Loving the Rejection (Psychology Series #2)

CHAPTER 30

It's been almost 3 months since I earned my Master's Degree and I already made a decision that I will take the licensure exam as soon as possible. I don't want to rest, no one is pressuring me, I'm pressuring myself. My husband always told me to take it slow, he's always there for me.

"Hey, stop thinking about your exam, okay? let's enjoy the whole night, babe," he's standing in front of me, holding a glass of whiskey and kissing my head.

It's his Mom's birthday, kanina pa ako tahimik hindi ko rin alam kung bakit, ang bigat ng pakiramdam ko marahil buong buwan ay walang laman ang utak ko kung hindi ang mga reviewers for my exam, napasa ko na rin ang application ko.

"I just don't feel well," I said and I hugged him.

He let out a chuckle before kissing my head again. "Do you want to go home?"

Umiling ako, nakakahiya. Birthday ng Mommy niya at mamaya ay mag-sasalita siya sa harapan.

"I'm okay, just don't leave me here," sabi ko at yumakap ng mahigpit.

Nandito ang ibang relatives niya sa Mother's side, nga Business Partners nila pati ang mga Politician na malapit kay Senator Valiardo ay nandidito rin ngayon.

"Good evening, everybody. This is your Senator Fifth Valiardo and I just want to thank you all for coming to my wife's birthday celebration. I would love to give a short birthday message to the love of my life," it was Rylen's Dad. "I was only 17 years old when I met this beautiful lady and now we've been together for 30 years, can you believe it? She has no idea how much I love her, how grateful I am because she's my wife and she's the mother of my child. Happy Birthday to the love of my life, I love you so much, My Mrs. Valiardo."

Nasa harapan ang Daddy niya, may hawak na drinks habang nagsasalita. Nagtawanan at nag ngitian ang lahat sa pag-bati niya sa asawa niya na ngayon at labis ang ngiti. Mukhang may pinag-manahan si Rylen.

"Where's my son? Son, where are you? come here, give your Mom a short message," he was looking for Rylen.

I looked at Rylen. "Go there, give your Mom a sweet message, go!"

Nagulat pa siya nang tawagin siya. Ang lahat ay tumingin sa amin kaya wala na siyang choice. Pumunta siya sa  harapan, His dad handed the mic, he smiled at me before giving his message.

"Hi, Everyone. I just want to greet my wife, my dad, and my Mom, of course." he chuckled. "Happy birthday to the first woman I ever loved, the woman who taught me to always give my best so you won't regret it in the end, to always choose what is right—"

"I'm sorry for interrupting your speech, Kuya Rylen," a man suddenly showed up.

Ang lahat ay napatingin sa harapan, nanlaki ang mata ko nang maging pamilyar sa akin ang lalaking naka-tayo ngayon.

"Niko," bulong ko.

Rylen looked raised an eye brow while Niko looked around and stopped when he saw me. Bigla akong nanlamig bigla, hindi ko na maalala ang huling beses na nakita o naka-usap ko siya. Wala na akong naging balita sa kanila ni Tita Sarah.