I took a deep breath and examined the ring in the red box. I miss Sebe so much. My system and body need him so much.
I didn't make any adjustments just to get used to not having him. I had to stand by my decision. My life goes on without him. I can do it alone for my child.
I put the ring box back in the drawer. Since I left, I haven't worn it.
Two more months passed and next month I was going to give birth.
It was hard but I managed.
I didn’t bother with the last thing Kylie told me that Sebe already knew where I was. Because I don't feel weird at all.
I am complete with children's belongings. My only plan is that before my due date I will be there at the hospital to be admitted where the person taking care of me is Si dra. Dela torre and Dr. Mendez.
My cellphone rang with a call.
"Hello beautiful mommy. It's your check up day! I am waiting .."Shawn Mendez said on the other line.
I laughed.
"Yeah .. Yeah .. My doctor." I got up immediately and straightened up.
During the past two months of checking up and processing my paperwork before giving birth, Shawn has been my partner.
He's so good to be true.
From my laboratory and ultrasound he was with me. I don't know but I'm comfortable with him.
We've been good friends.
He always brings me food and fruit to my unit. he knew where my condo was because once my stomach hurt and he helped me get home. After I got dressed I took a taxi.
I hold my cellphone and type a reply to Shawn.
To Shawn: On my way.
I hid it in my bag and didn't even look in the mirror just above the driver's head.
A black shimmering car. Earlier it was one after the other a. I turned around to see it clearly but the taxi also turned right and I saw that it did not follow.
My nervousness gradually disappeared.
No, that's impossible Sebe. No, I can't. At the entrance of the hospital, I immediately saw Shawn.
Praying to hug me. Well. I’m used to his bragging rights sometimes. in the two months that have passed is how much I have already learned about him.
He's twenty three years old. Single, from here in Iloilo. I also learned that their family can be influenced here in Iloilo.
I chuckled when I hugged him back.
Shawn knows my story. I once told him to ask because he was wondering why I was always alone. And since then we have become friends.
After my monthly check up with Dra. Dela torre Shawn invited me to lunch.
"Don't you have a patient?" I asked when we were in the parking area of the hospital where his car was.
He shook his head.
"No, I'm off today. I just went because you checked up." He smiled as he opened the door for me.
My forehead furrowed at what he said.
He immediately turned around to enter as well. shawn is a good man.
"So what's your plan after you gave birth?"
I looked at him and avoided him as well.
"Uh ... I'll stay here." I am staying here for good.
"How about your parents?" From time to time he glances at me to see my reaction.
I was on my stomach when my baby kicked.
"They know I'm here but I said I want to be alone."
I contacted mama ’when Kylie told me that Sebe already knew I was here in Iloilo. My mother cried a lot for me then. I was forced to go home but I didn't want to.
And just like I thought. She said, I'd better give Sebe a chance.
Everyone deserves a second chance. But for me, the second time was not my trend. Shawn took me to a fancy Restaurant.
When I parked, I was immediately hit when I saw the black car earlier following the taxi I was riding in.
It quickly parked just next to Shawn's car. Shawn turned around and opened the door for me so I lost my attention there.
As soon as I came out of the door, the door from the black car slammed and the person I love spat on it, he hurt me and I hate him now. I immediately felt cold and seemed to explode with excitement.
"S-Sebe .."
Shawn's forehead furrowed and he looked at what I was looking at. But before he could turn there I saw Sebe attack him with a punch and Shawn fell on the cement.
I was stunned when Sebe punched me. I could immediately see the crack of Shawn's lip.
I covered my mouth and was about to approach Shawn but Sebe grabbed my wrist and pulled me closer to him.
"Let me go!" I shouted at him but he didn't let me go.
His jaw clenched as he looked down on my belly. I saw his eyes turn red immediately.
All my anger was gone by this time. Immediately tears welled up in my eyes.
Even though I miss him so much. Even though I wanted so much to hug him I didn’t.
I don’t know why he is higher now than before. the veins in his arm reminded me of how I could see the tension when he was on top of me while he was holding me.
Immediately my hair stood on end at the thought.
He licked his lips and he cursed.
I felt Shawn touch my hand.
"Natalia ..." I could see that his lips were cracked.
"Don't fucking touch her." Whereupon Sebe said and pulled me away from Shawn.
I can see the two of them staring.
"Sh-Shawn" I called him.
"Leave us first ..." I said.
He looked so hesitant. "Natalia but ..---"
"Just wait for me inside. Please .."
His jaw tightened and once more he looked at Sebe badly and entered.
"You're pregnant with my child woman! Who is that?"
I scoffed and waved his hand that was holding me.
I crossesd my arms and looked up at him.
"And so?" I mocked. "Yes! I am pregnant! And you're a fiance of a pregnant woman! Which is happened to be me! But what? You cheated!" I punched his chest and slapped him.
He did nothing and just let go. He seems to deserve it because of what he did.
My tears flowed immediately.
"And now that even the man who helps me is jealous of you? How did I feel when I saw you kissing that Claire !!"? I screamed completely regardless of the other people around.
Sebes seems don't care about them. Were making a goddamn scenario here!
I could see that his face and neck were already red.
"Hurt me! Hurt me more if that's what you want. But please baby, let me explain!" It's hard for him to say he forced me to hug.
"I didn't know he was going to kiss me that time! Yes I will admit that ! It's my fault! I will accept everything you say and do to me but please .... please come back to me .. I need you.I need my baby. ".. He almost knelt in front of me.
He grabbed my stomach and bent down to kiss it. I immediately took a deep breath and avoided.
"Go home to Manila Sebe ..." My voice almost trembled. "W-No more .. No one will come back to you .." I said boldly.
I saw the passing pain in her eyes that were red with tears.
He shook his head.
"No..Whatever happens--" ..
"No matter what happens no one will come back to you! I gave you your chance but what ?! You broke it!"
I shed another tear.
"I'm okay here e.I moved on from the pain I got from you! "
He tried to wipe my tears but I took his hand away.
"So please just! Go away!" I shouted at him and pushed him away.
He shook his head.
"No ... I am not leaving ..
"Get out!" I shout again ..
But my lips parted as he knelt in front of me and buried his face in my lap. He held my stomach.
"Please, Give me my chance." He looked up at me. I could see tears falling from his eyes.
"I Will never be an ass a-again baby .." He cried. I covered my mouth.
"Tell me what you want me to do! Come back to me."
She looked up at me while crying.
"Please come back to me." He whispered.
"Stand up!" I
"No! Give me fucking reason why you don't want me anymore." emphasis that he said still kneeling on me and hugging.
I took a deep breath and wiped away my tears.
"Stand up Sebe."
"Fucking tell me the reason!"
"I am in love with someone else !! I love someone else! I don’t love you anymore!’ That’s the truth so stand up !go back in Manila! I dont want to see your face again! "I screamed ..
He was stunned.
He stood up languidly. His eyes were now bloodshot.
"I don't believe you." He hissed.
"You're pregnant with my--".
"You can believe that now! So if I revive my son !,"
"You didn't mean that .." He didn't seem to accept.
"I mean it, please leave now!" He looked at me for a while and I couldn't look at him.
"Sorry."
He bent down and sniffed.
"Please take care” .. He added in a serious voice.
My response was just a nod that stopped my sobs when he turned around.
I immediately turned around and left when another tear fell. Before I could get any farther I heard the trash bin crash.
I know that's what Sebe is up to.
I heard him speeding as he drove his car away. My tears flowed and like withered leaves sat on the bench next to me.
I rubbed my stomach.
"Baby, I'm sorry for lying .." I sobbed.
"Mommy love daddy s-so much."