Broken Strings – Chapter 8
MELISSA QUIZON
I woke up. I was dreaming— I mean, I had a nightmare. I dreamed about him. Again. “Oh, goodness! What time is it? You have school today!”
My son looked up at the top of the wall where our watch was located. “Hmm… Short hand’s in six… longhand— Oh! Oh! Six fifteen.”
ge of his nose. I hugged him tightly. I felt him hug me too.
ut Wright’s support.
s able to do everything just for my son an
e is praised that he isn’t impotent, even if other people do not know whether he is responsible or not.
as a maid just to make a living. When I saw my bosses, I felt jealous.
ander is away in the morning. They paid me enough because the couple earns a lot, and they also want to help me.
took scholarships just to reduce my expenses. After I graduated and passed the board exam, for which I still owed the payment, I e
are the children of various p
understands me.
, I miss her.
a little. His small hands touched both of my cheeks. “I hope Thunder is still my class
d, huh?
the son of Ma’am Tallia and Sir Zander, of whom I worked
e two have always been together. Even though Reid is ten months older than Thunde
be friendly with others as well.”
ncerely. He really doesn’t want to hang out with other kids. He was so
looked down. I messed up his hair. “Fine. You’ll be late. Take a bath.”
d at me. He raised an eyebrow at me.
in. He’s always grumpy after he takes a bath.
e person is rude when newly awake? My son is not, he is rude after he took a bath.
, we ate breakfast together.
e to clean up. I stopped sweeping the cement when a familiar voice rang out from the television. I looked at the location of our television.
country.” Is that… Wright?!
he caption says.
Did he come back because of his humoured girlfriend, Claire Louise Dela Rosa?! Have they enga
ght’s face was shown while interviewing him at the airport. I despise his face. I don’t know who is this.
ght explode because of your face. I paid dearly for it. Tsk!” I said to
n utensils.
urity guard? Looks like you’re not with him, huh?” Choeng told me
ed. “He has class. F
Alvares?” Wright?
groaned as she took care of the other’s purchases.
ish! Do you know him?” Big fish?! He is an animal.
hispered and made sure no one heard.
”
rected her once again.
said. What the?!
customers looked at me. I winced. “Oh, Choeng, you’re the only one who noticed. How can he look like my son? My son is more handsome. How much is the mus
ome money from my pocket and quickly gave it to her. “Here it is. Thank you.”
. He spoiled my son.
t’s like they’re best friends when they treat each oth
the moment I opened the door; Reid ran in my direction. He hugged my th
noticed the box holding he’s holding. He picked it up and showed it to me. “And Doc has a gift for me. Another robot for my collection!”
d. “Get dressed first, my Superman. You’re wet with sweat.”
ne and I are alone in the living room. I faced him as Reid closed the door of his room.
”
y the way I talk. He looks into my eyes. “I heard it so many times already, Melissa. You already know the answer.”
get tired even if you wait for
e a*****e’s back. What’s your plan?”
e my son.”
im with your son’s birth certificate? And say, ‘Hey, a*****e. Welcome back.'” There’s a streak of anger in every word it utters.
that.” I snappe
eez. Did I outburst again? Oh, shocks! I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to bring back the pain.”
ine. I’m strong.”
rry.”
I know.” I caressed his back and even pressed my head against his chest. “I’ve forgotten how much I was hurt then. It doesn’t bother me anymore.”
to help me at that time. I am very grateful to him.
–
Divisoria for my son’s things. I heard that it’s really cheap here now because t
ng my belly protected.
ly pushed me.
omething coming out of my femininity. I froze when I saw the blood on my hand. “My baby! Help! Ha…”
old woman immediately approached me. “You’re bleeding
We called an ambulance.”
“H-Help me… Please. S-Save my b-baby.”
n’s voice was the last thing I heard
d a little rest and eat nutritious food.”
ho are you?” I as
ou have a husband—”
He didn’t utter a word, so I continued. “Thank you. I-I don’t know how to thank you for helping.”
gh.”
him know me. I noticed the white coat he was wearing. “Are you a doctor?”
.”
a free country. Society is the only one who gives malice to our profession.” He stopped for a moment then covered one hand over the eyes. “Oh, geez! I’m sorry. Sometimes I really can’t help but outburst. I’m sorry.”
ned. He smiled. “T-That’s a joke!”
rrying the tray. “By the way, I prepared food for you. To regain your strength.”
be going home.” I was about to stand up when he stopped me.
ngth back first,
myself.”
”
.
assholes.” He added.
man I barely know. I wiped away my tears and then stared at him. “R
bacon?” He asked.
es of bacon.”
and not Wright. He was the first one to hold on to Reid and not Wright. He is the one I always have with me when my son’s check-ups and not Wright.
eft us.
–
!” I stopped thinking when some
re not listening.”
I’m listening. You have a piano recital on Monday.”
He said happily and all he talked about was his recital while Eugene and I just continued to listen.