His biggest mistake

Chapter Three.

K E A N A G O N Z A L E S.

Literal na nakatanga lang ako habang nakatingin kay Eros 'Trying to digest what he just said. Ako ba ang tinutukoy niya. He never changed. It's been six years yet he's still handsome and --- God! What am I thinking? Nakahinga lang ako ng maluwag ng bawiin niya ang kanyang mga matang kanina ay nakatingin saakin.

"What I mean is that, I'm glad you all came back to our Prestigious Ball tonight. As a Ceo Of E.M Empire I'm glad you all came tonight. Enjoy the rest kf the night." He simply said.

There! That's the problem! Yang pagiging hopia mo Keana, hindi kana natuto. What Happened with your 'I've moved on'

Mabilis ang hakbang kong tinungo ang restroom. My heart is pounding like crazy while remembering his beautiful pair of Blue eyes. That eye's that always bewitched and hurt me. Agad akong umiling at muling inayos ang aking sarili. It's been six years. Six f*****g years.

"Hindi na ikaw ang dating Keana na nakilala niya. "pakikipag usap ko sa aking sarili "He will never destroy you again Keana. Do this for yourself and for your babies."

Malalim muli akong bumuntong hininga bago determinadong humarap sa salamin pero tila nanlambot nanaman ako ng maalala ang kanyang mukha.

"My god Keana! Be professional." Gamit ang aking kamay ay pinaypay ko ito sa aking mukha dahil sa pag papawis nito. "Collect yourself Keana! You're here for his company. "

Matapos kausapin ang aking sarili na parang baliw ay lumabas na ako ng restroom at muling nag tungo sa hall. I'm not preferred to see him this early , but what can I do ? Nangyari na. Sana lang ay hindi niya ako nakilala.

"Hey beautiful." A soft voice whispered that made me turned around. It is Gio, The owner of Mayumi Airline. "We have met again."

I chuckled nervously. We met in France ' sa Gala ng isang prestigious company he was invited and so do I. Gio is a good company, he's funny and humourous at the same time.

"Hi Gio right?" I said at matamis na ngumiti " I thought you were in France."

Tila isang CCTV camera ang aking mata na lumilibot upang mag matiyag. Even if I deny it , My eyes were still looking for him. Afraid our eyes might met again.

"Hey are you okay? " Nag aalalang wika ni Gio " You're sweating."

"I-I'm fine " I said. Why the hell do I feel conscious.

"You don't seem fine --- " Gio was cut by his words when some voice interrupted him. "Man ! It's been a while "

Patuloy na bumibilis ang t***k ng aking puso habang nag lalakad palapit si Eros sa aming kinatatayuan. With his serious face , intimidating aura and his emotion less eye's. Damn ! I was froze where I'm standing.

"Valerie is looking for you "He coldly said not minding Gio's greeting and handshake kayat tinapik nalang ni Gio ang balikat niya bago bumaling saakin.

"I'll be back in a minute Keana " He said and winked before walking away.

I gulped when Eros eye's darted into mine. Ako na ang nag bawi ng tingin dahil para akong nalulusaw sa mga titig niya.

"It's been a while Keana "

My heart beats erratically fast when he mentioned my name. Hindi ko alam ang dapat na isagot , should i greet him too ? Or should i act professional.

"It's been a while Mr.Montefalco " I said trying to stay professional infront of him. "I'm here because your company sent me an invitation for this Gala. "

"I send it myself " He said Kaya't napatanga ako sa sinabi niya.

"W-what do you mean ? "Nauutal kong wika na pilit na pinapatigas ang loob ko.

"Nothing special. What i mean is that anyone who wants to have a word with me should be here in this Gala "

I sighed in relief bago ngumiti sa aking kaharap kahit na ang gusto kong gawin ay ang umalis na sa lugar na ito.

"I should get --- "

"Let's take a seat first Keana " He said Kaya't hindi na ako nakatanggi at sumunod nalang sakanya na nag lalakad palapit sa vacant table.

And as a gentleman , Eros pull a chair for me na sinuklian ko naman ng ngiti. Tili ang pag pintig lang ng aking puso ang tanging naririnig ko dahil sa kaba na nararamdaman ko habang kaharap si Eros na wala yatang balak na iiwas ang tingin saakin.

"You're gone " panimula niya

"I have too " I said not wanting this conversation to get long " Anyway Mr.Montefal---"

"Call me Eros , Keana " He murmured.

"E-eros narito lang naman ako because I want to have a business deal with you and your company "

Gusto ko sana sabihin na wala talaga akong balak na bumalik ng pilipinas dahil baka isipin nanaman niyang bumalik ako para guluhin sila ni Vanna.

"I know " He simply said not taking his eyes off me. "About what happened six years ---"

Hindi na niya natuloy ang sasabihin ng mag ring ang cellphone ko. It's Manang Bilen.

"Excuse me I'll just take this call " I said at hindi na hinintay pa ang sasabihin niya at lumabas na ng hall. This is my perspective , family first than anything. "Hello Manang ? "

Tila binuhusan ako ng malamig na tubig ng marinig ko ang pag iyak ni Silver.

"Baby what happened to you !? " I said in a worried tone.

("I just had a bad dream Mama and I want to see you " )

"Of course baby I'll be there I love you , Just wait for me okay "

Mabilis kong pinatay ang tawag upang tawagan si Mang Danny na uuwi na kami when i heard a coughed behind me. Nang lingunin ko ito ay napatanga ako ng makita si Eros na nakatayo at seryosong nakatingin saakin.

"E-eros "I said stuttering. Pakiramdam ko ay isa akong Yelo na natutunaw sa nag aapoy na mata ni Eros. His eyes is still emotionless but his aura shouts something. Anger!

"I'm sorry but something came up and I have to go " Formal kong wika.

"What about your proposal Keana ? " Malamig na wika nito. "Is your lover more important than our partnership? "

Napakunot ang aking nuo sa kanyang sinabi. What lover ?

"What are you talking about ? " i scoffed "Im sorry but i really need to go " I said at hahakbang na sana palayo ng muli siyang mag salita.

"It's nice to see you again Keana "

I sighed and calmed myself , Is it nice ? Kinalma ko muna ang aking sarili bago siya muling harapin at ngitian.

"I won't say that I feel the same cause I don't Eros " I honestly said " It will never be nice to see you again. And if i will be given a chance ? I will choose NOT to see you again "

Gusto kong umiyak. But he will never get the chance to see that side of me again. Nakaramdam ako ng galit , naramdaman ko ulit yung sakit at galit na naramdaman ko anim na taon na ang nakakaraan. Hearing my baby's crying voices ? It makes me vulnerable and it pains me. Ngayong nakaharap kona ang ama nila ay tila bumalik saakin ang lahat.

Naawa ako sa mga anak ko sa tuwing naaalala ang mga sinabi ng magaling nilang ama sa kanila.

"I should get going Mr. Montefalco "

Hindi kona hinintay ang sasabihin niya at nag lakad na paalis. Akala ko ayos na ako , akala ko okay na ako. But i will never be Okay ! I'm far from being Okay. The six years that i tried to forget about him. About what happened between us , about how he wants his own child to be gone it all came back rushing in just a glimpse.

Nang makauwi ay hindi na ako nag palit ng damit at dumiretsyo na sa kwarto nila Silver.

"Mama " It's Silver. Patakbo itong lumapit saakin at mahigpit akong niyakap " I-I had a bad dream Mama "

Nag lakad ako palapit sa kanyang higaan kung saan naroon na din sila Emerald at Amethyst na nakahiga. Ganito sila ' si Silver kasi ang bunso and as his big sister Amethyst and Emerald will cuddle him until he calmed down.

"I'm so scared Mama " He said still crying " I had a dream that a bad guy is coming to take us away from you "

I smiled and kiss his head. I will never let anyone take you away from me.

"That is just a dream baby " I said "Mama will never let anyone take you " not even your father.

Napangiti nalang ako ng marinig ang mahinang hilik ni Silver kayat iniayos kona siya sa kanyang higaan.

"Sleep tight my baby Silver " I said and caressed his hair bago bumaling kay Emerald at Amethyst na natutulog din sa higaan ni Silver. "I will protect you with all I have. Nobody can separate my babies with me "

Iwasan ko man ay hindi ko padin matatakpan ang katotohanan. Wala na akong pakialam kung may halaga ba ang mga anak ko sa lalaking iyon. But i will never let him hurt them.

"Goodnight my Happiness " I said at inayos ang comforter ng tatlo .

Nang masigurong tulog na tulog na sila ay saka lang ako lumabas ng silid upang mag punta sa aking kwarto. I sighed and stretch my back as I sat on my bed. Agad kong inabot ang aking cellphone ng marinig ko ang pag tunog nito.

("It's me Eros. Let's meet tommorow for your proposal I'll send you the details ")

Hindi ko alam kung saan niya nakuha ang personal number ko pero wala na akong pakialam. Mabilis lang akong nag shower bago nahiga sa aking kama. Mag aalas dose na pala. I sighed as I remembered the face who made me fool.

"Eros Montefalco " I whispered "Not again "

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