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Greggy's POV.

We're done eating dinner. And the atmosphere and mood was kinda heavy. I'm not comfortable. It's like anytime pwede akong saksakin nila Bonget..

Ang pagkakaalam ko galit sila saakin. Bakit naman? Talagang naguguluhan na ako.  And isa pa. The way Irene called me "Honey" kanina is just very uncomfortable. Hindi ko alam ewan ko. Alam ko kasing Hindi yun totoo. Ayokong umasa kasi masakit.

Ngayon papunta ako sa kwarto ni Iya para magpaalam. Dahil may naghihintay dun sa bahay namin.
I knock knocked the door first
"The d-door is OPEN!" she shouted.

"Uhm Iya? I have to go. May mga papelis pa kasi akong pipirmahan." I said. Her eyes widened.
"So you mean you're not staying here? I dont get it Dad" she said. The way she calls me Dad just makes my heart melt.

"Uhm Iya, ganito Kasi yan--"
"Iya may pupuntahan lang Ang Daddy mo sa office." Sabat ni Irene
She look into the wall clock and tried analyzing it. Hindi nya pa yata alam paano bumasa ng oras. She scratched her head.

"But it's late na po, come on Dad sleep na tayo" she pleaded using all her charms.. I can't say no.

"Sige na nga, but dito ako sa lapag" I said.
"No way! Dito tayong lahat sa bed." She said and crossed her arms. Hays little Irene talaga tong si Iya.

"But how are we gonna fit in there? Ang sikip sikip dyan." Irene second the motion. Buti naman nagsalita na.
"I have an idea! W-what if sa lapag tayong lahat mag sleep?" She said. Naku mukhang Hindi talaga ako makakalusot neto..

We both released a sigh. After realizing na Wala kaming kawala kay Iya.

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Time check 9:30
And still Hindi parin mapalagay si Iya. Nasa gitna namin sya ni Irene. Ang likot ng batang to dinaig pa orasan.

"Uhm... Mmy? palit po tayo ng pwesto. I think I can sleep well if nasa huli ako." She said. What? Anong ibig sabihin nya? Ano???

"Celestia anong oras na oh. Matulog kana dyan!" Irene irritatedly said. Mukha Kasi yatang nakatulog na sya.
"But, I can't sleep! " She replied.

"Oh Sha sige ano bang gusto mo?" Irene asked.
"I want to switch po ng pwesto. I'm not comfortable." She said
"Ay yun lang naman pal--" Irene stopped as soon as she realized what she's talking.
"Maria Celestia Georgina Grasya Marcos nagbibiro kaba?" She asked in authority.

"Sige na pagbigyan mo na" I said. Hindi naman sa gusto ko yung sinasabi ni Iya. Pero maingay lalo akong Hindi makakatulog.
I heard a sigh. " Go na, matulog kana pagkatapos ha, anong oras na" she said.

So Ang set-up Namin ngayon is ako yung nasa corner ng wall gitna si Irene at si Iya sa gilid..

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At ngayon ako naman ang hindi makatulog. Ang galing alas onse na paikot ikot parin ako.. I decided to go sa Veranda.

I roamed my eyes. Hindi nya pala pinabago ang design ng bahay.  Still the house we used to build with beautiful memories. Nostalgia it is, I inhaled fresh air. Wow Ang sarap sa pakiramdam.

"What are you doing here?" Jusko naman mamamatay ako sa gulat si Irene  lang pala.

"Hindi ako makatulog, sorry bawal ba pumunta dito?" I asked.
"No it's fine nagulat lang" she replied coldly.
"Siguro if Hindi ka umalis ng bansa, lalaki sanang may kinikilalang ama si Iya no?"she started.

Here we go.
"Siguro Hindi ito nangyayari ngayon" she added.
"Napakagago mo Kasi eh.. Hindi Kita ma gets Greg." She said trying to suppress her tears..
"Irene look, Wala akong ginawa Ikaw Ang bigl---"

"Enough with your stupid excuse Greg. I've had enough.. All I wanted is to have a peaceful life. To have a family mahirap bang ibigay yun" she said with tears brimming on her eyes.

"Irene after Kong umuwi dito sa Pilipinas, hinanap Kita.. Hindi ko alam Ang reason Kung bakit nawala ka nalang na parang bula. I've spent a lot of time looking for you." I replied.

"Hindi Kita iniwan, Diba I promised you na babalik ako. At may surprise ako para sayo. Irene kung Hindi ka pumunta ng Ibang bansa aalokin na Sana Kitang magpakasal." I said trying to control my emotions.

"Wag mo akong inuuto Greg. Kasi Kung talagang may plano na pakasalan ako. Sana Hindi ka nagloko. Sana Hindi ka pumunta sa isang bar na may kasamang babae!" She shouted and sobbed.

I don't know what she's talking about. Basta I'm telling the truth.
"Sige kung yan Ang pinaniniwalaan mo then hurt me! Saktan mo ako murahin mo ako para matanggal ng sakit sa puso mo. Irene Hindi ko kayang nakikita kang ganyan" I said.

She slapped me. She started punching my chest, and she even scratched my skin. I won't bother, don't  care Kung ilang pasa pa ang makuha ko. As long as nilalabas nya lahat ng galit nya..

"Ikaw Ang dahilan kung bakit nawasak Ang pamilya natin, Ikaw ang dahilan, pero alam mo kung Anong mas nakaka-bobong isipin? Kasi kahit gaano kalaki Ang galit ko sayo... Mahal parin Kita!!" She said and sobbed...

Did it heard it right? Irene as much as I want to stay with you, Hindi na talaga pwede. Wala akong Ibang nagawa kundi yakapin sya. This is not easy for the both of us.

We stayed in that position for a couple of minutes. Right after she calmed down, she stand up straight and walk directky to Iya's room as if nothing happened.

Irene, My Love. Wala akong Ibang minahal na kagaya ng pagmamahal ko sayo. Gustohin ko mang makasama ka, Hindi na talaga pwede. I love you too my Celestine.. I love you more than my heart could give..

I wiped my tears and enjoyed the fresh air.. Kung mas naging maaga Ang pagkakabangga Namin ni Iya sa mall maaaring pwede pa tayong maging pamilya ulit..

*Cringgggggg*
I was back in my senses when my phone rang. I never attempt to answer the phone call. Kahit na sumabog pa yang selpon ko sa sandamakmak na missed calls ayokong sagutin.

From: 09*********

I have a very important news. We need to discuss as soon as possible.

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I didn't bother to reply instead I entered Iya's Room and laid my body in the couch. It was a tough yet important day for me....

To be continued

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Wohhhh nobayan.