Chapter 23

ANDREA
I suddenly felt sad when sir said goodbye.
"Because that's when you're almost there when you throw it away when you're not looking for Andeng," said mommy who suddenly appeared.
"Mommy, it's not that I don't like sir. I'm just afraid that maybe he's just showing off everything when he shows up," I said with a deep sigh.
"Andeng, how do you know I won't gamble. If you get hurt, it's natural, because you truly love. The relationship is not just fun, it comes with sadness, grief, and sorrow. That's when you can say that you love indeed, ” it's a long line.
"Eh! Mommy what do you see in sir Stevenson," I asked because I don't have to just rush when it comes to love life.
"For me, he is a good person. I can see that he loves you very much and even my grandson," he said. "You too might blame yourself later when you release someone like him," he added.
I just suddenly fell silent and absorbed what mommy said. Am I ready to re-enter the chaotic world of love? "In the five years I've been single and Axel and I are used to just being two, am I ready?" usual ko.
Whether I admit it or not I seek his presence, especially now that I am alone. I suddenly covered my mouth "Am I falling in love with him?" I asked myself.
I looked at the wall clock just before dusk. It hasn’t been calling or texting me yet. "Why are you?" my brain screamed. It hurts to slap the truth on my brain sometimes.
Yesterday we are now here. I will miss mommy and daddy again and of course, the place where I grew up. It is far away from the Manila area which is full of population.
"Mommy, mommy, where are you?" Axel shouted.
"Yes son, mommy here comes," I replied.
It immediately approached me. And spoke.
"You look bothered mom. Do you have a problem? Tell me, maybe I can help you," he asked and I just smiled at what he was going to say. He is five years old but he's a smart boy. Not because he is my son, but as everyone can see, even his teachers tell me that.
"Do you think so, son?" I asked him once about the mess of his hair. He suddenly frowned.
"What?" I will ask. "Why are you mad at me," I added. Hmmm, mommy is about to contribute, why is it okay for sir to mess with your hair.
"Mom, I love you so much. Don't contribute anymore," he said. And I am very happy that he can speak Tagalog little by little.
"I love you son. Mommy asks you something," I said. I don't know if this is the right time for me to ask him if he will allow me to be wild. Because he always weaned and made my lovers jealous before. I even remember when he put peanut butter on the sofa and he laughed when he saw it sitting on it and at the same time shouted. He's poof on his pants. I just really laugh when I go into that memory.
"Yes, mom. What is it?" he asked and I smiled again in case even though he speaks English he still doesn't lose respect.
I took a few sighs to catch my breath. It's up to me to see that he likes sir Stevenson. I picked him up and made him sit on my lap.
"Son what if, what if mommy has another lover it's ok with you, if not I won't let him court me," I said and finally I said the same. I always considered his feelings in every decision that I've made. He's always with me and he's never left behind.
"Hmmm if I were another man I wouldn't be a mom. Maybe they'll just hurt you. If daddy, yes 100% I'm very happy," he said. That touch I suddenly heard.
"Noted son," I promised. I kissed her once.
"Mommy, don't kiss me, please. I'm not your baby," he muttered.
"I just miss my baby. It's the speed of time," I said.
"I know mom, so who's flirting with you?" It's a naughty question.
"Si sir Stevenson son, sorr ---" he cut me for a while so that I can't finish what I am supposed to say. I saw him very happy and I'm feeling sure now.
"Hey, he's going to be my daddy for real," he said suddenly quietly.
"Why so?" I was a little surprised because I was suddenly silent.
"Ahem, I was just thinking. When is the wedding," he asked seriously while frowning. I almost fell off the chair at his question.
"Son, it's been a long time. Mommy hasn't thought about it yet. I want to get to know her fully first if she deserves to be a part of our lives.
"Okay, mom. But I know he is a good catch," she said. This son of mine knows a lot, sometimes when I talk to him I think he is no longer a child.
"You still have a good catch, son, well let's see if he is," I said. Before I let her go because I was still cooking when we had dinner because mommy was feeling bad so I went first. I will also make the most of every corner of our home because I will miss it too much.
Unbeknownst to me, it was reported that we had talked about my naughty son. I don't know how he can dial its number as long as I can just hear him talking to it.
"Hello, daddy are you busy?" he asked and counted one, two, and three. I don't know what he means by what he's doing, because I'm a bit far from him and I can only look at him.
"Slight. I'm here at the office son. Maybe I should call you later," he said.
"Ok dad, take care. Mommy and I love you so much," he added. Once the call is off. I almost ran to where he was to get back to sir what he said in case I didn't catch up because he turned off the call button right away, so I just stared at him.
"Axel VillaRuiz. What did I hear," I asked.
"What is it mom?" dead malice this question. He thought I hadn't heard that.
"Mommy and I love you so much. That's not a good joke son," I said. I'm the one who's ashamed right away sir.
"Sorry, mom. I thought .., never mine," he said and suddenly stopped and walked away from me. Haist, my unico hijo is sulking again.
I went back to the kitchen to continue what I was doing. I will tame my son later, I will let him think first so that he knows what he is doing is wrong.
STEVENSON
When I entered the coffee shop, I saw the private investigator waving at me, he was the one I would meet today. I walked over to it and shook hands.
"Have a seat, sir," he said.
"Thank you," I said and sat down in the opposite chair.
He handed me the envelope and gave me a few sighs before I opened it. Its contents are pictures of Andrea when she was a teenager until she became a virgin. She was the woman I met five years ago. And what shocked me, even more, was when I learned that she was pregnant when I was in America. If you count exactly nine months since we met at the bar since she gave birth to Axel. Suddenly my tears flowed beyond my ability to explain, they were tears of happiness.
Because I already found him and you'd think we'd have a child.
I hid them in my bag. I thanked the private investigator and handed him my payments because he was so good I even gave him a bonus.
I said goodbye to him and happily left the coffee shop. I immediately looked for my car to go to Dresden and tell him the truth I had learned.
I was excited to drive away from here. I called her first and asked if she was with Tanya, it's a good thing they're not together today. I quickly sped up my car and headed straight for the asshole’s house.
I was only a few hours away from his house. His assistant let me in right away. I quickly got out of the car and went inside. I was greeted by a crazy crazy friend of mine. Maybe he is annoying in my life.
"Oh! Asshole what about us, why did you start the war," he joked. Even when it has nothing to do with his life.
"I have something to tell you and don't be surprised," I said.
"Is that serious? I'll just take a moment," he said. He stood up and walked when he returned with this wine. "Oh there you are, it's better to talk when there's alcohol," he added as he handed me the wine and I took it.
I started telling stories from the time Andrea and I met until I told my child.
"Huh? How did your son, Axel, happen?" It's an astonishing question.
"Remember the girl that I can't forget five years ago and where I looked for her. I even asked you to help me right," I said. It suddenly frowned.
"That's why the first time I saw Andrea she looked familiar, I just can't remember where I saw her," he said, still thinking.
I picked up my cell phone and showed him a picture of it. I stole pictures from him because I was nice to him that day.
"He's right, so what's your plan buddy now that you know the truth first," he asked while drinking the can of beer he was holding.
"Mhmm. I don't know. I'm not ready to say yet, I don't want to surprise him. Because I'm also wondering why he doesn't remember me," I said as I took a deep breath.
"So buddy, how can he not remember you, nothing is new to you," he laughed foolishly.
"Asshole, I was young then. It was my first time when many things happened to us," I said. Because that's the truth.