Just Because

It's Symposium Day 2. 

I wasn't expecting that we still get to interact with Stella. Pero siguro no matter how crazy it was yesterday, my boss and Stella decided to be professional. Besides, we are actually here for business. 

They get to finalize the deal they were talking to yesterday. And everything went well as far as the contract says. The project will pursue and it is definitely a productive trip for both of us. 

The symposium ended well enough also. We get to learn more from this event that we can use for the company. And it was a fulfilling job for me and my boss.

Natapos na ang symposium and I am cleaning up our stuff while Boss Ryon interacts pa sa ibang delegates. But it's more of batian na lang and exchanges of calling cards. I'm too tired to socialize and all I really wanted was to soak myself in the tub and calm my nerves. Nahilot ko ang batok sa ideang iyon.

I didn't know my Boss was looking at me at nahuli niya ang pag-hilot ko sa batok ko. He might have figure out that I am tired at this point. Lumapit siya sakin. 

"Exhausted?" he said as he came close. Napalingon ako sa kaniya. I just nodded. 

He reached for my ear and whispered, "I know a perfect massage that can ease your exhaustion. But it will be steamy and sensual."

I looked at him with a cold gaze. We have been doing the thing for 2 days straight. Isn't he tired of it? 

"Andami mong energy? I'm seriously tired and you still wish to do me," reklamo ko. 

He grimaces. "As if you really meant what you said. You like it don't deny." 

Napailing na lang ako sa sagot niya and continued arranging our stuff. He just sat on the chair and waited for me to finish. I am almost done nang lumapit samin so Drake. He must've come to get his fiancée. When I looked up, my smile had faded. 

"We didn't sit with your fiancée today. She's probably somewhere mingling with other candidates," sabi ng Boss Ryon even though wala pa namang sinasabi Drake. He stood immediately as Drake approached me. 

"I know where she is. I just need to talk to you," sagot ni Drake referring at me.

"For what?" Si boss ang umaapila. 

My ex's lips twitched into a sarcastic smile. He gave my boss an evil glare and then looked at me. "So ito pala yung rason kung bakit nakikipaghiwalay ka sakin?" My boss is taller than him but he doesn't look intimidated. 

His fiancée might have told him after all. But what is he whining for? No matter who I chose to date at this time, I can't deny the fact that he cheated on me first. 

"Tell me, was he better than me? Does he make you happy?" He was in almost rage. I got scared for a moment. He was clenching his fist and giving me a fiery look. I smiled sarcastically. 

'Isn't it obvious physically?' Gusto ko sanang ipamukha sa kaniya but my boss get in the way. 

"Don't you dare do that here! Hindi mo naman siguro gustong mapahiya ang fiancée mo with this lousy act," banta ni Boss in a gritted teeth. Ready to fight this jerk. 

"Please, don't make a scene," pakiusap ko sa kanilang dalawa. The hall might have a little fewer people compared kanina but still, there are people. 

Bahagya naman silang kumalma pareho. 

Hinarap ko siya. "We're done talking. Wala na kong dapat ipaliwanag pa sayo. And why do you still act like this? Ikakasal ka na sa kaniya di ba? We're better off that way. Ano bang balak mo pa sakin?" I said in frustration. Trying not to attract other people's attention. 

Hindi siya nakasagot. I can sense in his eyes that he still wants me but has no choice but to marry Stella. And I know, if I still choose him, without hesitation he will take me back. But I have to make this stop. 

Bumuntong hininga ako. Once and for all, I need to end this before things get worse. "Look, I don't know if this will make you stop or make you think na nagdadahilan lang ako. But honestly, the reason why I wanted to break up with you is that..." I stopped for a moment, glanced at my boss, took a deep breath again, and made sure that I would be believable. "...I'm pregnant. He is the father."

Pareho silang napatingin sakin with eyes widen. My ex was somewhat in disbelief. My boss was more of a surprise. I preferred looking at my ex. I had to make him believe. 

"S-seriously? Since when?"

"Two months ago. The reason I just had to break up with you was because I had just confirmed it. So if that made us even be it then," I firmly said.

He smirked and shook his head. And somewhat disappointed. But I think he believed it. 

"And you pointed out that I was the one who cheated? Anong tawag mo sa sarili mo?" He was mad again but this time it's like more of a relief for me. "I may have cheated on you first but this didn't make you better than me. Kahit nauna akong magkamali, you still cheated on me. Bitch!" 

Napigil ko si boss na pumagitna samin. I held his clenched fist as if telling him, it is not worth it. Nakita ng ex ko ang paghawak ko sa kamay ng boss ko. It made him even more mad. Yet, I didn't let it go. 

"You know what, I'm done with you! Consider this our official break up!" He said and stormed away from us. 

Nakahinga ako ng maluwag when he left. Atleast now we're through. Nilingon ko si Boss Ryon. Nakatingin pa rin siya sakin as if trying to figure if what I had just said was true. 

"Don't look at me like that," aniko.

"You're two months pregnant?" He asked. Napangiti ako. 

"Wow! I never thought you were this slow. We've just been together almost a month and you really believe it's true? It's simple math, comm'on! I just had to say that to make him stop pestering me. Didn't you get it?" I said na medyo natatawa sa reaction niya. 

"Don't ever joke about it!" 

Natameme ako. Does it mean he doesn't like having kids with me? I wonder what am I to him. Panandalian lang ba? 

"I'm sorry," nasabi ko. "Did it scare you? I know you are not ready for our relationship to elevate further. I really didn't mean to put it as a joke. I just had to say something convincing to make him stop." Napayuko ako. Nalungkot ako sa ideang he doesn't look forward to building a family with me. 

He smiled widely. He lifted my face. "It didn't scare me. But I got confused. I can do my math, you know. And I also know that we are doing safe intercourse. So it really got me thinking. I'm sorry for being slow on the uptake."

Nagulat ako sa sumunod niyang ginawa, he kissed me on my lips. Mabilis akong napaatras. 

"May mga tao pa! Ano ka ba?"

"Ayan ka na naman! I told you, no one knows us here. Kahit maglampungan pa tayo dito, it doesn't matter to them. Besides, lahat ng nakakausap ko sinabi ko ng fiancée kita," he said as he held my hand. 

"What?!" 

He just pulled me by the arm, wrapped it in his body wrapped his arms around mine, and hugged me tighter. Hindi na ko pumalag. Nakatingala ako sa kaniya as he shower me with kisses. 

"I had to admit, I got excited on the part that you said you're pregnant. My mind immediately shifted to how can I marry you tomorrow. But we still have to wait, my divorce is still in process as you know it," he said sweetly. 

Napangiwi ako. "I am in no hurry. Besides, hindi ko alam kung I can be a mother na. As you can see, medyo alagain pa rin ako," aniko. 

Tumaas ang isang kilay niya. "You know what, pwede naman mauna ang baby eh before our wedding? You don't have to worry kasi baby or not, I will still marry you. Cross my heart!"

"Mahirap maniwala diyan," I joked. 

Natawa na lang siya sa sinabi ko. He gave me another smack on the lips and let go of me. 

"We better get back to our room. I still have to give you the massage I am talking about," he said. I laughed harder. 

Paakbay kaming naglakad palabas ng event hall.