Chapter 25

ANDREA
We have packed up and are ready to return to Manila. It took a long time to let me know first because my mommy had a tear in her eye a while ago. After all, she said she would miss her grandson and me. I promised her that when I can leave the hotel again, Axel and I will return for a vacation.
I also called Tanya to pick us up with sir Draeden. I dialed her number and luckily she answered my call quickly.
"Bushy Axel and I will go home later, maybe you can pick us up," I asked. "Please be shy," I added.
"Oh! Are you still busy, and then I miss my son? Let's see what time you get off at Manila airport?" it asked again.
“Around 12 then be shy,” I promised. I have no one to rely on but him. Since College, he has been my running mate because we call him brothers and sisters, especially since we both separated early from our parents and we used to be independent. "Oh! He beshy see you later," I added before I turned off the call.
When Tanya and I finished talking, I approached mommy, her face was swollen and she was crying.
"Mommy don't be sad, your grandson and I will come back here, promise," I said. I assured him that we would come back because daddy and I weren't getting along anymore. I'll offer them to live in Manila with us. It's just a case of them not wanting to leave their house because they are used to their life here. I can't do anything else and I don't want to force them either.
"All right, you might get caught on the flight," he said. He turned around and walked into his room. I chased him and hugged him back and whispered ma-mi miss, you mommy.
I let go of the hug and went straight to his room to rest. He didn't want to take me as much, because he said he was sad. Even when I was a young woman, he never took me when I returned to Manila. Axel and I went out and waited for the tricycle to go to town. Just a few moments later someone stopped in front of us so we immediately rode here.
"Where are you mother?" is a question.
"In town, brother," I replied. At the same time, it drives the tricycle fast.
We were in town in a few minutes. I handed over 1000 pesos here which is the size of his eyes.
"Ineng, you gave too much," he said, still grabbing his belt bag with a pen.
"Yes, brother, it's all okay with you," I said. While waiting for a taxi to the airport.
"My mother. Thank you very much, may the Lord bless you with thickness," she said with tears in her eyes.
"You too brother. Thank you too. And left and drove. I felt sorry for him because he is 55 years old but still working.
We had been waiting for a taxi before but no one seemed to pass. Until Axel was hungry and looking for something to eat. We went for a walk and we saw a donut, he agreed to just buy it.
When we finished buying, a taxi passed by and I stopped immediately. We quickly rode inside and I said to take us to the airport here. He immediately started the taxi and I was able to breathe a little easier because it was only two hours before we were supposed to board. I called Tanya again and told her that we were at the airport. I killed her right away because it looked like they were doing something strange with sir Draeden.
Sometimes I don't blame Tanya either, she's good, she knows what's with her, what's mine is never mine. Maybe we'll never meet again. It's been too long because then I was drunk and I can't remember his face except for his red heart-shaped skin. I can't undress one by one the men I think are safe, I just think it's too embarrassing.
I stopped thinking when Manong suddenly stopped, I could see that we were still quite far away. He said he needed to turn on the gas for a while, I just got it right. I hope we don't get caught on the flight as far as I can pray.
After getting more gas, the taxi started running again. And thankfully there wasn't much traffic that day so we got to the airport quickly. I handed over my payment and we got out of the car. Manong also helped me unload my luggage. I am very grateful for his help, I also reached out, even more, and he thanked me.
When it unloaded all our belongings, Axel and I walked into the airport while I pushed the trolly. I can already hear the cabin crew reminding all passengers that the Manila flights will soon be boarding.
Fortunately, my son and I reached out. We boarded the plane that assisted us. I put Axel to sleep first so that he would not get bored on the trip where he could see only clouds.
Before leaving the plane I called Tanya again and the witch was still laughing and tickling her when she spoke, she was so happy to pinch her groin when we met.
STEVENSON
I woke up to the noise of the two fightings. I won't wonder who they are. I'm at Draeden's Mansion, I'd better just sleep here. I got up and stretched for a while before leaving the room and in the living room, I saw them kissing.
"Ahem," I whispered but they seemed deaf. So I went straight to the comfort room to perform the ritual. I glanced at my wristwatch past ten o'clock. I have more files to review. I can't take a bath here because I don't want to borrow anything. I haven't borrowed anything before. When I came out of the comfort room, it was a good thing they didn't kiss anymore.
"Good morning," the two greeted at the same time.
"Morning," I reluctantly greeted them. My head still hurts from the amount I found out and the more alcohol I drank.
"He's a buddy, now Andrea and Axel have arrived at the airport, he's reconciling with us. Maybe you just want to pick them up?" It's a question. That brought my system to life.
"Is it okay for me to land the plane?" I will ask. I just hope this asshole doesn't give me a good time.
And this time it was Tanya who answered.
“He said around 12 then,” it promised. So I didn't say goodbye to them, because I only had two hours.
I started my car quickly, I just went high speed because it was still early so it was okay. It's embarrassing to wait for my mother and me. The joy of feeling is the word mother, I just hope I dare to admit that everything I know belongs to her.
My wristwatch was always on me because the plane they were on was only a minute away. Earlier I was sitting inside the airport and waiting for them to return. I miss my son so much, I hardly slept well when I found out the truth.
This is how it feels to be a full-fledged father. It's a pity I didn't take care of him when he was little. But it doesn't matter now that I know that I will make up for all my shortcomings with the two of them.
I can already hear the announcement of the crew. I feel bad because I don't know how to deal with Andrea, who I knew when she was the woman I kept in my heart before, I didn't even enter into a relationship because Andeng was the only one who became its flesh.
For five years I was loyal to her, it was only broken when I knew Andrea who was just one person.
Why did I forget him? why the heart did not immediately recognize him. Yes, many have changed in its physical appearance so maybe even my own eyes have forgotten him.
I stood up when Axel and Andrea came out looking for it and maybe they were looking for Tanya. I also saw that he took his cell phone and dialed the number. I immediately approached where they were.
"Daddy," Axel shouted at once, making me do it right away.
"Bushy where have you--" she suddenly stopped speaking when she saw me. Sir Stevenson, startled by its language. Maybe he didn't know that I was going to pick them up now.
"Tanya what does that mean?" he asked his friend and I heard it because I was just close to him.
To end the discussion with the two I spoke with.
"It's okay. I also want to see you two," I said. Suddenly it started with what I said.
"B-but sir it's embarrassing, they're still bothering you. If I only knew they didn't want us to take a taxi. I'm sorry sir," he said and apologized.
I took his hand and said it was okay. I don't have a job right now. Because I was naughty, he did nothing but sigh and followed Axel and me out of the airport.