Just Love Me Again ~HyunZy Story

Chapter 34: Baby Troy

Chapter 34: Baby Troy

George's POV

The streaks of sunlight coming from the windows made the throbbing in my head hurt me more. Damn. I must've drunk too much vodka last night. And where am I? This isn't my room. For Pete's sake did I slept with Kris?

Shit. I thought we've established to take things slow? God. What have I done again? I peeked under the duvet and was surprised when I saw that I'm wearing a black shirt with denim shorts.

Pambabae ang suot kong damit? Kanino naman ito damit? Kanino kwarto at unit ito? As if to answer my several questions and clear my confusions, Jean went in the room with a tray of glass of water and pills. Shit. Si Jean? How did this happen?

I can't remember anything. Basta ang tanging natatandaan ko lang ay yung hinatid ako ni Kris sa apartment ko. And everything that occurred after was a blur. No. Hindi lang blur. Wala talaga akong matandaan kahit na ano. I groaned in pain and frustration as I racked my brain for any memory. However I failed and I just made my head throb more.

"Here. Take this. It will ease the pain. I already told you several times not to drink too much." He reprimanded me as I took the pill and drank the water.

What a relief. The cold water eased my dry throat. It felt so heavenly. I smiled and sighed.

 "Thanks." I muttered and Jean took the glass from me and put it on the cabinet on my right.

"No worries. I prepared breakfast downstairs." He offered. Shit.

This whole scenario seems so familiar. It was awfully familiar to me. It was like déjà vu. The only difference is that Jean's the one who took Ken's place in taking care of me. It's as if their roles were reversed.

Before, I was drinking my misery because of Jean and Ken was the one who rescued me. Now, now that I'm back on my drinking fest again because I want to forget Ken, it was Jean who took care of me. How ironic my life was. It wasn't only ironic but also a fucking mess! And I can't help but tear up a bit from all the pain the compounded to my chest.

"Oh. What happened, George? May masakit ba?" Concern was written on Jean's face. I shook my head and wiped the tears on my face.

‘My Heart.’ My mind countered.

"Just my head. Don't worry, it's the hangover perhaps." I told him so he wouldn't worry too much.

 Ayoko namang dramahan pa siya ulit nang dahil lang kay Ken. Lagi ko na lang siyang inaabala sa pagpaparescue sa akin everytime na hindi ko kayang mag-drive pauwi. Nakakahiya na. At ayaw ko ng dagdagan pa ang mga pabor at abala na naidulot ko sa kanya.

May pinagdadaanan din naman siya. Alam kong nagluluksa pa rin siya sa pagkamatay ni Leila. Pero napakatatag pa rin niya. Simula nung mailibing si Leila ay pinili na ni Jean na magpakatatag para sa sarili at lalo na kay Baby Troy. And it's a great decision.

"Sasalo ka ba o hindi?" Pinutol ni Jean ang pag-iisip ko.

"Sige mauna ka na. Maliligo muna ako." Nakakahiya man pero kakapalan ko na ang mukha ko. Makikiligo at makikikain na ako dito.

"Hintayin na kita. May towel at lahat ng kailangan mo sa bag, ikaw na bahala. Okay? I'll just feed Baby Troy while you shower." I nodded and smiled at him. "Okay. Thanks!" Then I hurriedly went to the shower room to relieve my bladder and have a nice bath.

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"Good morning, Baby Troy!" I kissed his chubby cheeks as he nipped on his bottle.

Jean chuckled and adjusted baby Troy on his arms.

"Someone's in the happy mood. Had a nice shower?" He enquired as his eyebrows shoot up.

"Yeah. Thanks so much, Jean."

"Don't mention it. The damsel in distress who needs saving." Trust Jean to tease me more.

"Am not." I pouted which earned a loud chuckle from him.

"Oh hello Baby Troy. Hopefully hindi ka magmana sa bully mong daddy." I cooed at baby Troy na karga pa din ni Jean.

"Why? Sayang ang kagwapuhan ko kung hindi niya mamanahin, George." He mused with a smirk. I just rolled my eyes at him. Ever the conceited Jean.

"Shut up. Don't tell lies in front of Baby Troy." I teased as Baby Troy reached up for my hand. So I let him toy with them. His fingers were adorably cute.

"Akin na muna si Baby Troy. Kumain ka na." I reached for Baby Troy and Jean gave him to me.

Oh. He feels so fragile. Ang liit pa niya.

"So how are you coping?" I asked him. He teared up a bit.

"I'm trying to cope with the sudden loss. Nung una sobrang hirap, pero habang lumilipas yung araw, linggo, at buwan narerealize ko na hindi ko kailangang magmukmok at magluksa habang-buhay. Alam ko kasing hindi matutuwa si Leila kapag nagpatuloy ako sa ganoong paraan ng pamumuhay. Pero syempre may mga pagkakataon ding nami-miss ko siya at umiiyak dahil nawala siya kung kailan kailangan namin siya. Lalo na si Troy. Wala naman akong magagawa. Hanggang doon lang siguro talaga siya." I nodded in understanding and reached for his hand and squeezed it.

"Kaya ikaw, mag-U turn ka na dyan sa paraan ng pagco-cope mo. It won't do you good. Miserable ka na ngang iniwan ni Ken ay lalo ka pa bang magpapakamiserable?" Ayan na naman ang mga pangaral ni Jean sa akin.

"George, you listen to this, live a healthy and happy life. Just because Ken and you are over doesn't mean your life has to be over as well." "I know that Jean but-" "Yes you do but you're living the wrong way. You have a wrong way of coping. I'm telling you this because I care as a friend. So please, George, please return in your old self. Ayaw na ayaw kong nakikita kitang ganyan, nasa bar at umiinom. And those guys you went out with, God. No. Just don't waste yourself with those unworthy jerks. You deserve better than that. George, you deserve the best." His eyes misty with tears.

“I know, and I’m going to change skin again. This time it’s for the best.” I smiled genuinely at him sealing the promise I just made.

“Good. That’s great to hear. Shall we eat?” He scooped a spoonful of fried rice as I furrowed my brows at him.

“How about baby Troy?” I asked.

“Just put him on his crib beside me.” He turned and pointed on his side.

Yeah right. I never noticed the crib on his side.

“Nakapag-almusal na ang baby ko, so tayo naman ang kumain.” He stated and I went to put baby Troy on his crib.

“Let’s eat.” He mused.

Ugh. Why does everything have to remind me of that cheater? What the actual hell.

A/N: This is a chapter to annoy Ken-George fans out there. Peace. Kidding. Hehe. As you’ve read, more of a filler ito since gusto ko lang i-point out yung positive effect and affect ni Jean sa buhay ni George. Okay? Ken moment on next chapter. Prepare your hankies!

P.S. I need ten more individuals for dedications. Please comment and vote so I can list you down for dedics.

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