The following morning I readied myself because we were going to Aurora. I brought extra clothes and underwears just in case of emergency. I just thought they would tell me we would go home tomorrow.
Five in the morning was our call time. We have to be early because Aurora is far from here and to avoid the heavy traffic too. I calculated the time travel. It's almost five hours.
"Good morning, E!" Joshua greeted happily when we met outside the house. He told me he will fetch me up and we will go to Jacob's place together.
"Good morning, Josh! Why are you happy today?"
"I don't know either," he chuckled.
His attire is just simple. Plain pink shirt, heavy jeans and a leather boots.
"You're in love," I accused.
"Oh?" I chuckled. "I'm just happy today."
"Don't lie to me, Josh. I know you. So, you're hitting on someone?"
"Nah," h
"I was surprised that Jonas was there. I remembered he offered me a job too. Maybe that's the offer he was referring to. He said his friend is looking for an architect," I told Thrante. I recalled what happened yesterday."And? Have you talked to Jonas again?""I haven't yet. Someone called him yesterday when we were off to go. He called her Honey. Do you think that's his girlfriend?""I'm not sure. But I know someone whose name is Honey.""Really?" She nodded. "Who is she?""Honey Rallos, my family lawyer.""Oh," my lips formed in O shape. "Do you think there's a connection between the two? Isn't she a friend of Joshua?""I don't know," she shrugged. "Jonas is a friend of Joshua, I supposed.""They were batchmates.""Maybe Jonas and Honey were batchmates too?"I fell silent. What is it with me if they wer
They left after that while I and my friends remained on our round table. I wandered my eyes around and realized how full of people this place was."Boy hunting you want?" Morthena asked all of the sudden."Boy hunting?" Morayta repeated, sounding confused."It's up to you, guys. You might like to. Philip told me there's a lot of boys here.""Pass," Morayta quickly replied, waving her hands dismissively. "I'm not into boy hunt tonight.""Same," Haponesa shrugged off."Where's Azy by the way?" I asked. This is why I feel ùlike someone is missing. Azy isn't here."She's not available. You already know why," Morthena replied.This was why marriage sucked. It restrained you from doing your old lifestyle. Thinking about it made me sick."I'll just room around," I told them and excused myself.I looked for a shot to drink. I would drink tonight but not too much. I promised to Mama I wouldn't come home drunk.
I woke up feeling exhausted and in pain. I checked myself and to my great surprise, I was naked! I abruptly covered my body with the comforter. I felt like all my blood went dry."What?!" I shouted.I wandered my eyes around the place. My eyes quickly widened as I realized I was inside a familiar room. My heart hammered against my chest.The door opened and a familiar face of a man came into view. My eyes quickly widened. I checked myself again and I was utterly naked!"W-What..." I trailed off.My cheeks flared up in embarrassment. Why is he here?! Why am I here inside his room?! Why am I naked?! Did something happened last night?!I swallowed the lump in my throat. My mind went wild. I hear voices in my head but I can't even open my mouth to speak up. My tongue cowered."Did we have some fun last night?" I asked directly."You forgot?"
One month passed and that was the last time that I saw Jonas. I tried not to show up in front of him. I don't to remember what he said that I did the first move that led to something. That was the least thing I would do! Men beg for me. I don't beg for heaven's sake!He really thinks highly of himself, huh?As I descended from thre stairs, I smelled an awful odor from the kitchen. I winced, fanning my nose to shoo away the bad odor."What are you cooking, Manang?" I asked our helper as I arrived at the kitchen."Adobong manok, hija. Why?""Why does it smell so bad?""Really? I put some ginger already.""It makes me so sick, Manang. Please, change your menu.""Your mother requested me to cook this.""Nah," I waved my hand dismissively. "Please, Manang. Just change it already. I hate the smell.""What do you want me to cook?""Anything. Just please not chicken."I walked away. I can't endure the
Two red lines on the pregnancy test made my heart pound cruelly against my chest. The result told me I was positive. I was pregnant!My hands were shaking in fear. I don't want to believe my eyes. I don't want to believe that the results told me I was pregnant. I wasn't! This can't be!My menstruation was delayed for two months already. I never missed my period so it's quite questionable. It's my first time to experience this.A tear escaped from my eyes. My hands were shaking while putting the testing kit on the sink. I tried another test and it had the same result. There were two red lines.I picked up my phone and called Thrante. It took few rings before she picked up her phone."Thrante," I called out."Why? Is there something wrong?""W-Where are you? Are you home?""Yes, Etincelle. Is there something wrong? You sound troubled.""Uhh," I trailed off. "I-I have something to tell you.""Huh?" She sounded dread
The following morning I called Jonas to meet up with him. Thrante convinced me that I should tell Jonas about the baby. If he will accept the baby, that's good. If not, it's okay."Uhh, sorry I didn't clean up. I didn't expect your arrival," Jonas said shyly, rubbing his nape. "You told me you brought me some news?""Yes, Joe." I swallowed a chunk of fear. "Uhh..."His place suddenly became hot but cold sweat gleamed on my forehead. My heart never stopped beating so wild against my chest. Just like a lionness that wanted to escape from its cage."I'm listening," he said calmly."About what happened two months ago..."His throat moved. Shock flickered in his eyes. He probably didn't expect this. Neither did I.I walked past through him and roomed around. I stood few meters away from him."Y-You got me pregnant, Joe," I said directly even if I stuttered. I was anxious again I could not think straight. "I just want you to kn
"Thank you," I said as I got out of Jonas' car. I turned around, made few steps and then faced him again. "Take care.""Just tell me when to set the date to tell your parents about the baby," he said. I just nodded without a word. I was exhausted physically.I entered inside my house without waiting for Jonas to drive away. I proceeded upstairs and locked myself inside. I called Thrante as I sat on the edge my bed. I felt empty inside."How was the check up?" She asked me immediately as she answered my call."Confirmed, caz. I'm really pregnant," I said in a weary voice. "Jonas is the father of my baby.""What was his reaction? What did he say? Will he take full responsible of the baby?""I think so... he even offered me to live with him.""Really? And what was your decision?""I don't think that's a good idea, Thrantw. We're not even together.""Yeah, but he's the father of your child. He needs to see the it that
"Are you okay? You look pale, honey," Mommy remarked."Maybe I'm just tired, Mommy.""You finish your food already so you can rest after.""Yes, Mommy."I heaved a long sigh. I still can't bring up the topic about my pregnancy. This is killing me slowly.After we had our dinner, I went upstairs and washed up. I checked myself in the mirror and Mom was right. I looked pale. This is probably about my pregnancy.I heard my phone rang. I quickly finished up and looked after my phone. I found out Jonas was calling so I answered him."E," he called."What made you call?" I asked."Are you okay? Do you feel any pain right now?"It took me few seconds before I was able to answer him. I didn't expect that he will call just to ask me if I was okay."Uhh, I'm fine naman. How about you?""I'm good. I'm just... I'm thinking about your condition.""Mommy told me I look pale. I-I think she's right.""