Zeph.
Where am I going?
Absolutely, I’m going to my parents’ house. Kahit naman ayoko hindi na ako makakatanggi because the more that I decline, the more that Kuya Zeke will ask for my real reason.
I know that he’s not convinced with my reason. Who would believe me anyway? My parents’ house is one of the biggest houses in their village. But it’s not enough for me. Seeing my sister and my ex together is too much to handle.
Hindi naman ako kasing sama ni Olivia na makikipagsiksikan sa isang bahay. I love myself and I respect their marriage kahit paano. Wala naman na akong magagawa. They’re already married.
I sighed. Habang papalapit ng papalapit ako sa bahay na iyon ay naaalala ko kung paano nangyari ang lahat. How did I look pathetic, stupid, and hopeless.
“Ma’am, mabuti naman po at bibisita kayo sa mga magulang niyo.” Ngumiti ako ng mapait. Kung hindi lang ako naipit sa sitawasyon, I will never visit them. Kasalanan nila kung bakit ako nasasaktan ngayon.
“Kailangan po eh. Buntis na raw si Steph.” I forced myself to sound like I do not care but honestly I’m hurting inside. Sino ba naman ang matutuwa?
Kung sabagay, what should I expect? Kasal sila, nagsasama sa iisang kwarto. Impossible naman na maglaro lang sila ng jack en poy. Pero basta, they are all liars. They are ruthless for breaking my heart, lalo na yung ex ko at si Steph.
“Okay lang po ba kayo?” I didn’t answer. Alam kong alam ng driver ko na hindi ako okay. Matagal ko na siyang driver at yaya ko ang asawa niya kaya alam nila lahat.
“Huwag ka ng malungkot. May nakalaan para sa iyo.” I smiled bitterly. Sana nga. Pero sa tingin ko hindi ko na rin gugustuhin ang mag-asawa.
I don’t believe in the sanctity of marriage. Not anymore.
***
“Zephanie, you came.” My mom came running to me and hugged me. I could have smiled and answered her but I know better. She never liked me.
“Yeah. It was only because of Kuya Zeke. Where is he anyway?” I said slightly pushing her away from me. Nakaramdam yata na ayaw ko ng yakap niya kaya bumitaw din.
“Ahh. He’s in the dining. He’s with your father.” Tumango ako at naglakad papunta sa dining room. I’m famished and tired. Wala pa akong matinong pahinga hanggang ngayon.
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No Love Involved (COMPLETED)
General FictionZephanie Torres is known as the most silent of the group. She usually listens and just talk when it's badly needed. But behind this timid behavior, she's desperate to have her own family. A family that is composed of her and her child. Yes, just wit...
