Night With My Sister's Husband

Chapter 9

　　We're somewhere in Cebu where we can clearly see the stars in the night sky and heard the waves as it slush through the seashore. Adele and I chose this place because it was quiet.

　　"She doesn't," I whispered and took a deep breath.

"As much as possible, I will take Kai away from here in Cebu. Tomorrow, he will leave for Manila. They'll live there while I'll work here in Cebu. For my son's future, I'm ready to face missing him during the day by day so I can give him a good future without asking my parents." I said. A smile quickly form on my lips when I think about the future of my son. I'll anything for him. I will try my best to give him everything he wanted even without the support from his own father.

　　"I'm so proud of you," she whispered. She looks at me intently. I can see the sadness in her eyes. I smiled and wiped the tears that were forming in my eyes.

　　"Don't you hate me?" I asked her. I'll understand if she will be mad at me. I know I'm at fault. I know,I committed a big mistake, loving him is a big sin. She shook her head and smiled at me. She then took a deep breath before talk. "I'm just a little bit dissapointed but I'm really proud of you." she said, smiling at me. I smiled back and hugged her. I felt relieved because I knew she would still accept me as her friend. I'm so lucky to have her. It’s hard to find a true friend who will understand you instead of insulting you.

　　"I have something to ask." she said. The glints on her eyes are telling me something malicious. "How big David's friend is?" she said, her eyes is full of malicious things like she can imagine what she's talking about. I sighed and my eyes widened as I looked at her.

　　"Are you crazy? What kind of question is that? I-I was drunk that night! I don't know his size," I answered her and averted my eyes.

　　"Really? Are you sure? You don't know his size?" she held my arms. "You're blushing! Yeah...You're blushing! So I guess, his friend is so big like a monster?" she said that made me laugh out loud. She's so crazy for asking like that.

　　"You really a b*tch." I murmured and chuckled.

　　"Tell me more!" She exclaimed as she handed me another can of beer that we could hardly drink in the extreme seriousness of our conversation.

　　I told her everything. I told her how I love the father of my son. I told her how I'm hoping that he can be with us, with our son who's waiting for him. I told her how badly i want to hug him after I saw him again. I told her everything. But I know my limit and I don't want to hurt my sister even more. I will take my son away from him after my work here in Cebu.

　　I brushed Kai's hair before letting him face me. Now Kai and James are leaving. The car is already ready and I'm bidding him goodbye. I'll surely miss my son.

　　"Don't be such a hardheaded boy to Aunt Jamie, okay? Take care, baby." I kissed his forehead and both cheeks.

　　Kai just nodded and kissed my forehead as well. He hugged me so tight before letting go. He said goodbye and told me to visit regularly.

　　"Of course, baby. Mommy will find time to visit you there. I love you." I said. I try my best not to cry in front of my son.

　　"I love you, too Mommy." he said and hugged me again before his nanny took him.

　　James approached me and also hugged me. He also bid goodbyes before leaving the condominium. Before leaving me alone. I gasped when I felt the extreme silence around me. It's empty now. I'm all alone, again.

　　Instead of being sad after my son leaves, I choose to proceed towards the bathroom and took a quick shower. I'm still going to David's' office— oh right, be professional, Alexi. He's your boss.

　　Alright, I'll be going to my new boss' company to meet his other hired engineers. I don’t know when my other colleagues will arrive. I wore a dark blue pants and a white t-shirt. I bun my hair and glance myself on the mirror for another time. It's just a simple outfit. I also paired it with eyeglasses and a pair of sneakers. My commonly outfit when I go to work.

　　I'm an architect. I can just sit here in James' condo, draw his desired structure, calculate everything, visit the site when I wanted to. Just like that. I can spend more time with my son if he's just here. But he needs to go. For his safety.

　　Am I being selfish for doing this? For taking away my son from his own father? Am I being selfish if I want to save my son from the pain about the status of his father?

　　I took a deep breath before picking up the car key and controller along with a sling bag that I loaded with a sketchpad and camera. I guess, I'll ask for Mr. Imperial for the address of the site, or maybe we'll visit it today? I don't know.

　　I smiled as I entered the building. I saw recognition on the guard's face that's why he greeted me wih a good morning and a smile. I went straight to the elevator and hit the top floor.

　　My hand is sweating cold and I guess I'm nervous. Who wouldn't be nervous if the man I used to be obsessed with, was the one I would work with now . I winced as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I looked like a nerd, my outfit just make it different. The white shirt really suits my body. Doesn't look great to look at, not even a fitting one. I took a deep breath and adjusted my mirror. I noticed that there are a lot of parked cars, I guess my new team mates are here.

　　I glance at my wrist watch and frown again. It's ten o'clock, but what Ms. Gallego told me is, our meeting will begin at ten o'clock. I whistled when the door opened and Ms. Gallego came out smiling of the elevator. She immediately gestured me to follow her and that's what I did.

　　Ms. Gallego opened the door and let me in, she also followed me inside and the people inside the office looked at me with a knitted forehead. I wanted to raise my eyebrow at them but I preferred to smile hard. Of course, everyday is an act for me. The world is a stage. You need to act according to what role you need to play.

　　"Sir Imperial, Ms. Montemayor is here." Ms. Gallego said.

　　Mr. Imperial nodded and pointed to her sofa set. I saw some of them smile before heading to the sofa. I choose to sit on the single sofa when a girl suddenly clears her throat.

　　"Stand. I'll sit there." she said. It was so hard that I secretly struggled.

　　I smiled and say sorry before standing up and look for another seat. But it seems to be full because there are almost ten of us here inside. Damn, why he didn't just gather us in the conference room. I saw Mr. Imperial walking goes to the remaining seat that is for him. So what will I do? I'll just stand here until the meeting finished?

　　"Why are you still standing, Architect Montemayor?" Mr. Imperial asked in a monotone. I smiled before I replied.

　　"There are no vacant seats Sir. So, I'll just stand." I answered. I was surprised when a blonde -haired man stood up and looked at me.

　　"You can seat here, I'll just stand." The blonde-haired man said.I smiled again. I politely declined his offer, just as Ms. Gallego offered her chair for me to seat on it.

　　"I don't want to to see my favourite author standing, please have a seat" she murmured and I chuckled. I thanked her before I sat down and looked at Mr. Imperial who's staring at me intently. He shook his head and immediately averted his gaze. He cleared his throat before talking. "Good morning, everyone. I gather you all here so that you can aquiant with each other since some of you would work together." he said.

　　"Some?" Whispered of a man, I think is an engineer from another country.

　　"What do you mean by that, Mr. Imperial?" HE asked.

　　Mr. Imperial leaned calmly in his chair and looked at us one by one. "The airport project will be in Manila. Only public school project is here in Cebu. And last night, I already assigned some people— no, some of you to move to Manila for the building of airport project. Someone will orient you there, while here, I'll be the one to guide you. And I've choosen Mr. Hans, Mr. Austria and Mr. Pueblos. The remaining two engineers will remain here in Cebu. And you'll be with two architects and that's Architect Cruz and Montemayor. The three will remain here. That's all. Dismissed." He said firmly.

　　My mouth almost fell open. My heart leaps for joy. Like, who wouldn't? Damn, I'm assigned in Manila! I can be with my son. I'll be away from him, from temptation that he caused.