EPISODE 39 STILL THE ONE

CHARI, CLYDE AND CLINT'S POV's
Both are so heart-touching to watch. Clint carried Clyde wrapped around him while talking in whispers. Clint was kissing Clyde on the cheek while dancing him to sleep like a baby.
It's eight o'clock in the evening. He still had two hours to say goodbye to Clyde before leaving. I'm happy with the outcome of what he said to Clyde. At first I thought we would have a hard time explaining, but because Clyde is kind, we didn't even hear him sulking or anything. He didn't say anything except that he was happy and that he had a father. He keeps saying that he loves Clint so much and that he's really happy to know him now.
I feel annoyed with myself. I didn't think it would affect him so much. He is always happy now and his recovery has been easy because he wants to get stronger and he and his dad, Clint, still have a lot to go.
A moment later, I saw that Clyde was already asleep. Clint gently laid him down on his bed. He whispered, rubbed his forehead, then kissed her. I can see how much he loves Clyde. Even though he was needed in Manila, he didn't leave until Clyde was okay. Trina often called him because her son was also in the hospital, but he never left us. In the end, I was the one who insisted that he go home to Manila first to see his son.
We have arranged everything for Clyde's stay in Manila, as well as all his medical records that will be needed to go to Japan for his heart surgery.
"Dad is leaving. I will wait for you in Manila, baby."
I heard him say to Clyde after he kissed him on the forehead again and fixed his blanket.
Then he came to me…
"Ma, I'm leaving." Clint said.
I quickly replied. "Be careful."
We were both silent for a while. I don't know, but I feel a little jealous knowing that he is going home to Manila to see his real family there. My eyes couldn't stop watering.
Clint hugged me and kissed me on the forehead. "I'm so happy to have you back." He whispered.
I didn't move.
When his cell phone rang, I was even sadder, because Raymond was calling and they were leaving. I heard him sigh.
"I'm leaving Ma," he said, staring at me.
I didn't look at him because I was really in tears. He grabbed my face and turned it towards him. He wiped the tears from my eyes and turned my face to his chest, embracing me tightly.
"I'm having a hard time leaving, Ma. Don't cry please. " He whispered.
I cried for a while. I don't know why it's so hard to let him go. I was thinking that what he was going to Manila with was his son and wife, and that really broke me down. The fact that Clyde and I are not his priority and we're just an option for him, really hurts so badly! It's breaking me into pieces!
He kissed me again, on the forehead, on the cheeks, and finally on the lips. I hugged him tightly. Honestly, I don't want him to leave.
All my regrets came back, and I wish I hadn't left him. I wouldn't be sharing his time now. And he's not going anywhere any more!
And it breaks my heart to know the truth that it's all my fault. Now I have proven that Clint is still the one I love to this day.

THE NEXT DAY..
I DON'T KNOW what's happening to those I left here in Manila. I don't know if I'm dreaming or what. It's like everything suddenly changed in an instant.
As soon as I arrived at the house and Trina saw me, she immediately greeted me with a big hug and kiss. She even shed tears while repeatedly telling me that she was happy and that I should go home. These things really surprised me. In our entire relationship, this is the third time she has greeted me this warmly.
I didn't rest anymore. I just took the things home and immediately went to the hospital where Tejie was.
"How are you, Tej?" I asked, kissing his forehead.
"Hi Daddy, why is it taking you so long?" He said in a low voice."
I suddenly felt pity for him. I didn't expect this Tejie to come to me. He is soft and gentle now, unlike before, when he always sneered at me.
Trina replied, "Daddy won't be leaving anymore, baby," while rubbing my back. I even looked at her in surprise.
I held Tejie's hand. "Haah... I'm sorry Tej," I said as I kissed it.
I don't know, but even if Tejie is in front of me, Clyde is still on my mind. I know he's awake at this point and must be wondering where I am.
"What was the result?" I asked Trina.
"Um.. he is scheduled for surgery next week. There is swelling on the side of his right kidney, but not that serious," explained Trina.
I gestured my hands. "Is it not serious that he's going to be operated on? How did he get that?" I asked, annoyed.
"With the food he eats and frequent urinary retention, too much soda and concentrated drinks," Trina answered.
"See? I told you before to stop indulging him in junk! You didn't listen! Even those gadgets! Next time, why not let him do some physical activities so that his body can be strong!" I said, frowning.
"I'm sorry Clint, he likes it and I'm glad because he's getting fatter, and as for physical acts, Tej doesn't even have a passion for dancing!" Trina said as she rubbed my back again.
"Yes! I don't know why; we're both dancers! Tsk! You trained him to be like that! " I answered, sarcastically.
Trina didn't say a word. I did not expect that Tejie would have this experience at such a young age because Trina neglected him as well as Aunt Maggie, who often took care of him. They just gave him anything he wanted, not realizing that it would harm his health.
"Daddy, are you still leaving?" Tejie asked.
I answered quickly."Ah! Nope! Daddy won't leave."
Tejie just smiled. I will admit that we're not close. I don't even feel like he's my child, but at this time, I felt a pinch in my heart about why I didn't even take care of him here at the hospital. I feel like I ignored him, especially because my attention went to Clyde, whom I must admit I love more than him.

MEANWHILE..
Clyde and Mama Chari are currently having breakfast.
"Mom, when are we going to Manila? I'm excited about seeing Sir Clint's house," Clyde asked with a smile.
"Mom will fix your school, baby. Now you skip a year. You need to get well first," Chari answered.
Clyde suddenly looked away. "Sir Clint is with his son now, right Mom?" The child's face suddenly became sad.
Chari noticed that and immediately approached him, touching his face. "Clyde? We talked about that, right? It's Mom's fault that Sir Clint has another family, so don't be angry with him, okay? I know how you feel. I know that look, baby. "
Clyde smiled. "No Mom, I'm not mad at him. I'm happy to have Father Sir Clint. I'm also happy that you're not mad at him anymore," Clyde answered. "Did he call?"
"Aah..Maybe later, baby, maybe he's taking care of something else. But I'm sure he'll call." Chari said happily, trying to cheer Clyde up.
Clyde didn't answer nor smile back but just nodded after continuing to eat.
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