Mom. Of course, I want her to be happy... but not this way. Hindi niya ba kayang sumaya sa piling namin ni Dad? Sa lalaking 'to lang ba talaga siya sasaya?

“Gaano na kayo katagal ng lalaking 'yan?” tanong ko at itinuro si Xanthos.

“Anak,” tila nananaway na sabi ni Mom.

“Just answer me, Mom.”

She sighed before answering my question.

“Four months.” Mom avoided my gaze.

I licked my lower lip to calm myself. Mas lalong nangitngit ang kalooban ko... four fucking months, ganoon na pala katagal. Kaya naman pala palagi siyang wala sa bahay.

I looked at Xanthos. I just sighed and rolled my eyes. I need some time to think first, kapag kinausap ko pa sila ngayon ay baka mag-init lang ang ulo ko.

I stood up and took my car key.

“I'll take my leave. Mag-uusap ulit tayo bukas, Mom...” I looked at Xanthos. “...and you, I will never accept you for my Mom.”