Montergo Series I: Dancing With Fire

Chapter 42

He shook his head. "Love, please. Give me a chance to explain. Please, let's talk."

Did he just fucking left his sister instead who looks dejected just to chase after me? Is he stupid?!

"Talk about what?" I asked acting fool.

"Let's talk about us, please let me fix my mistakes...." He trailed off and he was begging. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry— I-I can't just live without you." He added, but my face was blank.

"You know what, Zak? The biggest regret and mistake that I made was signing that damn contract..." I started, I looked down avoiding his eyes. "And loving you in the process, and knowing that all of those were just an affection projected to me." I calmly said but deep inside I was breaking.

I heard him sob but I didn't bulge.

"I love you— I really do."

I bit my lips, trying to contain my tears, I looked up and our eyes met. "I wanna go now."

I was shocked when he kneeled with his two knees, crying and begging for me to listen. I looked around shocked, fearing some paparazzi might taken a picture of us.

"Stand up," I ordered.

He shook his head and tightened his grip on my clothes. I wanna cussed, but I shouldn't. I gestured for him to stand up and we both walked towards my car and then we went inside. He sat on the driver's seat

"Drive." Utos ko, and passes him the car key.

He obliged and started to maneuver the car away from Margarita, a few minutes later he parked the car somewhere near a park— again. We remained silent, no one dared to speak up, until he broke it.

"I don't know where to start." He started, pero ang tingin ko ay nasa labas ng kotse. "You... you indeed reminded me of her, the woman whom I promised to spend my whole life with— Tamora. Your smiles, your laughter, and your eyes that pierces right through me, I honestly thought she was you— but one day I just realized your uniqueness and my foolishness. I-I just loved the way you acted, your determination, your eyes that really differ from hers, and your personality that made me fall. I was a fool to offer you the contract instead of denying the photos that circulated that night— I thought that it was for our family's name but all along it was also my heart and desire that played a huge part— I chose to dance with the fire. I didn't know when and where I saw you different from her, all I know is that I've already fallen from you— God knows how I'm so damn in love with you." He stopped, I flinched when I felt his hand on my cheeks. He was wiping the tears that were falling that I failed to notice.

"You know how heartbroken I was when I found out about her? You know how fucking hurt I was when I found out that you see her in me pero hindi galing sayong bibig kundi galing sa ibang tao— it pains me to hear about your love story, it pains me to hear that the way you treated me is the same as her, it pains me to hear her name being called out every day while mine isn't being acknowledged, and most especially it pains me to know that the woman you love is my cousin all along. I also wanted to be loved like her, I envy her because I never felt that kind of love, and knowing that it wasn't for me made me furious... it made me question worth." I bit my lip, pero pinigilan niya ko.

"I'm sorry, Love. I'm really sorry." He looked down and sobbed echoed inside the car. "I'll do anything just for you to forgive me, to get you back. Please, give me a chance."

I opened the car door to take fresh air, ignoring if someone sees us. I looked back to see his face anf was about to speak when I felt my stomach hurt. I looked down and saw my clothes get wet. I started to breathe vigorously.

"I-I think I'm going into labor...." I squinted my eyes when I felt the excruciating pain.

"W-What do you mean? Love, are you okay?" He panicked yet confusingly asked. He placed both of his hands on my face to check my state.

"H-Hospital." I stuttered, I tried so hard for that to come out of my mouth.

Hindi ko na gaano nakita reaksiyon niya, my eyes were blurry, and sweat was flowing all over my body— all I know is that the car was moving faster.

I screamed in pain, and my ears were ringing, which made me grit my teeth.

"Hang on, Love." Iyon lamang ang narinig ko, until I felt myself float.

Everything was fast. All I can remember was screaming in pain in a room. Tears and sweat were fresh and gripping on someone's hand.

I opened my eyes at bumungad sa akin ang puting ceiling.

Am I Dead?

"Call the doctor, immediately! Tell them she's awake!" I heard a familiar woman's voice.

When my eyes adjusted to the light, my eyes immediately widened in shock. Imagine seeing a lot of people in one room and realizing how enormous my room was to fit all of these people.

Magsasalita sana ako but nothing came out expect a groan in pain. Naramdaman ko na lamang ang malambot at mainit na kamay na umalalay sa akin para makaupo sa pagkakahiga, then someone passing me a glass of water and helping me drink on it. May nag-adjust na rin ng hinihigaan ko.

"How can you not—" A voice that irks me was cut off by someone.

"Gustavo! Stop it, it's not the right time for your scolding. Look at your daughter."

Ohh it was Tita Claudette.

"W-Where's my baby?" Natatarantang tanong ko, I looked around.

"Relax, Xochi. Deep breaths, your child is safe. He is in the incubator." Kuya Livan explained. Tears started to fall from my eyes.

"Thanks, god! My child is safe." I hugged myself and sighed in relief. Nang huminahon ay tinitigan ko ang mga taong naupo sa loob.

"W-Why are you all here?" I asked, I slightly coughed that made my eyes close and when I opened it nagulat ako ng lahat sila ay nakatayo na agad sa akin but when they realized it ay agad silang umupo sa puwesto nila kanina.

A bang from the door made my head turned to it's direction. Iniluwa nito si Zak, he was panting and nakasuit pa siya. When our eyes met, agad na nanubig ang kanyang mga mata.

He ran towards me and hugged me gently while crying and ignoring the eyes inside the room.

"I-I thought I lost you completely." He cried. If I'm correct, this is the second or third time that I've seen him cry.

Without thinking I hugged him back, and he rested his chin on my shoulder. For the second time, the door opened that caught my attention and this time it was Ate Kisha with a nurse and a glass where you place a baby.

Zak broke our hug and also looked where I was looking. It was Ate Kisha.

Her eyes widen, and tears started to fall she immediately ran towards me for a hug. Zak gave some space for Ate Kisha to hug me.

"You, dimwit. You should have told me." She cried.

I laughed. "Don't blame me."

Nanatili kami sa ganoong posisyon, ignoring the three families in my room.

"Would you like to see your baby?"