Chapter 26 Keiro

KEIRO
If you're really unlucky I can't even cook. I even gave Manang her day off, how can I eat now? I can't even cook or fry.
"This is frustrating," I irritably muttered under my breath as I opened the refrigerator.
"This is really frustrating. The refrigerator is empty," I muttered under my breath.
I have no choice but to go grocery shopping and queue for a while and stand for a while.
"This is torture," I mumbled and get my keys at the table and headed out to the grocery.
The grocery store is not far from the subdivision and I had no trouble finding the parking lot. After I parked the car, my phone suddenly vibrated and I looked at the sender and its babe9 the one whose flavor this month. I don't already remember what her name is Vicky? Venice? Vickata? I don't even care.
From babe9:
Missing you in my bed babe
A smile twitched in my lips as I read the message and I quickly tap the reply button.
To babe9:
Miss me already? I'll be there babe, I'll call you later be prepared.
I tap the send bar and grinned, of course, I will not come back. She's not even good at bed. She screams like a pig and it was damn irritating.
When I got to the grocery store I immediately went to the snacks area and vegetable meat area. There are not a lot of people in the cashier so today is going to be a good day. This day agrees with me that I bought meat and decided to buy a steak.
"Miss, how much?" I asked the sales lady who stooped, she wore a red T-shirt and also a red cap. She didn't answer so I repeated my question.
"Hey miss how much is this?" now I just raise my voice and she immediately looks at me. She blinked several times and I knew she was asleep.
"You?" she said while pointing her index finger to me.
"Me?" I smiled and note the sarcasm, she's the girl that I called Tom and what a small world huh.
She just glared at me when she should be answering my question.
"Ohhh it's you bunny, so how much is this?" I asked mockingly and she gritted her teeth while answering me.
"It's 110 per kilo Sir," she answered and I chuckled as I could feel her shaking with anger, anger for calling her bunny.
"Slow," I said and dismissed her.
"Don't dare call me bunny," she said to cause me to turn my head on her.
"Ohhhhh then would you tell me your name?" I ask while grinning at her, she faces me with her fury eyes and slowly fades.
"Why are you looking at me like that Silvana?" I said as I looked at her name tag.
"Hey! How did you know my name? Are you my stalker?" she shouted, causing people around us to stare.
I snorted at her statement and she just raised her eyebrow.
"Excuse me, miss? I? Your stalker? You're quietly mistaken and I just read your name on the name tag that you are wearing," I said loudly so that people around us can't think negative thoughts about me. I said loudly so that people around us can't think negative thoughts about me. I don't make a scene.
I left her while her mouth opened at my behavior. She's different from all the girls I've ever met.
I don't know but there is something that connected us both ... I just don't know yet, and I think we will never see each other again.
***
MARINA
"Here," Adam said as he pulled a chair for me.
"Thank you," I said and he smiled.
I saw Marco ahead of him sitting and looking at us. I smiled at him and he returned the gesture.
I didn't know Marco very well, nor did we meet but I was very comfortable with him and that was strange.
Maybe he already knew that he was the father of what my sister was carrying. And I want to talk to him privately ... maybe after we eat.
"Hey," Adam said, pushing my thoughts away.
"Hmmm?" I said and he just gave me a blank face.
"I don't want you looking at Marco like that," he mumbled and I blush at his words, he was like a jealous guy.
"Why?" I asked even though I know what the reason is.
"Just don't," he said and face his plate
Adam is very passionate, sometimes kind, sweet and jealous and any minute he'll be acting cold.
I lowered my head and put my hand on my lap.
"Oh how beautiful to see us complete and now we have a new member of the family, Marina," Adam's mother said lovingly while looking at me.
"Thank you," I said and she gave me her beautiful smile.
"Iha, that guy over there is Marco, my son," father of Adam said and I nodded my head.
"We already know each other, Dad," Marco said and they both looked surprised at what Marco said.
"That's great then!"
"Ohhh, by the way, when is the wedding?" Adam's father asked.
"We already talked about this and we decided that I should go. We'll be planning our wedding of course and mom would you help us?" Adam said while getting my hand in my lap and interlacing our hand under the table.
"Of course hun I'd love to," his mother said excitedly.
We ate joyfully at what Adam's mother prepared for us. We talked while we ate until we were finished.
I volunteered to wash dishes but Adam's mom didn't allow me so I decided to talk to Marco.
"Adam, could I have your permission to talk to Marco?" I asked, I know it's kinda childish to excuse myself but he's been acting too jealous.
"Why?" he asked, raising his left brow.
"I just want to clarify things privately," I said and stared at me for a minute and I can't read what's running in his mind.
"Okay," he said and looked at Marco who was sitting at the couch eating ice cream while watching a movie with them.
"Thank you," I said and we joined at them.
***
MARCO
After watching a movie together with them, Marina called me. I wonder why she would call me.
"Marina," I said as I walked into her direction, she smiled at me and gestured to me to sit.
This is going to be a serious and private talk, I may say.
"Why did you call me?"
"Marco, when did you get here?" he asked and I knew where the conversation was going.
"I get what you want to know and to talk about," I said straightly.
"I'll go straight when Mirana comes home. I followed her and I also made a way for her to come home and find out what she did.
Remember when you collapsed? I'm the one who helps you and I can't stay any longer because I know that Adam will be coming back soon," I stated while she was staring at me seriously
"Tell me, Marco, are you the father of my sister's bearing?" she asked and I lowered my head guilty, wait why would be guilty? She deserved it and I'm not taking the child besides I'm not even sure if that was mine.
"I don't know," I dryly answered.
"How do you not know!" she whispered yelled at me and I knew she was holding her anger.
"You can't blame me, she even fooled me not just once but twice," my voice cracked as I remember what she does to me back when we were a high school
"What are you talking about? Is there anything else I need to know?" she asked pity in her eyes.
"Tell me," she added while placing her hand to my free hand.
I told her everything between me and Mirana except for one.
"I know it's hard to forgive my sister, but hopefully you'll forgive her one day," she said, as long as I want to forgive her, my heart and my mind want her to pay and that's a promise.
I did not answer her apology for her sister, I just gave her a weak smile.
"So your wedding will be postponed?" I asked about changing the topic.
"Yes," she answered sadly.
"Don't be sad I know you both will come there at the right time, trust me. I know Adam," I said reassuring her.
"Call me or email me when the wedding is ready," I said and she frowned.
"Are you leaving?" she asked and there was hope in her voice.
"Yes, I can't stay here longer, my people need me," I answered and her face was slowly turning into sadness and sorrow. I know she was thinking about her twin that I might go on here but I will get there.
"How about my sister?" she asked and a single tear ran down to her cheek and I quickly wiped it away using my thumb.
"Please don't cry, Adam will surely punch me," I joked to change the atmosphere.
"I'm sorry but I don't know what to do now, I need time and a place to think, but once I have decided I'll assure you that you'll know," I stated and she starts to smile, a weak smile that doesn't reach her eyes.
***
ADAM
I couldn't stop myself from listening to their talk so I decided to listen to them even though I knew it was wrong.
"How about my sister?" I heard her ask Marco and by the voice of her, I know she'll crack down.
"Please don't cry, Adam will surely punch me," Marco jokes, I know he only wants to cheer Marina but I think it doesn't work.
"I'm sorry but I don't know what to do now, I need time and a place to think, but once I have decided I'll assure you that you'll know," he stated, I know this thing is too hard for him and I don't know how I can help.
Did he already say to her that he wants revenge? No, of course not I know he doesn't. I leave them both and climb upstairs and decide to wait for her.
I can't tell Marina that I'm leaving tomorrow if I don't want to either. But I want this right? It will not long I'll be back for her and take her hand.
FLASHBACK
"Dad"
"Son, I have this news and I hope you're ready to hear this," he said with a weak smile and I am unsure of where this heading is.
"You're leaving tomorrow," he blurted out and released a deep breath.
"Tomorrow?" my heart squirmed in pain for hearing those words.
"Why so fast?"
"My friend told me so."
"As soon as you go, as soon as you'll come back."
I sighed in frustration as I ran my hands to my hair. The door creaked open and Marina showed up.
"Is there something wrong Adam?"
***
MARINA
"Is there something wrong Adam?" I asked Adam what seemed like stress and something was bothering him.
He slowly raised his head to me and I saw sad eyes. He tried to smile but didn't reach his eyes. He patted the bed next to him.
"Is there a problem with Adam?" I asked as I sat down next to him, feeling that he had something to say.
"I'm leaving tomorrow," he said directly to the point.
I don't know, but I feel deaf to the words he says. I don't even know what to do. Should I be excited? happy? congratulate him? Even though I don't want him to go?
Stop being so selfish Marina! Can you just support your love? Let him go for a while.
"O-okay," was the only answer that came out of my mouth, I didn't know but later I couldn't stop myself from crying. But I didn't want to cry in front of him and I don't want to be the reason he couldn't continue.
"I promise that I won't long, I'll come back and marry you," he said as he kisses my hair.
"For now the symbol of our love is this," he stated referring to our engagement ring.
I nodded my head for I can't speak a word, that if I speak maybe I would crackdown.
"Even though I am not here, just look at this ring and remember the day when I proposed to you. The day that you said your answer, that day you make me the happiest man in the world. I love you my Marina," he said and a single tear ran down my cheeks, I can't help it he was saying goodbye.
"I love you too Adam. Don't make a promise to me Adam, please. I might just hope," I said as though his eyes were sad.
"Trust me I will never forget you. I'll communicate with you every day through phone or skype," he said reassuring me.
I just smiled at him that didn't quite reach my eyes. Tomorrow he'll be gone. I know we have a little time together but I feel like it's time to give him what he's dreaming.
"Adam, please make love to me tonight," I said of what I had thought and I blurted out. Adam looked shocked at what I had just said but recovered as he placed his hand to my cheeks.
He didn't say a single word, instead he leaned down and kissed me gently while his hand was on my neck, till our kiss deepened and torrid.
He began undressing me and nibbled my left ear and I moaned as his hand traveled down to my neckline.
He sucked my neck and I moaned adoringly as he found my sweet spot. He roamed his lips to his neck until he found my lips and began kissing me again.
"Marina," he said between our kisses.
"I love you more than you know," he added and continues kissing me
He unclasped my bra and roamed his hand to my body till we enjoy the night with pleasure and sweetness.
***
ADAM
I tucked the loose strand of her hair in her ear as I watched her solemnly sleeping. The moonlight struck her beautiful face. I can't sleep for no good reason.
I can't back out now, I took the step and I should go for the next step.
"I'll be your crying shoulder," I sang quietly as I stroke hand to her cheek
"I'll be love suicide"
"I'll be better when I'm older," a single tear run down in my eyes and I quickly wipe it away
"I'll be the greatest fan of your life," I leaned down to her and place a small kiss on her lips
"I'll be back love, I love you," I whispered in the air as I closed my eyes and held her waist close to me.
Yes, my decision has been made right now but nothing will be lost if I continue whatever my dream was then and I know Marina will understand. I love her more than I ever have in my life and so do my dreams. I'll be back Marina, I'll be back.
***
MARCO
I waited for my father to leave the room as my phone vibrated and I looked at the caller's ID.
"Keiro," I answered the phone in the third ring
"How's the day?" he asks in a bored tone and I guess that's why he called me to reduce his boredom.
"What do you want?" I directly asked and I know he was smirking right now
"Nothing" he answered
"Okay bye" I muttered acting I'll end the call
"Wait! Wait!" he shouted on the other line
"Spill, you're wasting my time"
"Okay I met this girl, no scratch that a boyish girl that's all," he said shortly
"That's all?" I ask dryly
"Seriously that's all? You call this time just to say that?" I asked plainly, it's 2 in the morning and he just called me for that reason? Idiot
"Yeah that's all," he said with a throaty chuckle
"I'll be not seeing you for a month or two bro," I said and I didn't hear a response.
"Why?"
"You'll know someday"
Keiro was about to say something when my father appeared and I decided to say goodbye to him.
I decided to book a flight to Paris to see her. Maybe this is the right time to start what I have wanted to do and no one could stop me.