Broken Strings – Chapter 26
MELISSA QUIZON
“Is he alright, Mommy?” Reid asked me.
We got into Leon’s car as we followed the ambulance. Racky and I sat in the backseat while Leon was the driver and Fier were in the passenger seat.
You’re daddy’s going to be all right.” It was Racky who spoke. Reid nodded and just squeezed on my neck. He is also different because of the kind of looks given by the two men in front
id to Racky.
t the Racky you’d known before.” She sh
eady fell asleep.”
d at the rearview mirror.
.” Racky warned.
rmly.
asking you.” He says rudely. That’s
Wanted me to abort Reid.” I kissed Reid’s head. “Can you blame me, Leon? For hiding my son for so many years?”
t was easy for them to judge because they didn’t feel what I felt.
arking space. The media cannot enter the inside of th
as taken to was a hospital-owned by Eugene.
“I know, it’s hard for you to forgive him, but give him a chance, Melissa. He’s a better man now.”
e. You take care of Wright.”
lly. “And we don’t have any clothes with us.”
s that your problem? Don’t worry, Wright ordered his P.A. to buy you stuff before he went to slee
son in public?”
e no idea that Wright has a child. So we wondered why you’re in VIP, knowing that, you’re mad at him
oom and he should rest for a few days. Fortunately, Reid is out of school tomorrow. It will change what happens.
e, including Ellyza. It was unbelievable what they found out. I w
e clothes Wright had bought us.
ing cold. He keeps growling.
roached hi
bling.
ded him the second comforter.
compress and put it inside
“It’s still
im.
ome. This is home. I’m happy you’re here, Baby.”
ck of it.
.
y and make you feel better.”
became steady. I tried to leave his side but his hug tightened.
. So warm.
head is on my shoulder,
s tired.
ck at me. My eyes widened as I remembered what
vine.”
go.”
ill very deep.
cup noodles. I sat down next to him and drank the soup from his mouth.
hrow it on you.”
of this gorilla. I still feel sorry for him. When he heals, then I will beat hi
I asked as I continued to feed
ts.” Point it to h
your medicine.”
o pee.” He said after drinking the medicine and water.
ng, ha,” I said sarc
he stopped me. “Help me.”
u?”
own.” Damn!
s his hand dropped to his pyjamas.
th against my neck.
im.
ink. “Done.”
im on the bed again. I
allowed yet.
ne.
hed the news, is it true?”
No —–“
he doing in my room? Why is he holding your hands?”
He’s your doctor.”
n OB-gyne, Melissa. Do I look like a v****a?” He disgustedl
ver as he looked at Eugene. “I will never let you steal
from me.”
ight couldn’t stop screaming.
“M-Mommy….”
were now both staring at me. “Both of you, shut your mouth.”
t to him. he smiled as Reid’s thigh and hand automatically rubbed against his body.
—“
can’t see why not?”
—“
t Wright. “If you
and people were still sleeping.
elissa, is it too much if I ask you how did
He… Set
feel the annoyance in Eugene’s voice.
’t move. Words failed me. I was shocked as hell!”
o Eugene’s warm arm.
ng inside me, Mel.”
. “H-How?”
“Is it too much to asked?”
want to use you. You’re so precious, I don’t want to hurt you.”
he kiss, Mel. Remember?” He pulled aw
hurting me.”
ion of Doctor Eugene Fuertes. Please proceed to the Emergency Room.” We heard words on the speaker.
s on our lips.
hed his cheek
tly.
ed me on the cheek. “I’ll be right back. I don’t want you going so
rt? I’m a fool.
ook a deep bre
n’t think of a way k-so…” I averted my gaze. “I-I told him that you’re my boyfriend. You’re the one I love.”
ld not spea
ea but because I can’t think of anything else. I made a wrong decision again. I’m sorry. Are you mad?”
’s father. I want to, but I can’t. You’re just hurting yourself. We know no matter what happens, the time will come when you need to choose between the two of us. Quit using everyone just to hurt someone. “
lied?”
es.” He says co
l love him.”
m?”
ore.”
ll you want, Melissa. T
deep breath then closed his eyes. He shook his head and then removed my hand that was holdi
not face me.
ing. “There… I still have a duty.”
ng Eugene?” He says coldly.
, Wright.”
d. “I’m all ears.”