Forced Marriage

Chapter 48

Kabanata 48

There's only one fear of a mother, it's to lose their child. That's what is actually I'm feeling in current as my heart boomed against my chest so painfully while I search for my son, Archer.

It shouldn't be that difficult since he's with two kids but when I saw Lilith's child without mine, I lost it.

" Tita Isabella! " Erick called. I looked near him to find my child but..gone.

" E-Erick, where's Archer? " I asked trying to calm down.

" He ran off somewhere a while ago! He said he saw his dada. " Wika niya.

My lips parted and I had difficulty breathing.

" To where did he ran? " I asked. He pointed outside and breathing was even more difficult.

Mabilis akong umalis para hanapin siya. I had bumped to few people along my way, some even stopped to talk to me.

" Ms. Isabella Estrada nice to—" I cut them off.

" Sorry. " Umiwas ako at hindi magawang makapag-explain. I saw the man's eyes contorted in displeasure but I'll deal with him later.

I had searched the inside for minutes a while ago before finding the kids only to find out Archer isn't there. I looked outside, trying not to cause panic when I'm really panicking internally.

" Archer! " I called anxiously feeling my regret slowly attacking. How could I not notice earlier that he was gone.

I half ran, this wasn't an average place to venture. This was a mansion, seven thousand square foot so.

Nanlalamig ang kamay ko, my back felt heavy as if something just dropped on me. I imagine Archer crying looking for me now. I just hope the one who's with him are good people..

" Excuse me, have you seen a child wearing army green? " I asked people that I met, these are rich people I'm asking randomly. Some of them looked offended that I came to them. Medyo nakaramdam ako ng hiya nang tignan nila ako na parang nandidiri, specially the girls but that's the least of my problem.

" No. " Sagot nila kaya nagtanong ulit ako ng nagtanong.

The party has started, I heard a mic somewhere greeting the birthday man.

People are now going to their seats.

" Excuse me, have you seen a boy with army green clothes? "

" No I'm sorry. What happened? " Some asked striking a conversation which I answered some because they looked willing to help.

Tho mayroon ngang tumulong, ilang segundo o minuto lang bago bumalik sa table nila.

I had looked for the beach, the cottages, anywhere. Wala talaga, Archer couldn't go that far, he has small legs.

Naiiyak na ako sa frustration, a call came in and I answered. It was Julia.

" Nahanap niyo na? " Tanong ko.

" H-Hindi pa ma'am e, may nakakita raw pumunta sa pool. Sinuyod na namin wala po. "

Her answer so I blinked. " Hindi kaya siya tumalon sa pool? H-Hanapin niyo sa tubig ng pool. " Nanginig ako sa isipin na baka nalunod si Archer nang di ko nalalaman.

Oh god.

I regret everything, making him come here. Not teaching him to swim and survive pool. Everything.

Anong gagawin ko kung pati si Archer?

Darkness loomed towards me.

" A-Archer.." my voice came out a shaky whisper as I roamed my eyes.