I'm frozen in front of his mirror. I went back to reality when I heard Veron make a sound. He grab my hand and talked softly.
"Don't leave." He whispered. While I answered him with tears. This is the room where it all happened. Same place but sifferent situation. It is such a long time. I asked myself again and again. Have I not moved on from that event? Should I continue hating this man? I'm confused of what I feel. Because it is more complicated now. That night is one thing but his father steeling my father's company is another thing. I take back what belongs to my father then I will decide after that. Veron moved and hugged me. He saw me crying so he thought my memories are torturing me again.
"I'm sorry Andrea. I should have not done that. I'm so impatient. I wasn't thinking straight. I'm sorry. Forgive me please." His voice is begging me but I gave him no response. My mind continue to wander. veron hugged me tight I can't move even though I fought so hard. I can't leave that room until I'd fallen asleep. I was so tired I didn't realized I'd fallen asleep. In the morning, I was awaken by Veron's finger running on my face. He is staring at me. He is smiling so widely. I get up, surprised to see him in front of me in the morning. I remembered I didn't manage to leave. I'm still wearing tye same clothes from last night. "Please stay for breakfast." He begged. I don't want to stay. But my body tells me I better eat. I'm actually so hungry. We went down to see his Mom preparing the table. She is so surprised to see me there too. But she's happy. Her eyes are teary. She controlled herself so much so not make the situation awkward. She already knew me. We've met before.
"Good morning! You're in time with my freshly made fried rice. Dig in!" She casually invited me.
"Thank you Tita. Good morning!" I answered politely. I don't want to include her with my anger since she's not part of it. She's not even working in the company. So is the sister of Veron. She came down when the maid called for her. Soon Mr. Alejandro will sit with us on the table. The stare of Veron's mom is non stop. She stayed beside me to
get a clear view of my big belly.
" Mom if your planning to rub Andrea's belly, please wait until she's done eating." Veron commanded.
"I'm dying to do that too." Monika added. "God it's already big. Do you know the gender already?" Monika asked curiously.
"We will know 2 weeks. It's almost 5 months, only then will the gender show on ultrasound." I replied.
"Cool I'm so excited." Monika giggled. I can see the happiness of Veron seeing this scene. Me with his family on the dining table. Mr. Alejandro came. He is so surprised to see me seated beside his son, eating with them. It's so awkward but he didn't mention it. I gave him no greeting. So is he didn't recognize my presense on that table. He cleared his throat alot of times but nobody gave any meaning to it. I smiled along with the ladies trying to be polite in front of them. Mr. Alejandro left the moment he finished his breakfast. While the ladies got their chance to rub my belly after I ate. I gave Veron the signal that I want to go already in the middle of the fetal movement. They are so entertained.
"I'm sorry ladies but we have to leave now. Say bye bye to the baby for now." Veron stated.
"Aaaah... Your leaving right away? You should visit us more often. Please promise you will visit again." Monika begged sweetly.
"We will see each other again for sure." I answered.
Mrs. Alejandro gave me a goodbye kiss and whispered. "Don't be too hard on yourself. Take care." She said. I just nodded. The air is so different staying with them ladies than with Mr. Alejandro. Maybe it's just not their fault I can't blame them with Veron's action nor Mr. Alejandro's action. We are back to being silent on the road. But I caught Veron looking at my direction trying to find something to talk about but he hesitated to say it.
He walk me to my door.
"Thank you for being nice to my Mom and Monika. I so happy to see you around them. I know they are happy too. It gives me so mich hope. It just warm my heart all of a sudden. So thank you." He sincerely stated. He is full of gratitude for nothing. He knows it's all for a show, he doesn't have to metion it. I don't know how to answer that. I gave him a shrug. "You don't have to mention it." He walked closer to me and give me one last hug. "I just don't know when will it happen again. So I appreciate it so much." He attempted to kiss me but I pushed him instantly.
"Not yet. I'm not ready for that." I told him.
"Ok, I understand." He smiled while scratching his hand. He waved one last time and left.