Broken Strings – Chapter 34
MELISSA QUIZON
Two days after Wright and I had a conversation in front of the grave of my Grandma before he becomes so busy with his work. He always comes home at night. We also treat each other casually.
We still haven’t left Wright’s house Because Reid, Wright and I are already fixed some of our misunderstandings so there’s no need. I don’t want Reid to suspect anything.
I looked at him. Reid is running down the stair while rubbing his e
put his head between my neck.
Go to sleep again.”
mmy. I miss Daddy’s bedtime stories.” He mu
ell.
why-“
and ran towards Wright.
!”
“Oh? Why is my Baby still awake?”
“He was jolt awake.”
oked at me for a moment and turned his gaze back to Reid. “What does my Baby want?”
story!” Reid said. He tilt
If you’re tired, you don’t have to tell me a story.” Reid po
ht said softly.
he stairs without noticing me. He didn’t even look at me, he just kept on walking. This what I want.
at the little space at the door. Reid was already lying down and Wright was sitting on his side. He was l
mly.
ptured the Queen.”
e. “
The
e else.”
what
.
the enemy’s palace and returned to his palace. He locked himself inside. And no one can enter
t is
en.” Smiling Reid said. “Are the
ily ever after with her new King.” He sighe
sad ending?” Re
n the forehead. He grabbed Reid’s small hand and brought it to his lips.
happy. As long as Queen is happy, the King is happy too.”
. Wright stared at him with loving eyes.
Baby.
at up and hugged Wright. Wright was momentarily star
ood nig
much.”
stated when Reid’s door opened.
nd and Wright’s eyes opened up to me.
ftly.
I said.
en I felt his hand on my hair. He took his hand away, smiled and dropped it to his side. “You’re probably tired
”
My Queen.”
“What did you say?”
one.”
e forehead. “Good night, Melissa.”
atched him until he closed the door. What the heck. I took a deep breath and entered my room as well.
ht?
haking my bed
Hmm?”
early.
t Sunday today?” I
or you.”
t up, we’ll leave yo
red. I stroked his hair. “Don’t you want Mommy?”
You know I love you more than Daddy.”
eally?”
h now.”
mmy stinks, you won’t love me anymore?”
o my feet.
e we go.”
m my bed. He ran out the door while calling his daddy.
I sighed.
n and saw my son and his father cooking breakfast.
ighed as he stepped into the high chair. On its side was Wright holding a Teflon. They both wore black a
ttention.
He smiled sparingly and looked back at the bowl with just the mixture.
asked.
hed them curl up. I felt hungry when I smelled the margarine they were using.
e of pancakes on the table.
hank you, Baby.”
ng. I only answer when Reid asks. Sometimes I catch Wright glancing at me and then a
the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.” The Priest said softly.
side and hold my other hand he held.
lm biting into me.
ook my head to get rid of that thought an
the Priest.
And with you too.”
g said the Priest.
eid on the cheek but he avoided it. Wright and I widened our eyes as our lips touched.
away. I pressed the back of my hand to my lip.
pulled out a white handkerchief and handed it to me. His face dropped and he put his mouth on my ear.
He whispered.
r.
walked away and looked back at the alta
out me knowing.
p when Reid stabbed my side.
p and down. “Mommy you’re giggling.”
ed his forehead. I am no longer in the mood to speak again. I took a dee