Months passed quickly like a blink of an eye.
Time let me mend from being broken but I know deep inside... the scars made a beautiful pattern in my heart.
I know it's funny when I worked so hard in my office, keeping myself busy like 24/7 then at the end of the day...
I'm still alone - alone and lonely.
"Leu," an angelic voice woke me up from spacing out again. She's sitting on the chair across mine with her chin on top of her entwined fingers.
I smiled.
"Well, how are you?? You came here too early" I asked, gesturing her to come near me.
.
She wiggled off the chair then make herself comfortable on my lap.
"Well, school ended early and I want to surprise you." She said, grinning.
Yes, she's fine, healthy and alive. After those therapy sessions, God answered my prayers.
She fought for me.
"Leu??" She called and I hummed in response.
She stared at nowhere in particular. "I-I'm sorry to open up this leu, I-I just missed...him" she finished, fidgeting.
I chuckled lowly.
"Yeah. Me too... but I guess we should learn to move on without him." I said, brushing her hair.
A comfortable silence took place.
" Well, that was my last key to set you free."
That was the last words he said. The last ten words that was carved deep enough in me, still chaining me in my past.
Set free.
That was I should feel and enjoy right now... but the way he said it to me, gives my body a command that was exactly the opposite of it.
"Do you think he also miss us??" Marie asked, a creeping sadness formed on her face.
I chuckled.
"Maybe yes... maybe no. He's a good man. And we both know it" I answered.
I heard her yawned.
"You're tired." I said, almost a whisper.
"I planned everything and it includes... adopting Marie."
That was one of his countless plans he made.
I smiled at the thought.
That was he said back on the day he proposed to me. He had those millions of jars that were full of hope and will.
Wedding.
Family.
Simple but Happy life.
Those were my wishes and hopes with him. Wishes and hopes with the imperfect man but perfectly mine.
But surely, he buried it all in the past. The thought of pain I've caused him makes me feel hopeless.
I looked down to the angel in my arms and sighed.
She fell asleep.
In a perfect timing, Bren appeared in. (Celine's husband, remember him??)
"Good God! I'm so lucky you came." I said, almost overreacting.
He wiggled his brows and chuckled. "You missed me that much, huh?" He said teasingly.
I huff and rolled my eyes.
"Can you just help me with my things?? I have someone in my arms right now, in case you don't see it" I said, making funny faces.
He waved a hand like it's nothing.
"Alright." He said, acting to get Marie from me but I stepped backward.
"I'm okay with her, just please carry my things for me." I said.
He rolled his eyes but still followed.
We were inside the elevator when a question pop out from nowhere.
"Why are you here??" I asked him and he shrugged.
"Spill it out, Bren." I warned.
He scratched the back of his neck, awkwardly and sighed.
"I-I just want you to give Celine a break. Well, yesterday... I found out she's pregnant... and I don't want her working. She might hurt herself and the baby." He said, embarrassed.
I laughed and 'tried' to extend my hand.
"Congratulations, Bren. And yes! She will." I said.
His eyes twinkled and shook my aching hand.
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I tucked Marie on her bed before taking a quick shower.
I changed into my nightgown and was about to go out from the room to get a water in the kitchen when Marie's phone rang.
I quickly answered it without checking the caller I.D.
(Marie)
The other line said. If I am not mistaken...
(Marie?)
He called again. His voice is too soft that it ended up being a sad tone.
"H-hello??" I replied, clearing my throat.
He seemed to know who I am because the other line kept silent. The silence killing me!!!
Slightly pissed, I breathed out and gain confidence.
"Speak."
(I-I just want to ask Marie if how was her day.)
"It was fine. She's sleeping"
I really don't know where my confidence came from but...
It's now or never.
"You've been gone too long"
(...)
"..."
(Yeah? I've been...)
"..."
(How are you??)
"I'm f-fine."
(Sure you've been better since that day)
"N-no... Yeah.. I-I mean... I don't know"
I heard his comforting chuckle then it ended in a silence.
(Have you done taking your dinner?)
"Not yet. You?"
(Oh,I'm on my way to my office. I've eaten my breakfast back at home. You should too.)
"Well, I should hang up now"
(No!.. I-I mean it's okay. No need.)
I felt my cheeks blushed. This guy won't change.
"Stubborn"
He huff and sighed.
(Okay, okay. I'll call you later)
And with that I hung up the call, pursing my lips in excitement.
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Thanks for holding on!! *wave :)