Hiding The Billionaire's Son (COMPLETED)

Chapter 36: Ring

The familiar smell of Manila filled my nose. I remove my jacket pinatong yon sa suitcase ko at saka kinuha ang naman ang sa anak. This feels like home. Manila isn't my hometown. We'll just have to stop over to get something important. Papunta sa amin ay ang helicopter naman na nila Eros ang gamit namin. I met his pilot friend. Sya rin ang piloto sa plane.

"Thanks, Harv." Harvey just nodded and smiled. "Be strong lady! You're a great woman." He said to me. I smiled and nodded. Nag pa alam to kay Eros at may pupuntahan daw s'yang importantante. We waited for Eros other friend. Gregory, I met him before.

He offered to give us a ride. Doon din daw ang punta n'ya. I was confused but it wasn't the least of my concerns for now. I needed to get there as soon as possible.

I thought I was strong. Akala ko hindi ako iiyak pero mali pala. As soon as I saw my dad's body inside the white cassette I broke down. Mom beside me now caressing my back as I cry. Lara and Alisha then came to comfort us but ended up crying too.

I couldn't stop crying. I wasted so many time. Akala ko makaka sama ko pa ng matagal si Papa. Ang sakit sakit.

Maybe it's good din no? So he won't suffer anymore. But I wanted to be selfish and wish he is still alive right now and I am just dreaming. "Nakikiramay ako sa inyo, Samantha. Mag paka tatag ka para sa Mama, mga kapatid at anak mo." Tulala lang ako at naka tingin sa harap. Bukas na ang libing ni Papa. Gusto n'ya kase ay mabilis na lamay lang ang gagawin.

I smiled blankly. I thanked everyone. Nag palit na rin muna ako ng damit at hinanap ang anak ko. He was sleeping peacefully on his dad's arms. Tulog ang dalawa sa kuwarto ko, ate Anna slept with Lara. Na abutan ko naman si Alisha sa kusina at nag kakape.

"A-ate..." She called when she saw me. "Si Mama?" I asked and smile. "Sa kuwarto tulog na." Tumango na lang ako. "Eh ikaw hindi ka pa matutulog? Si Jenna?" She sighed.

"Nasa asawa n'ya teh."

"Asawa?" Gulat kong sabi. Kailan pa nag asawa si Jenna? "Hindi sinabi nila Mama sayo at madami ka ng problema. Nag hahanap lang naman kami ng tiempo tapos... Ganto."

Inabot nito ang kapeng tinitimpla at gumawa muli para sa sarili nito. I sat there in front of her. "Mabuti pa ay saka na lang natin yon pag usapan? Kayo na lang ni Jenna ang mag usap tungkol dyan. Mag e-enjoy yan si Damian pag nakita yung kambal na anak n'ya..."

I can't believe a lot has happened inside that six years I was away. "May i-bibigay ako saglit lang." U-upo na sana to nang may ma alala bigla kaya tumayo s'ya at nag tungo sa kuwarto n'ya. Pag balik ay may dala dala na s'yang box. Traditional at maka luma ang hitsura non. "Bigay ni Papa yan. Sabi n'ya itago ko muna at ibigay sayo pag balik mo." She chuckled.

"Guwapo naman ng Daddy ni Damian ate. Bat ba hindi kayo nag kukuwento nila Jenna? Hindi ako inform sa mga buhay n'yo. Feel ko tuloy kami lang ni Lara mag kapatid." Natawa ako at umirap. I and Eros didn't have a chance to talk seriously. I didn't wake him up. Hindi na ata s'ya natulog mula pa man kahapon. He was so tired for sure.

"Saka mo na pala yan buksan. Balita ko may pamana si Papa sayo d'yan. Bigay mo raw sa magiging asawa mo." Tumango na lang ako. "Sorry..." Nag tataka itong tumingin sa akin. "Para naman saan, teh?"

"Kase hindi ako naging ate sa inyo, napa bayaan ko kayo. Umalis ako ng walang pasabi. Tapos..." Umiling to at hinawakan ako sa kamay. "Okay lang yan ate, you did everything to fullfil us. Nakuha nga namin ang mga pangarap namin oh. Pahinga kana dun teh."

The next day I found myself in front of my father's grave. With my love ones beside me. My son, my mom and sisters. My lips trembled as I remembered so many memories with my father. I closed my eyes then throw the flower. I sighed heavily then smiled. "Have a wonderful rest Pa." I said and step back.

When we got home everyone was tired. My son on my arms asleep. Pawis na pawis pa kaya dumeretso kami sa kuwarto at binihisan s'ya. Eros is out to talk someone abroad. About my work. I received an email from Drake. Sending his condolences and that he said I should not worry about my unfinished projects there.

Pag labas ko ng kuwarto ay kumpleto na ang pamilya sa sala. I called ate Anna para din maka pag meryenda s'ya. Jenna is sitting beside Mama with his two years old son on her lap. Ang babaeng anak n'ya ay nasa stroller at natutulog.

"A-ate..." I just smiled at her. "What's their name again? Aliana and Ciero?" Ewan ko kung tama ba yon. I just heard it from my son. But she nodded. "Wow... I can't believe this happened. Nanaginip ba ako, Ma?" I sat in between Mama and Lara's. She chuckled and give me more space. Kinuha ko ang bata kay Jenna at nilaro ito. "Hi baby! Kamukha ka masyado ng tatay mo. Tsk. Sana lang wag ka maging play boy."

"Grabe ka maka playboy sis-in-law ha." Gregory butt in and they all laugh. "Hanap ka nung lalaki mo oh! Asa baba nahihiya raw pumanik." Asar pa n'ya. Umirap ako at inabot kay Mama ang bata na kinuha na naman n'ya. "Teka lang, Ma. Kausapin ko lang yon."

"Boss Eros turn husband–" Gregory stopped when I glared at him. "Awee joke. Dun kana kawawa naman yon." Umiling na lang ako at lumabas. I saw him there standing sa may hagdanan.

"Bakit ka nandyan?" He startled. He look at me then look away. "How are they?"

"Not okay, but all trying to be okay." I smiled.

"Hmm, that was so painful. To pretend everything is okay. To lose someone you love." He paused. "How about our son?" His voice was gentle.

"Asleep. He must be so tired." He nodded.

"I have to leave, can you... Tell him? I'll be back it'll be quick." Tumango na lang ako at hindi na nag tanong pa. He sighed. "I know it's too early and you still have a lot in your mind but... Can you please, hold this? And then tell me if you accept me." He handed me a red small box of a jewelry.

I opened it and saw a ring.

"Just keep it, hindi ko naman kailangan ang sagot mo ngayon na mismo. I just wanted you to keep it.