Broken Strings – Chapter 28
MELISSA QUIZON
“Daddy, are you okay?” Wright helped Reid climb on top of his bed. When he climbed up Wright adjusted his jacket that was tangled. Wright was now about to be released in the hospital, we are just waiting for the release order so that he can finally get out.
Wright smiled broadly. “It’s nice to hear that you are calling me ‘Daddy’. Can you call me again?”
rasses the father.
idied up their dirty clothes. As well as other unused clothes I h
are you so mean to me, eh, I’m your Daddy.”
ace returned to seriousness. “Because you made my Mommy cry
hat I was doing. I looked at Wright. My heart jumped when I saw that he
rt was beating fast again and little men were
making her cry?” How did my son find out?
d, Son.”
“Why aren’t you on my sixth birthday?” Reid asked. Because your father is a womanizer and he can’t settle f
is because….”
s there to carry her.”
g jealous, Son.” Wright hugged Reid from behind. “I’m getting jealous of Doc Eugene.”
er side. “Why?”
d.
c.”
our father to talk.
their eyes to meet. “Do you love Do
wo.” I smiled at my son’s answer. What are you now,
Daddy? Me or Doc?” Oh.
’t choose.” Reid shakes his hea
rmed if you only have your Mommy.”
ed at what he said.
with Daddy?” He glanced at me before turning his gaze back to Reid.
gged me. Even though I was so mad at him, I still had a heart. I’m not like him. I’m not that heartless.
re?”
ou can play with him.”
he champion there in that game. He might cry
ight chuckled befo
rst?” Reid replied.
“Yes.”
orced himself into my lap. “Mommy, I’m hungry.”
the nutrient there?
nodded. “Koko Crunc
nience store first… For my son… Yes, as soon as possible.”
up.
alking to?” Reid asked. He still doesn’t lea
t.”
nted to know something. “What’s assistant?”
s father. Wright again helped Reid climb into bed and sat on his lap.
unning our empire, you’ll understand everything.”
questions, he’s smart.”
, you are.”
aven’t made up yet ah. We’re not yet close, ha.” Reid reminds Wright. I went back to fo
a,
my lower lip before averting my gaze.
talking to Reid.
Whe
won’t get tired of loving you.”
ever it was. A tall man opened up to me. His body is muscular and his shoulders are broad.
stant.”
ered he immediately approached Wright’s bed and lifted the plastic he was carrying.
the bag. “Thank you.”
it right away. I followed him to the table and helped prepare Reid’s breakfast.
. “Here’s your request of company’s sales this month.”
days to leave with your daughter.” I heard Wright say.
n’t look at Wright but I knew his eyes were following me.
Small bite, Reid.” I scold
ably just forgot to tell Wright something.
something, Mister Contreras — Oh? Hi.” It’s Eugene.
sudde
Sweetheart.” I gulped.
ay I come in?” He
coldly. He also lost his expression when he saw the do
re to check your vital signs. I want to check if you’re close to dying.” Eugene said sarcastically. I let them and
you better leave.” I widened my eyes at Wright because of the tone of
t?” The tension between the two of them is building up again. And here is still my son, busy with what he is
don’t need you here. I already have a mighty beautiful nurse, you see.”
er A*****e-cillio.” My body hardened to what Eugene said.
said.
growling at each o
our food.”
e a spoon of Koko crunch and I happily ate it.
r.
c!” Reid left the front of the table and went to Wright’s bedside. He placed both his hands on the side of his w
orld fell silent.
ght hugged Reid’s waist. He doesn’t take his eyes off Eugene. It seemed like any minute Eugene would tak
addy can only
ght get infected.” Wri
ene smiled successfully. It’s like he’s still teasing Wright because he’s th
not in the word to be guessed, each letter of SURRENDER will be deleted. Surrender has nine letters meaning you have nine lives. Anyone can guess, it’s okay.
ediately frowned when he looked at Eugene. “Maybe Duck still has duty!”
I warned.
an eyebrow and stared at me.
ent.
selling me ?!
once.
sat on the sofa and watched them.
ue is things.
nd cut the ‘S’.
.
’.
to Eugene.
ou too,” Eugene said bac
e on,” Reid said laughingly. He was unaware of the tension around him. “First to score three points.
nds on it.
“I.”
e.
arrowed even
ugene guessed aga
led the first ‘R’ on SURRENDER.
guess.
e widened and h
ugene.
eid stepped aside and
O
nto
into is a Filipino word for “DO
eitful! I sho
t. You’re not going to throw anything out
ss.” Reid’s said. He seems to be bored with what is happening.
nformed of the score. I approached them and looked at the scoreboard.
Reid- 0
Daddy- 2
Doc- 2
Oh, no.
Reid’s announcement. He stood up on the bed and wrapped his arms around my neck.
? No.” Said Wright. Both m
bidden to kiss my Mommy.” Reid kissed me on the cheek before turning back at the two as if han
see it, eh.” I heard Eugene whisper.
id could not speak.
o the door. Reid must not have seen what woul