Broken Strings – Chapter 12
MELISSA QUIZON
When I left Eugene’s hospital, I went straight to Reid’s elementary school. It’s four o’clock and it’s time. I became more observant around me. I get nervous when there is a vehicle following the tricycle I am riding. I get even more nervous when I think that Wright owns that car. I paid the driver before getting off his tricycle. Then I walked closer to the entrance gate. Parents are not allowed to enter the vicinity and we must wait in a certain area. The school I chose for my son is well-known, I am not worried when it comes to his security.
“Mommy!”
e cheek.
neck.
ped his sweaty forehead. “How are you? How’s your day?”
filled arm. I messed u
on Friday, Mommy.” He says happily. He took the handkerchief in my hand and wiped the sweat on my forehead. “Uh, Mommy, it’s okay that it’s just the two of us, isn’t it? It’s okay even if I don’t have Daddy as long as you’re always with me and Uncle Doc.”
ll come when he looks for his real father, but this isn’t the right time.
sadly. “Aren’t you jealous of your classmates who have Daddy?”
“I don’t want you to cry, mommy.”
weet.”
ken joy. It’s his reward for a job well done.
n’t want him to disappear from my side even in seconds.
the TV while holding the game’s controller.
at’s enough. Assignments first.”
said as he continued pushing the buttons in the controller.
en’t you full of yourself?” I
ponded lazily.
hink. “Thirty-Six.”
looked at me. “Mom, I’m in the middle of the game.”
mework. “If you lose, you’ll do your assignments.”
hter,” I said proudly. That’s
“Guile.”
looked at the TV screen and chose a character.
“Gouken,” I spoke. “Game start.”
uile I become desperate to hit it and beat it.
superb!”
m door. “Do your homework.”
m to have self -discipline.
father is?
m and I saw Minerva sitting on the sofa.
. Don’t ever open the door to strangers.”
g, my neighbour. She was the eldest of seven siblings. She is the babysitter I hire when I have a gig. She is kind and helpful to her mother, the salary she received from me was given to
im everything he needs.
ht.”
eful.”
ou.”
as sure, I hailed a taxi to take me to the bar that Crissa mentioned.
fore I got off. CherryPop Bar is an exclusive bar. Their members are well-known. They do not accept those who are not a member. We will be per
alcohol.
didn’t feel comfortable with was the feeling that someone was looking at me. I looked around.
tightly. “It’s good, you don’t look pale anymore!”
Nadine and I high-five.
ted. I’m fine.”
ight hand. I couldn’t see what he looked like because of the darkness but I knew he was looking at me. My eyes narrowed.
of the faculty earlier. Why did you treat Wright like that? He’s so handsome in person!” Ellyza caught my atte
ow up!
t right away. I didn’t get an autograph.”
nnounced.
t me.
to string their guitars. When I heard
your bed, now you can lay in it! ‘Cause one day soon, I’ll have a brand new you!
s out. It was as if this was exactly what I wanted to say to Wright when we met. I couldn’t help but keep up with the song. I bowed when I felt tears dripping d
was yours and you were mine? You took me for granted so I found a brand new you! And when you see me around this time! Well, I hope you see that I’m doing fine1 It’s never been better since I found a brand new you!
banging. I also saw a few personalities dancing in the middle of the dancefloor. I also looked at the place earlier where the man was staring at me, but it was no longer there.
y won’t be partying anymore because we still have school tomorrow morning.
st go to the toilet,” I said goodbye to them and walked towards th
ntered. My eyes widened when I saw who the daring man was.
hat the—”
d away. He closed the door. I’ve even seen
tinuously hurt me? He raised both my
n his breath. “I missed you.”
dvantage of the slight opening of my lips to insert his daring tongue. There, I tasted the alcohol he drank. I struggled but nothing happened. His kiss becomes even more daring when I struggle.
ed my head to avoid him, but his lips also chased after mine. I gathered all my strength and wi
ing?!” I shouted and rubbed my lips hard.
saw the heaviness of the lids of his eyes. He is drunk.
c, Wright. Don’t claim what’s not yours!”
unlocked the door and exited. I don’t want to see his face!
. I rubbed my nose which hurt from being hit.
ologize. “I’m sorry—”
forehead furrowed. “Hey, I’ve been looking around—”
sa…” I looked at Wright who was just coming out of the bathroom. He was shocked to see me hu
’t take it anymo
door. I even heard Wright calling my name, but I didn’t look back. “You had one f****d up day, sweetheart.”