Lorch Crown

Chapter 39

"I'm more than ecstatic about your pregnancy if only that scumbag didn't harm you." Lorch took a lungful of breath. "I'm gonna pamper you and I'm excited," he chuckles, hugging her gently but tighter.

"Ako rin, excited na ako," anito saka malawak na ngumiti. "I want to have a boy."

Nagkibit-balikat siya. "I don't have preference. My only prayer is that you and our baby will be safe and healthy. That's what matters to me."

"Thank you—"

Natigilan ito sa sasabihin ng dinampian niya ang labi nito.

"Don't. The blessing and happiness you brought to my life is nothing to compare to what I am giving you. So don't thank me."

Ngumiti lang ito.

Siya naman ay kinuha ang plato na hawak nito.

"Let me feed you, okay?" saad niya.

Tumango ito at maganang kumain habang kinukuwentohan siya sa mga gusto nitong gawin pagnakalabas na ito ng hospital.

"... and I'm planning on going home," anito na nagpatigil sa paglalagay niya ng tubig sa baso nito.

Tinignan niya ito.

"Really?" Naniniguradong tanong niya.

Saskia nodded. "After what happened to me, I realized that I'm better off with my dad and mom beside me. They must be really worried right now..."

Binigay niya dito ang basong may lamang tubig at naupo paharap sa dalaga.

"They don't know yet about what happened to you," he informed.

"And I think it'll be best if we don't tell them. They'll just worry."

Lorch nodded. "I'm happy you're going home," saad niya. "I've been praying you will."

Nagsalubong ang kilay nito. "At ni minsan ay hindi mo sinabi sa akin ang bagay na iyan."

"I didn't want us to argue and stressed you. Alam ko naman bakit ayaw mong umuwi. You have work here."

Marahan itong ngumiti at hinaplos ang pisngi niya.

"You keep on surprising me, Lorch. Akala ko hanggang sa pagiging moody na lang ang ugali mo—"

"I'm not moody." Lorch refuted, scowling before kissing her hand.

"Yes, you are, baby."

"Whatever," he grumbled, taking the glass from her after she drink.

"Magtatagal ka ba dito baby?" Tanong nito sa kanya.

"I'll wait for you." Hinalungkat niya ang bag nito. "Can't leave you alone again after what happened. It might end up my sanity," saad niya at kinuha ang suklay nito.

Naupo siya gilid nito para ayusin ang magulo nitong buhok na kanina pa bumabagabag sa kanya.

"Tell me if I'm hurting your scalp." Paalala niya kay Saskia na maingat na gumalaw sa kama para tumalikod sa kanya.

"Mm-hmm." Saskia hummed. "Pansin ko baby, ang hilig mong ayusin ang buhok ko pagmagulo."

Lorch paused and then sighed because of the question.

"Messy hair reminds me of someone, luv, that's why. Haven't I told you yet?"

Nagkibit-balikat ito. "Who reminds you?" Nagtataka nitong tanong.

"My biological mother," he replied with a deep sly sigh.

"Oh..." Saskia was speechless.

"When I was a child, I remember my mom looking always regal and beautiful. Kahit nasa bahay lang nakaayos siya. She's like my mom— Aleandra — today. I remember we were well off. Dad— your dad — works and mom also do. Until one day, mom slowly shows sadness and stress. Naririnig ko rin na nagsasagutan sila ni dad pag nasa kusina o dining room sila. They argue there because that was the only place they are together for long. They have a separate bedroom I remember. Akala ko noon dahil sa trabaho kaya ganon at normal lang iyon sa ibang mag-asawa."